The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has released a notice in an employment newspaper on 7th August 2025 for the recruitment of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed an MBBS degree from a recognized university. WBHRB has released a total of 1227 vacancies under WB GDMO Recruitment 2025 and candidates can check all the details in the article below.
WBHRB GDMO Notification 2025 Out
The WBHRB will soon release the detailed WBHRB GDMO Notification 2025, which will include the details of the Selection process, exam pattern, salary, and the required educational qualifications and age criteria. For now, candidates can read a short notification for the WB GDMO Recruitment 2025 which provides the details of the number of vacancies and the online registration dates. The registration process for recruitment will start from 13th August 2025 at www.hrb.wb.gov.in
WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 Summary
For the West Bengal GDMO Recruitment 2025, the upper age limit for candidates is 36 years. The selection process is expected to include multiple stages, such as a Written Examination, followed by an Interview, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination
| WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) |
| Post Name | General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) |
| Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Vacancy | 1227 |
| Registration Dates | 13th August to 3rd Sepetember 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | MBBS |
| Upper Age Limit | 36 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Interview, Document Verification and Medical. |
| Official website | www.hrb.wb.gov.in |
West Bengal GDMO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The recruitment process for General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) in West Bengal has started with the release of a short notification in the employment newspaper on 7th August 2025. As per the notice, the online application process will commence on 13th August 2025. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can fill out and submit their application forms for the WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 through the official website before 3rd September 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notice | 7th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 13th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 3rd September 2025 |
| Exam Date | will be announced |
WBHRB GDMO Vacancy 2025
West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has notified a total of 1227 vacancies for General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO). The category-wise vacancies for the Unreserved categories are mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Vacancy |
| UR | 514 |
| SC | 258 |
| ST | 74 |
| OBC (Category A) | 123 |
| OBC (Category B) | 86 |
| UR (PWD) | 37 |
| SC (PWD) | 12 |
| EWS | 123 |
| Total | 1227 |
WB GDMO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates who want to apply for the West Bengal GDMO Recruitment 2025 must meet the required educational qualifications and age limit. Below we have shared the qualifications as per the previous notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have an MBBS degree approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Candidates should also be registered with the MCI or any State Medical Council.
- After selection, candidates must register with the West Bengal Medical Council within 6 months of joining.
Age Limit (1/1/2025)
- The maximum age limit for MBBS candidates is 36 years
- For candidates with a postgraduate degree, the upper age limit is 40 years
