Hyderabad, Nov. 18 -- Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha announced major recruitment progress in the state's public health sector, releasing the selection list for 1,284 Lab Technician (Grade-II) posts on Monday.

The recruitment drive, conducted by the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board, received 24,045 applications, of which 23,323 candidates appeared for the computer-based examination. The final selection list has now been uploaded to the board's website.

Speaking after releasing the list at the Secretariat, the Minister congratulated the newly selected candidates and said the government is strengthening infrastructure and manpower in government hospitals.

He noted that more than 9,000 posts have been filled in t...