118 posts of dental technicians lying vacant

Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 28: Government today said 118 posts of dental technicians are lying vacant in Health Department.
In a written reply to MLC Yashpal Sharma, the Minister Incharge, Health and Medical Education, said the vacant posts have already been referred to Service Selection Board (SSB) for selection of suitable candidates.
“As and when the selections are received from the SSB and promotions cleared by the DPC, the vacant posts will be filled up accordingly,” he said and denied that any post of dental surgeon is lying vacant.