Here’s a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 (West Bengal Health Recruitment Board), covering 5,018 Staff Nurse Grade II vacancies and what you need to know to apply successfully:
Recruitment Overview
Recruiting Body: West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB), under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nursing Branch
Position: Staff Nurse, Grade II
Total Vacancies: 5,018
Important Dates
Event Date
Short Notification Released 7 August 2025
Detailed Notification (Expected) Around 12 August 2025
Online Application Opens 13 August 2025 (from 10:00 AM)
Application Deadline 3 September 2025 (by 2:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (recognized by INC and WBNC):
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Age Limit (as of 1 January 2025): 20 to 39 years
Category-wise relaxations apply (e.g., SC/ST: +5 years; OBC: +3 years; PWD: +5 or +10 years as per rules)
Vacancy Distribution (by Qualification & Category)
Qualification UR SC ST OBC (A) OBC (B) UR(PwD) SC(PwD) EWS Total
Basic B.Sc. (F) 431 883 283 421 125 74 10 103 2,330
Post Basic B.Sc. (F) 96 73 21 35 16 4 1 6 252
GNM (F) 763 490 119 255 127 138 18 182 2,092
GNM (M) 85 145 46 20 14 12 2 20 344
Total 5,018
Career Power
Application Details
Fee Structure:
₹210 for General, OBC, EWS categories
Exemptions for SC/ST (West Bengal) and PWD candidates
Selection Process:
Shortlisting based on academic credentials or Written Exam
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Test
Salary & Benefits
Approximate Pay:
₹29,800 per month (Pay Matrix Level 9, Basic Pay)
Additional allowances (HRA, DA, Medical, etc.) – approx. ₹4,336 annually
Context & Significance
This large-scale recruitment is part of a broader initiative by the West Bengal government to address critical shortages in healthcare personnel. The drive simultaneously targets Assistant Professors (621 vacancies), General Duty Medical Officers (1,227 vacancies), and Staff Nurses (over 5,080 vacancies), with an expected completion by March 2026.
What You Should Do Next
Download the Detailed Notification (expected around 12 August 2025) from the official WBHRB website: hrb.wb.gov.in
Prepare Required Documents: Nursing qualification certificates, proof of age, category certificates if applicable
Apply Online between 13 August (10:00 AM) and 3 September 2025 (2:00 PM)
Pay the Application Fee, if applicable, and keep the receipt/screenshot
Follow Updates for exam/interview schedules, call letters, results, and medical examination notices on the WBHRB portal