The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has officially announced the recruitment of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMO) under a Special Drive for Reserved Categories (Second Cycle) in 2025. This initiative is undertaken by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, to fill vacancies in reserved categories through a direct recruitment process. The appointment will initially be temporary, but likely to become permanent based on performance and government requirements. The recruitment aims to provide new opportunities for qualified medical professionals in reserved communities to serve under the West Bengal Health Service and strengthen the state’s public healthcare infrastructure.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 17 October 2025 (From 10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application: 28 November 2025 (Till 2:00 PM)
- Application Edit Window: From 1 December 2025 (10:00 AM) to 3 December 2025 (5:00 PM)
Applicants are strongly advised to complete their online registration and submission before the closing date to avoid last-minute server congestion.
Total Vacancies
The WBHRB has announced a total of 403 vacancies for the General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) post under this special recruitment drive. The category-wise vacancy details are as follows:
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 13 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 206 posts
- OBC Category-A: 1 post
- OBC Category-B: 64 posts
- Unreserved (Persons with Disabilities – PWD): 119 posts
Total Vacancies: 403
Note: The number of vacancies is subject to change before the publication of the overall performance list.
Scale of Pay
Selected candidates for the post of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) will receive a Basic Pay of ₹56,100/- per month under Pay Matrix Level-16 as per WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, along with other admissible allowances as per government norms. This ensures an attractive salary structure and additional benefits under the West Bengal Health Service.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must hold an MBBS degree included in the First Schedule, Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956).
- The candidate must be registered as a Medical Practitioner in the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council.
- Selected candidates, if not already registered with the West Bengal Medical Council, must obtain registration within six months of joining.
Experience
- Experience is desirable but not mandatory.
- Additional marks will be awarded to candidates with experience in Government or private hospitals or as independent practitioners.
Age Limit
- For MBBS Graduates: Maximum 36 years as on 1 January 2025.
- For Postgraduate Degree Holders: Maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2025.
- Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (A & B): 3 years
- PWD (Unreserved): 9 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Doctors with prior government service (regular or contractual): relaxation up to 5 years, depending on service period.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹210/- (Rupees Two Hundred Ten Only)
- The fee must be submitted online through banks participating in the Government Receipt Portal System (GRIPS).
- Mode of Payment: Online only (No cash, cheque, money order, or demand draft accepted).
- Exemptions:
- Candidates belonging to SC / ST of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are exempted from paying the application fee.
- OBC candidates are not exempted and must pay the prescribed fee.
No request for refund of the application fee will be entertained under any circumstances.
Selection Process
The recruitment for WBHRB GDMO 2025 will be conducted through Direct Recruitment based on academic merit, professional experience, and interview performance. The detailed selection process is as follows:
- Academic Marks: 70 marks
- Experience Marks: 15 marks
- Interview Marks: 15 marks
Marking Criteria for Qualification:
- Marks will be awarded based on the percentage of marks obtained in the MBBS Degree.
- Deductions will apply for multiple attempts (0.5 marks deducted per extra attempt, up to a maximum of 2.5 marks).
Marking Criteria for Experience:
- Less than 6 months: 0 marks
- 6 to 24 months: 3 marks
- 24 to 36 months: 6 marks
- 36 to 48 months: 9 marks
- 48 to 60 months: 12 marks
- 60 months and above: 15 marks
A Written Test or Computer-Based Test (CBT) may be introduced if required for shortlisting candidates before the interview.
Reservation and Relaxation
This recruitment is specifically a special drive for reserved categories. Hence, no unreserved candidates (except UR-PWD) are eligible to apply.
The category-wise relaxation criteria are as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation in age and full exemption from the fee.
- OBC (A & B): 3 years relaxation in age (no fee exemption).
- PWD (UR): 9 years relaxation and full fee exemption.
- Doctors serving under the State Government: Relaxation in age up to the equivalent of their regular or contractual service, subject to a maximum limit.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload clear and readable scanned copies of the following documents during online application submission:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Certificate or Government ID)
- MBBS Degree Mark Sheets (All Years) and Pass Certificate
- Registration Certificate with MCI or State Medical Council
- Attempt/Chance Certificate (if applicable)
- Conversion Sheet (if grades are used instead of marks)
- Caste/Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
- Disability Certificate (for PWD)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Address (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport or any government-issued certificate)
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph (front-facing, plain background)
- Signature (full signature in blue/black pen)
All certificates should be uploaded as a single PDF file or high-resolution image file (JPG/PNG) not exceeding 2MB in size.
Instructions to Candidates
- Departmental candidates are eligible, but those in regular government service should not apply.
- The application must be submitted online only.
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions before the last date.
- No degree or experience certificate issued after the deadline will be accepted.
- Each applicant must fill out the form carefully; errors or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Multiple applications for the same post will lead to disqualification.
- The Board reserves the right to cancel candidature if any false information or forged document is found at any stage.
- Candidates should regularly check the WBHRB website for updates or notices regarding written tests, interviews, or results.
Important Notes
- Candidates with degrees obtained from foreign universities must have cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) conducted by the National Board of Examinations and possess a valid registration certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
- PWD vacancies (119 total) are distributed as follows:
- Blindness and Low Vision: 40 vacancies
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 40 vacancies
- Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities: 39 vacancies
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board.
- Click on the “Apply Online” section and select the GDMO Recruitment 2025 option.
- Complete the registration process with valid personal and academic details.
- Upload all required documents as a single PDF or image file (maximum size 2MB).
- Pay the application fee through GRIPS (Government Receipt Portal System).
- Review your application carefully before submission.
- Click “Final Submit” and download a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
