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Jaipur, April 22, 2025:
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) has announced stringent new regulations for the upcoming medical officer recruitment examination scheduled on April 27. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,700 medical officer positions across the state, but candidates will now face significantly tighter security measures to prevent malpractice.
New Exam Protocols to Curb Cheating
In a recent notification, RUHS stated that candidates will not be permitted to bring even basic personal items such as pens or water bottles to the exam centers. Instead, these will be provided by the authorities on-site. The banned items list includes printed materials, calculators, mobile phones, electronic gadgets, bags, food items, and jewelry.
An RUHS official explained, “The candidates will be provided with blue ball pens and water bottles at the examination centre.” The university also cautioned candidates against misinformation circulating on social media and emphasized that all official announcements will be posted exclusively on the RUHS website.
Calls for Enhanced Surveillance from Doctors’ Organizations
The Doctors Welfare Federation-India (DWF) has appealed to Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar to enforce even stricter monitoring mechanisms during the examination. Chandraveer Singh, national president of DWF, advocated for comprehensive surveillance measures including CCTV coverage, video recording, Aadhaar-enabled attendance, cornea scans, and fingerprint verification. These measures aim to prevent impersonation and ensure a transparent and fair recruitment process.
Demand for Increased Recruitment Posts
Meanwhile, the United Doctors Front (UDF) has urged the state government to increase the number of medical officer posts beyond the current 1,700 vacancies. Dr. Bharat Pareek, UDF Rajasthan president, pointed out that the government had earlier promised to recruit 3,000 medical officers annually. However, no recruitment was conducted in the past two years, with previous drives filling 2,000 posts in 2021 and 1,765 in 2022.
Dr. Pareek emphasized, “Given the current shortage, 1,700 posts fall short of public expectations and the needs of young professionals.” According to UDF, filling these positions will cover only about 66% of the existing vacancies, leaving over 2,500 medical officer posts unfilled. The organization highlighted the critical need for doctors, particularly in rural and urban government hospitals, which are grappling with severe manpower shortages.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information available as of April 22, 2025, from the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences and statements from relevant medical bodies. Readers are advised to verify details from official sources as updates may occur.
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