Summary Punjab government approves contract appointments for vacant doctors' positions, including senior registrars, assistant professors, associate professors and professors, across public hospitals.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Vacant doctors' positions in Punjab's public hospitals will be filled on a contract basis. The decision also covers posts of assistant professors, associate professors and professors.
Under the new policy, senior registrars and assistant professors will be appointed in BS-18, associate professors in BS-19 and professors in BS-20 on a contract basis.
Contract appointments in medical institutions will initially be for three years, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.
Recruitment will be carried out in various specialities of clinical and basic sciences. The new procedure will also apply to vacant posts allocated under the initial recruitment quota.
The Punjab Cabinet approved contract-based recruitment on October 19, 2026. The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has issued a letter to all medical universities and teaching hospitals in the province.
The new policy aims to address the shortage of teaching staff and ensure improved healthcare facilities for patients.
