DHFWS Dakshin Dinajpur Health Posts 2026

About This Job

DHFWS Dakshin Dinajpur has released notification for 8 health posts including Dental Surgeon, Clinical Psychologist, Block Epidemiologist, and more under NHM and XV FC programs. Candidates with qualifications ranging from Diploma to Post Graduation can apply online. Last date to apply is 06 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month.

DHFWS Dakshin Dinajpur Health Posts Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

District Health & Family Welfare Samiti (DHFWS), Dakshin Dinajpur under the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Government of West Bengal, has invited online applications for 8 contractual positions across 6 different health-related roles. These posts fall under the National Health Mission (NHM) and XV Finance Commission (XV FC) programs. All positions are purely contractual, valid up to 31 March 2027 with possible renewal based on performance. Only permanent residents of West Bengal are eligible to apply.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 4 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 post
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 3 posts

Who Can Apply?

Dental Surgeon (DEIC) - Rs. 42,000/month

• Qualification: B.D.S. from an institution recognized by the Dental Council of India
• Registration: Valid registration with the West Bengal Dental Council
• Experience: At least 2 years of working experience in a Government or Private Hospital, recognized Nursing Home, Multispecialty Private Clinic, or Corporate Polyclinic (including house staffship period)

Dental Technician (DEIC) - Rs. 22,000/month

• Qualification: Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized institution
• Experience: At least 1 year of working experience in the same capacity

Audiologist & Speech Therapist - Rs. 25,000/month

• Qualification: Bachelor in Audiologist & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) or B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing) from an RCI recognized institute

Laboratory Technician (NTEP) - Rs. 22,000/month

• Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a Government-approved institution
• Additional: Basic knowledge of computers is required
• Preferred: Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT) from a Government-approved institution, and one year experience in Sputum smear microscopy

Clinical Psychologist (NMHP) - Rs. 30,000/month

• Qualification (Option 1): Recognized qualification in Clinical Psychology from an institution approved and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) under the RCI Act, 1992
• Qualification (Option 2): Post Graduation in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Applied Psychology AND M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or Medical and Social Psychology from a UGC-recognized university, with a full-time 2-year course including supervised clinical training, approved by RCI
• Experience: Minimum 1 year from any recognized institution
• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal

Block Epidemiologist (XV FC) - Rs. 35,000/month

• Qualification: M.Sc. in Life Science or Epidemiology, or BAMS/BUMS/BHMS with MPH
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in advance MS Office is required
• Desirable: Ph.D. or M.Phil., and experience in Public Health

All candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal. All essential qualifications must be completed on or before 06 April 2026.

Age Limit

• For Dental Surgeon, Dental Technician, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Lab Technician, and Block Epidemiologist: You should be between 18 and 40 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• For Laboratory Technician (NTEP) and Block Epidemiologist: Minimum age is 19 years and 21 years respectively.
• For Clinical Psychologist (NMHP): You should be between 21 and 40 years old as on 01 April 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be given as per Government of West Bengal norms for reserved categories.

Salary

• Dental Surgeon (DEIC): Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated)
• Block Epidemiologist (XV FC): Rs. 35,000 per month (consolidated)
• Clinical Psychologist (NMHP): Rs. 30,000 per month (consolidated)
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated)
• Dental Technician (DEIC): Rs. 22,000 per month (consolidated)
• Laboratory Technician (NTEP): Rs. 22,000 per month (consolidated)

These are consolidated monthly payments. No separate DA, HRA, or TA is provided. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

Application Fee

• General category: Rs. 100
• Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): Rs. 50
• Payment mode: Online during application
• The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a combined score out of 100 marks for each post. The marking pattern varies by position:

Dental Surgeon (DEIC)

1. Academic Merit: Class XII marks (10), BDS degree marks (30), higher qualification marks (10) — all proportionate marking
2. Experience: 1 mark per completed year, up to maximum 5 marks
3. Written Test: 30 marks
4. Interview: 15 marks

Dental Technician (DEIC) and Audiologist & Speech Therapist

1. Academic Merit: Class XII marks (10), diploma/degree marks (30), higher qualification marks (10) — proportionate marking
2. Experience: 1 mark per completed year, up to maximum 5 marks
3. Written Test: 30 marks
4. Interview: 15 marks

Laboratory Technician (NTEP)

1. Academic Merit: Class X (5), Class XII (10), DMLT (15), BMLT (10) — proportionate/additional marking
2. Experience: Up to 10 marks (graded by years and Govt./Private experience)
3. Written Test: Included as part of overall 50 marks for qualification + experience

Clinical Psychologist (NMHP)

1. Academic Merit: Graduation (30), Post Graduation (30), M.Phil. (10)
2. Experience: Up to 15 marks (up to 2 years = 5 marks, 2-3 years = 10 marks, above 3 years = 15 marks)
3. Interview: 15 marks

Block Epidemiologist (XV FC)

1. Academic Merit: M.Sc./BAMS/BUMS/BHMS+MPH (50), Ph.D./M.Phil. (10) — proportionate/additional marking
2. Experience in Public Health: Up to 10 marks (2 marks per completed year, maximum 5 years)
3. Computer Test: 20 marks (qualifying marks is 50%)
4. Interview: 10 marks

How to Apply

1. Go to the WB Health online recruitment portal at https.//hr.wbhealth.gov.in.
2. Select the "Post/Category" and click "Continue for registration".
3. Enter your data and click "Save" — note down your application ID for future reference.
4. Click "Click for next step" and proceed to pay the application fee through available payment options.
5. Fill in all required fields carefully — fields marked with red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
6. Upload your recent colour photograph and signature in JPEG format, 20-30 KB each.
7. Submit the application and take a printout from https.//hr.wbhealth.gov.in.
8. Keep the printout safe — you will need it for document verification.

No hard copy needs to be sent by post or by hand. Application forms not properly filled or incomplete are liable to be cancelled.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 17 March 2026 at 12:01 AM
• Last Date for Registration: 05 April 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 April 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Exam/Interview Date: To be announced

• Provide healthcare services at the assigned health facility in Dakshin Dinajpur district
• Handle patient care duties specific to the assigned specialization — dental care, laboratory diagnostics, psychological counseling, or epidemiological surveillance
• Maintain proper records of patients, treatments, lab reports, and health data as required by NHM and XV FC programs
• Work closely with the district health team and report to the Chief Medical Officer of Health
• Follow all health protocols, safety guidelines, and infection control measures at the workplace
• Assist in community health programs, awareness campaigns, and disease prevention activities in the district
• Prepare periodic reports and submit data to the district and state health authorities