WBHRB Recruitment 2023: 148 Vacancies, Check Post, Qualification, Eligibility and Other Details

The recruitment is for the positions of Ayurvedic Pharmacist, General Service Senior Chemist, and Dental Surgeon in the WBDS cadre. There are a total of 148 vacancies are available in this recruitment drive.

WBHRB Recruitment 2023 for Various Posts

Ravi Kumar | Mar 18, 2023 |

WBHRB Recruitment 2023: 148 Vacancies, Check Post, Qualification, Eligibility and Other Details

WBHRB Recruitment 2023: 148 Vacancies, Check Post, Qualification, Eligibility, and Other Details

WBHRB Recruitment 2023: The Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal has announced recruitment for multiple positions and has invited online applications from Indian citizens. The recruitment is for the positions of Ayurvedic Pharmacist, General Service Senior Chemist, and Dental Surgeon in the WBDS cadre. As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, there are a total of 148 vacancies are available in this recruitment drive. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website between March 17, 2023 (10:00 AM) to March 31, 2023 (02:00 PM).

As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, the recruitment for the aforementioned positions will be made through direct selection following the prescribed method, and the eligibility criteria for each post have been notified. The conditions for application cannot be relaxed. However, if a large number of applications are received, the board may hold a preliminary examination for the purpose of short-listing. As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, the positions of Ayurvedic Pharmacist and General Service Senior Chemist are temporary, but likely to become permanent, while the vacancies for the position of Dental Surgeon in the WBDS cadre are permanent. The pay scales for each position vary, with the Ayurvedic Pharmacist position being in Level 8, Cell 1, and the General Service Senior Chemist position being in Level 15 (as per ROPA 2019). The pay scale for the position of Dental Surgeon in the WBDS cadre is Rs.56100/- – 144300/- ROPA 19 Level 16 with other allowances as per Government rules.

Table of Content
  1. Name of the Post and Number of Vacancy for WBHRB Recruitment 2023:
  2. Age Limit for WBHRB Recruitment 2023:
  3. Educational Qualification for WBHRB Recruitment 2023
  4. How to Apply for WBHRB Recruitment 2023

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancy for WBHRB Recruitment 2023:

As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, the recruitment is for the positions of Ayurvedic Pharmacist, General Service Senior Chemist, and Dental Surgeon in the WBDS cadre. There are a total of 148 vacancies are available in this recruitment drive.

Age Limit for WBHRB Recruitment 2023:

As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, the age limit for the Ayurvedic Pharmacist position is not more than 39 years as of the 1st Day of January of the year of advertisement. However, the upper age limit can be relaxed for candidates belonging to Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, and Other Backward Classes as per State Government rules/orders for the time being in force.

For the Dental Surgeon position, the minimum age is 22 years, and the maximum age is 36 years on the 1st of January of the year of the Advertisement.

Regarding the General Service Senior Chemist position, the candidate should not be less than 21 years and not more than 36 years on the 1st day of January of the year of advertisement.

Educational Qualification for WBHRB Recruitment 2023

As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification, the education qualifications for each job position as mentioned in the given information:

  1. Ayurvedic Pharmacist:
    • Must have passed 2 (two) a years certificate/Diploma Course in Ayurvedic Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
    • Must be registered as Ayurvedic Pharmacist under Paschim Banga Ayurved Parishad.
    • Must have spoken and written knowledge of Bengali.
  2. Dental Surgeon cum – Clinical Tutors/Demonstrators:
    • Must have a recognized BDS degree included in the Schedule of Dentists’ Act 1948 acquired from any Indian University or equivalent qualifications included in the schedule of the Dentists’ Act 1948.
    • Weightage shall be given to candidates possessing recognized Post graduate (MDS) degree or Diplomate in National Board included in the schedule of the Dentists’ Act 1948.
    • Must have at least one year of professional experience.
    • Must be registered as Dental Surgeon in West Bengal State Dental Council or the D.C.I.
  3. Dental Surgeon in the cadre of WBDS:
    • Must have a recognized BDS degree included in the schedule of the Dentists’ Act, 1948 acquired from any Indian University or equivalent qualifications included in the schedule of the Dentists’ Act, 1948.
    • Must be registered as Dental Surgeon in West Bengal State Dental Council or the D.C.I.
    • Persons registered with any other State Dental Council shall also be eligible subject to the condition that in the event of selection and appointment, he shall have to register himself with the West Bengal Dental Council within six months of such appointment.
  4. General Service, Senior Chemist:
    • Must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Food Technology, Food and Nutrition; or
    • Must hold a degree in Bachelor of Technology in Dairy/ Oil from a recognized University in India or is an associate of the Institution of Chemists (India) by examination in the section of Food Analysts conducted by the Institution of Chemists (India), or any other equivalent qualification recognized and notified by the Central Government for such purposes.
    • Must have not less than five (5) years of experience in the analysis of food and water.
    • Must be able to speak, read and write in Bengali and in other languages as per extant rules/orders of the State Government.

How to Apply for WBHRB Recruitment 2023

To apply for the post of Ayurvedic Pharmacist under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, interested candidates need to submit their applications online on the website As per WBHRB Recruitment 2023 official notification. The application process will start on 17.03.2023 at 10:00 AM and will end on 31.03.2023 at 02:00 PM. Candidates should carefully read the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications as the conditions prescribed cannot be relaxed.

Appointments for the post are temporary but likely to be permanent. The selection for the post will be made through DIRECT RECRUITMENT. However, in case of a large number of applications, the Board may hold a preliminary examination for shortlisting the candidates.

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