WBHRB MO Notification 2025 Released

The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has issued a new recruitment advertisement for the post of Medical Officer (Specialist). The notification, numbered R/Medical Officer (Specialist) [Special Drive for Reserved Categories]/36/2025, was released on 16 October 2025. It was officially published on WBHRB’s website at www.hrb.wb.gov.in under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal.

This special recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for Medical Officer (Specialist) positions across multiple specialities, including Anaesthesia, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Paediatric Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, and more. In total, 528 posts are available for various reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, and PWD candidates.

WBHRB Recruitment 2025

The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens. The online registration and form submission process will be active on the official website between 17 October 2025 (10:00 AM) and 28 November 2025 (2:00 PM). Candidates will also have access to an edit window from 1 December 2025 to 3 December 2025. Appointments will be made on a temporary basis, likely to be made permanent later on.

Brief Overview of WBHRB Recruitment

WBHRB’s latest recruitment notification offers an excellent opportunity for eligible doctors to join the State Health Service. This is a direct recruitment drive where candidates will be selected based on academic performance, experience, and interview marks. The selection process is transparent and merit-based. The detailed overview of the recruitment is presented below:

Particular	Details
Organization Name	West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB)
Post Name	Medical Officer (Specialist) [Special Drive for Reserved Categories – Second Cycle]
Total Vacancies	528 Posts
Advertisement No.	R/Medical Officer (Specialist)/36/2025
Notification Date	16 October 2025
Official Website	www.hrb.wb.gov.in
Application Mode	Online Only
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment

Educational Qualification

To apply for the Medical Officer (Specialist) post, candidates must hold an MBBS degree included in the First Schedule or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, along with a recognized postgraduate qualification (Degree or Diploma) in the concerned specialty.

Candidates must also be registered as Medical Practitioners in the Medical Council of India or any State Medical Council. Selected candidates must register their names with the West Bengal Medical Council within six months of joining.

Age Limit

Applicants must be not more than 40 years old as of 1 January 2025. However, the upper age limit is relaxable by 2 years for well-qualified and experienced candidates. Additionally:

SC/ST candidates: Relaxation up to 5 years
OBC-A/B candidates: Relaxation up to 3 years
Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation up to 5 years
PWD candidates: Upper age limit up to 45 years
Doctors with regular or contractual experience under the State Government may also get additional relaxation (up to 5 or 3 years respectively).

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a Basic Pay of ₹56,100/- per month in Pay Matrix Level-16 as per the WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019. In addition to the basic salary, other admissible allowances and benefits under government service rules will also be provided.

Application Procedure

The entire application process will be conducted online through the official WBHRB website (www.hrb.wb.gov.in). Candidates must complete online registration, fill in the required details, and upload all relevant documents (in PDF/JPEG format).

The documents should be clear, readable, and properly scanned. Offline or email submissions will not be accepted. After successful submission, candidates should take a printout of the application form for their records. Editing is allowed until final submission.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹210/- through GRIPS (Govt. Receipt Portal System) using a participating bank. No other mode of payment (cash, cheque, draft, etc.) will be accepted.

However, SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PWD candidates (under Disabilities Rule, 1999) are exempted from payment of fees.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through direct recruitment by the WBHRB. The process will assess candidates based on:

Academic Marks: 75 marks
Experience: 10 marks
Interview: 15 marks

Total: 100 marks
The Board may also hold a Written Examination or Computer-Based Test (CBT) at a later stage if necessary for shortlisting candidates.

Important Dates

The key dates related to WBHRB Recruitment 2025 are summarized briefly below. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline.

Activity	Date
Notification Release Date	16 October 2025
Online Application Start	17 October 2025 (10:00 AM)
Online Application End	28 November 2025 (2:00 PM)
Edit Window Period	1 December 2025 to 3 December 2025

Official Sources

All official details and updates are available only through the WBHRB’s authorized platforms. Candidates should rely exclusively on these for authentic information.

Source	Link
Official Notification PDF	WBHRB Medical Officer (Specialist) Notification
Official Website	www.hrb.wb.gov.in

Disclaimer

This article is entirely based on the official WBHRB Notification No. R/Medical Officer (Specialist)/36/2025 dated 16 October 2025. Applicants are advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying. They must ensure that all eligibility criteria are fulfilled. The recruitment details may be modified or updated by the board at any stage, and candidates should check the official website regularly for updates.

WBHRB MO Notification 2025 Released – Apply for 528 Posts