Darjeeling Health Dept Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for 08 Pharmacist Vacancies Under NHM

The District Level Selection Committee (DLSC), Darjeeling, in association with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), has officially announced a recruitment drive for Pharmacists (RBSK). These positions are being filled on a contractual basis to support various health initiatives including NHM, XVFC-Health Grant, and AYUSH within the Darjeeling G.T.A. area.

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to participate in a walk-in interview and document verification process scheduled for early February 2026.

Vacancy Details & Compensation

The recruitment aims to fill 08 vacancies with a specific focus on maintaining reservation norms as per West Bengal government guidelines.

Post Name: Pharmacist (RBSK)
Total Posts: 08
Category Split: * Unreserved (UR): 03
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 02
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 01
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 01
- OBC Category (A): 01
Monthly Salary: ₹22,000 (Consolidated)
Tenure: Contractual until 31.03.2026 (Extendable based on performance and funding).

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:

Residency: Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
Language: Proficiency in the local language is required.
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years as of March 31, 2025. (Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per state rules).
Education: * Minimum 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D-Pharma) (Allopathic) from a PCI/AICTE recognized institute.
- Candidates with B-Pharma or M-Pharma are highly encouraged to apply, as they will receive higher weightage in the merit scoring.

Selection Methodology (Merit-Based)

Selection is based on a 100-point scoring system focusing on academic excellence. There is no mention of a written competitive exam; the rank is determined by your previous marks:

Class 10: Max 20 marks (Proportionate)
Class 12: Max 20 marks (Proportionate)
D-Pharma: Max 30 marks (Proportionate)
B-Pharma: Max 20 marks (Proportionate)
M-Pharma: Max 10 marks (Proportionate)

Interview Schedule & Venue

Candidates must report in person with all required documents.

Date: 2nd February, 2026
Registration Window: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Strictly no entry after 4 PM)
Venue: Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Near Eden Hospital Compound, Darjeeling.

Mandatory Documents & Fees

Candidates must bring the following for the “Original Document Verification” process:

Application Fee: ₹100 for General; ₹50 for Reserved categories. Payable via NEFT or Demand Draft (PNB Darjeeling, A/c No: 0548010120871, IFSC: PUNB0054820).
ID Proof: Voter ID or Aadhar Card.
Address Proof: Domicile certificate attested by a Group-A Gazette Officer.
Academic: All marksheets (10th, 12th, and Pharmacy semesters).
Professional: Valid Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate.
Photos: Two recent passport-sized photographs.