Bhagwant Mann Government Announces Recruitment of 672 Staff Nurses to Strengthen Public Healthcare System The Punjab government has announced the recruitment of 672 staff nurses to bolster the state’s public healthcare infrastructure. The online application portal for these positions will remain open from March 13 to April 2, 2026, allowing candidates to apply through the university’s official website under the Department of Health and Family Welfare. This initiative adds to the previously sanctioned 406 Staff Nurse posts, of which 275 appointment orders have already been issued. The newly appointed nurses will be deployed across Sub Divisional Hospitals and District Hospitals throughout Punjab. The recruitment effort underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services. In January 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann personally handed over appointment letters to 282 newly recruited nurses, highlighting the administration’s focus on efficient governance and timely staffing in the public health sector. This action reflects a broader strategy to address staffing shortages and improve patient care in government-run medical facilities. The move is part of a larger plan to strengthen the state’s healthcare system, ensuring that hospitals and clinics have adequate medical personnel to meet the needs of the population. By expanding the nursing workforce, the government aims to reduce the burden on existing staff and improve the quality of care provided to patients. The deployment of these nurses is expected to enhance operational efficiency and support the delivery of essential health services, particularly in underserved regions.#punjab_government #sub_divisional_hospitals #district_hospitals #bhagwant_singh_mann #department_of_health_and_family_welfare
Punjab to recruit 672 nurses, applications can be submitted on Baba Farid university portal The Punjab Government has announced plans to recruit 672 additional nurses to bolster the public healthcare system and improve service delivery across government health institutions. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through the official online portal of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. The application process will be open from March 13 to April 2, allowing candidates to submit their applications under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh highlighted that this recruitment is separate from the earlier sanctioned 406 posts of staff nurse. He noted that 275 appointment orders have already been issued, with the newly appointed nurses deployed at various Sub Divisional Hospitals and District Hospitals across the state. The minister emphasized that the addition of 672 nurses will strengthen the nursing workforce, particularly at primary and secondary healthcare levels, and is expected to enhance patient care while reducing the workload in government hospitals. The Punjab Government has also made significant strides in expanding its medical workforce. Over the past few years, more than 1,500 doctors have been appointed, including 600 specialists and 948 general doctors. These appointments account for nearly 35% of the total doctors currently serving in Punjab, significantly strengthening medical services across the state. In addition to expanding the healthcare workforce, the government has focused on improving secondary healthcare facilities and expanding the network of Aam Aadmi Clinics to bring quality primary healthcare services closer to communities.#punjab_government #baba_farid_university_of_health_sciences #dr_balbir_singh #sub_divisional_hospitals #district_hospitals
