927 MBBS graduates assigned for compulsory govt. medical service for one year
If any candidate quits in the middle of the service, they will be penalised. If a candidate is absent from service for 30 days, there will be no option to rejoin
The Department of Health and Family Welfare in a State has assigned 927 MBBS graduates to compulsory government medical service for a duration of one year. These graduates, who studied under government quota in both government and private medical colleges, completed their internships in 2026. However, around 3,210 medical graduates were exempted from this compulsory service due to the lack of available vacancies in government hospitals and health centers in the State.
This decision comes after the realization that the number of graduates has surpassed the available vacancies under compulsory rural service. An official from the department stated that while the number of medical seats was lower in the past, resulting in fewer graduates, the current situation has changed with an increased number of graduates.
Candidates who fail to fulfill their one-year compulsory service obligation will face penalties, including disqualification and fines of approximately ₹15 lakh for absences exceeding 30 days. Additionally, doctors assigned to this service must register on the Mobile Based Real Time Attendance System (KAMS) upon reporting. Completion certificates will only be granted upon successful completion of the one-year term.
However, it is important to note that graduates required to serve compulsorily are not permitted to participate in medico-legal cases.
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