DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025 has been announced by the District Health and Family Welfare Samiti, Hooghly, inviting applications for 595 vacancies including Medical Officer, Staff Nurse, Community Health Assistant, Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, and various specialist positions. This recruitment drive is being conducted under National Health Mission, National Urban Health Mission, XV Finance Commission, and AYUSH programs on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates who are permanent residents of West Bengal can apply online through the official website from 12 November 2025 to 30 November 2025. The salary for these positions ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month depending on the post and qualifications.
DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Details
Dates
Notification Release Date
10 November 2025
Application Start Date
12 November 2025
Last Date For Registration
26 November 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
26 November 2025
Last Date For Full Submission
30 November 2025
Admit Card Release Date
To be announced later
Exam Date
To be announced later
Application Fee
Details
Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100 (Rupees One Hundred Only)
SC / ST / PH
Rs. 50 (Rupees Fifty Only)
Payment Mode
Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card)
Age Limit Details
Details
Age Criteria
Minimum Age
18 to 21 years (varies by post)
Maximum Age
40 to 67 years (varies by post)
Age Relaxation
As per Government of West Bengal norms for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates. Age calculated as on 01-01-2025
DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Total Posts
Post Name
Advertisement No.
595
Medical Officer, Staff Nurse, Community Health Assistant, Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, Specialist Doctors, Counselor, Block Public Health Manager, VBD Technical Supervisor, AYUSH Doctor, and Other Posts
MBBS from MCI recognized institute with 1 year compulsory internship. Must be registered with West Bengal Medical Council
Staff Nurse
GNM from Indian Nursing Council recognized institute OR B.Sc Nursing. Must be registered with West Bengal Nursing Council
Specialist Doctors
MBBS with Post Graduate Degree/DNB/Diploma in respective specialization. Must be registered with West Bengal Medical Council
Community Health Assistant – Urban
ANM or GNM course from Indian Nursing Council recognized institute. Must be registered with West Bengal Nursing Council
Pharmacist
2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (Allopathic) recognized by Government of West Bengal. Must be registered as A category Pharmacist under West Bengal Pharmacy Council
Laboratory Technician
Higher Secondary (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology recognized by West Bengal State Medical Faculty or AICTE
AYUSH Doctor
BAMS/BHMS from recognized university. Must be registered with respective council
Block Public Health Manager
B.Sc in Life Science with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Management
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)
Approximately 260 posts
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Approximately 125 posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Approximately 35 posts
OBC Category-A
Approximately 75 posts
OBC Category-B
Approximately 45 posts
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
Approximately 48 posts
Persons with Disabilities
Approximately 7 posts (various categories)
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State
District
Total Vacancies
West Bengal
Hooghly
595
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Educational Certificates
All mark sheets and degree certificates from Class 10 onwards
Professional Registration
Medical Council/Nursing Council/Pharmacy Council registration certificate
Caste Certificate
SC/ST/OBC certificate issued by competent authority of West Bengal (if applicable)
EWS Certificate
Valid EWS certificate issued by competent authority of West Bengal (if applicable)
Disability Certificate
Disability certificate issued before 12-11-2025 by competent authority (if applicable)
Identity Proof
Aadhar Card or any valid government ID
Photograph
Recent passport size photograph
Signature
Scanned signature
Domicile Certificate
Proof of permanent residence in West Bengal
DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Selection Component
Syllabus Coverage
Academic Weightage
Marks obtained in qualifying examination will be evaluated based on specified criteria
Written Test
Questions related to basic subject knowledge, general awareness, reasoning ability, and computer knowledge
Computer Test
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet usage, Email operations
Experience Evaluation
Work experience in government or private healthcare sector will be given weightage
Interview
Professional knowledge, communication skills, problem-solving ability
Exam Pattern
Post Category
Selection Method
Medical Officer, Specialist Doctors
Academic Weightage + Experience + Interview
Staff Nurse
Academic Weightage + Written Test (for some posts) + Interview
Pharmacist
Academic Weightage + Computer Test
Laboratory Technician
Academic Weightage + Computer Test + Experience
Block Public Health Manager
Academic Weightage + Computer Test + Interview
Counselor
Academic Weightage + Experience + Written Test
Selection Process
Stage
Process Details
Stage 1
Online Application Submission and Fee Payment
Stage 2
Scrutiny of Applications and Shortlisting
Stage 3
Academic Weightage Calculation as per eligibility
Stage 4
Written Test/Computer Test (wherever applicable)
Stage 5
Interview/Document Verification
Stage 6
Final Merit List Preparation
Stage 7
Selection and Appointment on Contractual Basis
DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Salary
Remarks
Medical Officer-in-Charge (UCHC)
Rs. 80,000
Highest paid position
Specialist Doctor (MBBS + PG Degree)
Rs. 70,000
For Medicine, Gynaecology, Pediatrics specialists
Specialist Doctor (MBBS + PG Diploma)
Rs. 65,000
For specialists with diploma qualification
Medical Officer (NUHM)
Rs. 60,000
For general medical officers
Nursing In-Charge
Rs. 50,000
For M.Sc Nursing qualified candidates
MO Dental
Rs. 42,000
For BDS qualified dental officers
AYUSH Doctor
Rs. 40,000
For BAMS/BHMS qualified doctors
Staff Nurse (Polyclinic/UCHC/NUHM)
Rs. 25,000
For GNM/B.Sc Nursing qualified staff
Laboratory Technician
Rs. 22,000
For DMLT qualified candidates
Pharmacist
Rs. 22,000
For D.Pharma qualified candidates
Counselor
Rs. 20,000
For graduates in social science
Multipurpose Worker
Rs. 15,000
For diploma holders
Community Health Assistant – Urban
Rs. 13,000
For ANM/GNM qualified candidates
Sanitary Attendant
Rs. 10,000
Lowest paid position
How to Apply for DHFWS Hooghly Recruitment 2025
Step
Application Process
Step 1
Visit the official website hr.wbhealth.gov.in
Step 2
Click on the recruitment notification link for DHFWS Hooghly 2025
Step 3
Read the complete official notification carefully
Step 4
Click on “Apply Online” button and register with basic details
Step 5
Fill the online application form with all required information accurately
Step 6
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and all required documents
Step 7
Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card)
Step 8
Submit the application form and note down the registration number
Step 9
Download and print the application form for future reference
Step 10
Keep the hard copy safely for document verification process
