Bihar Government Announces Accelerated Hiring Drive to Address Healthcare Staff Shortages

The Bihar government has announced an accelerated recruitment initiative aimed at addressing long-standing shortages of medical staff across the state’s public healthcare system. The large-scale hiring effort is intended to strengthen services at primary health centres, district hospitals and other government-run facilities that have faced staffing gaps for several years.
From January 2026, the state health department plans to recruit more than 11,000 nurses, along with 663 general doctors, 808 dentists, 498 nursing tutors and 121 AYUSH doctors. Officials said the initiative is designed to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services across urban and rural areas.
A key focus of the drive is increasing nursing staff, as many hospitals are currently operating with limited numbers. The addition of nurses is expected to ease workloads, improve patient care and support smoother functioning in areas such as general wards and intensive care units. The recruitment of nursing tutors is also aimed at strengthening training capacity in nursing institutions and improving long-term workforce quality.
The inclusion of AYUSH doctors reflects the state’s emphasis on traditional systems of medicine, which continue to play a significant role in rural healthcare delivery. By increasing the number of practitioners, the government aims to improve access to primary care in underserved communities.
Officials noted that prolonged vacancies in the health department have contributed to uneven service delivery and increased pressure on existing staff. The current recruitment drive seeks to ensure the consistent availability of doctors, dentists and trained nurses across all levels of the public health network.
The hiring initiative represents one of Bihar’s largest efforts to reinforce its healthcare workforce. By filling critical roles, the government aims to improve efficiency, enhance treatment outcomes and strengthen the stability of the state’s public healthcare system.
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