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.