The District Health and Family Welfare Samiti Birbhum, the district health body under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, is hiring for 48 contractual positions under the National Health Mission. The openings cover Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for male and female candidates, Pharmacist under RBSK, and Public Health Manager under NUHM, with posting anywhere in Birbhum district based on merit and vacancy.
DHFWS Birbhum Pharmacist, Medical Officer and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732
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48
Last Date
05 Nov
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Last date 05 Nov 2026 · 18 days left
- Notification14 Oct
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About DHFWS Birbhum Pharmacist, Medical Officer and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Health and Family Welfare Samiti Birbhum
- Advertisement No.
- DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732
- Post Name
- Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates, Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates and 2 more
- Job Location
- Suri, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of West Bengal (The applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal and must have knowledge of local languages)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration certificate from the respective council (State Register of Homeopathic Medical Practitioners, West Bengal, or Central Register of the Central Council of Homeopathy for BHMS; West Bengal Pharmacy Council for Pharmacist); ability to read, write and speak Bengali
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates
10
UR 4OBC 1SC 1ST 1EWS 1
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates
14
UR 5OBC 1SC 2ST 1EWS 1
Pharmacist under RBSK
23
UR 7OBC 1SC 5ST 1EWS 1
Public Health Manager under NUHM
1
UR 1
Total48
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Pharmacist under RBSK | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Public Health Manager under NUHM | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 17 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 48 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates10 posts
- Qualification
- BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree from an institution recognized by the respective council of that stream; compulsory internship completed at the time of submission of application; registration certificate of the respective council (for BHMS the qualification must be one included in the Second Schedule of the Homeopathic Central Council Act 1973, and the candidate must be registered in Part-A of the State Register of Homeopathic Medical Practitioners maintained by the Council of Homeopathic Medicine, West Bengal, or Part I of the Central Register maintained by the Central Council of Homeopathy; graded BHMS is included). Must be able to read, write and speak in Bengali.
- Age Limit
- Upper age limit 40 years as on 1st January 2026
- Note
- Only male candidates may apply.
- Preferential Criteria
- Persons holding MD in Homeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani from an institution recognized by the respective council get additional marks
- Place of Posting
- Anywhere within Birbhum district as per vacancy and as per counselling on the basis of final merit
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates14 posts
- Qualification
- BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree from an institution recognized by the respective council of that stream; compulsory internship completed at the time of submission of application; registration certificate of the respective council (for BHMS the qualification must be one included in the Second Schedule of the Homeopathic Central Council Act 1973, and the candidate must be registered in Part-A of the State Register of Homeopathic Medical Practitioners maintained by the Council of Homeopathic Medicine, West Bengal, or Part I of the Central Register maintained by the Central Council of Homeopathy; graded BHMS is included). Must be able to read, write and speak in Bengali.
- Age Limit
- Upper age limit 40 years as on 1st January 2026
- Note
- Only female candidates may apply.
- Preferential Criteria
- Persons holding MD in Homeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani from an institution recognized by the respective council get additional marks
- Place of Posting
- Anywhere within Birbhum district as per vacancy and as per counselling on the basis of final merit
Pharmacist under RBSK23 posts
- Qualification
- Two years Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma) (Allopathic) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)/AICTE; registration certificate issued by the West Bengal Pharmacy Council. Must be able to read, write and speak in Bengali.
- Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 1st January 2026
- Preferential Criteria
- Persons holding B.Pharma and M.Pharma from an institute approved by PCI/AICTE get additional marks
- Place of Posting
- Anywhere within Birbhum district as per vacancy and as per counselling on the basis of final merit
Public Health Manager under NUHM1 post
- Qualification
- Graduation in Dental/Nursing, or Master degree in Life Science (Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics), or Master degree in Economics, or Graduation in Social Science with Master in Public Health/Preventive and Social Medicine, or Graduation in any discipline with MBA in Human Resource/Health Care. Must have efficiency in computers including MS Office and internet. Must read, write and speak in Bengali.
- Experience
- 2 years post qualification experience in the field of health programme management in disease surveillance, community mobilization, inter sectoral collaboration, IEC BCC activities, quality control, monitoring and evaluation
- Age Limit
- Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 1st January 2026
- Place of Posting
- Sainthia ULB
Age Limit
18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026 (Medical Officer AYUSH: upper age limit 40 years; Pharmacist: 18 to 40 years; Public Health Manager: 21 to 40 years)
Age Relaxation
Relaxation for age will be given for reserved category candidates as per Government norms.
Application Fee
General
Rs. 100
Reserved Category
Rs. 50
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee is deposited through online mode only, by net banking or credit/debit card through the online interface. Do not deposit the fee more than once.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates10 posts
- Stages
- Screening based on Academic Qualification — Shortlisting is done on the basis of marks in Class 10, Class 12 and the BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree.
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original testimonials.
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates14 posts
- Stages
- Screening based on Academic Qualification — Shortlisting is done on the basis of marks in Class 10, Class 12 and the BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree.
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original testimonials.
Pharmacist under RBSK23 posts
- Stages
- Screening based on Academic Qualification — Shortlisting is done on the basis of marks in Class 10, Class 12 and the Diploma in Pharmacy.
- Document Verification — All online applied candidates are called for document verification in due time.
Public Health Manager under NUHM1 post
- Stages
- Screening based on Academic Qualification — Shortlisting is done on the basis of the essential academic qualification.
- Computer Test — 15 marks with 50% qualifying marks.
- Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original testimonials.
- Exam Pattern
- Computer Test15 marks
Subject Questions Marks Computer Test — 15
- 1Screening based on Academic Qualification
Only shortlisted candidates based on academic qualification are called for the next stage.
- 2Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original testimonials in due time.
Salary Structure
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates
Pay: Rs. 32,000 per month consolidated
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates
Pay: Rs. 32,000 per month consolidated
Pharmacist under RBSK
Pay: Rs. 22,000 per month consolidated
Public Health Manager under NUHM
Pay: Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for MALE candidates | Rs. 32,000 per month consolidated |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK for FEMALE candidates | Rs. 32,000 per month consolidated |
| Pharmacist under RBSK | Rs. 22,000 per month consolidated |
| Public Health Manager under NUHM | Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated |
How to Apply
- 1Go to the West Bengal Health and Family Welfare website at wbhealth.gov.in and open the "On-line Recruitment" link.
- 2Register online in the prescribed format from 11:00 AM on 15 October 2026.
- 3Upload the scanned photograph, signature and required documents carefully.
- 4Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 for General candidates or Rs. 50 for reserved category candidates through net banking or credit/debit card.
- 5Submit the online application form and download the registration form printout for document verification. Do not send hard copies by post.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Permanent residential proof of West Bengal
•Proof of Bengali language knowledge
•Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (Class 10
•Class 12
•Graduation
•Post-Graduation
•Diploma or Degree as applicable)
•Compulsory internship completion certificate (Medical Officer AYUSH)
•Registration certificate from the respective council
•Caste certificate issued by competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the last date of online application
•Disability certificate issued by competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the last date of online application
•Experience certificate (Public Health Manager)
•Scanned photograph and signature
Important Details
- Engagement is purely contractual under the National Health Mission and the panel stays valid for up to one year from the date of approval of the DLSC.
- Only online applications are accepted; the registration form printout must be retained for document verification and no hard copy is to be sent by post.
- All essential criteria must be completed on or before the last date of online application, and experience is counted only after the required qualification.
- Caste and disability certificates are accepted only if issued by competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the last date of online application, and no claim of SC/ST/OBC/EWS or PwBD status is entertained after the application is submitted.
- Candidates found ineligible or absent at any stage are not called for later stages, and marks are rounded off to two decimal points.
Scale of Scoring - Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT)
Class 10 or equivalent (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 20
Class 12 or equivalent (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 20
BHMS/BAMS/BUMS (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 40
MD in Homeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani (additional marks)
Maximum Marks: 20
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 or equivalent (proportionate marking) | 20 |
| Class 12 or equivalent (proportionate marking) | 20 |
| BHMS/BAMS/BUMS (proportionate marking) | 40 |
| MD in Homeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani (additional marks) | 20 |
Scale of Scoring - Pharmacist under RBSK
Class 10 or equivalent (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 20
Class 12 or equivalent (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 20
Diploma in Pharmacy (proportionate marking)
Maximum Marks: 30
Bachelor in Pharmacy (B-Pharma-Allopathic)
Maximum Marks: 20
Masters in Pharmacy (M-Pharma-Allopathic)
Maximum Marks: 10
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 or equivalent (proportionate marking) | 20 |
| Class 12 or equivalent (proportionate marking) | 20 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (proportionate marking) | 30 |
| Bachelor in Pharmacy (B-Pharma-Allopathic) | 20 |
| Masters in Pharmacy (M-Pharma-Allopathic) | 10 |
Scale of Scoring - Public Health Manager under NUHM
Essential academic qualification (proportionate marking)
Marks: 75
Computer Test (50% qualifying marks)
Marks: 15
Essential experience
Marks: 10
Total
Marks: 100
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essential academic qualification (proportionate marking) | 75 |
| Computer Test (50% qualifying marks) | 15 |
| Essential experience | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 8927806709
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know Bengali to apply for these posts?
Yes. Every post requires the candidate to be able to read, write and speak in Bengali.
Do I have to be a permanent resident of West Bengal?
Yes. The notification requires applicants to be permanent residents of West Bengal.
Is the engagement a permanent government job?
No. The posts are filled purely on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission, and the panel is valid for up to one year from the date of DLSC approval.
Are caste or disability certificates issued outside West Bengal accepted?
No. Only certificates issued by competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the last date of online application are accepted.
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