Fill up 3278 vacant doctor posts: Odisha tells State PSC

Bhubaneswar: With as many as 3278 posts of assistant surgeons remaining vacant for a long time, the Odisha government on Monday urged the state Public Service Commission to start the process of recruitment of doctors on a regular basis.

In a letter to the OPSC, Health and Family Welfare Secretary PK Meherda said the posts should be filled up as per the provisions of Odisha Medical & Health Services Rule, 2017.

The state government requested the Commission to conduct the recruitment test and communicate their recommendation in the matter for appointment of Medical Officers (Assistant Surgeons) on a regular basis against the 3278 vacancies.