Good News for Nursing Aspirants! The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board has released the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Notification announcing a total of 5018 Staff Nurse Vacancies. Candidates interested will be able to apply for the recruitment from 13 August 2025 on the board’s official website, www.hrb.wb.gov.in. Candidates can find full information regarding the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025, application process, important dates and more in this article.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board published the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Notification on 7 August. The short notice includes information about the category-wise distribution of Staff Nurse, Grade-II vacancies. The detailed notification, which will include important information such as eligibility criteria, selection process, and more, is expected to be released before 13 August. Candidates can refer to the WBHRB Staff Nurse Notification 2025 short notice provided below.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
The WBHRB Staff Nurse Notification 2025 provides details about 5018 post of Staff Nurse, Grade-II under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nursing Branch, Government of West Bengal. Candidates can check the category-wise distribution of West Bengal Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025 from the table below:
WBHRB Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025 | ||||||||||
Post | Gender | UR | SC | ST | OBC Category-A | OBC Category-B | Unreserved (PwD) | SC (PwD) | EWS | Total |
Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Female | 431 | 883 | 283 | 421 | 125 | 74 | 10 | 103 | 2330 |
Post Basic B.Sc. | Female | 96 | 73 | 21 | 35 | 16 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 252 |
GNM (Female) | Female | 763 | 490 | 119 | 255 | 127 | 138 | 18 | 182 | 2092 |
GNM (Male) | Male | 85 | 145 | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 02 | 20 | 344 |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Notification 2025 Important Dates
To avoid missing any important event regarding the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 it is important for candidates to have information about all the important dates involved in the process. Candidates can check the WBHRB Staff Nurse Important Dates from the table below:
West Bengal Staff Nurse Notification 2025 Important Dates | |
Event | Date |
Notification Release Date | 7 August 2025 |
Application Begins | 13 August 2025 (From 10:00 AM) |
Application Ends | 3 September (Until 2:00 PM) |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Apply Online 2025
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications for WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 between 13 August 2025 (from 10:00 AM) and 3 September 2025 (until 2:00 PM) through the official website of WBHRB at hrb.wb.gov.in. To make the application process easier, a direct apply link will be provided here as soon as it becomes available.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Apply Online Link (Active on 13 August 2025, 10:00 AM)
WBHRB Staff Nurse Application Fees 2025
Candidates applying for the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 210/- (Rupees Two Hundred Ten only). The fee must be submitted online through the GRIPS (Govt. Receipt Portal System), Government of West Bengal. Candidates must note to following points:
- Money Order, Cheque, Bank Draft, or Cash payments will not be accepted. Applications submitted without the requisite fee will be rejected.
- SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and persons with disabilities (as per the Disabilities Rule, 1999, with certificates dated before the advertisement) are exempted from paying the fee, such fee exemption is not applicable for OBC (Category A or B) candidates.
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II posts, candidates must meet the prescribed criteria regarding age, nationality, educational qualification, and language proficiency. The eligibility standards ensure that only qualified and competent individuals apply for the position.
Age Limit
The age of the candidate should be between 18 and 39 years, age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to the following categories:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government Rules and Orders.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as per Government norms.
Nationality
Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply for the post of Staff Nurse Grade-II.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- General Nursing and Midwifery/Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)/Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) degree from any Nursing Training School or College of Nursing recognized by both Indian Nursing Council and Respective State Nursing Council.
- Must have registration as Female/Male Nurse Midwifery from West Bengal Nursing Council.
- Must have knowledge of Bengali/ Nepali, both spoken and written.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Salary 2025
Selected candidates for the post of Staff Nurse Grade-II will receive a pay scale of Rs. 7,100 to Rs. 37,600, along with a Grade Pay of Rs. 3,600. Additionally, eligible candidates will receive Dearness Allowance as per government norms. Higher initial pay is admissible with Rs. 7680:- Uniform, Washing and amenity allowances as admissible.
Documents Required For West Bengal Staff Nurse Online Application 2025
Candidates applying for the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 must produce valid documents to support their eligibility claims.
- Those applying under SC/ST/OBC categories must submit a caste certificate issued by a competent authority in West Bengal, such as the Sub-Divisional Officer or the Collector of Kolkata.
- Persons with Disabilities (40% and above) must provide a certificate from a recognized Medical Board, as per the West Bengal disability rules.
- Additionally, the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) may ask for other documents, including proof of: Citizenship, Educational qualifications, Age, Caste (SC/ST/OBC) and Disability (if applicable)
If any candidate fails to provide the required documents within the time given, their application may be rejected without further notice.
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