Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | Purba Medinipur NHM Recruitment 2026, 67 posts, last date 26 November 2026
Young people in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district who have been waiting for a government health job finally have a big opening. The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti has invited applications for 67 posts under the National Health Mission (NHM/NUHM), with monthly pay of up to Rs 35,000 and an application fee of just Rs 100.
There are 17 Pharmacist posts, along with Staff Nurse, AYUSH Medical Officer and Community Health Assistant roles across 10 different posts. Online applications are open now, and the last date to submit the complete form is 26 November 2026 — registration and fee payment close a day earlier, on 25 November.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 67 |
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Purba Medinipur (NHM/NUHM) |
| Pay | Rs 13,000 – Rs 35,000 per month |
| Applications open | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for registration and fee payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Last date for full submission | 26 November 2026 (midnight) |
| Application fee | Rs 100 (General), Rs 50 (Reserved categories) |
| Mode | Online only (hr.wbhealth.gov.in) |
Who benefits from this recruitment?
This drive is aimed at young people who want a government job in the health sector. Diploma holders in pharmacy, GNM/ANM nurses, BHMS/BAMS/BUMS doctors and physiotherapy graduates all have separate posts to apply for. All posts are purely contractual, with the initial period running up to 31 March 2027 and likely to be extended on satisfactory performance and government approval. Applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal and must know the local languages.
Purba Medinipur NHM Recruitment 2026: post-wise vacancies
| Post | Total posts | Pay per month |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT) Male | 6 | Rs 32,000 |
| Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT) Female | 6 | Rs 32,000 |
| Pharmacist | 17 | Rs 22,000 |
| Public Health Manager | 2 | Rs 35,000 |
| Block Data Manager | 4 | Rs 22,000 |
| Staff Nurse | 6 | Rs 25,000 |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) | 12 | Rs 13,000 |
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker under NPHCE | 12 | Rs 18,000 |
| STLS | 1 | Rs 25,000 |
| STS | 1 | Rs 25,000 |
| Total | 67 |
Who can apply? Eligibility in full
- Pharmacist: Two-year D-Pharma (Allopathic) from a PCI/AICTE-approved institute, plus registration with the West Bengal Pharmacy Council; B-Pharma and M-Pharma holders get additional marks.
- Staff Nurse: GNM course from an INC-recognised institute, registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
- Medical Officer-AYUSH: BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree from a recognised institution, completed compulsory internship and registration with the respective council; MD holders in Homoeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani get additional marks.
- Community Health Assistant (Urban): ANM or GNM from an INC-recognised institute, WBNC registration; women candidates only; permanent resident of Purba Medinipur; proficient in Bengali.
- Public Health Manager: A graduate in Dental or Nursing; or a master’s degree in Life Science or Economics; or a Social Science degree with a master’s in Public Health, Community Health or Preventive & Social Medicine; or graduation in any discipline with an MBA in Human Resource or Health Care — plus efficiency in computers and two years of post-qualification experience in health programme management.
- Block Data Manager: A graduate with at least a one-year Diploma in Computer Application from a government-registered institution; three years’ experience in the government sector or five years in the private sector in data recording and analysis.
- Multi Rehabilitation Worker: A bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and at least two years of hospital experience; a master’s degree in Physiotherapy is preferred.
- STLS: A graduate with DMLT or BMLT from a government-recognised institution; a permanent two-wheeler driving licence is compulsory.
- STS: A graduate in a science subject; a permanent two-wheeler driving licence is compulsory; an MSW is desirable.
Every essential qualification must be completed on or before the first date of online application, 4 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The maximum age is 40 years for almost all posts. The minimum age is 18 years for Pharmacist and 21 years for Public Health Manager, Block Data Manager, Multi Rehabilitation Worker, STLS and STS. Age relaxation applies as per government norms (the notice does not mention relaxation for STLS and STS).
How will candidates be selected?
Candidates are ranked by marks under each post’s Scale of Scoring — mainly proportionate academic marks. Public Health Manager, Block Data Manager, STLS and STS also have a computer test, and the Multi Rehabilitation Worker post carries five marks for an interview. The dates, time and venue of the interview and document verification will be published on wbhealth.gov.in and purbamedinipur.gov.in. Original testimonials will be verified.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 2 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for registration and fee payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Last date for full submission of the application form | 26 November 2026 (midnight) |
What is the application fee?
Rs 100 for General categories and Rs 50 for reserved categories. The fee must be paid online only and is non-refundable.
How to apply online
- Visit hr.wbhealth.gov.in and open the Purba Medinipur recruitment link.
- Fill in the online application in the prescribed format and upload a proper photograph and signature.
- Complete registration and pay the fee online by 25 November 2026.
- Submit the full application form by midnight on 26 November 2026.
- Download the print copy of the online registration form from hr.wbhealth.gov.in (“Application Print”) and keep it for document verification.
- Keep your online registration number safe. There is no need to send any hard copy by post.
Documents required
- Print copy of the online registration form
- Original testimonials of educational qualifications
- Experience certificate from the appointing authority (where applicable)
- Caste certificate issued on or before the first date of online application by the competent authorities of West Bengal
- Registration certificate of the respective council (AYUSH Medical Officer; Pharmacist — West Bengal Pharmacy Council; Staff Nurse and CHA (U) — WBNC)
- Permanent two-wheeler driving licence (STLS and STS)
Important links
- Apply online — hr.wbhealth.gov.in
- Official Notification PDF (Recruitment Notice-I)
- Official website / notices — www.wbhealth.gov.in
- District website — www.purbamedinipur.gov.in
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Next Action
Apply online at hr.wbhealth.gov.in before midnight on 26 November 2026 — and complete registration and fee payment by 25 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in Purba Medinipur NHM Recruitment 2026?
There are 67 vacancies across 10 posts — the largest are Pharmacist (17), Community Health Assistant (Urban) (12) and Multi Rehabilitation Worker (12).
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Registration and fee payment close on 25 November 2026; the full application form must be submitted by midnight on 26 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary?
Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs 13,000 (Community Health Assistant, Urban) to Rs 35,000 (Public Health Manager); the AYUSH Medical Officer gets Rs 32,000 a month.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs 100 for General categories and Rs 50 for reserved categories; online only and non-refundable.
Q5. Are these permanent jobs?
No. All posts are purely contractual, with an initial period up to 31 March 2027, likely to be extended on satisfactory performance and government approval.
Q6. Can male candidates apply for Community Health Assistant (Urban)?
No. Only women candidates may apply; they must be permanent residents of Purba Medinipur, proficient in Bengali, and hold an ANM or GNM course registered with WBNC.
This article is based on the official notice (Memo CMOH/Pbmd/DPMU/6687, dated 2 November 2026). Read the full notice on wbhealth.gov.in before applying. The interview and document-verification dates have not been announced yet.
