Punjab to recruit 672 staff nurses as part of major push to strengthen primary & secondary healthcare
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
In a major step to further strengthen the public healthcare system, the Bhagwant Mann Government has issued advertisements for the recruitment of 672 Staff Nurses to enhance service delivery across government health institutions. The recruitment advertisement has been published in leading newspapers, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the official online portal of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
The online application portal will remain open from 13 March 2026 to 02 April 2026. Candidates can submit their applications for these posts under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab through the university’s official website.
This recruitment comes in addition to the earlier sanctioned 406 Staff Nurse posts, out of which 275 appointment orders have already been issued. The appointed nurses have been deployed at various Sub Divisional Hospitals and District Hospitals across Punjab.
Notably, in January this year, CM Mann personally handed over appointment letters to 282 newly recruited nurses. The move reflected the Punjab Government’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare services and demonstrated the administration’s focus on efficient governance and timely recruitment in the public health sector.
The recruitment of 672 additional nurses will further strengthen the nursing workforce, particularly at the primary and secondary healthcare levels. This step is expected to improve patient care and reduce the workload in government hospitals.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare manpower, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said, “The Mann Government is committed to strengthening both healthcare infrastructure and manpower across Punjab. We have already recruited doctors, specialists and paramedical staff to improve services in government hospitals. To further reinforce our healthcare workforce and enhance patient care, we are now recruiting 672 additional Staff Nurses. This step will strengthen primary and secondary healthcare services and ensure better quality treatment for the people of Punjab.”
More than 1500 doctors have been appointed in recent years, including over 600 specialists and 948 general doctors. These appointments account for nearly 35 percent of the total doctors currently serving in Punjab and have significantly strengthened medical services across Punjab.
The Punjab Government has also focused on strengthening secondary healthcare facilities along with expanding the network of Aam Aadmi Clinics to bring quality primary healthcare services closer to communities.
In addition, the availability of free medicines and modern medical equipment has been enhanced across health facilities through procurement exceeding ₹300 crore, helping improve patient care and treatment outcomes.
Families across Punjab are also receiving financial protection through health coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year under the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring access to quality healthcare without financial burden.
The recruitment of 672 additional Staff Nurses is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare services across Punjab. It will help improve patient care at primary and secondary healthcare facilities, support the increasing OPD and IPD load in government hospitals, strengthen maternal and child health services, and improve the implementation of national and Punjab Government health programmes.
The initiative will also help reduce the referral burden on tertiary care hospitals and ensure better continuity and quality of care at the community level.
This recruitment drive reflects the Punjab Government’s continued commitment to building a robust, accessible and patient-centred healthcare system. By expanding the nursing cadre and strengthening specialist services, Punjab is advancing comprehensive healthcare reforms for the people of Punjab.