Updated 16 February 2026 04:42 PM
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District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Uttar Dinajpur has released the official notification for Community Health Officer (CHO) Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 98 contractual vacancies at Health & Wellness Centres under the district. Eligible candidates can apply online through the State Health Department recruitment portal at www.wbhealth.gov.in within the stipulated dates.
Online applications are invited as per Memo No. DHFWS/UD/ADV/CHO/0887/26 dated 16/02/2026 for engagement of CHO (Nursing) and CHO (BAMS) purely on contractual basis under District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur. Only applications submitted through the online recruitment portal of WB Health will be accepted.
DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO (Community Health Officer) Recruitment 2026 Overview
Important Dates for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026
Application Fee
- General/UR: Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS & other Reserved Categories: Rs. 50/- (Non-refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI through WB Health portal)
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 40 Years as on 01 April 2026
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of West Bengal norms for reserved categories.
DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO 2026 Vacancy Details
Salary & Pay Scale
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages as per category-wise criteria mentioned in the notification.
- Written Examination – For B.Sc Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN / GNM / Post Basic B.Sc / B.Sc Nursing candidates: merit list based on written test (85% weightage).
- Academic Merit – For BAMS candidates: merit list based on academic result (85% weightage).
- Interview – 15% weightage for all eligible shortlisted candidates.
- Document Verification – Verification of age, qualification, registration, residential, caste, EWS and other certificates as per point 16 of notification.
- Panel & Posting – Panel will be valid for 1 year; posting after online counselling to SC–Suswasthya Kendras of Uttar Dinajpur.
Bond & Service Conditions
- Selected CHOs after CPCH training must serve at least 3 years in Suswasthya Kendras; otherwise they shall pay Rs. 2,00,000/- to the Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
- All posts are purely contractual and co-terminus with the scheme, extendable on performance and approval.
How to Apply
- Visit the official State Health website: www.wbhealth.gov.in.
- On the Home page, click on the Recruitment menu under E‑Governance and open the Online Recruitment portal.
- Complete Online Registration within the stipulated dates and note down your Application ID for future use.
- Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details as per eligibility.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.
- Submit the application form, then download and take a printout of the duly filled form for future reference and document verification.
Important Links
Important Notes
- Candidates must read the official DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO notification carefully before applying.
- Only online applications submitted through the WB Health recruitment portal will be accepted; no hard copy needs to be sent to the office.
- All essential criteria must be fulfilled on or before the starting date of online application.
- Applications that are incomplete, improperly filled, or without uploaded photograph/signature are liable to be rejected.
- Candidates must retain the Online Registration/Application ID and printout of the application form for future reference and document verification.
- If any false information or suppression of material fact is detected at any stage, candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled/terminated without notice.
- The District Level Selection Committee/District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
- All updates, corrigenda and communication will be available only on www.wbhealth.gov.in and www.uttardinajpur.gov.in; no other mode of correspondence will be made.
DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur Community Health Officers Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026?
DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026 is a contractual engagement drive for 98 Community Health Officer (CHO) posts (93 Nursing, 5 BAMS) at Health & Wellness Centres under District Health & Family Welfare Samiti, Uttar Dinajpur.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 98 vacancies in DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026, including 93 posts for CHO (Nursing) and 5 posts for CHO (BAMS).
Q3. What is the last date to apply for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Jobs 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026 is 26 February 2026, while the last date for final submission of the online form is 28 February 2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility for CHO (Nursing) in Uttar Dinajpur district?
For CHO (Nursing), candidates must have B.Sc Nursing with Integrated BPCCHN passed in 2021 or later from a WBNC-recognized institute, or GNM/Post Basic B.Sc/B.Sc Nursing before 2021, along with valid WBNC registration, permanent residence in West Bengal and proficiency in Bengali/local language.
Q5. What is the eligibility for CHO (BAMS) in DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur?
For CHO (BAMS), candidates must have a BAMS degree from a recognized university with registration or provisional registration from Paschim Banga Ayurved Parishad (West Bengal Ayurved Council), be a permanent resident of West Bengal and proficient in Bengali/local language and dialect.
Q6. What is the age limit for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit for all CHO posts is 40 years as on 1 April 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of West Bengal rules.
Q7. How much is the application fee for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO posts?
The application fee is Rs. 100 for UR candidates and Rs. 50 for reserved category candidates, payable only through online mode via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI.
Q8. What is the salary of a Community Health Officer in Uttar Dinajpur?
Selected Community Health Officers will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 20,000 per month plus a performance-linked incentive of up to Rs. 5,000 per month based on approved parameters.
Q9. Is there any training and bond for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment?
Yes, selected GNM/B.Sc Nursing (before 2021) and BAMS candidates must undergo compulsory CPCH training with a stipend of Rs. 10,000 per month and are required to serve at least 3 years as CHO, failing which they must pay Rs. 2,00,000 to the Health & Family Welfare Department.
Q10. How is the selection process for DHFWS Uttar Dinajpur CHO Recruitment 2026 conducted?
Selection is done through a merit list based on written test (85%) and interview (15%) for Nursing candidates, academic marks (85%) and interview (15%) for BAMS candidates, followed by document verification, panel preparation and online counselling for posting.
