Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: ASHA Worker Vacancy in Sadar & Uluberia Sub-Divisions
The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Howrah has released a notice for Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 under Notice No. DHFWS/HOW/2364/26. The Samiti will recruit ASHA workers (Accredited Social Health Activists) for various sub-centre areas in the blocks of Howrah Sadar and Uluberia sub-divisions. Only women who are permanent residents of the demarcated service area of the sub-centre can apply. The application forms are accepted from November 20, 2026 to December 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) at the BDO Office of the concerned block.
This is an offline application, and there is no written exam. The selection is based on the Madhyamik marks and an interview, with preference to some groups. This article covers the Howrah ASHA eligibility, age limit, documents, selection and how to apply, all from the official notice. The block-wise vacancy list is in Annexure-2 of the notice, which we did not get, so please check it at your BDO office. For other West Bengal jobs, also read our WBSSC Group C D Result 2026 and WBPSC Clerkship 2026 articles.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026
➤ Organisation: District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Howrah
➤ Notice No.: DHFWS/HOW/2364/26
➤ Post: ASHA Worker
➤ Area: Sadar and Uluberia sub-divisions of Howrah district
➤ Who can apply: Women only (married, widow or court-divorced)
➤ Age limit: 30 to 40 years as on 01/01/2026 (SC/ST women: 22 to 40 years)
➤ Education: Appeared in Madhyamik or equivalent
➤ Mode of application: Offline, at the BDO Office of the concerned block
➤ Application dates: November 20 to December 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
➤ Selection: Madhyamik marks and interview
➤ Vacancy: Block-wise, as per Annexure-2 of the notice
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- Overview
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit
- Preference Categories
- Documents Required
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The form is accepted for about three weeks, and the last date and time are strict. The table below lists the dates given in the notice. The interview date, time and place will be told later.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of application starts | November 20, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | December 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Interview | Date, time and place will be informed later |
Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 Overview
The recruitment follows the orders of the State Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission, and its later amendments, as quoted in the notice. The table below gives the key details.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah |
| Notice No. | DHFWS/HOW/2364/26 |
| Post | ASHA Worker (Accredited Social Health Activist) |
| Location | Various sub-centre areas in blocks under Howrah Sadar and Uluberia sub-divisions |
| Eligible candidates | Women who are permanent residents of the demarcated village service area of the sub-centre |
| Vacancy | Block-wise and sub-centre-wise, in Annexure-2 of the notice |
| Application form | Annexure-1 of the notice |
| Mode | Offline, at the BDO Office of the concerned block |
| Issued by | Secretary, DHFWS and Chief Medical Officer of Health, Howrah, with the District Magistrate, Howrah as Chairperson of the ASHA Recruitment Committee |
Howrah ASHA Eligibility Criteria
Please read the conditions below carefully, because an incomplete or wrong application is rejected, and no complaint is accepted later.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Gender and marital status | Only married, widowed or court-divorced (separated) women can apply |
| Residence | Must be a permanent resident of the demarcated service area of the sub-centre, as mentioned in column F of Annexure-2. The proof is an attested copy of the EPIC (voter ID) as per the latest electoral roll, or a ration card. The authority can check the residence through the concerned department |
| Education | Must have appeared in the Madhyamik or equivalent exam. Only the Madhyamik (or equivalent) marks are counted. No extra credit is given for higher education |
| Age | See the age limit table below |
Howrah ASHA Age Limit
The age is counted as on January 1, 2026. Note that the minimum age is high, because ASHA workers are chosen from among local married women.
| Category | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 30 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST women | 22 years | 40 years |
Howrah ASHA Preference Categories
Women of some groups get a preference when they submit the proper certificate. They must still meet the minimum eligibility and all other conditions. The table below lists the groups.
| Group | Condition |
|---|---|
| Members of Self Help Groups (Grade I and Grade II) | Must submit the certificate from the concerned department |
| Trained Dai (traditional birth attendant) | Must submit the certificate from the concerned department |
| Link Worker | Must submit the certificate from the concerned department |
| SC / ST candidates (for sub-centres marked in column H of Annexure-2) | Preference only where it applies, with a caste certificate from the competent authority, and they must meet the minimum qualification and all other criteria |
Howrah ASHA Documents Required
You must attach the attested copies of the documents below to the application form. If even one of the required documents is missing, the application is rejected. Before the appointment, you have to show the originals of all the documents.
| No. | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Date of birth certificate, or the admit card of Madhyamik or equivalent exam |
| 2 | Voter ID (EPIC) or ration card, as proof of living in the service area |
| 3 | Caste certificate from the competent authority (only for SC/ST, where applicable) |
| 4 | Certificate of Grade I or Grade II Self Help Group member, trained Dai or Link Worker from the competent authority (if applicable) |
| 5 | 2 copies of passport size colour photograph, signed by the candidate |
Howrah ASHA Selection Process
There is no written exam in the notice. The candidates who meet all the conditions are called for an interview, and the date, time and place will be informed later. The table below summarises the process.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Application | Submit Annexure-1 form with the attested documents at the BDO Office of your block |
| Step 2: Scrutiny | Applications are checked, and incomplete or wrong ones are rejected |
| Step 3: Interview | Eligible candidates are called, and the date, time and place are told later |
| Step 4: Merit | Madhyamik (or equivalent) marks are counted, with the preference given to the groups above |
| Step 5: Appointment | Original documents are checked before the appointment |
For result and admit card updates on other exams, see our Sarkari Result section and Admit Card section.
How to Apply for Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026
The application is offline, and you must go to the BDO Office of your own block. Follow the steps below.
- Get the DHFWS Howrah notice, the application form (Annexure-1) and the vacancy list (Annexure-2) from the BDO Office, or from the Howrah district health website, and check whether there is a vacancy in your sub-centre area.
- Check that your village is in the demarcated service area of that sub-centre (column F of Annexure-2).
- Fill in the Annexure-1 form fully and correctly.
- Attach the attested copies of all the documents, and the 2 signed photographs.
- Submit the form at the BDO Office of the concerned block between November 20 and December 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
- Keep a copy and the receipt, and wait for the interview call. The date, time and place will be informed later.
Also read: NHM Keralam Recruitment 2026 for other National Health Mission jobs, and WBCS Prelims Result 2026.
Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026?
Only married, widowed or court-divorced women who are permanent residents of the demarcated service area of the sub-centre can apply.
Q2. What is the age limit for Howrah ASHA?
30 to 40 years as on January 1, 2026 for general candidates, and 22 to 40 years for SC/ST women.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for ASHA worker in Howrah?
The candidate must have appeared in the Madhyamik or equivalent exam. Only the marks of this exam are counted, and higher qualification gets no extra credit.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
December 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The submission starts on November 20, 2026.
Q5. Where do I submit the Howrah ASHA application form?
At the BDO Office of the concerned block. It is an offline application.
Q6. Is there any written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. Eligible candidates will be called for an interview, and the details will be told later.
Q7. Who gets preference?
Members of Grade I and Grade II Self Help Groups, trained Dai and Link Workers with the proper certificate, and SC/ST candidates for the sub-centres marked in the notice.
Q8. How many vacancies are there?
The block-wise vacancy list is in Annexure-2 of the notice. Check it at your BDO Office.
Q9. What documents are needed?
Date of birth certificate or Madhyamik admit card, Voter ID or ration card, caste certificate (if SC/ST), certificate of SHG/Dai/Link Worker (if applicable) and 2 signed passport size photographs, all attested.
Howrah ASHA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Submit Application | Offline, at the BDO Office of your block |
| Official Notice and Annexures | Downalod Notice PDF |
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Source: District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Howrah, Notice No. DHFWS/HOW/2364/26 (ASHA worker recruitment).
Disclaimer: This information is based on the official notice of DHFWS Howrah. The vacancy list (Annexure-2) and the application form (Annexure-1) are in the official notice. Always check the official notice and the BDO Office before applying.
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