WB Nursing Recruitment 2025 – The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 5018 Staff Nurses, Grade-II under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. The Registration process will start on August 13, 2025. To apply, candidates must have passed GNM, Basic B.SC Nursing, and Post Basic BSc Nursing. This year also male candidates can also apply for this recruitment process. There is are total of 344 vacancies available to apply for. Post Name Qualification Staff Nurse B.Sc. Nursing/ GNM
Vacancies
The total number of posts is categorized based on the qualification and gender of candidates — Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Female), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Female), GNM (Female), and GNM (Male). The category-wise distribution of the 5018 posts:
WB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details (Males & Females)
| Qualification & Gender | UR | SC | ST | OBC-A | OBC-B | UR (PWD) | SC (PWD) | EWS | Total |
| Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Female) | 431 | 883 | 283 | 421 | 125 | 74 | 10 | 103 | 2330 |
| Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (Female) | 96 | 73 | 21 | 35 | 16 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 252 |
| GNM (Female) | 763 | 490 | 119 | 255 | 127 | 138 | 18 | 182 | 2092 |
| GNM (Male) | 85 | 145 | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 02 | 20 | 344 |
Important Dates
According to WB Nursing Recruitment 2025, the Registration Process will start on August 13, 2025. This short notification has been published on the official website of WBHRB. This is good opportunity for qualified nursing candidates, including GNM, Basic BSC Nursing and Post Basic BSC Nursing. The Official website link is – www.hrb.wb.gov.in.
| Category | Dates |
| Notification Publishing date | August 07, 2025 |
| Date for Registration Starts | August 13, 2025 |
| Last date to Apply | September 13, 2025 (2:00 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fees |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 210/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online Only |
WB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: How To Apply?
Here are the step-by-step instructions (line-wise) on how to apply for WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025:
Step-by-Step Application Process:
Step-1: Visit the official website of WBHRB: https://www.wbhrb.in
Step-2: Click on “Recruitment” or “Online Application” section from the homepage.
Step-3: Select the advertisement for Staff Nurse Grade II Recruitment 2025.
Step-4: Read the detailed notification carefully to check eligibility, age limit, and other conditions.
Step-5: Click on the “Apply Online” link to begin the application process.
Step-6: Complete the registration process by entering your name, mobile number, email ID, etc.
Step-7: Log in using your registration number and password sent via email/SMS.
Step-8: Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
Setep-9: Upload required documents such as: Passport size photo, Signature, Educational certificates and Caste certificate (if applicable)
Step-10: Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Step-11: Double-check all the entered details before final submission.
Step-12: Click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.
Step-13: Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
WB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The detailed eligibility conditions, such as educational qualification, age limit, and experience (if any) will be available on the official website. However, the general eligibility includes:Educational Qualification Additional Qualification GNM from an Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council recognized institute Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university Candidate must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the West Bengal Nursing Council
Salary
The selected candidates will be appointed in Staff Nurse Grade-II positions with a pay scale as per Level 9 of WBS (ROPA) Rules, 2019, along with other applicable allowances. Salary In Amount is Rs. 29,800/-.
About This Opportunity
- A high number of vacancies: 5018
- Includes separate posts for male candidates
- Reserved posts for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PWD candidates
- Government job security, benefits, and pension
- Reputed posting under the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department
