Nagpur 1st Maha Dist To Fill All 680 Vacant Class 4 Posts In Govt Hospitals
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Nagpur: In a first for Maharashtra, Nagpur district completed a record-breaking recruitment drive for 680 Class 4 posts across major govt health institutions, eliminating all the vacancies in the category. The massive process, which began in December 2023, has now entered its final stage, with selected candidates beginning to join their postings.
The drive, spearheaded by Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Nagpur, was led by its dean Dr Raj Gajbhiye, who also chaired the recruitment committee. Dr Gajbhiye confirmed that the joining process is in full swing and will be completed in coming two months.
The newly recruited Class 4 staff will be deployed across GMCH, Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College and Hospital (IGGMCH), Govt Dental College and Hospital (GDCH), Govt Ayurveda College, Super Speciality Hospital attached to GMCH, and Rural Health Training Centre in Saoner.
This large-scale recruitment is expected to significantly reduce the long-standing shortage of Class 4 staff — who form the backbone of hospital support systems, handling sanitation, patient movement, and ward assistance. "This enhanced manpower will directly boost patient care and reduce operational delays in high-traffic public hospitals," said Dr Gajbhiye while speaking to TOI.
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The drive saw an overwhelming response with more than 70,000 applications received for 680 posts. Notably, over 45,000 candidates, including postgraduates, engineers, MBAs, and even lawyers, cleared the initial scrutiny and appeared for the online written test. This indicates the rising demand for job security in govt employment, even among highly qualified professionals.
The written examination, conducted in November 2023, included 100 multiple-choice questions covering English, Marathi, general knowledge, and aptitude — 25 questions per subject, carrying 2 marks each. The 200-mark test was held at 40 centres across the state and entirely online.
The merit list was declared in March, and the joining process commenced soon after. If any selected candidate does not report for duty or declines to join, candidates on the waiting list will be offered the opportunity.
Dr Gajbhiye said, "All Class 4 posts will be filled within a couple of months, and there will be no more shortage of essential support staff."
With increased manpower, hospitals can ensure smoother patient care, cleaner wards, and faster turnaround in non-clinical services — factors that greatly impact patient experience and care outcomes.
Aiming Neat And Clean Govt Hospitals
- 680 Class 4 posts filled in record recruitment drive
- 70,000+ applications received for Class 4 posts
- 45,000+ candidates appeared for written test
- Candidates included engineers, MBAs, lawyers, and postgraduates
- 40 exam centres across Maharashtra
- 100 MCQs in online exam (25 each: English, Marathi, GK, aptitude)
- 200 marks | 120-minute exam duration
- 6 major govt hospitals in Nagpur to benefit
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