The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Paschim Bardhaman, invites online applications for the contractual post of Medical Officer (General Duty). There are 23 vacancies across Asansol and Durgapur Municipal Corporations and various PHCs/BPHCs in the district.
The monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹60,000, and the initial contract is valid until 31 March 2026, with possible renewal. Interested candidates can apply online from 23 November 2025 to 10 December 2025 at wbhealth.gov.in
DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman Medical Officer Vacancy Details 2025
This recruitment offers multiple vacancies for the post of Medical Officer (General Duty). The positions are reserved under several categories based on government rules.
Category-wise Posts:
- EWS: 2
- UR: 9
- SC: 4
- ST: 1
- OBC-A: 4
- OBC-B: 3
Posting Locations:
- Asansol Municipal Corporation
- Durgapur Municipal Corporation
Overview of the DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman Recruitment 2025
This recruitment drive is managed by the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC) of Paschim Bardhaman. The contract period will continue until 31 March 2026, and the panel prepared after selection will remain valid for one year. Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal and must know the local language. Only certificates issued by the Government of West Bengal will be accepted for reservation benefits.
- Department: Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal
- Post Name: Medical Officer (General Duty)
- Total Vacancies: 23
- Job Type: Contractual
- Salary: ₹60,000 per month
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: wbhealth.gov.in
- District: Paschim Bardhaman
Qualification Details
To apply for this recruitment, candidates must meet the essential educational requirements and must hold valid registration documents.
Qualification Requirements (Main Points):
- MBBS degree from an MCI-recognised institute
- One-year compulsory internship completed
- Must be registered under the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)
- Higher qualifications will receive additional weightage
- All qualifications must be completed before the date of advertisement
Age Relaxation Details
The health department has clearly mentioned the age limit for this recruitment.
Age Limit Rules (Main Points):
Maximum Age: 67 years as on 1 January 2025
Age proof must be submitted through:
- Birth Certificate
- Admit Card
- School Leaving Certificate
- West Bengal Secondary Education Board documents
- No other documents will be accepted as valid age proof
Salary Details
The salary for the Medical Officer (General Duty) position in Paschim Bardhaman is ₹60,000 per month, offered on a consolidated contractual basis. This amount is fixed for the initial contract period and will not change during the contract. The remuneration is provided as a single monthly payment and does not include additional allowances unless specified by the department.
Application Process – DHFWS Paschim Bardhaman Recruitment 2025
The application process for the Medical Officer position is completely online. Candidates need to register and fill out the application form on the official website of WB Health from 23rd November 2025. The last date to pay the online application fee is 7th December 2025, and the final date to submit the application form is 10th December 2025. Applicants must upload all required documents and keep a hard copy of the registration form for document verification. Only properly completed online applications will be considered.
Selection Process Details
The selection will be done according to the rules of the DLSC Paschim Bardhaman.
Selection Method (Main Points):
- Applications will be screened based on online form details
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification
- If two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate will get preference
- Any invalid or missing certificate will result in the cancellation of candidature
- Final decision lies with the DLSC
Important Links
Here are the important links for the Medical Officer recruitment in Paschim Bardhaman. Candidates should use these links for application, updates, and information:
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Online Application & Registration: WB Health Recruitment Portal
Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of all major dates related to this recruitment.
- Online registration starts on 23 November 2025
- Last date for online fee payment: 07 December 2025
- Last date for final application submission: 10 December 2025
This article has been rewritten for informational purposes for the Persona website. Readers must verify all official details from the Government of West Bengal’s official websites.