WBHRB has released the Panel List for General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) posts on 31.01.2026. A total of 1132 candidates have been empanelled against 1227 vacancies. Check details here.
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) has officially released the Panel List for the post of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) under Advertisement No. R/GDMO/6/2025. This crucial notification, dated 31.01.2026, includes the overall performance list of all interviewed candidates and the category-wise panel lists. A total of 1132 candidates have been empanelled against 1227 notified vacancies, marking a significant step in the recruitment process for medical professionals in West Bengal.
Result Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB) |
| Post Name | General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) |
| Advertisement No. | R/GDMO/6/2025 |
| Advertisement Date | 07.08.2025 |
| Panel List Release Date | 31.01.2026 |
| Total Notified Vacancies | 1227 |
| Total Empanelled Candidates | 1132 |
| Official Website | www.hrb.wb.gov.in |
Category-wise Panel List & Vacancy Details
The notification provides a detailed breakdown of both the notified vacancies and the number of candidates empanelled across various categories for the GDMO posts. Candidates can review their status against their respective categories.
| Category | Notified Vacancy | Number of Candidates in the Panel List |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 514 | 514 |
| SC | 258 | 258 |
| ST | 74 | 74 |
| OBC-A | 123 | 123 |
| OBC-B | 86 | 86 |
| EWS | 123 | 48 |
| Unreserved (PWD) | 37 | 29 |
| SC (PWD) | 12 | 0 |
| Total | 1227 | 1132 |
Validity of the Panel List
As per the official notice, this Panel List will remain valid until all the notified posts are filled up, or for a period of one year from the date of publication, whichever occurs earlier. This ensures that the selection process is completed efficiently.
How to Check the Panel List
The Panel List has been published by the WBHRB. Candidates who appeared for the interview can check their names and status by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB): www.hrb.wb.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Results’ or ‘Notifications’ section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled “Overall Performance List… and Category wise Panel Lists for the post of General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO)” or similar.
- Click on the relevant link to download the PDF document.
- Open the PDF and search for your name or roll number within the list to confirm your empanelment status.
What After Qualifying: Next Steps for Empanelled Candidates
Congratulations to all candidates who have been empanelled! The publication of the panel list signifies a major step towards securing your position. Typically, the next stages in such government recruitment processes involve:
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates on the panel list will likely be called for document verification. This involves presenting original educational certificates, caste certificates, age proof, experience certificates (if applicable), and other relevant documents for scrutiny.
- Medical Examination: A mandatory medical fitness test will be conducted by a designated medical board to ensure candidates meet the physical standards required for the GDMO post.
- Issuance of Appointment Letters: Upon successful completion of DV and medical examination, selected candidates will receive their final appointment letters, specifying their posting details and joining instructions.
Candidates are strongly advised to keep all their original documents ready and regularly check the official WBHRB website for further announcements regarding the schedule for Document Verification, Medical Examination, and subsequent joining formalities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What does ‘Panel List’ mean?
A: A Panel List is a list of candidates who have successfully cleared all stages of the recruitment process (including interview) and are deemed eligible for appointment. It’s essentially a merit list from which final selections are made.
Q2: Does being on the Panel List guarantee a job?
A: Being on the Panel List means you have been selected for the post. However, final appointment is subject to successful document verification, medical examination, and availability of vacancies. In this case, 1132 candidates are empanelled against 1227 vacancies, so most empanelled candidates are likely to be appointed.
Q3: What documents should I keep ready for the next stage?
A: Typically, you should have your original educational certificates (MBBS degree, mark sheets), internship completion certificate, medical registration certificate, caste/category certificate (if applicable), age proof, identity proof, domicile certificate, and passport-size photographs ready.
Q4: When will the Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination be conducted?
A: The exact dates and schedule for Document Verification and Medical Examination will be announced separately on the official WBHRB website. Candidates should regularly visit www.hrb.wb.gov.in for updates.
Q5: Is there a waiting list for this recruitment?
A: The current notification does not explicitly mention a waiting list. The panel list itself might serve as a pool for future appointments within its validity period if certain selected candidates do not join or if additional vacancies arise.
Q6: Why are there fewer empanelled candidates than notified vacancies in some categories?
A: Discrepancies between notified vacancies and empanelled candidates (especially in EWS and SC (PWD) categories as seen above) can occur due to various reasons, such as an insufficient number of eligible candidates meeting the minimum qualifying criteria, candidates not appearing for interviews, or specific reservation rules not being fully met. The board aims to fill as many posts as possible based on merit and eligibility.