DHFWS Howrah Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — 156 Posts, Apply by 31 Oct
Job Summary:
• Who: District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah (DHFWS Howrah)
• What: Staff Nurse, Community Health Assistant, Pharmacist and other health posts — 156 vacancies
• When: 16 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
• Where: Howrah district, West Bengal
• Advertisement No: DHFWS/HOW/2284 (issued 13 October 2026)
• Job type: Contractual | Salary: ₹13,000 to ₹25,000 per month
• Apply: Online at wbhealth.gov.in — more openings are listed on our West Bengal government jobs page
The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS) office in Howrah has opened a recruitment drive for 156 posts under advertisement number DHFWS/HOW/2284. The vacancies cover Staff Nurse, Community Health Assistant (Urban), Pharmacist, Multi Rehabilitation Worker, Senior Treatment Supervisor, Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TBHV) and Block Data Manager posts. Every post is on a contractual basis, and the monthly pay runs between ₹13,000 and ₹25,000. The online form opens on 16 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
Key Dates — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 13 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Online registration closes | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 October 2026 |
Note the two cut-off dates. Online registration closes on 30 October 2026, and the final application deadline is 31 October 2026. Do not wait for the last day, because the server slows down near the deadline and uploads fail.
Application Fees — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Nil |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| All candidates | No application fee |
You do not need to pay anything to apply. There is no fee for any category, so keep all your money for the document and certificate work.
Age Limit and Salary — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
| Age cut-off date | 1 January 2026 |
| Relaxation | As per government norms for reserved categories |
| Salary range | ₹13,000 – ₹25,000 per month (varies by post) |
| Job type | Contractual |
Your age is calculated as on 1 January 2026, not as on the date you apply. If you were born on or before 1 January 1986, you are over 40 and cannot apply for these posts.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts | What You Need | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Rehabilitation Worker | 3 | Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy with at least 2 years of hospital work experience | ₹18,000 |
| Pharmacist | 9 | Two-year D-Pharma (Allopathic) recognised by the Government of West Bengal, registered as A-category Pharmacist with the West Bengal Pharmacy Council, plus computer skills in MS Office and internet | ₹22,000 |
| Staff Nurse (Post 3) | 15 | GNM course from an INC/WBNC recognised institute, or B.Sc Nursing, registered under WBNC | ₹25,000 |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) (Post 4) | 47 | ANM or GNM course from an INC recognised institute, registered with WBNC, able to read and write Bengali, female permanent resident of Howrah district | ₹13,000 |
| Staff Nurse (Post 5) | 27 | Same as Staff Nurse posts | ₹25,000 |
| Staff Nurse (Post 6) | 10 | Same as Staff Nurse posts | ₹25,000 |
| Community Health Assistant (Urban) (Post 7) | 39 | Same as Community Health Assistant posts | ₹13,000 |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) | 1 | Graduate degree in a science subject, good knowledge of MS Word/Excel, a permanent two-wheeler driving licence and the ability to drive | ₹25,000 |
| TBHV | 1 | Graduate degree in science, at least 1 completed year as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker, plus a computer operation certificate course of minimum 2 months | ₹18,000 |
| Block Data Manager | 3 | Graduate degree from a recognised university with a 1-year Diploma in Computer Application from a government registered institution, working knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access and internet, minimum 3 years experience in a government body or 5 years in the private sector in data recording and analysis | ₹22,000 |
| Staff Nurse (Post 11) | 1 | Same as Staff Nurse posts | ₹25,000 |
| Total | 156 | — | — |
Staff Nurse posts are the biggest chunk, with 53 seats spread across three different sub-posts, followed by 86 Community Health Assistant (Urban) seats. All candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal, and the Community Health Assistant posts are reserved for female permanent residents of Howrah district only. Nursing candidates can also check our Nursing Officer guide for related openings, and test their basics using the free mock test.
Selection Process — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
There is no written exam for this recruitment. Shortlisting happens in four stages:
- Screening of documents — your certificates, registration papers and caste/residence proof are checked first
- Computer test — basic typing and computer knowledge, since most of these posts need MS Office and data entry work
- Interview — a face-to-face round where the panel asks about your qualifications and field experience
- Verification of testimonials — the joining office confirms that your marksheets and registration certificates are genuine
Keep your original certificates, your West Bengal Pharmacy Council or WBNC registration number, and your permanent residency proof handy, because the document stage rejects a large number of forms.
How to Apply for DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to submit your form for the 156 posts:
- Open the official West Bengal Health Department site at wbhealth.gov.in and look for the DHFWS Howrah recruitment advertisement (Advt No. DHFWS/HOW/2284).
- Download and read the official notification PDF. It carries the post-wise list, the age proof date and the document checklist you need.
- Register on the online application portal and fill in your personal details, address, contact number and academic records carefully.
- Upload your recent passport-size photo and signature in the required size and format. You can prepare and resize images quickly with our Image Resizer tool.
- Pick your preferred post in the form. Remember that each post has its own qualification, so apply only where your certificate matches.
- Submit the form. There is no fee to pay, so you only confirm and submit.
- Save or print your submitted form for your own records before 31 October 2026.
Important Links — DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
• Apply Online: Link will be active soon — submit through the portal at wbhealth.gov.in
• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Official Website: West Bengal Health Department
Always cross-check the details on the official notification PDF, because the live portal sometimes carries a corrigendum. The next update to watch for is the document screening list and the computer test date.
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