DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026: Medical Officer AYUSH, Pharmacist & Public Health Manager Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
Good news for health-sector job seekers in West Bengal. The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Birbhum has announced 48 contractual vacancies under the National Health Mission: Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK (10 for men, 14 for women), Pharmacist under RBSK (23 in all) and Public Health Manager under NUHM (one post at Sainthia ULB). Pay runs from Rs 22,000 to Rs 35,000 per month, consolidated.
Online applications opened at 11 am on 15 October 2026. Registration and fee payment close at midnight on 4 November 2026, and the full form can be submitted until midnight on 5 November 2026. Only permanent residents of West Bengal can apply. Read this guide fully before you start, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in bookmarked for more West Bengal government jobs.
DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Birbhum (Office of the CMOH) |
| Memo Number | DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732, dated 14 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 48 (10 + 14 + 23 + 1) |
| Type of Job | Purely contractual, under National Health Mission |
| Job Location | Birbhum district, West Bengal |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Panel Validity | Up to one year from the date of approval |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
The reservation split differs for each post, so read your own row. Category labels are shown exactly as printed in the notification. The Pharmacist seats follow the 100 point roster 2026.
| Post | Category | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Male), RBSK | UR 4, UR (EC) 1 | 5 |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Male), RBSK | SC 1, SC EC 1, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS (EC) 1 | 5 |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Female), RBSK | UR 5, UR (EC) 2, UR (PwBD) 1 | 8 |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Female), RBSK | SC 2, SC (EC) 1, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS (EC) 1 | 6 |
| Pharmacist, RBSK | UR 7, UR (EC) 4, UR PwBD 1 | 12 |
| Pharmacist, RBSK | SC 5, SC EC 1, ST 1, OBC 1, OBC (EC) 1, EWS 1, EWS-(EC) 1 | 11 |
| Public Health Manager, NUHM | UR 1 | 1 |
The lone Public Health Manager seat is Unreserved (UR), not reserved for any category. The two Medical Officer posts are gender-specific: men apply for the male post and women for the female post. Posting is anywhere in Birbhum district through counselling on final merit, except the Public Health Manager, who is posted at Sainthia ULB.
What is the Eligibility for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
Every candidate must be a permanent resident of West Bengal, must be able to read, write and speak Bengali, and must meet every essential criterion on or before the last date of online application.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Male and Female) | BHMS, BAMS or BUMS degree from an institution recognised by the respective council, with compulsory internship completed at the time of application |
| Pharmacist | Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma, Allopathic) from an institute approved by PCI/AICTE |
| Public Health Manager | See the options below, plus computer efficiency and experience |
Registration Requirements
- Medical Officer AYUSH: a registration certificate of the respective council is needed. For BHMS, the qualification must be one in the second schedule of the Homeopathic Central Council Act 1973, and the candidate must be registered in Part A of the West Bengal State Register or Part I of the Central Register. Graded BHMS degrees count.
- Pharmacist: the registration certificate must be issued by the West Bengal Pharmacy Council.
Public Health Manager Qualification Options
- Graduation in Dental or Nursing, or
- Master’s in Life Science (Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology, Micro-biology, Biochemistry, Bio-technology, Bioinformatics) or Master’s in Economics, or
- Graduation in Social Science with a Master in Public Health or Preventive & Social Medicine, or
- Graduation in any discipline with an MBA in Human Resource or Health Care.
Whichever option you pick, you also need computer efficiency (MS Office and internet) and 2 years of post-qualification experience in health programme management: disease surveillance, community mobilisation, inter-sectoral collaboration, IEC/BCC activities, quality control or monitoring and evaluation. Experience counts only after you complete the required qualification, up to the last date of online application.
Age Limit
| Post | Age (as on 1 January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH | Maximum 40 years |
| Pharmacist | 18 to 40 years |
| Public Health Manager | 21 to 40 years |
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Reserved-category candidates get age relaxation as per government norms, but the notification gives no year-wise figures. Check the age cut-off date carefully: it is 1 January 2026, not the date you apply.
What is the Salary for DHFWS Birbhum Posts 2026?
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (Male and Female) | Rs 32,000 consolidated |
| Pharmacist | Rs 22,000 consolidated |
| Public Health Manager | Rs 35,000 consolidated |
These are contractual, consolidated amounts, so no separate allowances are listed in the notification. Compare the figure with your private-practice or current earnings before you apply. The notification does not state the contract period; it only says the panel stays valid for one year from approval. Treat the job as a contractual NHM engagement, not a permanent post.
What is the Selection Process for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit scoring | Marks given for academic results, as per the scale below |
| Shortlisting | Only candidates shortlisted on academic qualification are called for interview or computer test |
| Computer test | Public Health Manager scale: 15 marks, 50% is the qualifying mark |
| Document verification | Original testimonials checked; the printed registration form is mandatory |
| Posting | Counselling on the basis of final merit |
| Post | Marking Scale |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH | Class 10: 20, Class 12: 20, BHMS/BAMS/BUMS: 40, plus 20 extra marks for MD (Homeopathy/Ayurvedic/Unani) |
| Pharmacist | Class 10: 20, Class 12: 20, D-Pharma: 30, B-Pharma: 20, M-Pharma: 10 |
| Public Health Manager | Academic qualification: 75, computer test: 15, experience: 10 (out of 100 marks) |
For the AYUSH and Pharmacist posts, your Class 10 and Class 12 marks weigh at least as much as your professional degree. Marks are proportionate to the percentage you scored, rounded off to 2 decimal places. Pharmacist applicants holding B-Pharma or M-Pharma get additional marks under the scale above, so mention those degrees in your form.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete or wrong form | Forms not properly filled or incomplete are liable to be cancelled |
| Mismatch with originals | If online details differ from your original testimonials, the application is liable to be cancelled |
| Photo and signature | Without a proper signature and photograph, the application is liable to be cancelled |
| Eligibility date | Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee selection; all criteria must be complete by the last date |
| Certificates | Caste and disability certificates must be issued on or before the last date by West Bengal authorities only |
| Category claims | No SC, ST, OBC or disability claim is entertained after you submit |
| Missing print | Without the printed registration form, you will not be entertained at original document verification |
| Absent or ineligible | A candidate found ineligible or absent at any stage is not called for later stages |
| Cancellation | The authority may cancel the recruitment at any stage, and its decision is final |
OBC eligibility follows the West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department notification dated 25 May 2026, and its operation is subject to the outcome of pending court proceedings.
How to Apply Online for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register on the portal and note your application ID |
| 3 | Fill in the form for your post and upload your photograph and signature |
| 4 | Pay the fee online by net banking or credit/debit card, once only |
| 5 | After a successful payment you return to the final submission link; log in with your application ID and submit |
| 6 | Download the “Application Print” and keep your registration number safe |
Keep your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, professional degree, council or pharmacy registration certificate and category certificate ready before you begin, since category claims cannot be added after submission. Do not post the printout to anyone. Carry it, with your originals and certificates, for document verification. Pay the fee only once; paying twice is specifically discouraged.
What are the Important Dates for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application starts | 15 October 2026, 11 am |
| Last date of registration | 4 November 2026, midnight |
| Last date of fee payment | 4 November 2026, midnight |
| Last date of full form submission | 5 November 2026, midnight |
The form is completed only after the fee is paid, and the fee window shuts at midnight on 4 November. So treat 4 November 2026 as your real deadline, and use 5 November only for the final submission click. Do not leave it for the last night, because portals slow down at closing time.
What is the Application Fee for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 100 |
| Reserved Category | Rs 50 |
The fee is non-refundable and payable online only. The notification does not say which categories count as Reserved and lists no fee exemption, so check the portal at the payment step.
Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for DHFWS Birbhum Recruitment 2026 – 48 Posts: Medical Officer (AYUSH), Pharmacist & Public Health Manager
- Visit DHFWS Birbhum Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join West Bengal Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a BHMS, BAMS, BUMS or D-Pharma degree and live in Birbhum or nearby, this is a solid chance to work close to home. Browse more medical and healthcare government jobs while you prepare your documents. Start early, because every deadline on the portal falls at midnight. Submit your fee by 4 November 2026 and finish the form by 5 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.