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Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Dec. 15, 2025

Purba Medinipur DHFW Recruitment 2025 for 74 Community Health Officer (CHO) Posts

Community Health Officers (CHO) GNM/Post Basic B.Sc./B.Sc.Community Health Officers (CHO) BAMS

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Professional165
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Vacancies
74
Pay Scale
Rs. 20,000 per month + Rs. 5,000 incentive
Age Limit
Up to 40 years
Job Location
West Bengal25Purba Medinipur

Important Dates

Published

Nov. 26, 2025

2

Starts

Nov. 29, 2025

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Deadline

Dec. 13, 2025

4

Exam Date

TBA

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Best-Fit Profile

Qualified GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, or BAMS graduates residing in West Bengal, proficient in Bengali, and seeking a contractual role in public health at the grassroots level. Suitable for individuals comfortable with rural postings and looking to contribute to the National Health Mission.

Important Considerations

Candidates without a valid registration from the West Bengal Nursing Council or West Bengal Ayurved Parisad. Also unsuitable for those seeking permanent government employment, a high salary, or a primarily urban posting.

Career Impact

This is a contractual position with the District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, a key implementing body for the National Health Mission in West Bengal. While it doesn't offer the security of a permanent government job, it provides significant field experience in public health and a direct role in community healthcare delivery.

Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Essential Criteria for Community Health Officers (CHO)

Candidates must meet the criteria for one of the following streams:

  • Nursing Stream:
    • Passed General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or B.Sc. Nursing from an institute recognized by the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
    • Candidates who passed the integrated BPCCHN course with B.Sc. Nursing in 2021 or later are also eligible.
    • Must possess a registration certificate/provisional certificate from WBNC.
  • BAMS Stream:
    • Passed BAMS from a recognized Institute/University.
    • Must possess a registration certificate/provisional certificate from Paschim Banga Ayurved Parisad (West Bengal Ayurved Council).

Note: All essential qualifications must be completed on or before the first date of online application. Proficiency in Bengali is also required.

Age Limit Details

Candidates must be up to 40 years of age as on April 1st of the year of publication of the notice. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government norms.

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Salary & Pay Scale

  • Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 20,000 per month after posting.
  • Incentive: A maximum performance-linked incentive (PLI) of Rs. 5,000 per month is also available.
  • Training Stipend: During the training period, candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month.

Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)

  • UR29
  • SC17
  • ST4
  • OBC-A7
  • OBC-B6
  • UR (PWD)3
  • EWS7
  • SC (PWD)1
Total Vacancies74

How to Apply

  • Eligible candidates must apply online through the official West Bengal Health Department website: http://www.wbhealth.gov.in.
  • The online application window is open from 29th November 2025 to 13th December 2025 (Midnight).
  • Ensure all details are filled correctly as incomplete or improperly filled forms will be rejected.
  • Pay the required application fee online to complete the process.
  • After submission, download and retain a printout of the online registration form for future reference and document verification. No hard copy needs to be sent to the office.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
GeneralRs. 100/-
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC)Rs. 50/-

The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

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