CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe Into UP Medical Recruitment Scam, District Committees Formed

The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated a sweeping inquiry into alleged recruitment manipulation in the state's medical health department, after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to act under a strict "zero tolerance" approach toward corruption.

Authorities have constituted three-member committees across districts to investigate irregular postings and verify past recruitments. The panels have been asked to submit findings within two months.

Probe to Cover Past Governments' Recruitments

Officials confirmed that the investigation will not be limited to recent appointments. The administration has decided to examine recruitment processes carried out over multiple years, including earlier administrations, indicating the scale of suspected irregularities.

The inquiry particularly targets the X-ray technician recruitment conducted in 2016, while appointment records from 2008 will also be reviewed. A high-level committee led by the Director (Administration), Medical Health, and including the Director (Paramedical) and the Director (National Programme), has been assigned to verify each procedural stage, starting from the job advertisement to the final joining of candidates.

Investigators will try to determine how the number of personnel deployed in districts exceeded the names appearing in the official selection list and identify those responsible.

Irregular 'Joining' Pattern Raises Questions

Preliminary findings suggest that the number of people who reported for duty was significantly higher than both the advertised vacancies and the selected candidates. Several individuals allegedly secured government postings without proper selection and are believed to have continued drawing salaries from public funds.

The development has caused concern within the department. Sources indicated that once the investigation began gaining momentum, some suspected staff stopped reporting to duty fearing disciplinary action. The inquiry will also examine whether officials at the Directorate level facilitated or protected these postings.

Two-Month Deadline, Action Likely

The government has framed a detailed verification process. Committees will cross-check application forms, interview call lists and issued appointment letters to match them with joining records. Any mismatch between selection results and actual postings could lead to action against district officials and clerical staff who held responsibility at the time.

Authorities have directed the panel not only to establish how the irregularities occurred but also to recommend firm punitive measures against those found guilty.