West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) issues sudden notice for 5018 Staff Nurse vacancies in 2025; Examine online application dates, qualifications, and additional details

West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) issues sudden notice for 5018 Staff Nurse vacancies in 2025; Examine online application dates, qualifications, and additional details

West Bengal Health Recruitment Board Announces Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025

The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has announced the recruitment of 5018 Staff Nurse Grade II posts under its department of Health and Family Welfare, Nursing Branch, Government of West Bengal. The recruitment is for candidates qualified in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Basic B.Sc Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing recognized by Indian and West Bengal Nursing Councils.

Key Details

• Vacancies: The recruitment includes 2330 posts for Basic B.Sc Nursing, 252 posts for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and 2436 posts for GNM (Male and Female).
• Application Dates: Registration for the recruitment will commence on August 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and will conclude on September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Applications can be submitted online via the official WBHRB website (www.hrb.wb.gov.in).
• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 39 years of age.
• Salary: The approximate monthly salary is Rs. 39,500.
• Selection Procedure: The selection process will involve shortlisting, written examination, interview, document verification, and medical examination.
• Eligibility: Candidates must have completed GNM, Basic B.Sc Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from recognized institutions.

Recruitment Details

The detailed official notification is expected to be released on August 12, 2025. The vacancy distribution for the different posts and categories is provided in the table below. Eligible candidates can apply online from August 13, 2025.

| Post Category | Vacancies | |--------------|----------| | Basic B.Sc Nursing (UR) | 180 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (SC) | 46 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (ST) | 41 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (OBC-A) | 36 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (OBC-B) | 23 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (Unreserved-PWD) | 2 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (SC-PWD) | 1 | | Basic B.Sc Nursing (EWS) | 5 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (UR) | 15 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (SC) | 5 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (ST) | 3 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (OBC-A) | 2 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (OBC-B) | 1 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (Unreserved-PWD) | 1 | | Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (SC-PWD) | 1 | | GNM (Female) (UR) | 1214 | | GNM (Female) (SC) | 348 | | GNM (Female) (ST) | 288 | | GNM (Female) (OBC-A) | 224 | | GNM (Female) (OBC-B) | 144 | | GNM (Female) (Unreserved-PWD) | 14 | | GNM (Female) (SC-PWD) | 7 | | GNM (Female) (EWS) | 42 | | GNM (Male) (UR) | 1116 | | GNM (Male) (SC) | 341 | | GNM (Male) (ST) | 279 | | GNM (Male) (OBC-A) | 219 | | GNM (Male) (OBC-B) | 140 | | GNM (Male) (Unreserved-PWD) | 14 | | GNM (Male) (SC-PWD) | 7 | | GNM (Male) (EWS) | 42 |

This recruitment offers a substantial opportunity for nursing professionals seeking government jobs in West Bengal’s healthcare sector, with a structured selection process and competitive salary. For further official details and application, candidates must visit the WBHRB website at www.hrb.wb.gov.in starting from August 13, 2025. The exact exam date is yet to be announced.

This recruitment by the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) offers a chance for nursing professionals to advance their career development, providing a structured selection process and a competitive salary within West Bengal's healthcare sector. To sharpen one's skills and boost one's education-and-self-development, interested candidates should consider enrolling in relevant skills-training programs before applying for the Staff Nurse Grade II posts.

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