Birbhum District NHM Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 48 Posts

Birbhum District NHM Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should complete registration and fee payment by 4 November and submit the fully completed form by 5 November 2026. The notification advises applicants not to pay the application fee more than once.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal and must have knowledge of local languages. The required qualifications and experience differ by post. All qualifications must be obtained from a recognized institution or university, and the essential criteria must be fulfilled by the relevant application deadline.

1. Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) – Male and Female

• Age: upper age limit 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Must be able to read, write and speak Bengali.
• Must hold a BHMS, BAMS or BUMS degree from an institution recognized by the relevant council.
• Compulsory internship must have been completed by the time of application submission.
• A registration certificate from the respective council is required. For BHMS candidates, the notification specifies registration in Part-A of the West Bengal State Register of Homeopathic Medical Practitioners or Part I of the Central Register maintained by the Central Council of Homeopathy. Graded BHMS is included.
• MD in Homeopathy, Ayurveda or Unani is a preferential qualification and carries additional marks under the stated scoring system.

2. Pharmacist under RBSK

• Age: minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Must be able to read, write and speak Bengali.
• Must have a two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm, Allopathic) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or AICTE.
• Registration certificate issued by the West Bengal Pharmacy Council is required.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) qualifications from an institute approved by PCI/AICTE are preferential for additional marks.

3. Public Health Manager under NUHM

• Age: minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Must be able to read, write and speak Bengali, and be proficient in computers, including MS Office and the internet.
• Must have one of the following qualification routes: graduation in Dental or Nursing; a master’s degree in Life Science (including Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Bioinformatics) or Economics; graduation in Social Science with a master’s in Public Health/Preventive & Social Medicine; or graduation in any discipline with an MBA in Human Resource/Health Care.
• At least two years of post-qualification experience in health programme management, such as disease surveillance, community mobilization, inter-sectoral collaboration, IEC/BCC activities, quality control, monitoring or evaluation, is required.

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be available according to Government norms. The notification says experience is counted after obtaining the required essential qualification and up to the last date of online application. Applicable caste and disability certificates must be issued by the competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the application deadline.

Salary Structure

The notification states consolidated monthly remuneration for each post. It does not provide a separate pay scale or additional allowance breakdown.

Selection Process and Scheme of Scoring

Selection is based on the scoring criteria specified for each post. Only shortlisted candidates, based on academic qualifications, will be called for an interview or computer test, as applicable. Online applicants may be called for document verification.

Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT)

• Class 10 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks, calculated proportionately.
• Class 12 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks, calculated proportionately.
• BHMS/BAMS/BUMS: maximum 40 marks, calculated proportionately.
• MD in Homeopathy/Ayurveda/Unani: 20 additional marks.

Pharmacist

• Class 10: maximum 20 marks.
• Class 12: maximum 20 marks.
• D.Pharm: maximum 30 marks.
• B.Pharm (Allopathic): maximum 20 marks.
• M.Pharm (Allopathic): maximum 10 marks.

Public Health Manager

• Essential academic qualification: 75 marks, proportionate to marks obtained.
• Computer test: 15 marks, with 50% qualifying marks.
• Essential experience: 10 marks.

The notification states that marks will be rounded to two decimal places. The panel will remain valid for up to one year from the date of approval by the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC).

Registration and Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online using net banking or a credit/debit card. After successful payment, candidates should return to the application page using the application ID received during registration and complete final submission. The notice advises candidates not to deposit the fee more than once.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official West Bengal Health website at wbhealth.gov.in.
2. Open the “On-line Recruitment” section and locate the Birbhum District Health & Family Welfare Samiti recruitment notice.
3. Complete online registration from 15 October 2026 and retain the registration/application number for future reference.
4. Fill in the application carefully and upload the required photograph and signature.
5. Pay the applicable fee online by midnight on 4 November 2026.
6. Complete and submit the full application form by midnight on 5 November 2026.
7. Download or print the online registration form using the “Application Print” facility at the recruitment portal and keep it for document verification. The notification says not to send a hard copy by post.
8. Keep original testimonials and relevant certificates ready. Incomplete forms, incorrect information or missing photograph/signature may lead to cancellation.