-729 ANM and 839 Staff Nurse Posts to Be Filled
Monthly Salary Set at ₹21,700 for ANMs and ₹29,700 for Staff Nurses
Selection Through Written Exam by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Government Committed to Bolstering Healthcare and Education Sectors
Chandigarh, December 16, 2025 – In a major boost to Punjab’s healthcare system, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Tuesday that the Finance Department has approved the Health and Family Welfare Department’s proposal to fill 1,568 vacant posts of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Staff Nurses under the National Health Mission (NHM).
Providing details, the Finance Minister stated that the approval includes 729 ANM positions (out of 2,000 sanctioned posts) and 839 Staff Nurse positions (out of 1,896 sanctioned posts). He stressed that the state government is dedicated to preventing any disruption in healthcare services due to staff shortages and has prioritised these contractual appointments.
Highlighting the financial commitment of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government, Cheema revealed that the initiative will entail an annual expenditure of ₹48.88 crore—comprising ₹18.98 crore for ANMs and ₹29.90 crore for Staff Nurses. The approved monthly remuneration is fixed at ₹21,700 for ANMs and ₹29,700 for Staff Nurses.
To ensure a transparent and merit-based process, the recruitment will involve a written examination conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. The Finance Department has granted approval on the condition that the Administrative Department obtains necessary concurrence from the Personnel Department.
Reaffirming the government’s focus on healthcare and education, Finance Minister Cheema said this decision will significantly strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce, leading to better services for citizens. He added that filling these vacancies will enhance the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare, underscoring the government’s priority on public well-being.
