DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 156 Staff Nurse, CHA, Pharmacist & Other Posts
DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026: Applications for this post will open on 16 October 2026, and will close on 31 October 2026. There are 156 posts in total. Detailed information is provided below. Candidates who wish to apply are advised to submit their applications within this period. Before applying, be sure to read the official notification carefully. All types of recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.
DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
Parameter
Details
Recruiting Authority
District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Howrah
Must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
Community Health Assistant (Urban)
86
ANM or GNM course.
Female Candidates Only.
You need to know the Bengali language.
Must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).
Pharmacist (NUHM)
09
2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma – Allopathic).
Registered as an “A” Category Pharmacist under the West Bengal Pharmacy Council.
Efficiency in computers, including MS Office and internet usage.
Multi Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE)
03
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) with a minimum of 2 years of hospital working experience.
Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS) — NTEP
01
Graduate in Science subject. Conversant with computer programming (MS Word, Excel). Must possess a permanent two-wheeler driving licence and be able to drive.
Block Data Manager (XV FC HG)
03
Graduate Degree with at least a 1-year Diploma Course in Computer Applications (DCA).
Minimum 3 years experience in Government sector or 5 years in Private sector in data recording and data analysis.
TBHV (NTEP)
01
Graduate in Science with minimum 1 completed year experience as MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker, plus a minimum 2-month computer operations certificate.
DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Staff Nurse (NUHM / XV FC): 100% merit-based evaluation on the percentage of marks scored in qualifying GNM / B.Sc Nursing examinations followed by document verification.
Community Health Assistant (Urban): 100% merit-based evaluation on marks obtained in ANM / GNM followed by document verification.
Pharmacist: Total 100 Marks (D-Pharma/B-Pharma/M-Pharma academic scoring: 85 Marks + Computer Test: 15 Marks; qualifying marks in computer test is 50%).
Block Data Manager: Total 100 Marks (Class 10th: 05, Class 12th: 10, Graduation: 15, and Practical Computer Test: 70 Marks).
Multi Rehabilitation Worker: Total 50 Marks (Academic: 30, Experience: 10, Interview: 05, MPT: 05).
Senior Treatment Supervisor & TBHV: Total 50 Marks (Academic scoring, relevant experience, and computer assessment).
How to Apply Online For DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026
Fast Visit the official West Bengal Health recruitment portal.
Click on the Online Recruitment or Career / Recruitment tab on the left sidebar.
Locate the recruitment notification: Recruitment to various contractual posts under DLSC Howrah (Notice No. DHFWS/HOW/2284).
Click on Online Registration to register with an active mobile number and email ID.
Complete your profile by entering demographic details, educational percentages, council registration numbers, and experience details.
Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature as per prescribed pixel guidelines.
Review all entries carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form before 31 October 2026 (11:59 PM IST).
Download and take a clean printout of your submitted application form and retain it safely for the document verification stage. (Do not send physical hard copies to the CMOH office by post).
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration is 30 October 2026, and the final submission of the online application closes on 31 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM IST).
Q2. Is there any application fee for these Howrah health posts?
No. There is no application fee for any candidate.
Q3. Can candidates from any district apply for the Community Health Assistant (CHA) post?
No. The Community Health Assistant (Urban) post is strictly open to female candidates who are permanent residents of Howrah District only and proficient in Bengali. Other posts like Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, and BDM are open to permanent residents of West Bengal.
Q4. Is WBNC registration compulsory for Staff Nurse posts?
Yes. Candidates must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC) on or before 16 October 2026.
Q5. Do applicants need to send a hard copy of the form by post?
No. Applicants must not send hard copies by post. However, candidates must print and preserve the downloaded application form to present during document verification.
