Cabinet Decision · Establishment
Health Department - Creation of Posts of Medical Officer, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist Grade II and Lab Technician Grade I in Family Health Centres ...
2026-03-15 · G.O. (M/S)104/2026/H&FWD · Health and Family Welfare
Summary
The Government of Kerala has issued an order to create 152 new posts across various Family Health Centers as part of the second phase of the Aardram project. These posts include Medical Officers, Nursing Officers, Pharmacists (Grade II), and Lab Technicians (Grade II). This decision follows a detailed review of proposals submitted by the Director of Health Services.
Key points
- Creation of 152 new posts in Family Health Centers.
- Posts include Medical Officer, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist Grade II, and Lab Technician Grade II.
- Part of the second phase of the Aardram project.
- Annual financial liability estimated at ₹9,78,16,875.
Full English text
Government of Kerala, Summary: Health and Family Welfare Department - Creation of 152 posts including Medical Officer, Nursing Officer, Pharmacist Grade II, and Lab Technician Grade II in Family Health Centers under the Health Department - Orders issued. Health and Family Welfare (M) Department, G.O.(Ms) No.104/2026/H&FWD, Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 15-03-2026. References: 1. G.O.(Ms) No.18/2025/H&FWD, dated 16.01.2025. 2. G.O.(Ms) No.55/2025/H&FWD, dated 14.02.2025. 3. G.O.(Ms) No.59/2025/H&FWD, dated 21.02.2025. 4. Letter No. PLA4-15094/2024/DHS dated 14.02.2026 and 02.03.2026 from the Director of Health Services. Order: As part of the Aardram project, 570 posts were created in the first phase for Family Health Centers where construction was completed, and orders were issued as per references (1), (2), and (3). The proposal for creating posts in the second phase for Family Health Centers where construction was completed was provided by the Director of Health Services as per reference (3). 2. Based on a detailed examination of this matter, the Government hereby orders the creation of 152 posts in the Family Health Centers under the Health Department as detailed below: Medical Officer (12), Nursing Officer (47), Pharmacist Grade II (60), Lab Technician Grade II (33). Total 152.