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Union: 26 lab technicians sans work at PGIMER, Chandigarh
The PGIMER in Chandigarh faces a workload strain as the PGI Medical Technologist Union reports 26 newly recruited junior lab technicians have not been assigned any tasks due to staff shortages. Recruitment began in November 2025, and 26 joiners completed the joining process in the past month. The union has urged a dedicated transfer and posting policy, while the administration says it will review the issue and hold a meeting with union representatives.
Why It Matters
Delays in posting and assigning work to new lab technicians can affect patient safety and service quality in a major medical institution, highlighting ongoing staffing and policy gaps in healthcare facilities.
Timeline
3 Events
Administration to review matter; meeting with union planned
May 6, 2026
Medical superintendent Dr Ashok Kumar said he would look into the matter and a meeting with union representatives was scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Union reports 26 new lab technicians have no work; joining completed in past month
May 5, 2026
The PGI Medical Technologist Union stated that 26 newly appointed junior lab technicians have not been allocated any work due to shortage of technical staff. The union added that 26 candidates completed the joining process over the past month and called for a dedicated transfer and posting policy to prevent future delays.
Recruitment for junior lab technicians begins at PGIMER
November 2025
PGIMER began recruitment for junior lab technicians in November 2025.