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Raj to add 300 more medical officer posts, total to hit 900
The Story in Brief
The Rajasthan government plans to increase the number of medical officer posts in state hospitals from 600 to 900, adding 300 positions. The health department has sent a proposal to the finance department for approval on health minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar’s instructions.
The move comes after the health department recently advertised 600 medical officer vacancies and received 18,700 applications, a ratio of about 31 candidates per post. Officials cited the large applicant pool and intense competition as reasons to expand the intake. If approved, the additional posts would improve doctor availability in government hospitals and bring treatment closer to patients.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The proposal to add 300 medical officer posts directly addresses the gap between the 18,700 applicants and the original 600 vacancies, a ratio of roughly 31 candidates per post. Almost doubling the positions does not guarantee a hire for every qualified applicant, but it significantly improves the odds for those already in the pipeline. The state finance department’s approval is the only remaining hurdle, once granted, the recruitment drive itself can be expanded without a fresh notification. The health minister has already signalled support, so the next step is the finance department’s clearance.
Source: amarujala.com
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