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Himachal Pradesh Announces 78% Pay Rise for Medical Officers
✍️ thenewsmill.com
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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The state government has approved a 78% salary hike for medical officers, effective from the next pay cycle.
Medical officers across Himachal Pradesh will receive a 78% increase in their salaries, effective from the next pay cycle.
The state government announced the hike in a press release on Tuesday, citing the need to attract and retain qualified healthcare professionals in the mountainous region.
The new salary structure will raise the basic pay of doctors, with additional allowances unchanged.
Health officials said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public health services and address staff shortages in rural districts.
The decision follows a review of the state's medical workforce and aligns with national guidelines on public sector wages.
The state government announced the hike in a press release on Tuesday, citing the need to attract and retain qualified healthcare professionals in the mountainous region.
The new salary structure will raise the basic pay of doctors, with additional allowances unchanged.
Health officials said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public health services and address staff shortages in rural districts.
The decision follows a review of the state's medical workforce and aligns with national guidelines on public sector wages.