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GMC to appoint 178 nurses on contract basis
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:00 AM
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The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) announced plans to fill 178 nursing vacancies through contractual appointments, aiming to strengthen healthcare staffing.
The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has disclosed that it will recruit 178 nurses on a contractual basis. The move is intended to address staffing gaps in hospitals and health facilities under the council's jurisdiction. By opting for contract appointments, GMC aims to provide flexibility while ensuring that patient care standards are maintained.
The council has not released detailed timelines for the recruitment drive, but officials indicated that the selection process will follow standard eligibility criteria for nursing professionals. Applicants will be required to submit relevant qualifications and experience as per the prevailing regulations.
Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have welcomed the decision, noting that an influx of contract nurses could alleviate the workload on permanent staff and improve service delivery across the state.
The council has not released detailed timelines for the recruitment drive, but officials indicated that the selection process will follow standard eligibility criteria for nursing professionals. Applicants will be required to submit relevant qualifications and experience as per the prevailing regulations.
Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have welcomed the decision, noting that an influx of contract nurses could alleviate the workload on permanent staff and improve service delivery across the state.