Chandigarh: Nearly 12,000 MBBS graduates and students have applied for the post of 450 medical officers in Haryana. Also read- Haryana announces recruitment of 450 doctors amid staff shortagesHaryana has 4,054 sanctioned medical officer posts, but only 3,602 are currently filled. While the official vacancy stands at 450 posts, the actual requirement is closer to 950 doctors. In 2024–25, around 8,000 candidates had applied for 777 posts under the Haryana Civil Medical Services (HCMS). These countries are attractive because they offer affordable tuition, English‑medium programmes, and relatively easier admission compared to Indian medical colleges."