WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility & Salary

WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview

A quick summary of the recruitment framework helps candidates understand what to expect from the process:

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Applicants must fulfill specific academic standards and certification guidelines prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council and the West Bengal Nursing Council.

Eligibility Criteria for Basic B.Sc. Nursing & Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

• Must have passed Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a college recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and State Nursing Council.
• Must be registered as a Female Nurse Midwife with the West Bengal Nursing Council.
• Must know Bengali or Nepali, both spoken and written.

Eligibility Criteria for GNM

• Have passed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a Nursing Training School recognized by both the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the respective State Nursing Council.
• Be registered as a Female/Male Nurse Midwife with the West Bengal Nursing Council.
• Have knowledge of Bengali or Nepali (spoken).

Age Limit & Relaxations

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 39 years.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 39 years
• SC/ST: +5 Years
• OBC (A & B): +3 Years
• PwD: +6 Years

Application Fee Structure

The application fee varies according to candidate categories:

Documents to be Uploaded

Ensure all documents are properly scanned and combined into appropriate formats before submission:

• Higher Secondary (12th) or Equivalent: Upload Marksheet(s) (including supplementary, if any) and Pass Certificate combined into one single PDF file.
• Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) & Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing): Upload all years' marksheets (including supplementary) + Pass Certificate combined into one PDF.
• Nurse Midwife Registration (West Bengal Nursing Council): Upload registration certificate as a PDF.
• M.Sc. (Nursing) (Optional): Upload all years' marksheets and Pass Certificate.
• Experience Certificate(s) (if applicable): Issued by the Head of the Institution with Letterhead, Seal/Stamp, and Memo No. & Date, all uploaded in one PDF file.

Note: Married women changing their surname can submit a Marriage Registration Certificate or an Affidavit before a Judicial or Executive Magistrate if official documents are missing.

Selection Process and Marking Scheme

The selection process includes Shortlisting/Written Exam/Interview, Document Verification, and Medical examination. Additionally, a language test on interview day includes a dictation test; failing it disqualifies the candidate from the interview.

Basic B.Sc. Nursing & Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Marking Scheme

GNM Marking Scheme

Salary Structure & Compensation

Appointed candidates will receive an attractive monthly compensation package along with various allowances.

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the eligibility conditions, mark schemes, and document requirements, candidates should prepare their scanned certificates, ensure valid registration with the West Bengal Nursing Council, and monitor the official website regularly for the active application link and admit card timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the selection process for WBHRB Staff Nurse 2026?

Candidates will have to clear these stages: Shortlisting / Written Exam / Interview, Document Verification and Medical Fitness Test.

What is the salary of WBHRB Staff Nurse in 2026?

Appointed candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs. 39,500 along with the allowances.