Three contractual posts of Community Health Assistant (Urban) under XVFC Health Grants and NUHM of National Health Mission are open in Rampurhat Health District, Birbhum, at a monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 13,000/-. The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Rampurhat Health District (Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal) is inviting online applications from candidates who have passed the ANM or GNM course, are registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council and are permanent residents of Birbhum district. Registration on www.wbhealth.gov.in runs from 13 November 2026 to 23 November 2026, and the final form submission closes on 26 November 2026.
Rampurhat Health District Community Health Assistant (Urban) at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Rampurhat Health District, Government of West Bengal |
| Advertisement No. | Memo No. DHFWS/RPH/DPMU/4157 (Contractual Recruitment: 03/2026-27), dated 05/11/26 |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal |
| Project | XVFC Health Grants and NUHM of National Health Mission |
| Post Name(s) | Community Health Assistant (Urban) – contractual |
| Vacancies | 3 (1 ST, 2 UR including 1 UR (PwBD)) |
| Pay | Rs. 13,000/- monthly consolidated remuneration |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years and Maximum 40 years as on 1st January 2026 |
| Application Fee | General Caste Rs.100/-; Reserved Category Rs.50/- (non-refundable) |
| Job Location | UHWC under Rampurhat Health District; UPHC under Rampurhat Municipality |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | Registration: 23/11/2026; Form submission: 26/11/2026 |
About Rampurhat Health District
The District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Rampurhat Health District, works under the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health & Member-Secretary, Rampurhat Health District, Birbhum, within the Health & Family Welfare Department of the Government of West Bengal. This recruitment fills Community Health Assistant (Urban) posts under XVFC Health Grants and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) of National Health Mission, at an Urban Health and Wellness Centre (UHWC) and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHC). The office can be reached at [email protected] or (03461) 297251.
Vacancy Details
The notice lists 3 posts of Community Health Assistant (Urban) in two blocks, by programme:
| Sl. No. | Programme | Posts | Category | Place of Posting | Monthly Consolidated Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | XVFC Health Grants | 01 | ST | UHWC under Rampurhat Health District | Rs. 13,000/- |
| 02 | NUHM | 02 | 01 UR (PwBD), 01 UR | UPHC under Rampurhat Municipality | Rs. 13,000/- |
| Total | 03 |
The XVFC Health Grants post is reserved for ST candidates. Of the two NUHM posts, one is UR (PwBD) and one is UR.
Who Can Apply
The same essential criteria apply to both blocks of posts. A candidate must meet all four conditions of one of the two options below.
Option 1 – ANM
- Candidate must have passed ANM course from an Institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Candidate must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council.
- Candidate should be proficient in Bengali.
- Candidate should be permanent resident of Birbhum district.
Option 2 – GNM
- Candidate must have passed GNM course from an Institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Candidate must be registered with the West Bengal Nursing Council.
- Candidate should be proficient in Bengali.
- Candidate should be permanent resident of Birbhum district.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- All qualifications must be from a recognised institute/University.
- The candidate should be a permanent resident of West Bengal and should be able to read, write and speak in Bengali.
- All essential qualifications must be obtained on or before the publication of the advertisement.
- The essential qualifications are the minimum; mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to claim selection.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit for both blocks of posts is minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxation will be given for the reserved candidates as per govt. norms; the notice does not list the years of relaxation.
Caste Certificate, Disability Certificate, EWS Certificate and similar certificates are accepted only when issued on or before the last date of online application by the competent authorities of West Bengal. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Caste | Rs.100/- |
| Reserved Category | Rs.50/- |
The fee is non-refundable. It can only be paid online through net banking, UPI payment or credit/debit card. Payment is made after registration using the application ID and Date of Birth, between 13/11/2026 and 23/11/2026. The notice asks candidates not to deposit the fee more than one time.
How to Apply for Rampurhat Health District Community Health Assistant (Urban)
- Visit www.wbhealth.gov.in for the online application; only online applications will be accepted.
- Complete the online registration between 13/11/2026 and 23/11/2026, accepting the pop-up that appears during the registration/application process.
- Upload a proper and full signature and photograph; an application without them will be treated as cancelled.
- Pay the application fee online using the application ID and Date of Birth, by 23/11/2026.
- After successful payment, re-login and make the final submission of the application by 26/11/2026.
- Download the hard copy/print copy of the online registration form from https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in and keep it for document verification. Do not send it by post.
- Keep the Online Registration Number for future reference; the employer is not liable to give any information about it later.
Documents named in the notice
- Proper and full signature and photograph (uploaded during the online application)
- Printout of the online registration form (needed for original testimonials verification)
- Original testimonials, which must match the details given in the online application
- Caste / Disability / EWS Certificate issued by competent authorities of West Bengal, where applicable
Selection and Interview
Selection for the Community Health Assistant (Urban) posts is on merit basis in the ANM/GNM examination. While preparing the score-sheet, marks will be calculated after rounding off up to 2 decimal points. The notice does not mention a written test or an interview. Candidates without the registration form will not be entertained for original testimonials verification. The selection panel will be valid for up to 1 (one) year from the date of publishing of the panel.
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Date of notice | 05/11/26 | |
| Registration | 13/11/2026 | 23/11/2026 |
| Fee submission | 13/11/2026 | 23/11/2026 |
| Form submission | 13/11/2026 | 26/11/2026 |
As of 8 November 2026, the online application has not opened yet; registration starts on 13 November 2026.
Important Instructions
- Application forms not properly filled in or incomplete are liable to be cancelled.
- An online application that differs from the original testimonials shall be treated as cancelled.
- Candidates found ineligible at any stage will not be called for the subsequent stages of the selection process.
- The competent authorities may cancel the recruitment process at any stage, and their decision regarding the recruitment is final.
- Any addendum, deletion, corrigendum or update will be posted on www.wbhealth.gov.in and www.birbhum.nic.in; information and instructions are also issued on https://hr.wbhealth.gov.in.
- For queries, email [email protected] or visit the office on working days (Monday to Friday, 1.00 P.M. to 3.00 P.M.).
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online for Community Health Assistant (Urban) | Online registration from 13/11/2026 to 23/11/2026; form submission till 26/11/2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Recruitment Notice, Contractual Recruitment: 03/2026-27 |
| Official Website | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal |
