Karnataka: The Karnataka government has started the process for one-year compulsory government service by medical postgraduates (PG), asking them to register to begin at a time when the state is overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic and shortage of doctors.
The government has already started the online registration process for the medical students who have been instructed to ensure a one-year compulsory service in government facilities after the completion of their PG medical courses.
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"For the first time after the Supreme Court verdict in August 2019, we have begun an online registration process for compulsory government service after PG medical courses," said Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar, quotes IANS
He said these candidates will be posted as senior residents and tutors in medical education or equivalent posts in the health department.
Counselling procedures for the mandatory government service of successful MD, MS, and Diploma candidates in July and August will be held shortly.
"As a preliminary preparation, all candidates who have passed are hereby instructed to compulsorily register by August 25th, 3 p.m. without fail," said an official.
Principals and heads of institutes have been entrusted with the task of ensuring that graduates comply with the registration process. The Medical Education Department has invoked the Karnataka Compulsory Service by Candidates Completed Medical Courses (Amendment) Act 2012, Section (4) for postgraduates.
According to this Act, one year of government service is mandatory for all medical postgraduates admitted under any category in Karnataka. Similarly, duty allocation is on a first come first serve merit basis. "The allotment will be on a first come first serve cum merit basis. They shall lose the right to merit for allotment if they fail to register. Hence, all candidates are directed to compulsorily register," he said.