WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 12 Posts
- Advt / Notification No.
- HFW-18099/26/2018/A513
- Organization
- Unlisted employer
- Department
- Government of West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare (WBHFW)
- Total Vacancies
- 12
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Zoology with Entomology as one of the paper
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Salary / Pay Scale
- ₹ 40,000 per month Similar pay band on DeshSeva
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwD
- Midnight of 11 February 2026
Details
West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare (WBHFW) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 12 District Entomologist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official WBHFW website. The last date to submit the application form is 13-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the WBHFW District Entomologist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Government of West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare (WBHFW) |
| Post Name | District Entomologist |
| No of Posts | 12 |
| Advt No | HFW-18099/26/2018/A513 |
| Salary | ₹ 40,000 per month |
| Qualification | Post Graduate in Zoology with Entomology as one of the paper |
| Age Limit | Up to 40 years |
| Start Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 13 February 2026 |
| Official Website | www.wbhealth.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| UR | 5 |
| OBC-A | 1 |
| OBC-B | 1 |
| PWD (BLINDNESS AND LOW VISION) | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Post Graduate in Zoology with Entomology as one of the paper.
- Desirable Experience: Minimum 6 months research under recognized University / Public Health experience.
Salary/ Stipend
- ₹ 40,000 per month.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2021)
- Not exceeding 40 yrs (Relaxation for age will be given for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per Govt norms.)
Application Fee
- General candidates: ₹100/-
- Reserved category candidates: ₹50/-
Important Dates
| Start date of Application | From 11 a.m. of 30 January 2026 |
| Last date of Registration | Midnight of 9 February 2026 |
| Last date of Submission of application Fees | Midnight of 11 February 2026 |
| Last date of full Submission of form | Midnight of 13 February 2026 |
Selection Process
- Valid on-line applications will be shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in academic qualification and work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called in 1:10 ratio against the declared position for the computer examination.
- Shortlisted candidates based on academic qualification, experience and computer examination will be called in 1:5 ratio against the declared position for interview.
General Information/ Instructions
- Only online Applications will be accepted. Application forms not properly filled in or incomplete Application forms are liable to be cancelled. If the online application details submitted by the applicant differ with the original testimonials, that application shall be liable to be cancelled.
- If proper signature and photograph are not uploaded at the time of online application that application shall also be liable to be cancelled.
- The Essential Qualifications mentioned are the minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle the candidate to claim selection. All the essential qualification must be completed within the first date of online application.
- Experience will be calculated after obtaining the required essential qualification for the above mentioned position, till the first date of online application.
- Caste Certificate and Disability Certificate issued on or before the last date of online application, by the competent authorities of West Bengal only will be accepted.
- Hard copy/print copy of the online registration form may be downloaded from the link "http://hr.wbhealth.gov.in:8888/index.aspx" - "Application Print" and should be retained by all the applicants for document verification purpose. Without registration form, candidates will not be entertained for original testimonials verification by the authority. No need to send Hard copy/print copy of the online registration form by post.
- On-line registration no. should be retained by all applicants for future reference. Employer is not liable to give any information regarding the on-line registration no. in future.
- A candidate claiming to be S.C./S.T./O.B.C. must have a certificate in support of his/her claim from a competent authority of West Bengal. No claim for being a member of the SC, ST and OBC, or a person with Disability shall be entertained after submission of the application. The eligibility of a candidate for applying as Other Backward Classes (Category-A and Category-B), shall be guided by the mentioned Notifications and any other subsequent Notifications if issued, by Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, till the last date of submission of Online Application for this advertisement. However, the operation of the above mentioned Notifications will be subject to outcome of pending legal proceedings in the competent Court of Law and WB SH & FW Samiti shall abide by such order, if any, arising out of such legal proceedings.
- i) Start date of Application : From 11 a.m. of 30th January, 2026. ii) Last date of Registration : Midnight of 09th February, 2026. iii) Last date of Submission of application Fees : Midnight of 11th February, 2026. iv) Last date of full Submission of form : Midnight of 13th February, 2026.
- The online deposition of application fees can be done through net banking or credit/debit card system through an online interface. If the payment is successful, the candidate will be immediately reverted back to the link for final submission of the application form by using the application id already received at the time of Registration. Please do not deposit fee more than one time.
- The candidates, if found ineligible at any stage of recruitment process, will not be called for the subsequent stages of the selection process.
- The decision of the competent authorities regarding the recruitment is final.
- The competent authorities may cancel the recruitment process at any stage of the selection process.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates should apply online in the prescribed format as given in Department's Website from 11 am of 30 January 2026 to Midnight of 13 February 2026 for the mentioned position.
- Only online applications will be accepted. Application forms not properly filled in or incomplete application forms are liable to be cancelled.
- Application fees of ₹100/- for General candidates and ₹50/- for reserved category candidates have to be deposited through on-line mode only. The amount is non-refundable.
WBHFW District Entomologist Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026?
The last date for full submission of the application form is midnight of 13 February 2026. Ensure to complete registration, fee payment, and submission within the specified timelines.
Q2. What is the qualification required for District Entomologist in WBHFW Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree in Zoology with Entomology as one of the papers. All essential qualifications must be completed before the start of online application.
Q3. What is the age limit for WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is not exceeding 40 years as on 1 January 2021, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government norms.
Q4. How many vacancies are there in WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026?
There are 12 vacancies distributed as SC-2, ST-1, UR-5, OBC-A-1, OBC-B-1, PWD (Blindness and Low Vision)-1, EWS-1.
Q5. What is the selection process for WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026?
Candidates are shortlisted based on academic marks and experience for computer exam in 1:10 ratio, then for interview in 1:5 ratio based on qualification, experience, and computer exam.
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