ANM Recruitment: Great News for Freshers! Major Changes in the Recruitment of 12,000 Nursing Officers and 7,000 ANMs in Rajasthan..
ANM Recruitment 2026: Great news has emerged for young people in Rajasthan who dream of securing a job in the state's government hospitals and health centers. The state government is currently preparing for one of the largest recruitment drives ever undertaken within the Health Department. Medical Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has given the green light to new recruitment rules for 12,000 Nursing Officers and 7,000 ANM positions. This recruitment drive, covering a total of 19,000 posts, brings a new ray of hope for thousands of unemployed individuals.
The most significant aspect of this recruitment is the potential change in its selection process. Until now, recruitment within the Health Department was primarily based on merit and bonus marks—a system that benefited experienced contractual staff but often left 'freshers' (recent graduates) at a disadvantage. This time, the government intends to introduce a provision for a written examination. This implies that securing a government job will no longer depend solely on work experience; one's aptitude and academic knowledge will now also play a crucial role.
Rajasthan Health Department Mega Recruitment: The Complete Breakdown of 19,000 Posts and New Rules
In this—the Medical Department's second-largest recruitment drive to date—the posts have been allocated as follows:
Nursing Officers: 12,000 posts
ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives): 7,000 posts
Following the recruitment drive for 8,750 posts conducted in December 2023, this marks the current government's largest recruitment campaign to date. Additionally, approximately 3,745 paramedical posts were filled during previous recruitment cycles, thereby further strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure.
The Written Examination Set to Be a Game-Changer for Freshers
Preparations are underway to amend the Rajasthan Medical and Health Subordinate Services Rules, 1965. Under the previous rules of 2022, recruitment was conducted solely based on merit and bonus marks. Under the proposed new rules, the inclusion of a written examination is now being considered. Benefit: This will provide an opportunity to young professionals who have recently completed their degrees or diplomas and currently lack 'experience points.'
Selection Process: A hybrid model is likely to be devised—combining scores from a written examination, academic merit, and bonus points—to ensure a balance between experienced candidates and fresh graduates.
Awaiting Approval from the Departments of Personnel and Finance
Following the approval of the regulations by the Minister of Medical Services, the file has now been forwarded to the Departments of Personnel and Finance. As soon as final concurrence regarding the budget and regulations is received from these departments, the Directorate of Health Services will issue the recruitment advertisement. In accordance with directives from the CMO (Chief Minister's Office), the objective is to complete this recruitment process on an expedited basis.
Why is this change necessary?
Under the previous system, only individuals working on a contractual basis were eligible for the benefit of bonus points, which often resulted in extremely high merit cut-offs. The introduction of a written examination will ensure greater transparency in the competitive process. This will not only enhance the quality of healthcare services but also enable the deployment of health personnel to remote regions of the state that currently face a severe shortage of staff.
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