In a major step towards strengthening traditional healthcare systems, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced the recruitment of 4,350 vacant posts in the AYUSH Department in 2025, covering Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani systems of medicine. This initiative is being carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who emphasized the need to improve manpower availability in AYUSH institutions across the state.
The move is expected to not only improve healthcare services—especially in rural and underserved regions—but also open new employment opportunities for thousands of qualified candidates in the AYUSH sector.
🏥 Departments and Vacancies
The 4,350 posts to be filled in 2025 are spread across three major traditional medicine systems:
| Department | Sanctioned Posts | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda | 7,233 | 3,025 |
| Homeopathy | 3,818 | 1,164 |
| Unani | 1,156 | 161 |
| Total | – | 4,350 |
These vacancies cover positions across clinical, academic, and support staff categories.
📌 Positions to Be Filled
The recruitment in 2025 will include a wide range of posts such as:
- Academic & Administrative Roles:
- Directors
- Deputy Directors
- Principals
- Professors
- Readers
- Lecturers
- Clinical & Paramedical Staff:
- Medical Officers (MO)
- Staff Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Matrons
According to AYUSH Principal Secretary Ranjan Kumar, the proposal for recruitment has already been prepared and sent to the respective commissions for action.
🛠️ Mode of Recruitment
The vacancies will be filled through multiple official channels:
- UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission): Responsible for recruiting for higher-level academic and officer posts.
- Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC): Will handle the recruitment for paramedical and support staff.
- A mix of Direct Recruitment, Departmental Promotion, and Special Recruitment Drives will be utilized as per requirement.
🎯 Objectives of the Drive
The recruitment campaign in 2025 aligns with the government’s broader healthcare goals:
- Strengthen public healthcare delivery through traditional medicine.
- Ensure qualified manpower in all AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries, and colleges.
- Promote employment in AYUSH streams like BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and allied diploma courses.
- Support the development of new AYUSH medical colleges and research centers.
- Introduce digital healthcare tools like telemedicine and e-records in AYUSH practices.
👨⚕️ Opportunity for AYUSH Graduates
This large-scale recruitment in 2025 is a golden opportunity for graduates and diploma holders in traditional medicine and allied health sciences. Eligible candidates include:
- BAMS (Ayurveda)
- BHMS (Homeopathy)
- BUMS (Unani)
- Diploma Holders in Pharmacy, Panchakarma, Nursing, etc.
This move also supports AYUSH as a growing professional path, offering long-term job security and the chance to contribute to integrative healthcare in India.
📝 Final Note
The upcoming AYUSH department recruitment in 2025 is a significant opportunity for aspirants in traditional medicine. Interested candidates are advised to keep an eye on UPPSC and UPSSSC portals for official notifications, application deadlines, and eligibility criteria.
This recruitment drive marks a powerful step forward in positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leader in integrative and traditional medicine.
