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A big government job opportunity has opened in West Bengal’s Jhargram district. The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Jhargram, has invited online applications for 33 contractual posts under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) of the National Health Mission (NHM), with pay going up to Rs 32,000 a month for AYUSH Medical Officers.
Online applications opened on 31 October 2026. Registration and fee payment close at midnight on 18 November 2026, while the final submission of the filled form closes at midnight on 19 November 2026. The application fee is just Rs 100 for General candidates and Rs 50 for reserved categories.
Jhargram NHM Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Recruiting body | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram (NHM), West Bengal |
| Advertisement number | DH&FWS/JGM/2026/1899 |
| Notification date | 30 October 2026 |
| Programme | Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) under NHM |
| Total vacancies | 33 posts across 4 roles |
| Nature of engagement | Contractual, under the National Health Mission |
| Pay | Rs 22,000 – Rs 32,000 per month (post-wise) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Applications open | 31 October 2026 (from 11 am) |
| Last date — registration + fee | 18 November 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date — full submission | 19 November 2026 (midnight) |
| Application fee | General Rs 100, reserved categories Rs 50 |
| Official website | wbhealth.gov.in |
Which Posts Are Open? Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Posts | Age limit | Pay (per month) |
| Medical Officer — AYUSH (MHT) (Male) | 8 | Maximum 40 years | Rs 32,000 |
| Medical Officer — AYUSH (MHT) (Female) | 11 | Maximum 40 years | Rs 32,000 |
| Pharmacist (RBSK) | 12 | 18–40 years | Rs 22,000 |
| Staff Nurse (RBSK) | 2 | Maximum 40 years | Rs 25,000 |
| Total | 33 |
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. Reserved categories get age relaxation as per the existing norms of the State Government.
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | Total |
| Medical Officer — AYUSH (Male) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Medical Officer — AYUSH (Female) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Pharmacist | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Staff Nurse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Who Can Apply? Eligibility in Detail
- Medical Officer — AYUSH (MHT) (Male/Female): BHMS / BAMS / BUMS degree from an institution recognised by the respective Council of that stream, with the compulsory internship completed at the time of submission of the application, and a registration certificate of the respective Council. (BHMS includes the Graded BHMS degree.) Desirable: MD in Homeopathy / Ayurvedic / Unani — additional marks will be given. The Male post is open to male applicants only and the Female post to female applicants only.
- Pharmacist: Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma, Allopathic) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) / AICTE, and a registration certificate issued by the West Bengal Pharmacy Council. Desirable: B-Pharma / M-Pharma — additional marks will be given.
- Staff Nurse: Completed GNM training course from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, and a registration certificate issued by the West Bengal Nursing Council. Desirable: experience in the clinical field of a Government / Private hospital — additional marks will be given.
Other conditions: Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal and able to read, write and speak Bengali. Experience is counted only after completion of the requisite qualification. Place of posting will be in any Rural Hospital (RH) under Jhargram district.
How Will Candidates Be Selected? No Written Exam — Merit-Based
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is on the basis of academic qualification proportionate marking, experience marks where applicable, and document verification. The total is 100 marks:
- Medical Officer — AYUSH: Class 10 — 20 marks, Class 12 — 20 marks, BHMS/BAMS/BUMS — 40 marks, MD degree — 20 additional marks.
- Pharmacist: Class 10 — 20 marks, Class 12 — 20 marks, D-Pharma — 30 marks, B-Pharma — 20 marks, M-Pharma — 10 marks.
- Staff Nurse: Class 10 — 30 marks, Class 12 — 30 marks, GNM course — 20 marks, clinical experience — up to 20 marks (1 completed year — 5 marks, 2 years — 10 marks, 3 years — 15 marks, 4 years or more — 20 marks).
Interview and document-verification dates have not been announced yet — they will be published on wbhealth.gov.in.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website www.wbhealth.gov.in and open the ‘On-line Recruitment’ link.
- Register online and pay the application fee by midnight of 18 November 2026 — fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
- After successful payment, return to the link and complete the final submission with the application ID by midnight of 19 November 2026.
- Upload a proper photograph and signature.
- Download the print copy of the registration form from hr.wbhealth.gov.in and keep it for document verification — do not send it by post.
Documents Required
- Print copy of the online registration form
- Original testimonials for verification (Class 10, 12 and degree/diploma mark sheets)
- Registration certificate of the West Bengal Pharmacy Council / Nursing Council (as applicable)
- Proof of permanent residence in West Bengal
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by a competent authority of West Bengal
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Passport-size photograph and signature
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification issued | 30 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 31 October 2026 (11 am) |
| Last date — registration | 18 November 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date — fee payment | 18 November 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date — full submission | 19 November 2026 (midnight) |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Official notification PDF | DHFWS Jhargram — RBSK programme recruitment notification (PDF) |
| Apply online | via the ‘On-line Recruitment’ link on wbhealth.gov.in |
| Official website | https://www.wbhealth.gov.in |
Next Action
Apply online through the ‘On-line Recruitment’ link on https://www.wbhealth.gov.in — register and pay the fee before midnight on 18 November 2026, and complete the final submission by 19 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are there in Jhargram NHM Recruitment 2026?
There are 33 vacancies — 8 Medical Officer AYUSH (Male), 11 Medical Officer AYUSH (Female), 12 Pharmacist and 2 Staff Nurse. All posts are under the RBSK programme of the National Health Mission.
2. What is the last date to apply for Jhargram NHM Recruitment 2026?
Registration and fee payment close on 18 November 2026, while the final submission of the form closes on 19 November 2026. Applications opened on 31 October 2026.
3. What is the application fee?
Rs 100 for General candidates and Rs 50 for reserved categories. Payment is online only and the fee is non-refundable.
4. Which post carries the highest salary?
Medical Officer AYUSH — both Male and Female posts (19 posts in total) — pays Rs 32,000 a month. Staff Nurses get Rs 25,000 and Pharmacists Rs 22,000 a month.
5. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
No. There is no written examination. Selection is by merit, based on proportionate marks in Class 10, Class 12, the professional degree and experience, followed by document verification.
6. Is this a permanent job?
No. All 33 posts are purely contractual under the National Health Mission. The notice does not state a contract end date — candidates should read the official notification before applying.
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Sources: DHFWS Jhargram official notification, Advertisement No. DH&FWS/JGM/2026/1899, dated 30 October 2026 (wbhealth.gov.in / hr.wbhealth.gov.in). Candidates should verify every detail in the official notification before applying.
