The Punjab government has approved a new recruitment policy for government medical colleges and teaching hospitals, replacing permanent appointments with contractual hiring for vacant positions.
According to a notification issued by the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department, vacant posts in these institutions will initially be filled on a three-year contract basis. The new policy covers several positions, including Senior Registrars and Assistant Professors in Grade 18, Associate Professors in Grade 19, and Professors in Grade 20.
Under the approved procedure, appointments will be institution-specific and made in accordance with the prescribed quota for initial recruitment. The initial contract will be for three years, with the possibility of an extension based on satisfactory performance.
The provincial government said the new recruitment mechanism aims to address the shortage of specialist doctors in public-sector healthcare institutions and ensure the smooth continuation of medical education. The Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department has issued the notification to all medical universities, medical colleges and teaching hospitals across Punjab.
