The Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, has released the West Bengal CHO Recruitment 2025 Notification, inviting online applications for 3165 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts under the National Health Mission (NHM). The recruitment aims to strengthen primary healthcare services at Sub Health Centres (SHCs) across the state. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the Sub Health Centres (SHCs) across the state, offering opportunities to nursing graduates and BAMS doctors to serve at the community level. Candidates should review the eligibility criteria, selection process, and district-wise vacancies carefully before applying.
West Bengal CHO Recruitment 2025
The online recruitment process for WB CHO 2025 has officially been initiated as per the memo released by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal. While the official recruitment notification will soon be published on the websites of the respective districts, candidates are advised to prepare in advance.
Recruitment will be conducted at the district level by the District Level Selection Committee under each District Health & Family Welfare Samiti. Each district will issue its own recruitment notice. All recruitment activities, including applications and selections, must be completed by 31 December 2025, ensuring timely engagement of Community Health Officers across West Bengal.West Bengal CHO Recruitment 2025
West Bengal Community Health Officer Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Conducting Authority |
Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
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| Recruitment Name |
West Bengal CHO Recruitment 2025
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| Total Vacancies | 3165 |
| Job Location |
Across West Bengal (district-wise)
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| Posts |
Community Health Officer (CHO) – Nursing & BAMS categories
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| Application Mode |
Online / As per district-level notice
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| Recruitment Type |
Contractual under National Health Mission (NHM)
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| Selection Process |
Written Test + Interview / Academic Assessment (Merit-based)
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| Training |
Mandatory before final posting
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| Salary / Stipend |
₹20,000/month + PLI ₹5,000; Training stipend ₹10,000 for applicable categories
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| Age Limit |
Up to 40 years (category-wise relaxations applicable)
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| Official Website | wbhealth.gov.in |
West Bengal CHO Notification 2025 PDF
The official recruitment notification for WB CHO 2025 is based on the memo released by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal (Memo No: HFW-27011/364/2021 NHM SEC Dept. of H&FW/3112, dated 25 September 2025). While district-wise notifications will be published soon on the websites of respective District Health & Family Welfare Samitis, finding these individual notices can be time-consuming and confusing. To save candidates any hassle and avoid delays, you can directly check the compiled WB CHO Notification 2025 PDF below for all essential details, including eligibility, terms, and vacancy distribution.
Download West Bengal CHO Notification 2025 PDF
WB CHO 2025 District-Wise Vacancy
The WB CHO 2025 vacancies are distributed across districts based on the number of operational Sub Health Centres (SCs/Suswasthya Kendras). District authorities will conduct physical verification to confirm actual posts. The recruitment is being handled at the district level, with each District Health & Family Welfare Samiti issuing its own notice. The following table provides a clear breakdown of total vacancies and category-wise distribution:
| WB CHO 2025 Vacancy | |||
| District | Total Vacancy | CHO (Nursing) | CHO (BAMS) |
| Alipurduar | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Bankura | 132 | 127 | 5 |
| Basirhat HD | 160 | 158 | 2 |
| Birbhum | 26 | 25 | 1 |
| Bishnupur HD | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Cooch Behar | 115 | 114 | 1 |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | 54 | 53 | 1 |
| Darjeeling – GTA | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| Darjeeling – SMP | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Diamond Harbour HD | 137 | 133 | 4 |
| Hooghly | 226 | 213 | 13 |
| Howrah | 159 | 151 | 8 |
| Jalpaiguri | 100 | 99 | 1 |
| Jhargram | 81 | 80 | 1 |
| Kalimpong | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Malda | 183 | 182 | 1 |
| Murshidabad | 246 | 243 | 3 |
| Nadia | 311 | 308 | 3 |
| Nandigram HD | 60 | 59 | 1 |
| North 24 Parganas | 111 | 107 | 4 |
| Paschim Bardhaman | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Paschim Medinipur | 167 | 165 | 2 |
| Purba Bardhaman | 242 | 239 | 3 |
| Purba Medinipur | 108 | 106 | 2 |
| Purulia | 87 | 82 | 5 |
| Rampurhat HD | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| South 24 Parganas | 136 | 129 | 7 |
| Uttar Dinajpur | 95 | 90 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 3165 | 3088 | 77 |
Eligibility Criteria for WB CHO Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the West Bengal CHO Recruitment 2025 must meet specific educational, age, and registration requirements according to their category. The eligibility criteria differ for B.Sc. Nurses, GNM/Post Basic B.Sc. Nurses and BAMS doctors. Proficiency in Bengali/local language is essential, and desirable skills include basic computer knowledge. Age limits and selection methods vary based on candidate type. The detailed eligibility is provided in the table below:
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Eligibility Criteria for WB CHO Recruitment 2025
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Candidate Category
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Educational Qualification | Registration | Age Limit | Desirable Skills |
| B.Sc. Nurses (Integrated BPCCHN, 2021 or later) | B.Sc. Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN | WBNC Registration | Up to 40 years | MS Office & Internet |
| GNM / Post Basic B.Sc. / B.Sc. Nursing (before 2021) | GNM / Post Basic B.Sc. / B.Sc. Nursing | WBNC Registration | ||
| BAMS Doctors | BAMS from recognized institute/university | Paschim Banga Ayurved Parishad | ||
West Bengal Contractual CHO Selection Process
The selection process for contractual WB CHO posts is merit-based and varies slightly depending on the candidate category. Selection ensures that candidates with appropriate skills and qualifications are recruited efficiently at the district level. The recruitment is designed to assess both professional knowledge and suitability for community healthcare responsibilities. Key points of the selection process are as follows:
- Written Test: 85% weightage (for Nursing and BAMS categories)
- Interview/Academic Assessment: 15% weightage
- Merit List Preparation: Based on the combined scores of the written test and interview/academic assessment
- Training Completion: Required before final posting
- Bond Agreement: Mandatory service post-training or repayment of bond amount (₹2 lakhs for applicable categories)
West Bengal CHO Salary Structure 2025
The salary structure for WB CHO 2025 varies according to the candidate’s category and post type. All selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary along with a performance-linked incentive (PLI) for eligible categories. During training, candidates may receive a stipend depending on their professional qualification. This structured salary ensures that both nursing graduates and BAMS doctors are compensated fairly while contributing to primary healthcare services across West Bengal. The detailed salary and stipend structure is provided below:
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West Bengal CHO Salary Structure 2025
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Candidate Category
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Training Stipend | Salary after Posting |
Performance Linked Incentive (PLI)
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| B.Sc. Nurses (Integrated BPCCHN, 2021 or later) | N/A | ₹20,000/month | Up to ₹5,000 |
| GNM / Post Basic B.Sc. / B.Sc. Nursing (before 2021) | ₹10,000/month | ₹20,000/month | Up to ₹5,000 |
| BAMS Doctors | ₹10,000/month | ₹20,000/month | Up to ₹5,000 |
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