District Hospital Howrah is hiring 13 Fresh Stipendiary Housestaffs for the session 2026-27 across Medicine, Surgery with Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Gynecology & Obstetrics departments. This is an offline recruitment open to MBBS graduates who have completed their internship, notified vide official notification No. How/DHH/2993 dated 02/06/2026. Salary details are not mentioned in the official Housestaff Recruitment 2026 notification — but if you are a West Bengal university graduate looking for your first clinical posting can apply. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying.
Information verified from official District Hospital Howrah notification No. How/DHH/2993 dated 02/06/2026.
Quick Summary of District Hospital Howrah Housestaff Recruitment 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | District Hospital, Howrah, Government of West Bengal |
| Name of the Post | Fresh Stipendiary Housestaff |
| Total Vacancy | 13 |
| Salary / Pay Scale & Additional Salary Benefits | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Eligibility | MBBS degree + completed internship + WBMC registration |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection by committee |
| Place of Posting | District Hospital, Howrah — 10, No Biplabi Haren Ghosh Sarani, Howrah-711101 |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government (Stipendiary / Contract) |
| Last Date of Application | 12 June 2026 (till 4:00 PM) |
| Who Can Apply | Fresh MBBS graduates (session 2026-27 housestaff candidates) |
| Interview / Exam Date | Date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
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About District Hospital Howrah
District Hospital Howrah functions under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, and is one of the busiest district-level public hospitals in the state. Located in Howrah city just across the Hooghly from Kolkata, it handles a high patient load across multiple specialties. The Superintendent’s office oversees housestaff recruitment under guidelines issued by the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of West Bengal.
Howrah District Hospital sits on Biplabi Haren Ghosh Sarani, a short distance from Howrah Railway Station, one of the country’s busiest rail hubs. Candidates traveling from Kolkata can reach the hospital easily via local train, metro (to Howrah station), or bus — the commute from central Kolkata typically runs 20–40 minutes by rail depending on your starting point. Candidates from North Bengal, Jharkhand, or Odisha who completed MBBS at state universities can apply if they meet the preference order set out in the guidelines. Bengali is the dominant working language at the hospital. Applications must be submitted physically to the Superintendent’s office; plan to arrive well before 4:00 PM on 12 June 2026 — the notification explicitly states no application will be accepted after the stipulated date and time.
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Important Dates
Applications open from 03 June 2026 and run for just 10 days, closing on 12 June 2026 at 4:00 PM sharp. This is an offline submission, so factor in travel time and queue at the Superintendent’s office. Do not aim for the last day if you are traveling from outside Howrah district — the notification is unambiguous that late submissions are not entertained.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 03 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 June 2026 (till 4:00 PM) |
| Result / Selection List Publication | Notice board of the Office of The Superintendent, Howrah DH |
| Document Verification | At the time of joining |
Vacancy Details
Here’s the breakdown of posts & total vacancy details for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 05 |
| Surgery with Orthopedics | 04 |
| Pediatrics | 02 |
| Gynecology & Obstetrics | 02 |
| Total | 13 |
Based on comparable WB Health stipendiary housestaff recruitments in 2025-26, monthly stipend for government district hospital housestaffs in West Bengal has typically been in the range of ₹17,000–₹23,000. Confirm the current rate directly with the District Hospital Howrah office — this is editorial context and not part of the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Fresh Stipendiary Housestaff include education and experience requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- MBBS degree from a recognised university
- Completed internship (Internship completion certificate required)
- Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by WBMC (West Bengal Medical Council)
Age Limit
As per the Guidelines for Recruitment of House Staff (Annexure, Memo No. ME/HS-03-10/M/616 dated 25.04.2013), age must not exceed 35 years on 31st March of the concerned year — i.e., on 31 March 2027 for the 2026-27 session.
Selection Process
Selection follows a committee-based merit process set out in the 2013 guidelines of the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of West Bengal. The process is structured and preference-driven, not a simple first-come-first-served queue.
- Committee formation: A committee headed by the Superintendent, a CMOH representative, and specialists in Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry reviews applications.
- Preference order: First preference goes to candidates who completed internship in the current year from WBUHS. Next preference is given to candidates from the immediately previous year, and so on. Candidates from outside West Bengal are considered afterwards.
- Merit list preparation: For MBBS candidates, a 30-mark merit table is used — up to 25 marks for percentage of marks in Final MBBS (Gen. Med., Gen. Surg., G&O, Paediatric Med., Opth., ENT) in excess of 50%, up to 5 marks for University Honours/Gold Medals (2 marks each), with a deduction of 1 mark per chance lost (maximum deduction 3 marks).
- Approval: The selected list is placed before the Director of Medical Education for approval.
- Document verification: Originals are verified at the time of joining.
Practical note from the notification: No candidate who has already completed one year of housestaff service will be considered if a fresh candidate is available.
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How to Apply for District Hospital Howrah Housestaff Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted offline to the Superintendent’s office. Here are the steps:
- Prepare your application cover letter. Clearly mention 3 department preferences in order.
- Prepare a Biodata containing: name, date of birth, full postal address, mobile number, email ID, year and month of passing MBBS, name of college, name of university, state, and country.
- Attach all required documents (see checklist below).
- Submit the complete application in person to: Office of the Superintendent, District Hospital, Howrah, 10, No Biplabi Haren Ghosh Sarani, Howrah-711101, between 03 June 2026 and 12 June 2026, latest by 4:00 PM.
Documents Checklist Before You Leave Home
- Cover letter with 3 department preferences clearly mentioned
- Biodata (name, DOB, address, mobile, email, MBBS pass year/month, college, university, state, country)
- Self-attested photocopy of Age proof
- Self-attested photocopy of Photo ID proof
- Self-attested photocopies of all MBBS Mark sheets
- Self-attested photocopy of Chance certificate
- Self-attested photocopy of Internship completion certificate
- Self-attested photocopy of permanent/provisional registration certificate issued by WBMC
What is a Chance Certificate? A Chance Certificate is a document issued by your medical college or university that records how many attempts (chances) you took to clear each subject in your MBBS examinations. It is used in the merit calculation — each chance lost results in a 1-mark deduction, up to a maximum of 3 marks.
Important Links
Candidates applying for Fresh Stipendiary Housestaff posts are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Latest West Bengal Government Health Jobs | West Bengal Jobs on indiajobalerts.com |
| WB Health Department Recruitment Updates | West Bengal Health Department Jobs |
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Should You Apply?
If you are a fresh MBBS graduate from WBUHS — or from a WB-affiliated institution — who finished internship in 2025 or early 2026, this posting is a direct fit. District Hospital Howrah handles genuinely high patient volume across all four notified departments, which means you will see clinical variety that smaller facilities cannot offer. The location in Howrah city is also practical: it is well-connected by rail and road, so candidates from Kolkata and the surrounding districts do not need to relocate.
FAQs — Fresh Stipendiary Housestaff Recruitment 2026
Can I apply if I passed MBBS from a university outside West Bengal?
Yes, you can apply. However, per the 2013 Directorate of Medical Education guidelines, preference is first given to WBUHS graduates of the current year, then previous year, and only then to candidates from other states. Your chances depend on the number of applications from WB graduates.
Can a candidate who already completed one year of housestaff service apply?
No. The selection guidelines explicitly state that no candidate who has already completed one year of housestaff service will be considered if a fresh candidate is available.
Where will the selected list be published?
The list of selected candidates will be published on the notice board of the Office of the Superintendent, District Hospital Howrah. There is no mention of online publication in the notification.
What does the merit table look like for MBBS candidates?
The merit is calculated out of 30 marks: up to 25 for percentage of Final MBBS marks (in excess of 50%, scaled to 25), up to 5 for University Honours/Gold Medals, minus up to 3 marks for chances lost in any subject. A clean first-attempt scorecard with good marks scores highest.
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