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Bihar appoints 1,460 health staff including 792 dressers and 644 X‑ray technicians
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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The Bihar health department has filled 1,460 vacancies in government hospitals, appointing 792 dressers and 644 X‑ray technicians, as announced by Health Minister Nishant Kumar.
The health department of Bihar has initiated a large‑scale recruitment drive to address chronic staff shortages in its government hospitals. On the day of the announcement, a total of 1,460 positions were filled, comprising 792 dressers and 644 X‑ray technicians.
Health Minister Nishant Kumar praised the newly appointed personnel, stating that their addition will improve patient care and reduce waiting times for diagnostic services. He also conveyed congratulatory messages to the recruits, urging them to uphold professional standards.
The appointments are part of a broader effort by the state government to strengthen the public health infrastructure ahead of upcoming health initiatives. Officials said the recruitment process adhered to merit‑based criteria and that the new staff will report to their respective hospitals within the next two weeks.
The move is expected to alleviate the workload on existing staff and enhance the overall efficiency of medical services in Bihar's public hospitals.
Health Minister Nishant Kumar praised the newly appointed personnel, stating that their addition will improve patient care and reduce waiting times for diagnostic services. He also conveyed congratulatory messages to the recruits, urging them to uphold professional standards.
The appointments are part of a broader effort by the state government to strengthen the public health infrastructure ahead of upcoming health initiatives. Officials said the recruitment process adhered to merit‑based criteria and that the new staff will report to their respective hospitals within the next two weeks.
The move is expected to alleviate the workload on existing staff and enhance the overall efficiency of medical services in Bihar's public hospitals.