Overview
The West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare has announced recruitment of 12 District Entomologist positions for 2026. Eligible candidates must hold a Post Graduate degree in Zoology with Entomology, be under 40 years of age (with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), and can apply online between 30 January and 13 February 2026. The salary is ₹40,000 per month, with an application fee of ₹100 for general candidates and ₹50 for reserved categories. The selection process involves shortlisting based on academic qualification and experience, a computer examination, and an interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Government of West Bengal Department of Health & Family Welfare (WBHFW)
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Zoology with Entomology as one of the papers
- Vacancies
- 12
- Posted
- 30 January 2026 11:00 AM
- Last date to apply
- 9 February 2026 Midnight
Important Dates
| start_date_of_application | 30 January 2026 11:00 AM |
| last_date_of_registration | 9 February 2026 Midnight |
| last_date_of_submission_of_application_fees | 11 February 2026 Midnight |
| last_date_of_full_submission_of_form | 13 February 2026 Midnight |
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Vacancy Details
SC: 2; ST: 1; UR: 5; OBC-A: 1; OBC-B: 1; PWD: 1; EWS: 1
Selection Process
Valid online applications will be shortlisted based on academic qualification and work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called in a 1:10 ratio for a computer examination. Candidates who clear the exam will be called in a 1:5 ratio for an interview.
How to Apply
Register online on the WBHFW website from 30 January 2026 11:00 AM to 13 February 2026 midnight., Pay the application fee online (₹100 for General candidates, ₹50 for Reserved candidates)., Submit the completed application form online., Wait for shortlisting based on academic qualification and work experience., Attend the computer examination for shortlisted candidates., Attend the interview for candidates who clear the computer exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for WBHFW District Entomologist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 12 Posts?
start date of application: 30 January 2026 11:00 AM; last date of registration: 9 February 2026 Midnight; last date of submission of application fees: 11 February 2026 Midnight; last date of full submission of form: 13 February 2026 Midnight
What is the application fee?
General: ₹100; Reserved: ₹50
What is the age limit?
Up to 40 years (with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD as per Govt norms)
What is the selection process?
Valid online applications will be shortlisted based on academic qualification and work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called in a 1:10 ratio for a computer examination. Candidates who clear the exam will be called in a 1:5 ratio for an interview.