NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 MO AYUSH, Pharmacist & Public Health Manager Posts
The Birbhum District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, under the National Health Mission (NHM), Government of West Bengal, has released the NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 notification (Memo No. DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732, dated 14.10.2026) for 48 contractual posts. The posts are Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK (10 for male and 14 for female candidates), Pharmacist under RBSK (23) and Public Health Manager under NUHM (1). Permanent residents of West Bengal can apply online from 15 October to 5 November 2026. The consolidated pay is Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month.
This article covers the NHM Birbhum vacancy 2026, category-wise breakup, eligibility, age limit, salary, scoring system, application fee, important dates and how to apply on the WB Health portal, all taken from the official notification. Candidates from West Bengal can also check the WB Police Contractual Driver Recruitment 2026, the AIIMS Kalyani Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2027 and the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 for Pharmacist posts.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: Birbhum District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, NHM, West Bengal
➤ Notification: Memo No. DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732, dated 14.10.2026
➤ Total posts: 48 (contractual)
➤ Posts: MO AYUSH (MHT) Male 10, Female 14; Pharmacist 23; Public Health Manager 1
➤ Salary: Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
➤ Age: Up to 40 years as on 01.01.2026
➤ Fee: Rs. 100 (General), Rs. 50 (Reserved)
➤ Apply online: 15.10.2026 (11 AM) to 05.11.2026 (midnight)
➤ Who can apply: Permanent residents of West Bengal only
Table of Contents
- NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- Vacancy, Salary and Age
- Category-wise Vacancy
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection and Scoring System
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 Overview
The NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 is a contractual hiring by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Birbhum, for posts under RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram) and NUHM. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Birbhum District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (NHM) |
| Office | Office of the CMOH, Old Outdoor Campus, Suri, Birbhum |
| Memo No. | DHFWS-II/HR-2026/732, dated 14.10.2026 |
| Job type | Contractual |
| Total posts | 48 |
| Job location | Birbhum district (Public Health Manager: Sainthia ULB) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | www.wbhealth.gov.in |
NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The NHM Birbhum online registration and fee payment close one day before the final submission date. The important dates are shown below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 October 2026 (Thursday), 11:00 AM |
| Last date of registration | 4 November 2026 (Wednesday), midnight |
| Last date for fee payment | 4 November 2026 (Wednesday), midnight |
| Last date for final submission | 5 November 2026 (Thursday), midnight |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
NHM Birbhum Vacancy 2026, Salary and Age Limit
The NHM Birbhum vacancy 2026 has 48 posts. Pharmacist has the most posts (23), followed by Medical Officer AYUSH (24 in total for male and female). The post-wise vacancy, salary and age limit are given below.
| Post | Posts | Salary (consolidated) | Age (as on 01.01.2026) | Place of posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK – Male | 10 | Rs. 32,000 | Up to 40 years | Anywhere in Birbhum district |
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) under RBSK – Female | 14 | Rs. 32,000 | Up to 40 years | Anywhere in Birbhum district |
| Pharmacist under RBSK | 23 | Rs. 22,000 | 18 to 40 years | Anywhere in Birbhum district |
| Public Health Manager under NUHM | 1 | Rs. 35,000 | 21 to 40 years | Sainthia ULB |
| Total | 48 |
Posting within Birbhum district will be as per vacancy and counselling on the basis of final merit. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as per Government norms.
NHM Birbhum Category-wise Vacancy
The NHM Birbhum category-wise vacancy follows the 100-point roster. The breakup for each post, as given in the notification, is shown below.
| Post | Category-wise breakup |
|---|---|
| MO AYUSH (MHT) – Male (10) | SC-1, SC (EC)-1, UR-4, EWS (EC)-1, ST-1, OBC-1, UR (EC)-1 |
| MO AYUSH (MHT) – Female (14) | SC-2, UR-5, EWS (EC)-1, ST-1, SC (EC)-1, OBC-1, UR (EC)-2, UR (PwBD)-1 |
| Pharmacist (23) | SC-5, UR-7, EWS (EC)-1, ST-1, SC (EC)-1, OBC-1, UR (EC)-4, UR (PwBD)-1, EWS-1, OBC (EC)-1 |
| Public Health Manager (1) | UR-1 |
"EC" categories are as written in the notification. OBC eligibility follows Backward Classes Welfare Department notification No. Labr/85-Emp/EC/1M-01/2025 dated 25.05.2026 (100-point roster). Caste and disability certificates must be issued by competent authorities of West Bengal on or before the last date of application.
NHM Birbhum Eligibility Criteria
The NHM Birbhum eligibility differs for each post. All candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal and must be able to read, write and speak Bengali. The post-wise qualification is given below.
| Post | Essential qualification | Preferential |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) – Male / Female | BHMS / BAMS / BUMS from an institution recognised by the respective council; compulsory internship completed; registration certificate of the respective council. BHMS holders must be registered in Part-A of the State Register (Council of Homoeopathic Medicine, West Bengal) or Part I of the Central Register (Central Council of Homoeopathy). Graded BHMS is also accepted. | MD in Homoeopathy / Ayurveda / Unani |
| Pharmacist under RBSK | 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm, Allopathic) from a PCI / AICTE-approved institute; registration with the West Bengal Pharmacy Council | B.Pharm and M.Pharm (Allopathic) |
| Public Health Manager under NUHM | Graduation in Dental / Nursing, OR Master's in Life Science / Economics, OR Graduation in Social Science with Master's in Public Health / Preventive & Social Medicine, OR any Graduate with MBA in HR / Health Care; AND computer efficiency (MS Office, internet); AND 2 years' post-qualification experience in health programme management | - |
All qualifications must be from a recognised institute / university and must be completed by the last date of application. Experience is counted after the required qualification, up to the last date.
NHM Birbhum Selection Process and Scoring System
The NHM Birbhum selection is based on marks given for academic qualifications (and a computer test for Public Health Manager). Only candidates shortlisted on academic merit will be called for interview or computer test. The post-wise scoring is shown below.
| Post | Scoring (proportionate to % marks) |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer AYUSH (MHT) | Class 10: 20 marks; Class 12: 20 marks; BHMS / BAMS / BUMS: 40 marks; MD (Homoeopathy / Ayurveda / Unani): 20 additional marks |
| Pharmacist | Class 10: 20 marks; Class 12: 20 marks; D.Pharm: 30 marks; B.Pharm: 20 marks; M.Pharm: 10 marks |
| Public Health Manager | Essential academic qualification: 75 marks; Computer test: 15 marks (50% qualifying); Essential experience: 10 marks (total 100) |
Example (Pharmacist): a candidate with 70% in Class 10, 65% in Class 12 and 75% in D.Pharm (no B.Pharm / M.Pharm) gets 14 + 13 + 22.5 = 49.5 marks. Marks are rounded off to 2 decimal places. The panel will be valid for up to one year from the date of approval of DLSC.
NHM Birbhum Application Fee
The NHM Birbhum application fee is paid online through net banking or credit / debit card and is non-refundable. The category-wise fee is shown below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 100 |
| Reserved categories | Rs. 50 |
Do not pay the fee more than once.
How to Apply for NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026
The NHM Birbhum application is online only, on the WB Health recruitment portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit www.wbhealth.gov.in and open the "On-line Recruitment" link.
- Select the Birbhum District Health & Family Welfare Samiti notification and the post you want.
- Register and note your application ID (by midnight of 4 November 2026).
- Pay the fee online by midnight of 4 November 2026. After successful payment, you will return to the form.
- Upload your photograph and signature and complete the form.
- Do the final submission by midnight of 5 November 2026.
- Download and print the registration form ("Application Print"). Keep it for document verification. Do not send it by post.
For queries, e-mail hrcellbirbhum@gmail.com or call / WhatsApp 8927806709.
NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
There are 48 contractual posts: 24 Medical Officer AYUSH (10 male, 14 female), 23 Pharmacist and 1 Public Health Manager.
Q2. What is the last date for NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026?
Registration and fee payment close at midnight on 4 November 2026, and the final submission closes at midnight on 5 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of an NHM Birbhum Pharmacist?
Rs. 22,000 per month (consolidated). Medical Officer AYUSH gets Rs. 32,000 and Public Health Manager gets Rs. 35,000.
Q4. Who can apply for NHM Birbhum posts?
Only permanent residents of West Bengal who can read, write and speak Bengali and meet the post-wise qualification.
Q5. Is there an exam for NHM Birbhum Pharmacist?
Selection is based on academic scoring. All online applicants will be called for document verification. The notice says shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or computer test.
Q6. What is the age limit for NHM Birbhum Medical Officer AYUSH?
The upper age limit is 40 years as on 01.01.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government norms.
NHM Birbhum Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NHM Birbhum Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (WB Health "On-line Recruitment") | www.wbhealth.gov.in |
| Application Print | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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