The West Bengal Health Department has floated a significant recruitment drive for the post of driver, with a total of 300 vacancies announced across its wide network of hospitals, health centres, and administrative offices throughout the state. The notification, issued by the department's human resources wing, marks one of the largest direct recruitment drives for driver posts in recent years.
What makes this recruitment particularly noteworthy is the relatively low educational eligibility criterion — candidates who have passed the 8th standard from a recognized board are eligible to apply. This opens the opportunity to a large pool of job seekers across rural and semi-urban areas of West Bengal who may not have pursued higher education but possess the driving skills required for government service.
According to the recruitment notification, successful candidates will be appointed under the state government's pay structure for Level-3 government employees. The in-hand monthly salary after deductions is expected to exceed ₹25,000, making it an attractive proposition for candidates seeking stable government employment with regular pay and benefits.
The selection process will involve a written examination or aptitude test followed by a practical driving assessment. Candidates must hold a valid driving license with two-wheelers and four-wheelers category, as the operational requirements across different health facilities vary. A thorough background verification and medical fitness certificate will also be mandatory before final appointment.
Applications are invited through the official portal of the West Bengal Health Department. Aspirants are advised to apply within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring all documents including educational certificates, driving license copies, identity proof, and residence certificate are uploaded in the prescribed format. The department has also clarified that reservations will be applicable as per the state government's existing policy for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and economically disadvantaged general category candidates.
This recruitment comes at a time when the state government is actively strengthening its healthcare workforce to improve service delivery across primary and secondary health infrastructure.
