DHFW Purulia Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 10 Counsellor, Psychologist and More Posts

Age limit

• Most posts: maximum age 40 years as on 01-04-2025
• Social Worker (NRC): minimum age 20 years and maximum 40 years as on 01-04-2025

Eligibility for each post

• Male & Female Counsellor (RKSK): Graduate in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, or Human Development. Desirable: Postgraduate in the same fields.
• Psychologist (DEIC): Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from a recognized university. Desirable: minimum 1 year (or more) of work experience in infant and paediatric assessment.
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist (DEIC): Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology or B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing) from an RCI-recognized institute.
• Ophthalmic Assistant (DEIC): Diploma in Optometry approved by the Government of West Bengal/AICTE or Diploma in Paramedical Ophthalmic Assistant with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Psychologist (NTCP): Postgraduate degree in Psychology or MSW OR Graduate in Psychology with training in counseling and 2 years of counseling experience.
• Social Worker (NRC): Graduate degree (BA/BSc/BCom) with one-year diploma in computer application; good knowledge of the local language.
• Applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal and possess knowledge of the local language.
• Experience certificates must clearly mention duration, post, nature of work, and employer’s signature with date.

Important dates

• Notification Date: 23/12/2025
• Start Date for Online Application Submission: 26/12/2025 (10:00 hrs)
• Last Date of Online Registration: 08/01/2026
• Last Date for final application submission: 09/01/2026

Application fees

• No specific application fee is mentioned in the notification.

General information and instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only through the website www.wbhealth.gov.in under E-Governance → Online Recruitment.
• Candidates must be permanent residents of West Bengal and possess adequate knowledge of the local language.
• Applicants must be present in person during document verification with original documents and self-attested copies of testimonials.
• Caste certificates must be issued by competent authorities of West Bengal.
• Any omission or suppression of information may result in rejection or cancellation of the application.

How to apply

• Apply online through www.wbhealth.gov.in.
• Do not send physical documents to the office at the time of application.
• Submit the online-generated application form duly self-attested, along with one self-attested photocopy of all required documents at document verification.