West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has released a WBHRB GDMO Exam Date 2025 Notice on 15th November 2025 on its official website. According to the notice, the computer-based examination for General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) against 1227 vacancies will be conducted on 21st December 2025 at various exam centers across the state.
WBHRB GDMO Notification 2025 Out
WBHRB has released 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. Candidates can download the PDF by clicking on the link mentioned below.
WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 Summary
For the West Bengal GDMO Recruitment 2025, the upper age limit for candidates is 36 years. The selection process includes multiple stages, such as a CBT Examination, followed by an Interview, Document Verification, and a Final Merit List.
| 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 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 21st December 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 56100 |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test, Interview, Document Verification, and Final Merit List. |
| Official website | www.hrb.wb.gov.in |
WBHRB GDMO Exam Date 2025 Out
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board is now going to conduct the first stage of the selection process, i.e., a Computer-Based Test for all the eligible candidates who have applied for 1227 General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) vacancies, for which the WBHRB GDMO Exam Date 2025 has been announced. The computer-based test has been scheduled to be conducted in 21st December 2025.
West Bengal GDMO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The recruitment process for General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) in West Bengal has started with the release notification on the official website. The WBHRB GDMO Exam Date 2025 has been announced, i.e., 21st December 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 8th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 13th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 3rd September 2025 |
| Exam Date | 21st December 2025 |
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 Medical Officer 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 listed in the First Schedule, Second Schedule and Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Candidates must be registered as a Medical Practitioner with:
- Medical Council of India or
- Any State Medical Council.
- If selected, candidates must register with the West Bengal Medical Council within 6 months of joining.
Age Limit (1/1/2025)
As per the WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 Notification, the maximum age limit for candidates with an MBBS degree (without postgraduate qualification) is 36 years as of 1st January 2025. However, candidates who hold a postgraduate qualification with their MBBS degree must not cross 40 years of age.
| Category | Maximum Age |
| MBBS (no postgrad) | 36 years |
| MBBS with Postgraduate qualification | 40 years |
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Well-qualified and experienced candidates | Up to 2 years |
| Doctors with regular service under WB Govt. | Up to 5 years (based on service length) |
| Doctors with contractual service under WB Govt. | Up to 3 years |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 years |
| OBC | Up to 3 years |
WBHRB Medical Officer Application Fee 2025
The application fee for the WBHRB GDMO Recruitment 2025 varies by category. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are exempted from paying any fee, and all other candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 210.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST categories of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Exempted |
| Other candidates | Rs. 210. |
West Bengal GDMO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the General Duty Medical Officer is as follows:
- Computer-Based Test: A computer-based test will be conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for the interview.
- Interview: In this stage, candidates’ knowledge will be assessed.
- Document Verification: All original documents will be verified as submitted during the registration process.
- Final Merit List: Selection will be based on the marks distribution/allocation
WBHRB GDMO Exam Pattern 2025
The selection for the General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) under WBHRB Recruitment 2025 is based on a total of 100 marks.
- Computer-Based Test- 85 Marks
- Interview- 15 Marks
WBHRB GDMO Salary 2025
The salary for the post of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) under WBHRB Recruitment 2025 is Rs. 56,100/- per month under Pay level 16. With the basic pay, selected candidates will also get other allowances like DA, TA, medical, and other benefits as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Parameters | Details |
| Pay Level | 16 |
| Salary | Rs. 56100 |
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