Posting of Medical Officers in the J&K Health & Family Welfare Service
On December 4, 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir Health & Medical Education Department issued a significant Government Order (G.O. No. 974-JK(HME)) to appoint and post Medical Officers (Allopathic) in the J&K Health and Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service. The J&K Public Service Commission recommended this decision, which follows earlier orders.
Chronological overview:
This order, No. 974-JK(HME) of 2023, follows other 2022 and 2023 orders. These are Government Orders No. 748-JK(HME) of 2022, 890-JK, 150-JK, 401-JK, 560-JK, and 842-JK of 2023. These orders lay the framework for current appointment and posting choices.
Details on appointment and posting
Government Order No. 974-JK(HME) of 2023 appoints and posts eight Medical Officers based on J&K Public Service Commission recommendations. J&K Criminal Investigation Department verification reports for these candidates have arrived.
The appointment order specifies particular conditions that appointees must follow. This includes sending verification reports to Drawing and Disbursing Officers within 21 days of this directive. Failure to comply within the specified time may cancel the appointment.
Financial and Legal Obligations:
Financial commitments, including self-employment loans, must be met before joining government service. The directive stresses following the New Pension Scheme and penalises document fabrication.
Government Order No. 974-JK(HME) of 2023 advances Jammu and Kashmir Medical Officer employment and posting. The government’s transparent and rigorous selection process ensures the seamless integration of skilled medical professionals into the Health and Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service.
Posting of Medical Officers in the J&K Health & Family Welfare Service
