TOI Impact: RUHS releases merit list for 1,700 med officer posts
The recruitment process had been stalled since April 27, when the written exam was conducted. The release of the merit list now clears the way for filling long-pending vacancies for medical officers across the state.
Medical officers play a crucial role in strengthening primary healthcare delivery. Many Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) in Rajasthan currently function without doctors, affecting rural healthcare.
"With the merit list out, the process of allotting postings to selected doctors will begin soon," said a senior health department official.
Candidates will have to submit their posting preferences online. Based on their rank in the merit list, postings will be allocated accordingly, the official added.
RUHS had been tasked with conducting the recruitment exam and managing the selection process, including release of the category-wise merit list.
Document verification of about 3,400 candidates who cleared the exam was completed to ensure they met eligibility norms.
Officials said, verification included checking for valid registration with the Rajasthan Medical Council, a mandatory requirement to practice in the state, along with scrutiny of disability and other reservation-related certificates.
Based on these verified documents, RUHS will now finalise and release the detailed category-wise merit list, paving the way for formal appointments.
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