The District Health and Family Welfare Samiti, Purba Bardhaman, the district-level health body of the West Bengal government, has opened recruitment for 47 posts of Pharmacist and Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT). The positions fall under the Medical Health Team and RBSK at block primary health centres and municipalities of the district, delivering healthcare services under the National Health Mission on a contractual basis.
DH&FWS Purba Bardhaman Pharmacist, Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Opentill 13 Nov
About DH&FWS Purba Bardhaman Pharmacist, Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Health and Family Welfare Samiti Purba Bardhaman
- Advertisement No.
- 324/DH&FWS/II-22
- Post Name
- Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT) and Pharmacist
- Job Location
- Bardhaman, 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 (able to read, write and speak in Bengali))
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration certificate of the respective Council (Medical Officer-AYUSH); registration certificate issued by West Bengal Pharmacy Council (Pharmacist)
- Tenure
- Initial period of engagement up to March 2027, renewable for a further period depending on satisfactory performance and approval of higher authority.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT) | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Pharmacist | 14 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 41 |
| Grand Total | 17 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 47 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT)6 posts
- Qualification
- BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree from any institution recognised by the respective Councils of that stream. Must have completed compulsory internship at the time of submission of application. Registration Certificate of the Respective Council must be obtained. In case of BHMS, the qualification must be included in the second Schedule of Homoeopathic Central Council Act 1973 and the candidate must be registered either in Part-A of the State Register of Homoeopathic Medical Practitioners, West Bengal or in Part I of the Central Register maintained by Central Council of Homoeopathy. Graded BHMS included.
- Experience
- Compulsory internship completed at the time of submission of application
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years as on 01-01-2026
- Place of Posting
- Medical Health Team (MHT), RBSK at BPHC and Municipalities of Purba Bardhaman
- Additional Marks
- Persons holding MD in Homeopathy / Ayurvedic / Unani from a recognised institution will get additional marks
Pharmacist41 posts
- Qualification
- Two years Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma) (Allopathic) from any institute approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)/AICTE. Registration Certificate must be issued by West Bengal Pharmacy Council.
- Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 01-01-2026
- Place of Posting
- Medical Health Team (MHT), RBSK at BPHC and Municipalities of Purba Bardhaman
- Preferential Marks
- Persons holding Bachelor in Pharmacy (B-Pharma) and Masters in Pharmacy (M-Pharma) from a PCI/AICTE approved institute will be given additional marks
Age Limit
Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT): maximum 40 years as on 01-01-2026. Pharmacist: minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 01-01-2026.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation will be given for reserved candidates as per existing norms of the State Government.
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
NEFT in favour of DISTRICT HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE SAMITY (NON-NHM), Bank A/C No. 0187132000008, IFSC CNRB0000187. Online payment is also accepted and the receipt or screenshot must be submitted at the time of original testimonial verification.
Selection Process
- 1Academic Qualification Marks
Selection is made on the basis of marks obtained in academic qualification, with Class X, Class XII and the qualifying degree or diploma carrying fixed maximum marks.
- 2Verification of Original Testimonials
A provisional list is prepared from the online application data and shortlisted candidates must produce original testimonials for verification.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT) | Rs. 32,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 22,000 per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website www.wbhealth.gov.in and open the online recruitment section
- 2Fill in the online application form with all required personal and academic details
- 3Upload scanned copies of a proper signature and photograph
- 4Deposit the application fee of Rs. 100 (Rs. 50 for reserved categories) through NEFT to the District Health and Family Welfare Samity (NON-NHM) account or by online payment
- 5Submit the online application and download the Application Print registration form for document verification
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Only online applications are accepted.
- Applications that are incomplete or improperly filled in, or whose online details differ from the original testimonials, are liable to be cancelled, and applications without a proper uploaded signature and photograph are also liable to be cancelled.
- All essential academic qualifications must be completed on or before the last date of online application.
- Marks are calculated excluding marks of additional subjects, no rounding off is granted, and proportionate marking is considered up to two decimal points.
- Candidates found ineligible at any stage will not be called for subsequent stages, and a candidate who skips any stage is disqualified.
- The print copy of the online registration form must be retained for document verification and need not be sent by post.
Marks Distribution - Medical Officer-AYUSH (MHT)
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Class X | 20 |
| Class XII | 20 |
| BHMS/BAMS/BUMS degree (proportionate marking) | 40 |
| MD in Homeopathy / Ayurvedic / Unani (additional) | 20 |
Marks Distribution - Pharmacist
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Class X | 20 |
| Class XII | 20 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) (proportionate marking) | 30 |
| Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) (additional) | 20 |
| Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharma) (additional) | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to send a hard copy of the application form by post?
No. The print copy of the online registration form has to be retained by the candidate and produced at the time of original testimonial verification. It is not to be sent by post.
What happens if the details in my online application differ from my original testimonials?
The application is liable to be cancelled if the online application details differ from the original testimonials.
Is uploading a signature and photograph mandatory?
Yes. If a proper signature and photograph are not uploaded at the time of submission of the online application, the application is liable to be cancelled.
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