With effect from September 30, 2021, the service of 116 doctors, consultants and senior consultants will be discontinued across the state. The doctors who have already attained the age of 58 or more but have been working as consultants or senior consultants on extended superannuation will stand retired from service. Earlier, in 2016, the government had extended the retirement age to 65 from 58.

The service of the reemployed doctors as consultant and senior consultant after retirement will also be discontinued. Besides, the doctors of the HCMS and the HCDS cadre who have not attained the age of 64 as on September 30, 2021, can submit their reemployment request to the DGHS under the new policy. They have to give choice of three districts depending on the vacant locations. The order further stated that the reemployment will be considered depending upon the eligibility, availability of seat and requirement of the department.

By: Atul Dhimann