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Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Apr. 2, 2026

District Health & Family Welfare Samiti Jhargram Recruitment 2026: 17 Contractual Specialist Medical Officer & Other Posts

Vacancies
17
Pay Scale
Various, ranging from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month or Rs. 3,000 per day
Age Limit
Various, generally 18-40 years, up to 62 years for Specialist/Medical Officers and LDC/Group-D (Retired), and up to 67 years for Psychiatrist (as on 01-01-2026)

Important Dates

Published

Mar. 13, 2026

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Starts

Mar. 17, 2026

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Deadline

Apr. 2, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Job Analysis

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Best-Fit Profile

This recruitment is ideally suited for medical professionals (MBBS with PG/DNB/Diploma in various specialties), General Duty Medical Officers (MBBS with internship), physiotherapists (Bachelor's with 2 years' hospital experience), dental technicians (10+2 with Diploma and 1 year post-diploma experience), and graduates with health sector experience (for Medical Record Keeper). Additionally, retired State Government Employees are sought for LDC and Group-D roles. A critical requirement for all positions is permanent residency in West Bengal and proficiency in local languages.

Important Considerations

Individuals not permanently residing in West Bengal or lacking knowledge of local languages should not apply. Those seeking permanent government employment should note that these are purely contractual positions. Candidates who do not meet the specific educational qualifications, mandatory experience, or age limits for their desired post, or fail to complete the online application correctly by the deadline, will not be considered.

Career Impact

These contractual positions within the District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram, fall under the National Health Mission and AYUSH Mission of the Government of West Bengal. While not offering permanent government service, they provide valuable experience in the state's public health sector. The roles contribute to essential health services, offering a platform for specialized medical professionals and support staff to serve the community. Career progression is generally tied to performance and potential contract renewals within the state health system.

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About Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal

The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram, operates under the National Health Mission (NHM) and AYUSH Mission, part of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. Its primary role is to engage personnel on a purely contractual basis to support various health initiatives within the district.

Job Posts

Specialist Medical Officer (G & O)Specialist Medical Officer (Pediatrician)Medical Officer (GDMO)Medical Officer (XVFC)PsychiatristSpecialist Medical Officer (Medicine)Specialist Medical Officer (Paediatrics)Specialist Medical Officer (G & O) (Part-time)Specialist Medical Officer (Opthalmologist)Multi Rehabilitation Worker

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Specialist Medical Officers (G & O, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, Medicine, Opthalmologist): MBBS with a Post-Graduate Degree/DNB/Diploma in the respective specialty from an NMC/MCI recognized institute, and valid registration with WBMC.
  • Medical Officer (GDMO, XVFC): MBBS with one year compulsory internship from an NMC recognized institute, and valid registration with WBMC.
  • Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy with a minimum of 2 years of hospital experience. A Master's Degree in Physiotherapy is desirable.
  • Dental Technician: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology, a 2-year Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution, and valid registration with the West Bengal Dental Council. One year of post-diploma experience in a government hospital or licensed clinical establishment is required.
  • Medical Record Keeper: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university, with experience in the Health Sector. Preference will be given to candidates with a Computer Application or Financial Accounting course.
  • LDC (AYUSH) & Group-D (AYUSH): Desired qualifications include being a Retired State Government Employee with computer knowledge (for LDC) and being physically and mentally fit.

Age Limit Details

  • Upper Age Limit 62 Years (as on 01.01.2026): Specialist Medical Officer (G & O), Specialist Medical Officer (Pediatrician), Medical Officer (GDMO), Medical Officer (XVFC), Specialist Medical Officer (Medicine), Specialist Medical Officer (Paediatrics), Specialist Medical Officer (G & O) (Part-time), Specialist Medical Officer (Opthalmologist), LDC (AYUSH), Group-D (AYUSH).
  • Upper Age Limit 67 Years (as on 01.01.2026): Psychiatrist.
  • Age Range 21-40 Years (as on 01.01.2026): Multi Rehabilitation Worker.
  • Age Range 18-40 Years (as on 01.01.2026): Dental Technician, Medical Record Keeper.
  • Age relaxation will be provided for reserved categories as per the existing norms of the State Government.
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Salary & Pay Scale

Post NameRemunerationDetails
Specialist Medical Officer (G & O) (SI 01)Rs. 70,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
Specialist Medical Officer (Pediatrician)Rs. 70,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
Medical Officer (GDMO)Rs. 60,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
Medical Officer (XVFC)Rs. 60,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
PsychiatristRs. 70,000/- per month (PG Degree) or Rs. 65,000/- per month (PG Diploma)Increment as per NHM Guidelines
Specialist Medical Officer (Medicine)Rs. 3,000/- per dayFor at least 3 hours per day, thrice a week
Specialist Medical Officer (Paediatrics)Rs. 3,000/- per dayFor at least 3 hours per day, thrice a week
Specialist Medical Officer (G & O) (Part-time)Rs. 3,000/- per dayFor at least 3 hours per day, thrice a week
Specialist Medical Officer (Opthalmologist)Rs. 3,000/- per dayFor at least 3 hours per day, thrice a week
Multi Rehabilitation WorkerRs. 18,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
Dental TechnicianRs. 22,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
Medical Record KeeperRs. 15,000/- per monthIncrement as per NHM Guidelines
LDC (AYUSH)Rs. 10,000/- per monthN/A
Group-D (AYUSH)Rs. 8,000/- per monthN/A

Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)

  • Unreserved (UR)12
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)1
  • OBC (A)2
  • OBC (B)1
Total Vacancies17

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online in the prescribed format available on the Departmental Website (www.wbhealth.gov.in/online recruitment) starting from 11:00 A.M. on March 17, 2026, until Midnight of April 2, 2026. Only online applications will be accepted; improperly filled or incomplete forms are subject to cancellation.

Applicants are advised to regularly visit www.wbhealth.gov.in for information and instructions. No hard copy or print copy of the online registration form needs to be sent by post. However, candidates should download and retain a hard copy of the online registration form from http://hr.wbhealth.gov.in:8888/Index.aspx (under "Application Print") for document verification purposes. Without the registration form, candidates will not be entertained for original testimonial verification.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay an application fee of ₹100/- for General candidates and ₹50/- for reserved category candidates. The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited only through online mode.

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