The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram, has released the Jhargram NHM recruitment notice. It covers contractual posts under the National Health Mission (NHM), Government of West Bengal, and is open to candidates from West Bengal. The notice carries Memo No. DH&FWS/JGM/2026/1899 dated 30 October 2026 and is published on cdn.s3waas.gov.in.
Applications run from 11:00 AM on 31 October 2026 to midnight on 19 November 2026. The Samiti will fill 33 posts across four jobs. A post-wise breakdown follows, and every posting is in any RH under the Jhargram district. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram notification Memo No. DH&FWS/JGM/2026/1899 dated 30 October 2026. Last verified: 31 October 2026.
The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram is recruiting 33 contractual posts. They are Medical Officer AYUSH (Male) 8, Medical Officer AYUSH (Female) 11, Pharmacist 12 and Staff Nurse 2. The last date to apply online is 19 November 2026, through the departmental website wbhealth.gov.in. Selection is based on academic marks, with experience marks added for Staff Nurse.
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Quick Summary of Jhargram NHM Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram |
| Posts | Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) Male and Female, Pharmacist, Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancy | 33 |
| Salary | ₹22,000 to ₹32,000 per month, by post |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | BHMS, BAMS or BUMS degree; D-Pharm; GNM training, by post |
| Age Limit | Upper limit: 40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Selection | Academic marks (Staff Nurse also experience) |
| Place of Posting | Any RH under the Jhargram district |
| Last Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Language and Domicile | Permanent resident of West Bengal; must read, write and speak Bengali |
About District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram
The Samiti works under the National Health Mission (NHM) of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. Its office is at PO Raghunathpur, Jhargram, PIN 721507. The Chief Medical Officer of Health, Jhargram District, signs the notice as Member Secretary.
All four posts in the Jhargram NHM recruitment fall under the RBSK programme head, which stands for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Jhargram Posting and Local Context
The notice names no single hospital. It states only that candidates will serve in any RH under the Jhargram district. Jhargram lies in the south-west of West Bengal, and its district headquarters town connects to other districts by road and rail.
This Jhargram NHM recruitment suits candidates who live in the district or can move there. Candidates from Darjeeling, Siliguri and the rest of North Bengal should note that the district is far from the hills. They should plan travel for document verification early.
Candidates can browse more West Bengal government jobs on the site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important Dates
The Samiti dated the Jhargram NHM recruitment notice on 30 October 2026. The online form opens on 31 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 30 October 2026 |
| Form fill-up starts | 31 October 2026, from 11:00 AM |
| Last date of registration and payment | Midnight on 19 November 2026 |
| Last date of final submission | Midnight on 19 November 2026 |
The registration and payment window closes at midnight on 18 November 2026, one day before final submission on 19 November 2026.
Vacancy Details and Salary
The Jhargram NHM recruitment notice lists four posts, with separate Male and Female vacancies for Medical Officer AYUSH.
| Post | Posts | Salary | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) Male | 8 | ₹32,000 per month | SC 2, UR 4, EWS 1, ST 1 |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) Female | 11 | ₹32,000 per month | SC 3, UR 5, EWS 1, ST 1, OBC 1 |
| Pharmacist | 12 | ₹22,000 per month | SC 3, UR 5, EWS 1, ST 1, OBC 1, UR-PwBD 1 |
| Staff Nurse | 2 | ₹25,000 per month | SC 1, UR 1 |
| Total | 33 |
The Pharmacist and Staff Nurse salaries are consolidated. Every post carries an increment as per NHM Guidelines.
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Eligibility
Every post requires a permanent resident of West Bengal who can read, write and speak Bengali. The notice also asks applicants in the Jhargram NHM recruitment to know the local languages.
Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT), Male and Female
Only male candidates can apply for the Male post. Only female candidates can apply for the Female post.
- Degree: BHMS, BAMS or BUMS from an institution recognised by the respective Council.
- Internship: A compulsory internship must be completed when the application is submitted.
- Registration: The Registration Certificate of the respective Council is required.
- BHMS: The qualification must be in the Second Schedule of the Homoeopathic Central Council Act, 1973. Graded BHMS counts.
- BHMS registration: Part-A of the State Register kept by the Council of Homoeopathic Medicine, West Bengal, or Part I of the Central Register.
- Extra marks: an MD in Homoeopathy, Ayurvedic or Unani from a recognised institution.
Pharmacist
- Diploma: two-year D-Pharm (Allopathic) from an institute approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) or AICTE.
- Registration: the certificate must come from the West Bengal Pharmacy Council.
- Extra marks: B-Pharma and M-Pharma from an institute approved by PCI or AICTE.
Staff Nurse
- Training: GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Registration: The certificate must come from the West Bengal Nursing Council.
- Extra marks: experience in the clinical field of a Government or Private hospital.
Rules for qualifications and certificates
- All required qualifications must be completed by the last date of online application. Mere possession does not entitle a candidate to selection.
- Experience counts only after the required qualification, up to the last date of online application.
- Caste certificates must come from competent authorities of West Bengal and be issued before the last date.
- OBC candidates must show a current revalidated caste certificate at document verification. Otherwise, the candidature is cancelled.
- Disability certificates must come from competent authorities of West Bengal and be issued before the last date.
The upper age limit is 40 years as on 1 January 2026 for both Medical Officer posts and for Staff Nurse. Pharmacist candidates must be at least 18 years and not above 40 years. Reserved candidates get age relaxation as per existing State Government norms. Candidates can check their age on the cut-off date with the age calculator tool.
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Selection Process
Selection in the Jhargram NHM recruitment is based on academic marks out of 100 for each post. The mode is Academic for both Medical Officer posts and the Pharmacist, and Academic & Experience for Staff Nurse.
- The candidate submits the online application and pays the fee.
- The Samiti calculates marks from academic records, as set out below.
- Candidates who qualify bring original certificates for document verification, along with the printed registration form.
Marking for Medical Officer AYUSH (Male and Female)
- Class 10 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks.
- Class 12 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks.
- BHMS, BAMS or BUMS: maximum 40 marks.
- MD in Homoeopathy, Ayurvedic or Unani: 20 extra marks.
Marking for Pharmacist
- Class 10 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks.
- Class 12 or equivalent: maximum 20 marks.
- Diploma in Pharmacy: maximum 30 marks.
- B-Pharma (Allopathic): maximum 20 marks.
- M-Pharma (Allopathic): maximum 10 marks.
Marking for Staff Nurse
- Class 10 or equivalent: maximum 30 marks.
- Class 12 or equivalent: maximum 30 marks.
- GNM training course: maximum 20 marks.
- Clinical experience: maximum 20 marks. One completed year earns 5 marks, two years 10 marks, three years 15 marks and four years or more 20 marks.
Every mark is proportionate to the percentage obtained. The Samiti excludes marks of any extra subject, grants no rounding off and counts proportionate marks up to 2 decimal places. Candidates found ineligible at any step do not move to later stages.
The Samiti pays no TA/DA for document verification, selection test or interview. The decision of the competent authority is final.
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Application Fee
The fee for the Jhargram NHM recruitment is payable through online mode only and is non-refundable.
- General candidates: ₹100.
- Reserved category candidates: ₹50.
How to Apply
Only online applications are accepted. Forms that are incomplete or wrongly filled are liable to be cancelled.
- Open the departmental website wbhealth.gov.in and go to the online recruitment page.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format. Details must match the original certificates, or the application is liable to be cancelled.
- Upload a photograph and signature. An application without them is liable to be cancelled.
- Pay the application fee online and complete registration by midnight on 18 November 2026.
- Submit the final form by midnight on 19 November 2026.
- Download the printed registration form from the “Application Print” link at hr.wbhealth.gov.in and keep it with the online registration number.
Candidates need not send any hard copy by post. Without the registration form, the authority will not verify original certificates. The Jhargram NHM recruitment page on wbhealth.gov.in carries later instructions under “Recruitment”. Candidates should check it regularly.
Documents to keep ready
- Class 10 and Class 12 (or equivalent) certificates and marksheets.
- Degree, diploma or GNM training certificate, by post.
- Registration Certificate of the respective Council.
- Internship completion proof (Medical Officer AYUSH).
- MD, B-Pharma or M-Pharma certificate, if claiming extra marks.
- Experience certificate for clinical work (Staff Nurse).
- Caste certificate and disability certificate from West Bengal authorities, where claimed.
- Photograph, signature, printed registration form and online registration number.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification, Memo dated 30 October 2026 | Download contractual recruitment notice PDF |
| Online application and recruitment updates | Apply online at wbhealth.gov.in |
| Registration form print | Print application form at hr.wbhealth.gov.in |
| More jobs | Latest job updates |
Should you apply?
The posts suit West Bengal candidates who hold a BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, D-Pharm or GNM qualification and can read, write and speak Bengali. They do not suit candidates from outside the state. The notice asks for permanent residence.
The Jhargram NHM recruitment offers contractual work, not a permanent post. The notice says the Samiti engages personnel purely on a contractual basis. That is the main trade-off against the fixed monthly salary.
Competition will differ by post. Staff Nurse has only 2 posts, so each seat is tight. The Male and Female Medical Officer posts are filled separately, and marks decide every selection. Candidates with high Class 10 and Class 12 scores hold an edge.
Candidates can read other government job updates on the site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Jhargram NHM recruitment 2026?
The last date of final submission is midnight on 19 November 2026. Registration and payment close at midnight on 18 November 2026. The form opens at 11:00 AM on 31 October 2026 on wbhealth.gov.in.
What is the salary of a Medical Officer AYUSH in Jhargram?
A Medical Officer AYUSH gets ₹32,000 per month, with an increment as per NHM Guidelines. The Staff Nurse salary is ₹25,000 per month, and the Pharmacist salary is ₹22,000 per month, both consolidated.
Can a male candidate apply for the Female Medical Officer AYUSH post?
No. The notice says only male candidates are eligible for the Male post, which has 8 vacancies. Only female candidates are eligible for the Female post, which has 11 vacancies. Both posts require a BHMS, BAMS or BUMS degree.
Is this a permanent government job?
No, the Jhargram NHM recruitment 2026 is for contractual posts under the National Health Mission. Permanent government posts follow separate recruitment notices. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.