The Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith (IPGAE&R at SVSP), Kolkata, is inviting application for 11 House Physician posts for BAMS passed candidates. This is a Government of West Bengal vacancy under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, and it’s one of the few state-run Ayurvedic teaching hospital postings that surfaces each year for fresh graduates and early-career MD(Ay) holders. One Senior House Physician cum Registrar post (which strongly favours MD in Kayachikitsa), two Senior House Physician posts, and eight Junior House Physician posts. Read this article carefully and go through the official Kolkata Ayurvedic Hospital Job notification before applying.
Information verified from official IPGAE&R at SVSP notification No. SVP/924/2026 dated 08.06.2026.
Quick Summary of IPGAE&R SVSP House Physician Recruitment 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | IPGAE&R at SVSP, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Name of the Post | Senior House Physician cum Registrar, Senior House Physician, Junior House Physician |
| Total Vacancy | 11 (1 + 2 + 8) |
| Application Mode | Offline (plain paper application) |
| Eligibility | BAMS passed; further conditions vary by post (see Eligibility section) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based on academic marks and performance; no written exam mentioned |
| Place of Posting | 294/3/1, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata-700009 |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government (fixed-tenure House Physicianship) |
| Last Date of Application | 20.06.2026 by 4:00 p.m. |
| Who Can Apply | Freshers (for JHP) and Experienced (for SHP and SHP cum Registrar) |
| Interview / Exam Date | Date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
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About IPGAE&R at SVSP
IPGAE&R at Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith is one of West Bengal’s oldest government Ayurvedic teaching institutions, sitting on A.P.C. Road in north Kolkata. It functions under the Department of Health & Family Welfare and runs both undergraduate and postgraduate Ayurvedic programmes alongside a working hospital. For a BAMS candidate, a House Physicianship here carries real weight on a CV because it is a state-run PG-teaching hospital, not a stand-alone clinic.
Getting to A.P.C. Road, Kolkata
The institute is at 294/3/1, Acharya Prafulla Chandra (A.P.C.) Road, Kolkata-700009, a stretch in north Kolkata close to the Shyambazar–Manicktala belt. The nearest Metro station is Shobhabazar Sutanuti on the Blue Line, about a 10-minute auto ride away; Sealdah station is roughly 3 km south. Candidates travelling from districts (Hooghly, Howrah, North/South 24 Parganas, Burdwan) can reach Sealdah or Howrah by local train and take a bus or taxi up A.P.C. Road. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification. Bengali is the working language on the ground, though application papers and testimonials are accepted in English. Plan to reach the office well before the 4:00 p.m. cut-off on the last day — north Kolkata traffic on A.P.C. Road thickens sharply after 2:30 p.m.
Important Dates
Here’s the important date for IPGAE&R at SVSP Recruitment , Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 08.06.2026 |
| Last Date of Submission | 20.06.2026 by 4:00 p.m. |
| Interview / Selection Date | Date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
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Vacancy Details & Salary
Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Senior House Physician cum Registrar | 1 |
| Senior House Physician | 2 |
| Junior House Physician | 8 |
Editorial context (not from the notification): Comparable Junior House Physician posts at West Bengal government Ayurvedic and allopathic teaching hospitals in 2025 typically paid a consolidated monthly stipend in the ₹18,000–₹30,000 band, with Senior House Physician posts higher. The structure is usually a fixed monthly amount rather than a regular pay scale because House Physicianship is a fixed-tenure training engagement, not a permanent post. Confirm the current rate with the office at the time of joining.
A quick term-clarifier for first-time applicants: House Physicianship is a post-internship residency-style engagement common in West Bengal’s medical and Ayurvedic teaching hospitals. It is not a permanent government job. Tenure is short (six months to a year), the pay is a consolidated stipend, and the real value is the clinical exposure and the certificate at the end.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for House Physician posts at IPGAE&R SVSP include education and prior House Physicianship experience for the senior posts. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions for the specific post before applying.
Educational Qualification — Junior House Physician (8 posts)
- BAMS passed candidate
- Completion of one year Internship
- Candidates who have already served as a Senior House Physician anywhere are not eligible for JHP
- Candidates terminated on genuine grounds by any institution are not eligible
- No candidate will be considered after one-and-a-half years in the particular institution
- Preference order: fresher year of passing → short-duration prior JHPship → JHP completed in Kayachikitsa and/or high Kayachikitsa marks → else final-year aggregate marks
- House Physicianship Certificate from the head of the last institution attended is considered during selection
Educational Qualification — Senior House Physician (2 posts)
- BAMS passed
- Completion of one year Junior House Physicianship, with at least 6 months in the particular institution
- Selection on the basis of performance and merit
- Senior House Physicianship must be residential
- Female candidates are explicitly eligible
Educational Qualification — Senior House Physician cum Registrar (1 post)
- BAMS degree from any recognised university of the State of West Bengal
- One year internship in any Ayurvedic institution of this State
- Six months Junior House Physicianship at any Ayurvedic institution of this State
- Knowledge of basic computer
- First preference: MD(Ay) in Kayachikitsa; second preference: MD(Ay) in Panchakarma
- Preference also for candidates who have completed six months Senior House Physicianship in Kayachikitsa or Panchakarma
- Selection on merit: (A) Kayachikitsa marks in BAMS final year, (B) if needed, BAMS final-year aggregate
The Age Limit subsection is omitted intentionally — the notification does not state any age cap or category-wise relaxation.
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Selection Process
There is no written exam. Selection is on merit, performance, and academic record, with the specifics laid out in the criteria sheets attached to the notification.
- Submission of plain-paper application with self-attested testimonials to the institute office on or before the deadline
- Scrutiny of applications and merit list preparation as per the post-specific criteria above
- Shortlisting based on marks (Kayachikitsa final-year marks weigh heavily), prior House Physicianship duration, and the House Physicianship Certificate from the last institution attended
- Final selection and intimation to candidates by the office
One practical insight from the notification text: suppression of facts or false statements at any stage cancels the candidature without intimation, and the matter is reported to the appropriate authority. Be honest on prior House Physicianship duration and termination history.
Application Fee
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check with the institute office at 2350-4159 if any fee is collected at submission.
How to Apply for IPGAE&R SVSP Recruitment 2026
Application is offline only. There is no online portal for this vacancy.
- Prepare an application on plain paper, addressed to the Principal, IPGAE&R at SVSP
- State clearly which post(s) you are applying for — JHP, SHP, or SHP cum Registrar
- Attach self-attested copies of all testimonials (see checklist below)
- Submit at the office of the institution: 294/3/1, A.P.C. Road, Kolkata-700009
- Submission must reach on or before 20.06.2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Documents Checklist Before You Leave Home:
- BAMS degree / passing certificate (self-attested copy)
- Internship completion certificate (one year)
- House Physicianship Certificate from the head of the last institution attended (for SHP and SHP cum Registrar applicants)
- BAMS mark-sheets, especially final year — Kayachikitsa marks are decisive
- MD(Ay) degree or provisional certificate (for SHP cum Registrar — Kayachikitsa or Panchakarma)
- Basic computer knowledge certificate, if available (for SHP cum Registrar)
- Recent passport photographs
- A valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID) — editorial suggestion, carry as standard practice
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Important Links
Candidates applying for IPGAE&R SVSP House Physician posts are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| WB Health Official Site | West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare |
| Latest West Bengal Jobs | Browse all West Bengal government job notifications on IndiaJobAlerts |
| Kolkata Jobs Category | Kolkata-based government recruitment listings |
Should You Apply?
If you finished your BAMS internship in the last twelve months and you can commit to a residential stint in north Kolkata, the eight JHP posts are genuinely worth your time. The notification explicitly favours fresh year-of-passing candidates and those strong in Kayachikitsa, so if your final-year Kayachikitsa marks are above average, you have a real shot. The two SHP posts and the single SHP cum Registrar post are narrower — the Registrar slot effectively wants an MD(Ay) Kayachikitsa or Panchakarma holder, and the SHP slots need you to have already done a year of JHP with at least six months at this institution. Skip this if you cannot relocate to Kolkata, cannot do residential duty, or are mid-way through another House Physicianship.
Editorial context on what comes next: A House Physicianship at a PG teaching institute like SVSP often becomes the bridge to MD(Ay) entrance prep, a private hospital consultant track, or — for the strongest candidates — a registrar pathway at the same institution. The honest trade-off is short tenure and modest stipend in exchange for a CV line that opens doors a clinic posting will not.
FAQs — IPGAE&R SVSP House Physician Recruitment 2026
Can I apply for more than one post in the same application?
The notification does not prohibit it, but the eligibility bars differ sharply. If you qualify for both JHP and SHP, submit clearly labelled applications stating the post applied for. Confirm with the office at 2350-4159 if you want one combined application.
Is the House Physicianship at SVSP residential for Junior House Physicians too?
The notification explicitly states Senior House Physicianship must be residential. It does not specify residential status for JHP. Female candidates are explicitly eligible for SHP. Check residential arrangements directly with the office before joining.
What is a House Physicianship Certificate and why does it matter?
It is the formal completion certificate signed by the head of the institution where you did your prior House Physicianship. SVSP looks at it during SHP and SHP cum Registrar selection to verify duration and conduct. Without it, your prior service does not count.
What is the typical career path after a House Physicianship at SVSP?
Editorial context: Most candidates use it as a launchpad for MD(Ay) entrance, a registrar or medical officer post in WB government Ayurvedic hospitals, or private consultancy. The Kayachikitsa-strong applicants often move into PG specialisation within a year or two.
Why does Kayachikitsa keep getting mentioned in the selection criteria?
Kayachikitsa is the general medicine branch of Ayurveda and forms the clinical backbone of any teaching hospital. SVSP weights Kayachikitsa marks and prior Kayachikitsa House Physicianship because the JHP and SHP work is largely general-medicine ward duty.
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