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District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Uttar Dinajpur has released the official notification for Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 98 contractual vacancies at Health & Wellness Centres under the district. Eligible candidates can apply online through the State Health Department recruitment portal at www.wbhealth.gov.in within the stipulated dates. Online applications are invited as per Memo No. DHFWS/UD/ADV/CHO/0887/26 dated 16/02/2026 for engagement of CHO (Nursing) and CHO (BAMS) purely on contractual basis under District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur. Only applications submitted through the online recruitment portal of WB Health will be accepted. Advertisement Company Name District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur (DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur) Post Name Community Health Officer (CHO – Nursing & BAMS) No of Posts 98 Posts (CHO Nursing – 93, CHO BAMS – 5) Advt No DHFWS/UD/ADV/CHO/0887/26 Salary Rs. 20,000/- per month + up to Rs. 5,000/- PLI incentive (after posting / as applicable) Qualification B.Sc Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN / GNM / Post Basic B.Sc / B.Sc Nursing (before 2021) / BAMS with WBNC/WBAC registration as applicable Age Limit Up to 40 years as on 01/04/2026 (relaxation as per Govt. norms) Start Date for Apply 17/02/2026 Last Date for Apply 26/02/2026 (online registration & fee payment), 28/02/2026 final submission Official Website www.wbhealth.gov.in Trending Govt Jobs India Post GDS Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 RBI 650 Assistant Online Form 2026 Aadhaar Operator Supervisor Online Form 2026 Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally Notification 2026 Event Date Notification Date 16 February 2026 Application Start Date 17 February 2026 Application Last Date (Online Registration) 26 February 2026 Fee Payment Last Date 26 February 2026 Last Date for Final Submission 28 February 2026 Correction Last Date As per schedule on official website Admit Card Release To be announced Exam Date / Written Test To be announced Result Date To be announced General/UR: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable) SC/ST/OBC/EWS & other Reserved Categories: Rs. 50/- (Non-refundable) Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI through WB Health portal) Maximum Age: 40 Years as on 01 April 2026 Age Relaxation: As per Government of West Bengal norms for reserved categories. Post Name Total Posts Qualification Required Community Health Officer (CHO – Nursing) 93 B.Sc Nursing with Integrated course of BPCCHN (passed in 2021 or thereafter) from institute recognized by WBNC, with valid registration/provisional certificate; or GNM/Post Basic B.Sc/B.Sc Nursing before 2021 for CPCH training as per notification, permanent resident of West Bengal, proficiency in Bengali/local language & dialect. Community Health Officer (CHO – BAMS) 5 BAMS degree from recognized Institute/University with registration/provisional certificate from Paschim Banga Ayurved Parishad (West Bengal Ayurved Council), permanent resident of West Bengal, proficiency in Bengali/local language & dialect. 98 Posts Pay Scale Consolidated Rs. 20,000/- per month after posting as CHO in Suswasthya Kendra/SC-HWC Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) Up to Rs. 5,000/- per month based on approved parameters Stipend During Training Rs. 10,000/- per month during mandatory CPCH training (for GNM/B.Sc Nursing before 2021 and BAMS categories as applicable) Tenure of Engagement Purely contractual up to end of financial year, extendable based on performance and continuation of scheme by DHFWS, West Bengal Candidates will be selected through the following stages as per category-wise criteria mentioned in the notification. Selected CHOs after CPCH training must serve at least 3 years in Suswasthya Kendras; otherwise they shall pay Rs. 2,00,000/- to the Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal. All posts are purely contractual and co-terminus with the scheme, extendable on performance and approval. Official Notification PDF [Click Here] Apply Online Link [Click Here] Official Website www.wbhealth.gov.in District Website www.uttardinajpur.gov.in Candidates must read the official DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO notification carefully before applying. Only online applications submitted through the WB Health recruitment portal will be accepted; no hard copy needs to be sent to the office. All essential criteria must be fulfilled on or before the starting date of online application. Applications that are incomplete, improperly filled, or without uploaded photograph/signature are liable to be rejected. Candidates must retain the Online Registration/Application ID and printout of the application form for future reference and document verification. If any false information or suppression of material fact is detected at any stage, candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled/terminated without notice. The District Level Selection Committee/District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage. All updates, corrigenda and communication will be available only on www.wbhealth.gov.in and www.uttardinajpur.gov.in; no other mode of correspondence will be made.

98 Posts (CHO Nursing – 93, CHO BAMS – 5)

Total Posts

• Maximum Age: 40 Years as on 01 April 2026
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of West Bengal norms for reserved categories.

• General/UR: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable)
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS & other Reserved Categories: Rs. 50/- (Non-refundable)
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI through WB Health portal)

1. Visit the official State Health website: .
2. On the Home page, click on the Recruitment menu under E‑Governance and open the Online Recruitment portal.
3. Complete Online Registration within the stipulated dates and note down your Application ID for future use.
4. Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details as per eligibility.
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.
7. Submit the application form, then download and take a printout of the duly filled form for future reference and document verification.

1. Written Examination – For B.Sc Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN / GNM / Post Basic B.Sc / B.Sc Nursing candidates: merit list based on written test (85% weightage).
2. Academic Merit – For BAMS candidates: merit list based on academic result (85% weightage).
3. Interview – 15% weightage for all eligible shortlisted candidates.
4. Document Verification – Verification of age, qualification, registration, residential, caste, EWS and other certificates as per point 16 of notification.
5. Panel & Posting – Panel will be valid for 1 year; posting after online counselling to SC–Suswasthya Kendras of Uttar Dinajpur.