DHFWS Howrah Recruitment 2026: Apply Online
Office of the District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah, Government of West Bengal
Published
- Posts
- See notification
- Last date
- 31 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, Medical
- Location
- District of Howrah, West Bengal
The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti in Howrah, West Bengal is hiring for several contractual health posts, with 60 vacancies across eleven notices in total. Most posts need a degree or diploma in physiotherapy, pharmacy, nursing, science or health work, and many need West Bengal registration. Online applications close on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Apply early so a technical problem does not stop you before the deadline.
Who Should Apply for DHFWS Howrah 2026
Candidates with the listed degrees or diplomas, West Bengal registration and proficiency in Bengali are likely eligible, while candidates from other states or without the required registration should not assume they qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Keep the printed copy of your online registration form, because you must bring it to verification along with the originals.
- Register with the West Bengal council or board before 16 October 2026, and use the same name you use in your application.
- Only a digitised caste or disability certificate issued by West Bengal authorities on or before 16 October 2026 is accepted, so check it before you apply.
- Confirm that you meet the Bengali or local language requirement and the permanent residency rule before you pay any attention to the other criteria.
DHFWS Howrah 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
DHFWS Howrah, यानी पश्चिम बंगाल सरकार के अधीन जिला स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण समिति, हावड़ा, ने विज्ञापन संख्या DHFWS/HOW/2284 के तहत कई पदों पर भर्ती निकाली है। इनमें फिजियोथेरेपी, फार्मेसी, नर्सिंग, सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य सहायक, TBHV और ब्लॉक डेटा मैनेजर जैसे पद शामिल हैं। आवेदक पश्चिम बंगाल के स्थायी निवासी होने चाहिए, आयु 21 से 40 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए, और पद के अनुसार निर्धारित शैक्षणिक योग्यता होनी चाहिए। ऑनलाइन आवेदन https://wbhealth.gov.in पर 16 अक्टूबर 2026 से किए जाएंगे, और अंतिम तिथि 31 अक्टूबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे है।
Download the DHFWS Howrah Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 13 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Online Registration End Date | 30th October 2025 up to 11:59 PM IST (as printed; appears to be a typo for 2026) |
| Published on this site | 22 Oct 2026 |
DHFWS Howrah 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (Multi Rehabilitation Worker)
- Two years Diploma in Pharmacy recognised by WB (Pharmacist)
- GNM or B.Sc Nursing registered under WBNC (Staff Nurse)
- ANM or GNM registered under WBNC (Community Health Assistant)
- Graduate in science with MS Word/Excel (Senior Treatment Supervisor)
- Graduate with MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker experience (TBHV)
- Graduate with 1-year computer diploma (Block Data Manager)
Age Limit
21 to 40 years (as on 1 Jan 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Jan 2026; upper limit 40 years, minimum 21.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- As per Government norms
Other Conditions
- Permanent resident of West Bengal
- Proficiency in Bengali / local language
- Essential qualifications must be completed on or before 16 October 2026
- Posts are contractual under NHM / XV FC HG / NUHM / NTEP / HCP as per each sub-notice
Posts located in: West Bengal. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
No application fees have to be submitted.
DHFWS Howrah 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹13,000 to ₹25,000 depending on the post, with the basic pay listed for each notice.
As printed in the notification: Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs 13,000 to Rs 25,000 per month depending on post
DHFWS Howrah 2026 Selection Process
- Screening of documents
- Scoring on academic qualification and experience
- Interview or computer test, as applicable to each post
How to Apply for DHFWS Howrah 2026
- Apply online at https://wbhealth.gov.in (online registration from 16 October 2026)
- Retain the printed registration form downloaded from https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in/Index.aspx for verification
Required Documents
- Printed copy of online registration form
- Original testimonials and photocopies for verification
Free tools, nothing is uploaded: resize your photo and signature to the size the form asks for, or compress a certificate PDF below its KB limit.
Get DHFWS Howrah Alerts on WhatsApp and Telegram
Free to join · Only notices checked against the official source · Your number stays private
Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| [email protected] (for technical issues on online application) |
Before You Apply for DHFWS Howrah 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (Multi Rehabilitation Worker), or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is between 21 and 40 years on 1 Jan 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.
Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
DHFWS Howrah 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. Essential qualifications must be completed on or before 16 October 2026.
Do I need to send a hard copy of my form by post?
No. Keep a printed copy and bring it to verification if you are shortlisted.
Will shortlisted candidates be told by SMS or email?
No. The shortlist is uploaded only at wbhealth.gov.in.
Abbreviations on This Page
- IST
- Indian Standard Time
- DHFWS
- District Health & Family Welfare Samiti
- NHM
- National Health Mission
- XV FC HG
- XV Finance Commission Health Grant
- NUHM
- National Urban Health Mission
- NTEP
- National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
- HCP
- Hemoglobinopathy Control Programme
- WBNC
- West Bengal Nursing Council
- GNM
- General Nursing and Midwifery
- B.Sc
- Bachelor of Science
- ANM
- Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
- MS
- Microsoft
- MPW
- Multi-Purpose Worker
- LHV
- Lady Health Visitor
- SC
- Scheduled Caste
- ST
- Scheduled Tribe
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- UR
- Unreserved
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
More Recruitment to Explore
Other 10th Pass Govt Jobs
- Application status: OpenLast date 10 Nov 2026
- Application status: OpenOffline FormLast date 30 Nov 2026
- Application status: OpenLast date 27 Nov 2026
- Application status: Opens soonApplications open 31 Oct 2026
- Application status: OpenLast date 16 Nov 2026
More West Bengal Govt Jobs
- Application status: OpenLast date 26 Nov 2026
- Office of the Commandant, S.A.P 13th Battalion, Barjora, Bankura, Government of West Bengal
SAP 13th Battalion Driver Recruitment 2026
Application status: Closing soonOffline Form2 days left · 31 Oct 2026 - Public Service Commission, West Bengal
WBPSC Sub-Surveyor Recruitment 2026
Application status: OpenDate extendedLast date 9 Nov 2026 - Public Service Commission, West Bengal
WBPSC English Stenographer Basic Grade Recruitment 2025
Application status: OpenLast date 7 Nov 2026 - Application status: OpenLast date 9 Nov 2026
Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Office of the District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah, Government of West Bengal. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
Found an error? Report a correction or see our fact-checking policy.