Passed Madhyamik or equivalent examination. In addition, candidate must possess either: (1) Successfully completed a Phlebotomy Technician training course in an organization affiliated to/recognized by/run by Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD), NSDC-India, or National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS); OR (2) Working experience as a Phlebotomist for at least 1 (one) year in a Government Health Care Facility/Laboratory or Clinical Establishment (CE) licensed Private Health Care Facility/Diagnostic Centre/Laboratory.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
DHFWS Cooch Behar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Phlebotomist Post
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Sep. 16, 2026Phlebotomist
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹5,500/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Remuneration)
Age Limit
Maximum 50 Years as on 01/01/2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 16, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 17, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 23, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 24, 2026
Application Window17 – 23 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date24 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 50 years as stood on 1st January, 2026.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Academic Merit & Training/Experience Scoring (100 Marks)
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OfflineMerit Scored
Selection will be conducted by the District Level Selection Committee, Cooch Behar, formulated on a 100-mark merit rubric: 90 marks based on the percentage of marks obtained in Madhyamik or equivalent examination, and 10 marks for completing a recognized Phlebotomy Technician course or 1 year of relevant working experience. Candidates who apply online must appear for physical Document Verification on 24th September 2026 at 9:00 AM at the CMOH Office, Cooch Behar.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Fast-paced seasonal clinical posting at Mekhliganj Sub-Divisional Hospital (SDH) focused on acute case management and rapid diagnosis during the peak Dengue vector-borne transmission window. The Phlebotomist is responsible for rapid venous blood sample collection from febrile inpatient and outpatient cases, sample labeling, centrifugation, coordination with hospital pathology technicians for NS1 antigen and IgM ELISA testing, and strict adherence to biohazard safety protocols.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Stationed at Mekhliganj Sub-Divisional Hospital (SDH) in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. The appointment is purely casual and temporary for a fixed duration of two months (October 2026 and November 2026) to manage seasonal Dengue caseloads.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Temporary seasonal contract with no regular promotional avenue or claim to permanent government absorption. However, certified service in a Government Sub-Divisional Hospital grants valuable institutional experience certificates that award priority points in regular National Health Mission (NHM) and State Health Department recruitment drives.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- The online application portal is open for a very narrow window of 7 days (17th September to 23rd September 2026).
- Mandatory in-person Document Verification takes place on the immediate next day (24th September 2026 at 9:00 AM) at CMOH Office, Cooch Behar; failure to appear with original documents will result in instant cancellation of candidature.
- The tenure of engagement is strictly limited to 2 months (October and November 2026) for seasonal Dengue management at a fixed remuneration of ₹5,500/- per month.
- Experience certificates must be from a Government healthcare facility or a clinical establishment (CE) licensed private laboratory/hospital.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR1
Total Vacancies1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 5,500/-. The appointment is purely temporary for a period of two months (October 2026 and November 2026) for Dengue case management.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official website of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal at wbhealth.gov.in between 17-09-2026 (10:00 AM) and 23-09-2026 (11:59 PM).
- Navigate to 'E-Governance' on the homepage and click on the 'Online Recruitment' tab.
- Select the recruitment notification for the post of Phlebotomist under District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Cooch Behar (Memo No. DH&FW/COB/5406).
- Fill in all mandatory personal details, educational qualifications (Madhyamik marks), and technical training or working experience details accurately.
- Submit the online application and take a clear printout of the computer-generated application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all requisite documents: Madhyamik Admit Card (age proof), all mark sheets, Voter ID/Aadhaar card (address proof), and Phlebotomy Technician course certificate or 1-year experience certificate.
- Report in person for physical Document Verification on 24th September 2026 at 9:00 AM at the 'Office of the CMOH & Secretary, District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Cooch Behar, Lalbag, Debibari Road, Cooch Behar' along with the signed application form and original certificates.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No separate application fee is mentioned in the official recruitment notice. Candidates must submit their application online through the WB Health portal.
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Candidates must have passed the Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent examination, along with a recognized Phlebotomy Technician training course (PBSSD/NSDC/NIOS) OR at least 1 year of working experience as a Phlebotomist in a Government or CE-licensed private healthcare facility.
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