# 26 contract posts in Koppal attract nearly 1,000 aspirants 2026-08-07T20:09:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Nearly 1,000 candidates appeared for document verification for just 26 contract-based vacancies in the District Health and Family Welfare Department in Koppal on Friday, Deccan Herald reports. The recruitment covers 11 junior laboratory technician posts, four pharmacy officer posts and 11 staff nurse posts, all on one-year contracts. Among the job seekers was Govind from Bagalkot district, who travelled from Hubballi despite recent surgery after a motorcycle accident. With help from his mother and relatives, he completed verification for a junior laboratory technician post. District Health Officer Eshwar Savadi said the huge turnout reflects the urgent need for employment among youth. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: contract jobs, health department, job aspirants, Karnataka, Koppal, unemployment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/26-contract-posts-in-koppal-attract-nearly-1000-aspirants/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/26-contract-posts-in-koppal-attract-nearly-1000-aspirants/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.