Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Punjab Doctors Challenge Recruitment Rejection in High Court
Twenty doctors in Punjab took their case to the high court because they were not given government jobs they believe they deserved.
They passed the exam for 1,000 medical officer jobs, but only 322 people were chosen.
The doctors say there was a mistake that left them out, even though they had better scores than some who were selected.
They are asking the court to look into the situation and make it fair.
20 doctors approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court over their exclusion from government jobs.
The recruitment drive was for 1,000 medical officer positions in April 2025.
The petitioners cleared the examination but were not selected in the final list.
Only 322 candidates were granted joining letters, despite higher merit scores of the petitioners.
The doctors allege a clerical delay by the Government Medical College, Amritsar, led to their exclusion.
- Who
- 20 doctors who cleared the examination but were not selected
- What
- Approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court over alleged clerical delay and unfair selection process
- When
- After the final selection list was released on September 1, 2025
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to alleged clerical delay by the Government Medical College, Amritsar, leading to their exclusion despite higher merit scores
Petitioning Doctors
Government Authorities
Selection Process Fairness
Petitioning Doctors
The petitioning doctors argue that the selection process was unfair due to alleged clerical errors that led to their exclusion despite higher merit scores.
Government Authorities
The government authorities have not yet publicly responded to the allegations, but typically defend the recruitment process as fair and transparent.
- Number of Petitioners
- 20
- Total Positions Advertised
- 1,000
- Positions Filled
- 322
- Examination Conducted By
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- Recruitment Drive Date
- April 2025
- Final Selection List Date
- September 1, 2025
- Court Approached
- Punjab and Haryana High Court