Government Nursing Jobs in West Bengal 2026: WBHRB, KMC, NHM & Other Staff Nurse Vacancies

Government Nursing Jobs in West Bengal 2026: WBHRB, KMC, NHM & Other Staff Nurse Vacancies Government nursing jobs remain one of the biggest career opportunities for GNM, Basic B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates in West Bengal. In 2026, recruitment activity has taken place through the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB), Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), National Health Mission (NHM), District Health & Family Welfare Samitis (DHFWS) and other government healthcare organisations. However, candidates need to understand the current status correctly. Latest Update – 9 September 2026 At present, there is no newly opened general WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II application for September 2026. The huge WBHRB vacancy figures candidates are seeing online belong mainly to the recruitment advertised in August 2025, whose CBT, interviews, panels and appointments continued during 2026. The latest cycle eventually had 6,443 revised Staff Nurse Grade-II vacancies, but those should not be presented as 6,443 fresh vacancies currently open for application. � Medhaup +1 At the same time, West Bengal has seen multiple contractual Staff Nurse, CHO and other nursing recruitments through KMC, NHM and district health societies during 2026. These recruitment drives usually come separately rather than through one statewide notification. � Bankura +2 Government Nursing Jobs in West Bengal 2026 – Overview Recruitment Latest 2026 Status Recent Vacancy Job Type Main Qualification WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II Previous recruitment completed/panel stage; fresh form awaited 6,443 revised in previous cycle West Bengal Govt nursing cadre GNM / Basic B.Sc. / Post Basic B.Sc. KMC Staff Nurse – Khidderpore U-CHC 2026 application closed 86 Contractual GNM / B.Sc. Nursing KMC NUHM Staff Nurse – UPHC Selection continued in 2026 139 Contractual GNM / B.Sc. Nursing NHM / DHFWS Staff Nurse District-wise recruitment throughout year Varies by district Contractual Usually GNM/B.Sc. + registration CHO – Nursing under NHM District-wise selection/recruitment Varies Contractual Qualification as per individual notice Government Hospital/Programme Staff Nurse Small programme-specific vacancies Varies Mostly contractual GNM/B.Sc. + programme requirements AIIMS/ESIC/Railway Nursing Jobs Separate Central Govt recruitment All-India vacancies Central Govt GNM/B.Sc. depending post

1. WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II Recruitment 2026 The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board Staff Nurse Grade-II post is the most important large-scale government nursing recruitment for candidates who want to work in West Bengal government hospitals and medical institutions. The previous recruitment was originally advertised on 7 August 2025 for: 5,018 Staff Nurse Grade-II vacancies The original breakup was: Nursing Category Original Vacancies Basic B.Sc. Nursing – Female 2,330 Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing – Female 252 GNM – Female 2,092 GNM – Male 344 Total 5,018 The original WBHRB vacancy notice confirms the 5,018-post recruitment. � Online Forms WBHRB Vacancies Were Increased in January 2026 During the recruitment process, WBHRB increased the number of vacancies. The revised position became: Category Revised Vacancies Basic B.Sc. Nursing 2,800 Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 280 GNM Female 2,926 GNM Male 437 Total 6,443 The January-February 2026 notices confirm the revised B.Sc. and GNM vacancy structure. For example, the final GNM panel notice listed 2,926 female and 437 male vacancies, while the B.Sc./Post Basic panel notice listed 2,800 and 280 respectively. � Scribd +1 Important These 6,443 posts are not a new September 2026 recruitment. The recruitment had already moved through: Application → CBT → Interview → Panel → Appointment/Posting during 2025-26. A fresh WBHRB advertisement will be required before new candidates can apply. WBHRB Staff Nurse Salary Staff Nurse Grade-II carries: Basic Pay: ₹29,800 under the applicable West Bengal pay structure, along with admissible allowances. A March 2026 government appointment order from South 24 Parganas confirms Staff Nurse Grade-II appointments at Pay Level 9 with higher initial pay of ₹29,800 plus admissible allowances. � SPG Health The previous recruitment advertisement had indicated total minimum monthly emoluments of approximately ₹39,500 using the allowance rates applicable at that time. Actual gross and in-hand salary can change when DA, HRA or other allowances are revised. � IndGovtJobs WBHRB Staff Nurse Eligibility Based on the latest recruitment cycle, the main qualification routes were: GNM Staff Nurse Candidates required: Recognised General Nursing and Midwifery qualification Appropriate West Bengal Nursing Council registration Knowledge of Bengali or Nepali in spoken and written form Both male and female GNM candidates had separate vacancies in the latest recruitment. Basic B.Sc. / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing The previous recruitment accepted recognised: Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the required West Bengal Nursing Council registration and Bengali/Nepali knowledge. The Basic and Post Basic B.Sc. vacancies in that recruitment were notified for female candidates. � Adda247 +1 The next WBHRB notification may modify eligibility, gender conditions or cut-off dates, so candidates should not assume every previous rule will automatically continue. WBHRB Staff Nurse Age Limit In the previous major recruitment, the general age range was: 18–39 years subject to applicable West Bengal Government relaxation rules. � IndGovtJobs Future candidates should check the new advertisement's exact age calculation date. WBHRB Staff Nurse Selection Process One major change occurred during the latest recruitment cycle. The eventual selection process involved: Computer Based Test → Interview → Final Panel The CBT carried the major share of the selection marks, followed by interview marks. GNM candidates appeared for CBT on 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026, and WBHRB released subsequent scorecards and panels in February 2026. � Best Colleges +1 For anyone preparing for the next recruitment, this is important: do not prepare only on the assumption that academic marks will decide selection. Is a Fresh WBHRB Staff Nurse 2026 Form Open? No fresh general application has been confirmed as of 9 September 2026. The previous recruitment is already beyond the application stage. Candidates should wait for an official WBHRB advertisement containing: Advertisement number New vacancies Application start date Closing date Eligibility Age limit Fee Selection process before treating any social-media claim as a new recruitment. WBHRB official website⁠�
2. KMC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – 86 Vacancies The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, under Kolkata City NUHM Society, issued a major Staff Nurse recruitment in February 2026. Advertisement: 08/Kolkata City NUHM Society/2025-26 The recruitment was for: 86 Staff Nurse Posts at Khidderpore U-CHC. Applications were accepted from: 9 March 2026 to 25 March 2026. � KMC Government +1 Therefore, this particular application is already closed. KMC 86 Staff Nurse Vacancy Breakup Category Vacancy UR 33 UR – Meritorious Sports Person 2 UR PwD – Low Vision 1 UR PwD – Hard of Hearing 1 UR PwD – Multiple 1 EWS 8 SC 18 SC-PwD 1 ST 6 OBC-A 8 OBC-B 7 Total 86 � KMC Government KMC Staff Nurse Eligibility For the 86-post recruitment, candidates were required to have: GNM from an institute recognised by the Indian Nursing Council/West Bengal Nursing Council OR B.Sc. Nursing Candidates also needed: West Bengal Nursing Council registration Proficiency in Bengali Permanent residency in West Bengal Knowledge of local language The maximum age was: 40 years as on 1 January 2026 with applicable relaxation for reserved categories. � KMC Government KMC Staff Nurse Salary The contractual remuneration was: ₹25,000 per month consolidated. � KMC Government This is one of the biggest differences between KMC/NHM contractual recruitment and WBHRB. WBHRB Government Staff Nurse Grade-II with basic pay and government allowances. KMC NUHM Contractual Staff Nurse with fixed consolidated remuneration. Candidates should not treat these two types of appointments as financially identical. KMC Staff Nurse Selection Process For the 86-post Khidderpore recruitment, final selection was based on: Component Marks Class XII 20 GNM/B.Sc. Nursing 50 Working Experience 15 Interview 15 Total 100 Candidates were shortlisted after eligibility/document verification and then called for interview. The recruitment notice also stated that the panel would remain valid for one year. � KMC Government This recruitment therefore did not use a conventional nursing CBT.
3. KMC NUHM Staff Nurse – 139 Vacancies Kolkata City NUHM Society had also advertised: 139 contractual Staff Nurse vacancies for Urban Primary Health Centres under KMC. The advertisement was issued on 17 November 2025, and applications were accepted from 26 November to 12 December 2025. � KMC Government The vacancy distribution included: UR – 32 SC – 34 ST – 10 OBC-A – 16 OBC-B – 6 EWS – 8 Other reservation/PwD categories Total: 139 vacancies Eligibility included GNM or B.Sc. Nursing, WBNC registration, West Bengal residency and Bengali proficiency. The contractual remuneration was ₹25,000 per month. � KMC Government The recruitment moved to document verification/interview stages during March 2026, so this should also not be presented as an application currently open. � KMC Government KMC Nursing Recruitment 2026 – Why Candidates Should Keep Watching KMC has recruited Staff Nurses repeatedly for: Urban Primary Health Centres Urban Community Health Centres Kolkata City NUHM Society XV Finance Commission-supported health facilities Its official recruitment page continues to carry separate health-department advertisements rather than one annual Staff Nurse examination. � KMC Government So GNM and B.Sc. Nursing candidates interested in Kolkata should monitor KMC recruitment separately from WBHRB. KMC official recruitment page⁠�
4. NHM West Bengal Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 The National Health Mission in West Bengal does not always recruit all Staff Nurses through one single statewide advertisement. A large portion of recruitment is undertaken through: District Health & Family Welfare Samiti Chief Medical Officer of Health Health Districts NUHM XV Finance Commission Health Grants Specific healthcare programmes This is why candidates may see a Staff Nurse notification for Bankura but not for Kolkata, or a CHO vacancy for Malda while another district is recruiting Staff Nurses or Community Health Assistants. Official district pages confirm multiple such recruitment and selection processes during 2026. � Bankura +2 Are There 1,900 NHM Staff Nurse Vacancies in West Bengal? Candidates should be careful with large numbers circulated by job portals. At the latest official check, I would not publish a claim that “NHM West Bengal has 1,900 Staff Nurse vacancies” as a confirmed statewide recruitment unless a corresponding Government of West Bengal/NHM notification can be produced. The verified 2026 pattern shows multiple district-wise recruitment notices, not one clearly verified statewide 1,900-post Staff Nurse notification. For a recruitment website, this distinction matters.
5. District Health & Family Welfare Samiti Nursing Jobs Bankura Bankura District published multiple NHM recruitment notices during February and March 2026. The district also conducted recruitment-related document verification/interviews for nursing-linked posts, including CHO-Nursing and other NHM positions. � Bankura +1 A further district recruitment notice was open from 24 March to 10 April 2026 for various NHM positions. � Bankura Birbhum & Rampurhat Health District Birbhum/Rampurhat Health District issued recruitment and selection notices for: Staff Nurse Community Health Assistant Other NHM/XV-FC positions during 2026. Official district records show Staff Nurse and CHA recruitment activity under both NHM and XV Finance Commission Health Grants. � Birbhum District A Birbhum recruitment notice also included a contractual Staff Nurse position at an urban health and wellness centre, with ₹25,000 monthly consolidated remuneration, GNM/WBNC eligibility and an age range up to 40 years. � Jobyaari North 24 Parganas North 24 Parganas also processed applicants for nursing-related NHM/NUHM/XV-FC positions including: Nursing In-Charge Staff Nurse CHO CHA during 2026. � North 24 Parganas This is a good example of why candidates should follow individual district health recruitment notices, not only WBHRB. Malda Malda's official district recruitment page shows 2026 activity relating to: Community Health Officer – Nursing including panel and wait-list notices under NHM. � Malda District CHO should be considered a separate nursing/public-health career opportunity rather than automatically being treated as the same post as Staff Nurse. Purulia Purulia District also issued recruitment notices for various contractual posts under NHM around the 2025-26 cycle. � Purulia District Vacancies, qualifications and programmes can differ substantially by district.
6. NHM Staff Nurse Salary in West Bengal There is no universal salary that can safely be quoted for every NHM nursing position because remuneration can depend on: Programme District Post Funding source State NHM remuneration rules However, ₹25,000 per month consolidated has been used for Staff Nurse positions in several recent West Bengal NHM/NUHM-linked recruitments, including the 2026 KMC Staff Nurse recruitment and Birbhum recruitment. � KMC Government +1 Candidates should check the exact notice rather than assuming that every NHM nurse receives ₹25,000.
7. Community Health Officer – Nursing Jobs Nursing graduates should not search only for: “Staff Nurse vacancy.” Another important recruitment category is: Community Health Officer – CHO (Nursing) CHO recruitment under NHM can be conducted district-wise. Official 2026 district records show CHO-Nursing recruitment/selection activity in places including: Bankura Malda North 24 Parganas � Bankura +2 Eligibility should always be checked from the individual CHO notification because required qualification, training/certificate requirements and selection rules can differ from Staff Nurse recruitment.
8. Government Medical College & Programme-Based Staff Nurse Jobs Nursing recruitment can also arise through specific government programmes or medical institutions. Examples include programme-based Staff Nurse requirements for areas such as: Thalassaemia Control Maternal and Child Health Urban Health NRC Public-health programmes Special clinics NHM projects Such posts are often: Small in number + contractual + institution/programme specific. For example, government health institutions in West Bengal have previously recruited contractual Staff Nurses under NHM-supported programmes with GNM eligibility and fixed remuneration. � IPGMER Candidates should therefore monitor individual government medical-college and CMOH websites as well.
9. Central Government Nursing Jobs Available to West Bengal Candidates Candidates should not restrict preparation only to West Bengal State Government recruitment. Several Central Government nursing jobs can also lead to employment in West Bengal. AIIMS Nursing Officer Nursing Officer recruitment for AIIMS institutions is conducted through: AIIMS NORCET AIIMS Kalyani is located in West Bengal and participates in the wider AIIMS recruitment framework when vacancies are notified. Official AIIMS documentation lists AIIMS Kalyani among participating AIIMS institutions. � AIIMS Exams NORCET-10 was conducted in 2026 for Nursing Officer recruitment across participating AIIMS and other central institutions. � AIIMS Exam Documents ESIC Nursing Officer ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment also creates opportunities for West Bengal candidates. In February 2026, ESIC Regional Office West Bengal conducted document verification in Kolkata for Nursing Officers recruited through NORCET-09. � ESIC West Bengal ESIC also participated in NORCET-10 with 219 Nursing Officer vacancies nationally in that cycle. � NTA RRB Nursing Superintendent Indian Railways recruits Nursing Superintendents through RRB Paramedical recruitment. These are Central Government Railway jobs rather than West Bengal State Government posts, but candidates may find vacancies associated with Railway zones/RRBs serving West Bengal. For candidates prioritising salary and Central Government service, RRB Nursing Superintendent is another important examination alongside WBHRB. WBHRB vs KMC vs NHM – Which Is Better? Factor WBHRB KMC NUHM District NHM Employer WB Govt Health Dept Kolkata City NUHM Society/KMC NHM/DHFWS Type Govt Staff Nurse cadre Contractual Usually contractual Latest Staff Nurse Pay Reference ₹29,800 basic + allowances ₹25,000 consolidated Often around ₹25,000, but varies Vacancy Size Can be several thousand Usually smaller District/programme specific Posting Across West Bengal Kolkata Particular district CBT Used in latest WBHRB cycle No CBT in latest cited Staff Nurse recruitment Depends on notification Interview Yes in latest cycle Yes Varies WBNC Registration Important/required Required Usually required for Staff Nurse Best For Long-term state govt career Candidates wanting Kolkata Candidates seeking faster/local opportunities Overall recommendation For long-term career value, WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II should remain the primary target for most eligible West Bengal nursing candidates. But waiting only for WBHRB is a mistake. KMC and district NHM recruitments can appear at different points of the year, and they can provide valuable nursing employment while candidates continue preparing for larger permanent/regular government examinations. Which Nursing Qualification Has the Most Government Job Opportunities? GNM GNM candidates can target: WBHRB Staff Nurse KMC Staff Nurse NHM/DHFWS Staff Nurse Some Railway nursing recruitments Programme-specific government nursing vacancies GNM remains highly employable for Staff Nurse recruitment. Basic B.Sc. Nursing B.Sc. Nursing opens additional opportunities including: WBHRB KMC/NHM AIIMS NORCET ESIC Nursing Officer RRB Nursing Superintendent CHO recruitment where eligibility permits Other Central and State Government Nursing Officer jobs Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic B.Sc. candidates can target many of the same government nursing pathways, depending on the specific advertisement. Is West Bengal Nursing Council Registration Important? Yes. For many major West Bengal nursing recruitments, valid West Bengal Nursing Council registration is essential. The previous WBHRB corrigendum specifically required eligible applicants to possess valid WBNC registration/reciprocal registration on the relevant advertisement date. � TechUFO KMC's 2026 Staff Nurse recruitment also explicitly required WBNC registration. � KMC Government Candidates should therefore not wait until a recruitment notification appears to resolve registration issues. West Bengal Nursing Council official website⁠� Documents Nursing Candidates Should Keep Ready Candidates preparing for West Bengal government nursing recruitment should keep these ready: Class 10 certificate/admit card for DOB Class 12 marksheet and certificate GNM/B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing marksheets Nursing course completion/pass certificate WBNC registration certificate Reciprocal registration where applicable Aadhaar/photo ID West Bengal domicile/residence proof where required SC/ST certificate OBC-A/OBC-B certificate Valid NCL certificate where required EWS certificate PwD certificate Experience certificates Recent photograph and signature Active mobile number and email ID Experience certificates are particularly important for recruitments like KMC where previous work experience carries selection marks. � KMC Government Best Preparation Strategy for Government Nursing Jobs in West Bengal Candidates should build one common professional nursing preparation base rather than studying separately from zero for every recruitment. Core subjects should include: Nursing Foundation Anatomy & Physiology Medical-Surgical Nursing Pharmacology Community Health Nursing Obstetrics & Midwifery Child Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing Nutrition Microbiology Pathology Nursing Administration Nursing Research Infection Control Emergency Nursing Then add: General Awareness + Reasoning + Mathematics + General Science for examinations such as Railway and other competitive CBTs. For WBHRB specifically, candidates should also follow the exact next official syllabus because the Board has already demonstrated that the selection method can change between recruitment stages. How to Track Government Nursing Vacancies in West Bengal Do not depend on one Telegram channel or job website. Candidates should regularly check: WBHRB – major Staff Nurse Grade-II state recruitment. KMC Recruitment – Kolkata NUHM/UHWC Staff Nurse vacancies. West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department/NHM. District administration/CMOH recruitment pages for Bankura, Birbhum, Malda, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Howrah and other districts. West Bengal Nursing Council for registration-related updates. AIIMS, ESIC and RRB portals for Central Government nursing opportunities. Frequently Asked Questions Is WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 open now? As of 9 September 2026, a fresh general WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II application has not been confirmed. The previous cycle has already progressed through CBT, interviews and panels. � Medhaup Are there 6,443 new WBHRB vacancies? No. 6,443 is the revised vacancy total of the previous recruitment cycle, not 6,443 newly opened September applications. � Scribd +1 How many KMC Staff Nurse vacancies were announced in 2026? KMC advertised 86 contractual Staff Nurse vacancies for Khidderpore U-CHC in February 2026. Applications closed on 25 March 2026. � KMC Government What is KMC Staff Nurse salary? The 2026 Khidderpore recruitment offered: ₹25,000 per month consolidated. � KMC Government Can GNM candidates apply for government Staff Nurse jobs? Yes. GNM was accepted in recent WBHRB, KMC and multiple NHM Staff Nurse recruitments, subject to registration and other conditions. Can male GNM candidates apply for WBHRB? Yes. The previous WBHRB recruitment had 437 revised GNM Male vacancies. � Scribd Can B.Sc. Nursing candidates apply for KMC? Yes. The 2026 KMC Staff Nurse advertisement accepted either recognised GNM or B.Sc. Nursing, along with WBNC registration. � KMC Government Is NHM Staff Nurse a permanent government job? Most NHM/DHFWS Staff Nurse recruitments are contractual, unless a particular notification specifically states otherwise. Is KMC Staff Nurse permanent? The cited 2026 KMC recruitment was explicitly contractual. � KMC Government Which government nursing job is best in West Bengal? For a candidate prioritising a long-term West Bengal government nursing career, WBHRB Staff Nurse Grade-II is generally the strongest target. KMC/NHM posts remain useful additional opportunities, particularly for local experience and employment. Conclusion Government nursing opportunities in West Bengal in 2026 are much broader than only WBHRB. Candidates should track: WBHRB Staff Nurse + KMC Staff Nurse + NHM/DHFWS Staff Nurse + CHO Nursing + Central Government Nursing Officer recruitment. The biggest mistake is interpreting an old vacancy figure as a currently open application. As of 9 September 2026: WBHRB's previous 6,443-vacancy Staff Nurse cycle has already reached the panel/appointment stage; KMC's 86-post Staff Nurse application is closed; and NHM nursing opportunities continue to appear primarily through district-wise and programme-specific recruitment notices. 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