Punjab Players Get ‘Medical Shield’! Mann Government Approves Filling 100+ Posts in Sports Medical Cadre, Golden Employment Opportunity for Youth!*
Chandigarh, 6 November 2025* ; The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has taken a big and historic step towards securing the future of sports and athletes in the state with a safe, bright, and scientific foundation. The Cabinet has approved immediately filling a total of 110 new posts in the Punjab Sports Medical Cadre. These posts include 14 from Group-A, 16 from Group-B, and 80 from Group-C.
The government’s visionary decision will greatly strengthen Punjab’s sports structure at the ground level and open 110 assured government jobs for the state’s talented and trained youth. However, officials clarified that the government will initially hire these medical professionals on a three-year contract, extendable based on their performance.
CM Mann Announces Merit-Based Recruitment for Youth in Sports & Medical Fields
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directly told the youth that the Punjab government provided jobs in various departments without taking any bribes or recommendations, and it will conduct the upcoming recruitment entirely on merit.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for trained youth in health, medical, and paramedical fields who want to build a career in sports. This staff will play an important role in ensuring better treatment and faster recovery. They will help athletes recover quickly and perform at their best after injuries, while promoting sports development through scientific methods. Punjab’s athletes will receive sports medical support according to national and international standards.
Medical Posts to Boost Athlete Care Across Punjab
Under these 110 new recruitments, sports medical teams will be deployed in major districts. These are areas where the number of athletes and sports activities is the highest. These districts include Patiala, Sangrur, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fazilka, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Rupnagar, and Hoshiarpur. With the deployment of these professionals, athletes will be able to access facilities for advanced injury management and recovery. They will also benefit from performance improvement opportunities in their own areas.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that “110 new recruitments in the Sports Department are not just job creation. They are a concrete step towards making Punjab a sports powerhouse. Now athletes in every district will get timely health facilities and the state’s sports performance will reach new heights. Our promise to provide employment to youth is being continuously fulfilled.”
This step by the Punjab government symbolizes its seriousness towards sports. It shows dedication to the bright future and employment of the youth. This reflects the government’s vision.
