The Zilla Parishad of Wardha district in Maharashtra has issued a notification for the recruitment of 48 contractual and permanent staff members across several medical and para-medical positions. The vacancies span roles including Medical Officer, Staff Nurse, Psychologist, Counselor, Pharmacist, and additional support positions critical to the functioning of primary and secondary healthcare centers throughout the district.
According to the official advertisement, the Medical Officer positions constitute a significant number of the vacancies, reflecting the district's priority to bolster its clinical care infrastructure. Staff Nurses, Pharmacists, and mental health professionals — including Psychologists and Counselors — are also being recruited to address gaps that have long affected rural healthcare delivery in the region.
Candidates for the Medical Officer post are expected to hold an MBBS degree along with registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council. Staff Nurse positions require a Diploma or Degree in Nursing with valid registration. Applicants for Pharmacist roles must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification, while Psychologist and Counselor vacancies call for appropriate postgraduate degrees in psychology or counseling.
The selection process will typically involve a written examination or skill-based assessment followed by document verification, though the exact procedure as outlined in the official notification was yet to be finalized at the time of reporting. Interested candidates were directed to submit their applications through the official Zilla Parishad Wardha portal, with specific deadlines mentioned in the recruitment notice.
This recruitment drive comes against a backdrop of ongoing efforts by the Maharashtra state government to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas. Wardha district, which has seen periodic shortages of specialized medical staff, is expected to benefit from the addition of these positions, particularly in mental health services where professional counselors and psychologists remain scarce in government facilities.
