The Government of West Bengal, through the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Purba Bardhaman and the District Health & Family Welfare Samity (DH&FWS), has released an official notification inviting eligible nursing professionals to apply online for the post of Community Health Officer (CHO) on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission (NHM). This recruitment aims to strengthen public healthcare delivery at Suswasthya Kendras across the Purba Bardhaman district. A total of 333 vacancies are announced for CHO-Nursing, offering an excellent opportunity for B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates who want to serve at the grassroots level in the state’s healthcare system. Interested applicants can submit their online applications through the official health recruitment portal of West Bengal within the stipulated timeline.
WB Health CHO Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08 December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 24 December 2025 |
| Publication of Provisional List for Document Verification | On or before 31 December 2025 |
WB Health CHO Vacancy 2025
A total of 333 vacancies have been announced for Community Health Officer (CHO)-Nursing for deployment at various operational Suswasthya Kendras in Purba Bardhaman district.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 139 |
| SC | 70 |
| ST | 20 |
| OBC-A | 33 |
| OBC-B | 24 |
| EWS | 33 |
| SC (PwD-Locomotor disability etc.) | 4 |
| UR (PwD-Autism, Intellectual disability etc.) | 3 |
| UR (PwD-Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | 3 |
| UR (PwD-Blindness & Low Vision) | 4 |
| Total | 333 |
WB Health CHO Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR | Rs. 100/- |
| Reserved Categories | Rs. 50/- |
Payment Mode:
NEFT to DH&FWS Purba Bardhaman Account or Online payment.
Receipt/UTR number must be submitted along with the printed application form during document verification.
WB CHO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal and must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Bengali.
A) For B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN (Year 2021 or later)
Essential Qualifications:
- Passed B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN in 2021 or later from an institute recognized by the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC)
- Must have Registration Certificate/Provisional Certificate from WBNC
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali/local dialect
Desirable:
Knowledge of MS Office & Internet
B) For GNM/Post Basic B.Sc./B.Sc. Nursing completed before 2021
Essential Qualifications:
- Passed GNM/Post Basic B.Sc./B.Sc. Nursing before 2021 from an institute recognized by WBNC
- Valid registration with West Bengal Nursing Council
- Proficiency in Bengali/local dialect
Desirable:
Knowledge of MS Office & Internet
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):
Maximum 40 years. Age relaxation applicable as per West Bengal Government norms.
WB Health CHO Salary 2025
| Category of Candidate | Salary/Stipend |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing (BPCCHN) Selected as CHO | Rs. 20,000/- per month + Performance Incentive up to Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| GNM/Post Basic B.Sc./B.Sc. Nursing (before 2021) during Training | Rs. 10,000/- per month as stipend |
| After Training | Rs. 20,000/- per month + Incentive up to Rs. 5,000/- per month |
Candidates must serve in Suswasthya Kendras after training completion and sign a bond. Failure to complete the bond period will require payment of Rs. 2 lakhs.
WB Health CHO Selection Process 2025
The selection will be strictly merit-based and includes:
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 85% |
| Interview | 15% |
- Posting will be allocated through online counselling
- The merit panel list remains valid for one year
- If found ineligible at any stage, candidature will be cancelled
General Instructions for Applicants
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Application forms must be complete and accurate; mismatches with original documents will result in cancellation
- Uploading proper photo and signature is mandatory
- Candidates must retain the printed copy of online registration form for document verification
- The post is purely contractual up to March 2026, extendable based on performance and approval
- The competent authority reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage
How to Apply for WB Health CHO Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website.
- Go to the Online Recruitment section
- Register and fill out the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents, photograph, and signature in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee via NEFT/online mode and note down the UTR/payment reference number
- Submit the application form and download/print the registration form
- Keep the printed copy and payment proof ready for document verification
No hard copy submission is required by post.
