TERMS and CONDITIONS
Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways
Pay Scale and Promotion Time scale
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Service duration for promotion eligibility
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Assistant Divisional Medical Officer
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Divisional Medical Officer
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- The posts is in Group A.
- Non-practicing Allowance: The salary includes non-practicing allowance. The present rate is 25% of the basic pay.
- Private Practice: The candidates will be bound to observe the orders which the Ministry of Railways or any higher authority may issue from time to time restricting or prohibiting private practice by him.
- Probation:
- The candidates are appointed on probation for a period of One year which may be extended by the Government if considered necessary.
- On satisfactory completion of the probation, candidates are eligible for confirmation in the junior scale of the Indian Railway Medical Service.
- A candidate is required to pass the examination in Hindi of an approved standard within the period of probation and failure to do so may result in termination of service.
- Termination of Appointment: The appointment of probationers can be terminated by one month’s notice in writing on either side during the period of probation. Such notice is not however, required in cases of dismissal or removals as disciplinary measure.
- Training: A candidate will have to undergo training as prescribed by the Ministry of Railways and pass all the Departmental Examinations.
- Posting: In the first instance a candidate will be posted to the Railway Health Units/Dispensaries at way side Station. ADMOs are also liable to transfer to any Railways.
- Defense Service: Every person appointed to the above post may be called to serve in any Defense Service or post connected with the Defense of India for a period of not less than four years including the period spent on training. Certain exceptions exist:
- A person will not be required to serve after the expiry of ten years from the date of such appointment.
- A person will not ordinarily be required to serve after attaining the age of 45 years.
- A candidate will be governed by the "Contributory pension System" effective from 01.01.2004 as per orders of the Government.
- Leave: A candidate will be eligible for leave in accordance with the leave rules as in force from time to time and applicable to officers of his status.
- A candidate will be eligible for free Railway Passes and Privilege Ticket Orders in accordance with the rules in force from time to time.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assistant Divisional Medical Officers
