Diamond Harbour Health District Recruitment 2026

The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DH&FWS), Diamond Harbour Health District, has announced 18 contractual vacancies under the National Health Mission (NHM) and XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Health Grant. Candidates who meet the qualification and other conditions for their chosen post can apply online through the West Bengal Health Department recruitment portal.

The recruitment covers eight post entries, including Staff Nurse, Block Data Manager, STLS, TBHV, Multi-Rehabilitation Worker and Community Health Assistant (Urban). Online applications open on 9 November 2026; registration and fee payment must be completed by 23 November, while the completed application must be submitted by midnight on 25 November 2026. Selection criteria vary by post and may include academic marks, work experience, computer tests and an interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are 18 vacancies across eight programme-specific post entries. The category allocation and monthly remuneration listed in the notification are shown below.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

STLS (NTEP): Applicants need a BMLT from a government-recognised university, a permanent two-wheeler driving licence and the ability to ride a two-wheeler. A graduate with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, at least one year of experience in a National Health Programme, and knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel will have the stated preferential qualifications.

Staff Nurse: Candidates must have completed either GNM training at an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institute or B.Sc Nursing at a recognised institute, and must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC).

Block Data Manager (both XV-FC years): Applicants need a degree from a recognised university and at least a one-year Diploma in Computer Application from a government-registered institution. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and the Internet is required. Candidates must also have at least three years of relevant experience in the government sector or five years in the private sector in data recording and data analysis. The 2022-23 posts are assigned to Block Public Health Units at Patharpratima and Mograhat-II; the 2023-24 posts are at BPHUs in Mograhat-I, Mathurapur-I and Diamond Harbour-I.

TBHV (NTEP): The required qualifications are a science degree, at least one completed year of work experience as an MPW, LHV, ANM or Health Worker, and a computer operations certificate course of at least two months. MPW training is a preferential qualification. The place of posting is Kakdwip SDH.

Multi-Rehabilitation Worker (NPHCE): Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) and have at least two years of hospital work experience. A Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) is desirable. Posting may be anywhere in Diamond Harbour Health District.

Community Health Assistant (Urban), under either NUHM or XV-FC: Only female candidates may apply. Applicants must have passed ANM or GNM at an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institute and be registered with WBNC. Bengali proficiency and permanent residence in Diamond Harbour Health District are also required. The NUHM post is at a UPHC in the district; the XV-FC post may be at any UHWC in the district.

The notification also states that applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal and proficient in Bengali. Candidates should check the post-specific conditions, including any additional local-residence requirement, before applying. Experience is counted after acquiring the essential academic qualification and up to the last date of online application. Experience certificates must state the post and employer names, employee name, and joining and leaving dates; appointment letters, joining letters and pay statements are not accepted as experience certificates.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as of 1 January 2026. The general stated range is 21 to 40 years for posts where a minimum age is specified; the Staff Nurse condition states that candidates must not be over 40. The notification says age relaxation will be allowed under applicable Government norms but does not specify the extent of relaxation. Post-wise conditions should be checked before applying.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Candidates claiming a reserved category must hold a valid certificate issued by the competent authority in West Bengal.

How to Apply

1. Read the official advertisement and check the post-specific qualification, experience, age and category conditions. The notice is available at the official notification PDF and through the West Bengal Health Department recruitment page.
2. Open the online application portal at hr.wbhealth.gov.in and register using the required details. Applications are accepted online only.
3. Complete the form with accurate personal, educational, category and experience information, and provide a valid email address for official communication.
4. Upload a recent photograph, signature and the other documents requested in the prescribed format. Keep identity and address proof, age proof, Madhyamik and higher-education marksheets, graduation and professional qualification certificates, relevant registration certificates, category certificate if applicable, computer education and experience certificates, and the STLS driving licence ready as relevant to the post. Internship or training certificates should also be included where applicable.
5. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment facility. Complete registration and fee payment by 23 November 2026.
6. Submit the full application by midnight on 25 November 2026. Incomplete applications may be rejected; check all entries and uploaded documents before final submission.
7. Use the Application Print option to save or print the submitted form and retain it for document verification. A hard copy does not need to be sent by post, but shortlisted candidates must produce original documents when called for verification.

Marks will not be rounded off; proportionate marks are calculated to two decimal places. The authority may cancel a candidature at any stage if discrepancies are found between the application and supporting records.

Salary & Pay Scale

The appointments are contractual and carry the monthly remuneration below. The notification gives consolidated monthly amounts rather than a separate pay-scale range.

Selection Process

Selection will follow the applicable Terms of Reference (TOR) and the decision of the District Level Selection Committee (NHM). Criteria differ by post: STLS assessment considers academic marks, qualifications, experience and a computer test; Staff Nurse selection uses marks in the GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualifying examination, scored out of 100 based on the percentage obtained. For Block Data Manager, 100 marks are divided into 5 for Class X, 10 for Class XII, 15 for graduation and 70 for the computer test; candidates must score at least 50% in that test. TBHV assessment considers academic marks, MPW training, experience and a computer test. Multi-Rehabilitation Worker scoring comprises educational qualification (35 marks), work experience (10 marks) and interview (5 marks). Community Health Assistant selection is based on ANM/GNM examination marks, carrying 100 marks. Original documents will be checked for shortlisted candidates, and discrepancies may result in cancellation.

Eligible candidates should complete registration and fee payment by 23 November 2026 and submit the full online application by midnight on 25 November. Review the official notice and retain the application printout for verification.