Bhubaneswar, 06 April (H.S.): Hundreds of MBBS graduates staged a protest on Monday outside the office of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at Cuttack , expressing strong dissatisfaction over the delay in issuance of appointment letters despite successfully clearing the recruitment process.

The protesting candidates voiced concerns about growing uncertainty surrounding their professional future and urged the state government to intervene and expedite the appointment process.

According to the aspirants, the OPSC had invited applications in May last year to fill 5,284 Medical Officer posts. Of these, around 3,000 candidates appeared for the examination, and 1,840 qualified. However, following certificate verification, only about 822 candidates have so far received appointment letters.

A significant number of successful candidates—approximately 1,018 MBBS graduates—are still awaiting their appointment orders. The candidates alleged that despite fulfilling all eligibility criteria and completing every stage of the recruitment process, they have not received any clear communication regarding the delay.

The protesters described the situation as unjust and demoralising, stating that the prolonged delay has left many in a state of uncertainty. They gathered peacefully outside the OPSC office, demanding immediate action and transparency from the authorities.

The candidates have called upon the government to address the issue at the earliest and ensure timely appointments to avoid further disruption to their careers.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda