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District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Hooghly, operating under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, is recruiting eligible personnel for 9 contractual posts under the National Health Mission (NHM), National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), XVFC, and Ayush schemes.
Note: Applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal and have knowledge of local languages (Bengali).
Key Application Dates
| Detail | Date |
| Start Date of Online Application | November 12, 2025 |
| Last Date of Registration | November 26, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | November 26, 2025 |
| Last Date for Full Form Submission | November 30, 2025 |
Vacancies and Eligibility
A total of 9 posts are available across four key categories:
| Post Title (Mission) | Posts (Category) | Consolidated Pay | Essential Qualification | Selection Mode |
| Pharmacist (ART) (NACP) | 1 (UR) | ₹21,000/- | Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy OR Diploma in Pharmacy (with 3 years experience). Must be registered in the State Pharmacy Council. Working knowledge of MS Office. | Written Exam & Interview (including Computer Knowledge Test) |
| Pharmacist for UPHC (NUHM) | 1 (OBC-A) | ₹22,000/- | 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (Allopathic) recognized by the Govt. of West Bengal, registered as “A” category Pharmacist under WB Pharmacy Council. Proficiency in Bengali, MS Office, and internet. | Academic Weightage & Computer Test |
| Block Epidemiologist (XVFC) | 2 (SC=1, UR=1) | ₹35,000/- | M.Sc. in Life Science / Epidemiology OR BAMS / BUMS / BHMS with MPH. Proficiency in advanced MS Office. | Academic Weightage, Computer Test & Interview |
| Block Public Health Manager (XVFC) | 5 (UR 2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1) | ₹35,000/- | B.Sc. in Life Science with Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Management. Proficiency in advanced MS Office. | Academic Weightage, Computer Test & Interview |
| Age Limits (as on 01-01-2025) |
| Pharmacist (ART): Min. 21 Years, Max. 60 Years |
| Other Posts: Min. 21 Years, Max. 40 Years (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per norms). |
General Application Instructions
- Application Mode: Only online applications will be accepted.
- Completeness: Incomplete or improperly filled applications are liable to be cancelled.
- Qualifications Deadline: All essential qualifications must be completed on or before the start date of online application (November 12, 2025). This includes necessary registrations (e.g., Pharmacy Council) and caste/disability certificates.
- Fees (Non-refundable): ₹100/- for the General Category, and ₹50/- for Reserved Category candidates (deposited through online mode).
- Multiple Applications: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and fees for each.
- Document Retention: Candidates must download and retain the hard copy/print copy of the final submitted application form for document verification. Do not send it by post.
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