PGIMER Faces Staffing Issues as 26 Lab Technicians Await Assignments
Union: 26 lab technicians sans work at PGIMER, Chandigarh
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At the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India, 26 newly appointed junior lab technicians are without work despite a staff shortage. The Medical Technologist Union has raised concerns over the delay, urging for a dedicated policy to streamline assignments.
- 0126 junior lab technicians are currently unassigned at PGIMER despite a staffing shortage.
- 02Recruitment for these positions began in November 2025, with candidates joining recently.
- 03The existing staff is overburdened, impacting patient safety and service quality.
- 04The union has requested a dedicated transfer and posting policy for lab technicians.
- 05Medical superintendent Dr. Ashok Kumar plans to address the issue in an upcoming meeting.
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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India, is facing a staffing dilemma as 26 newly appointed junior lab technicians remain unassigned to work. This situation has been highlighted by the PGI Medical Technologist Union, whose president, Ajay Kumar Jha, expressed concerns about the delays exacerbating the existing workload on current staff. The recruitment process for these positions began in November 2025, and the newly appointed technicians completed their joining procedures over the past month. The union emphasizes that the increased workload is jeopardizing patient safety and the quality of services provided. In response to these concerns, the union has urged the administration to implement a dedicated transfer and posting policy for lab technicians to prevent similar delays in the future. Medical superintendent Dr. Ashok Kumar acknowledged the issue and stated that he would meet with union representatives to discuss it further.
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The delay in assigning work to lab technicians could lead to increased pressure on existing staff, potentially compromising patient care.
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