WBHRB Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 – Special Drive for Reserved Categories

The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has officially announced a special recruitment drive for the post of Medical Officer (Specialist) under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal. This recruitment, published through is exclusively reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC-A & OBC-B), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories.

This special cycle aims to fill a substantial number of vacancies in specialist medical services across the state. It provides a promising opportunity for qualified doctors with postgraduate qualifications in various specialties to secure a stable government position with attractive pay and career growth prospects.

Important Dates for WBHRB Specialist Medical Officer Recruitment 2025

Candidates must carefully follow the official schedule to complete the application process without delays.

• Start of Online Application: October 17, 2025 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date for Online Application: November 28, 2025 (2:00 PM)
• Application Edit Window: December 1, 2025 (10:00 AM) to December 3, 2025 (5:00 PM)

Applicants are strongly advised to submit their forms well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

Application Fee

The application fee is applicable as per category. Payment is to be made only through the GRIPS portal.

• General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 210/-
• SC / ST / PWD Candidates of West Bengal: No fee required

The fee is strictly non-refundable. Payment through demand draft, money order, cash, or cheque will not be accepted.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment aims to fill 528 anticipated vacancies across various medical specialties. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying.

Educational Qualification:

• Must possess an MBBS degree included in the First/Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Candidates with foreign MBBS degrees must have cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).
• A recognized postgraduate degree or diploma in the concerned specialty is mandatory.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of India/State Medical Council. Selected candidates must register with the West Bengal Medical Council within six months of joining.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):

• Maximum age: 40 years
• Relaxations:
  • SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
  • OBC (A & B): 3 years
  • Unreserved (PWD): up to 45 years
  • Doctors with regular service under West Bengal Govt.: 5 years
  • Doctors with contractual service under West Bengal Govt.: 3 years
  • Well-qualified and experienced doctors: 2 years

Valid proof of age such as admit card, marksheet, or government ID must be provided.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Matrix Level-16 as per the West Bengal Services (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 2019.

• Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/- per month
• Allowances: Other admissible government allowances will be provided in addition to basic pay.

This pay structure ensures a secure and rewarding career in the government healthcare sector.

Selection Process

The recruitment process will follow a direct selection method, evaluated out of 100 marks:

• Academic Qualifications: 75 Marks
• Relevant Experience: 10 Marks
• Interview: 15 Marks

Key Points:

• Marks are awarded for MBBS, FMGE (if applicable), and postgraduate degrees/diplomas.
• Deduction of marks for additional attempts in examinations.
• Experience marks are calculated based on completed months of service after obtaining postgraduate qualifications.
• WBHRB may introduce a Written Test or Computer Based Test (CBT) if required.

How to Apply

The application process is strictly online. Candidates must follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB).
2. Find the advertisement for Medical Officer (Specialist) Special Drive.
3. Click on the online application link and complete the registration.
4. Fill in all required details accurately.
5. Upload scanned copies of documents including:
   • Photograph & Signature
   • Educational certificates and mark sheets
   • Attempt certificates (if any)
   • Medical Registration certificate
   • Caste certificate (if applicable)
   • PWD certificate (if applicable)
   • Experience certificates
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
7. Review the application thoroughly and submit it.
8. Take a printout of the application for reference.