The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has released a notice on 7th August 2025 for the recruitment of Staff Nurse, Grade II on its official website, www.hrb.wb.gov.in. WBHRB has released a total of 5018 vacancies for these posts under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Nursing Branch, Government of Bengal. As mentioned in the notice, the application process for WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 will start from 13th August 2025 onwards. Candidates can check the vacancy details and other information from the article.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Notification 2025 Out
WBHRB has released a short WBHRB Staff Nurse Notification 2025 providing details of registration dates and further details will be provided in a detailed advertisement that will be released soon on the official website, www.hrb.wb.gov.in. The detailed notification will contain essential information such as the age criteria, educational qualifications, application procedures, selection process, and other recruitment guidelines. For now candidates can check the notice attached below.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Summary
A Staff Nurse plays an important role in the healthcare system like supporting doctors, providing medical support, patient care, and performing other administrative tasks. To be eligible for the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025, candidates must have completed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) recognized by both the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC). The selection of the candidates will be based on the Shortlisting of documents/Written Exam, and Document Verification.
| WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) |
| Post Name | Staff Nurses, Grade II |
| Vacancy | 5018 |
| Registration Dates | 13th August 2025 to 3rd September 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | G.N.M, BSc Nursing |
| Age Limit | 20 to 39 years |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting/Written Exam, Document Verification and Medical |
| Official website | www.hrb.wb.gov.in |
West Bengal Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The recruitment process for Staff Nurse has officially started with the release of a short notification on 7th August 2025. As per the schedule, the online application process for WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 will start from 13th August 2025. Interested and eligible applicants must complete and submit their application form before the last date, which is 3rd September 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notification | 7th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 13th August 2025 (10 am) |
| Apply Online Ends | 3rd September 2025 (2 pm) |
| Exam Date | will be announced |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has notified a total of 5018 Vacancies for staff nurses in the Healthcare Department through the WB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025. The category-wise vacancy distribution is mentioned in the table below.
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC (A) | OBC (B) | UR(PwD) | SC (PwD) | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic B.Sc. Nursing (F) | 431 | 883 | 283 | 421 | 125 | 74 | 10 | 103 | 2330 |
| Post Basic B.Sc. (F) | 96 | 73 | 21 | 35 | 16 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 252 |
| GNM (F) | 763 | 490 | 119 | 255 | 127 | 138 | 18 | 182 | 2092 |
| GNM (M) | 85 | 145 | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 02 | 20 | 344 |
| Total | 1375 | 1591 | 469 | 731 | 282 | 228 | 31 | 311 | 5018 |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates interested in applying for the West Bengal Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 must fulfill the eligibility criteria related to their educational qualifications and age limit. However, the exact details will be released along with the detailed notification.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have completed one of the following courses, which are recognized by the Nursing Council.
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
- Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
- Post Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Age Limit (1/1/2025)
To be eligible for the Staff Nurse post, candidates must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit for applicants is 39 years, and the relaxations are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxations |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| OBC (A & B) | +3 years |
| PwD | +6 years |
WBHRB Staff Nurse Application Form 2025
The application process for the West Bengal Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 will commence on 13th August 2025 at 10 am on the official website of West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB), www.hrb.wb.gov.in. Candidates will fill out and submit their applications before 3rd September 2025 at 2 pm. For the candidates, we will share the link once released on the website.
WBHRB Staff Nurse Application Fee 2025
For the WBHRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025, candidates must pay an application fee based on their category. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories pay a fee of Rs. 210, while candidates from other categories are exempted from any fee.
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 210 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 0 |
