SHIMLA -14 October, 2026

State government committed to further strength healthcare services

• 650 Assistant Staff Nurses appointed in Department of Medical Education and 117 in Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans
• Recruitment process underway for 1,300 Assistant Staff Nurse posts
• Appointment letters issued for 84 OTA posts in department of medical education and 39 posts in the health department.

A spokesperson of the state government said here today that, with a view to further strengthening healthcare services in the state, appointments have been made to 650 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in medical colleges under the department of Medical Education and at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties, Chamiyana. The recruitment process for another 1,300 posts was underway.

Appointments have also been made to 117 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans. Meanwhile, at a recent meeting of the state cabinet, approval was granted to recruit an additional 500 Assistant Staff Nurses in the health department.

The spokesperson said that appointment letters were issued today to candidates selected through the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Ayog for 84 Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA) posts in the department of medical education and 39 posts in the health department. In addition, appointment letters were issued today to candidates for 21 radiographer posts in the health department.

Appointments have been made to 17 pharmacist posts, while the recruitment process for 74 additional posts was underway. Recruitment was also in progress for 66 medical laboratory technician posts, 8 laboratory assistant posts, 20 radiographer posts, 2 ophthalmologist posts, 7 physiotherapist posts and 13 OTA posts.

At its recent meeting, the state cabinet also approved the filling of 30 radiologist posts, 13 clinical psychologist posts and 6 perfusionist posts in the department of medical education, along with 10 radiographer posts for Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans under the health department.

The state government was continuously undertaking innovative initiatives in the healthcare sector. Hospitals and medical education institutions were being modernised, while recruitment was being carried out on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate numbers of doctors, paramedical personnel and technical staff.

To further strengthen healthcare services in medical colleges, the state government initiated a process in March, 2025 to separate the paramedical and ministerial staff cadres of the department of medical education and the health department.

The spokesperson said that the present state government has set a target of deploying 90 percent of the required medical, paramedical and other support staff in all government medical colleges across the state by December 31, 2026. This will help ensure that people have access to specialised healthcare services within the state itself.

The spokesperson further stated that healthcare remains a priority for the state government. An expenditure of approximately Rs. 3,000 crore was being incurred on the procurement of modern medical machinery and equipment.

The government was working with full commitment towards the comprehensive transformation and strengthening of the state's healthcare sector. Major reforms were being undertaken in healthcare infrastructure and medical education to ensure that the people of the state have access to modern, world-class healthcare facilities close to their homes.

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Government constitutes commission for reorganization of administrative units in state

A Spokesperson of the state government today here informed that the government has constituted a commission for the Re-organization of Administrative Units in the state for re-organization, including creation, merger and bifurcation, of various administrative units for public convenience and administrative efficiency.

He informed that the Commission will examine the existing administrative structure of districts, sub-divisions, tehsils, sub-tehsils, development blocks and other divisions of departments in Himachal Pradesh. It will assess the need for the creation, merger, bifurcation or reorganisation of administrative units, keeping in view population, geographical conditions, accessibility, administrative efficiency and public convenience.

The Commission will be headed by Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary (Retd.), former Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Chairperson. Advocate Vishal Panwar and IFS (Retd.) Rajesh Sharma will be its Members, while the Director, Land Records, Himachal Pradesh will serve as the Member Secretary.

The Spokesperson further informed that the Administrative Secretaries of the Departments of Revenue, Finance, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Forest, Public Works, Jal Shakti and General Administration will be Special Invitees, as and when required, to ensure effective inter-departmental coordination and provide expert inputs.

He said that the Commission will consult stakeholders, public representatives and concerned departments before making its recommendations. It will also assess the financial implications, including the infrastructure and manpower requirements for establishing new administrative units. In addition, the Commission will recommend measures to optimise resources and streamline the functioning of existing offices without placing an additional financial burden on the state exchequer.

The Spokesperson further informed that the Commission will have its headquarters at Shimla. The Department of Revenue and the respective Deputy Commissioners will provide the necessary secretarial assistance, records and demographic data to facilitate its work.

He said that the Commission will function for a period of six months from the date of notification and submit its final report, along with specific recommendations, to the State Government within the stipulated period.