The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the registration process for direct recruitment to fill regular medical posts in government-run medical institutions. This announcement follows a request from the Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) to address the issue of ad-hoc appointments. The registration is ongoing on the official website, upsconline.nic.in, and will conclude on February 1, 2024.
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FORDA Appreciates Prompt Action
FORDA expressed gratitude to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and UPSC officials for their prompt response. In a tweet, they acknowledged the UPSC vacancies and thanked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UPSC for addressing their concerns regarding rampant ad-hoc appointments.
Important Dates and Age Relaxation
- Last date for application: February 1, 2024
- Deadline for printing the filled application form: February 2, 2024
- Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST and up to 3 years for OBC categories
Application Fee and Procedure
- Candidates (except female, SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disability) need to pay a fee of Rs 25.
- The UPSC online recruitment application is available on upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Vacancies – Category-wise
Here is a list of vacancies for various posts in government-run medical institutions:
| Post | Number of Vacancies | Category-wise Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Industrial Adviser | 1 | UR – 1 |
| Scientist-B (Physical Rubber, Plastic, and Textile) | 1 | UR – 1 |
| Assistant Zoologist | 7 | SC-1, OBC-1, UR- 5 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) | 8 | SC-01, OBC-02, EWS-01, UR-04 |
| Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Sports Medicine) | 3 | OBC-01, UR-02 |
| Specialist Grade III (Paediatric Surgery) | 3 | SC-01, OBC-01, EWS-01 |
| Specialist Grade III (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) | 10 | SC-01, OBC-05, EWS-01, UR-03 |
| Specialist Grade III OtoRhino-Laryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) | 11 | OBC-05, EWS-01, UR-05 |
| Specialist Grade III (Cardiology) | 1 | UR-01 |
| Specialist Grade III (Dermatology) | 9 | SC-03, ST-01, OBC-04, UR-01 |
| Specialist Grade III (General Medicine) | 37 | SC-05, ST-04, OBC-16, EWS-02, UR-10, PwBD-01 |
| Specialist Grade III (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) | 30 | SC-01, ST-02, OBC-11, EWS-03, UR-13, PwBD-01 |
Conclusion
The UPSC’s initiative to fill regular medical posts in government institutions is a positive step toward addressing the concerns raised by FORDA. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline and contribute to strengthening the healthcare system in government-run medical institutions.
Note: PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability.
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