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Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer administered by IKM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IKM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Rate Contract for Consumables of Nesc Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Rate Contract of Materials Required for Practical Examination Under Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Rate Contract Rc for Stationary Computer Media Consumables and Other Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Supplying Cleaning Materials for Security Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IKM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ikm.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IKM Authority recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, active mobile number, and basic demographic details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using the OTR credentials to complete the detailed profile, including academic qualifications, internship completion certificates, and mandatory registration details with the Medical Council of India or State Medical Council.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the MBBS degree, council registration, category certificates, and passport-sized photographs strictly conforming to the specified dimensions and file size limits outlined in the notification.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit card prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper I	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Medicine, Pediatrics, Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), Infectious Diseases, National Health Programmes
Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper II	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Clinical Pathology, Medical Ethics
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of MBBS Degree, MCI/SMC Registration Validity Check, Caste and EWS Certificate Validation, Physical Fitness Standards Evaluation
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Cumulative Score Out of 200	Aggregate CBT Score Ranking, Resolution of Tie-Cases, Preference-Based Urban Health Centre Allocation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer position under the IKM Authority is aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. Additionally, Medical Officers are entitled to a Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) at 20% of the basic pay, bringing the base for allowances to Rs. 67,320. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (Rs. 35,680) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 20% (Rs. 13,464), alongside Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,22,000. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) under Tier-I (Rs. 10,298) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,10,000, subject to 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Medical Officer under the IKM Authority strictly adheres to the reservation policies formulated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxation limits are granted as 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and reserved categories are exempted from application fees as per statutory concessions.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the CBT?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be used to compile the final merit list.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer post?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve for a minimum period of one year from the date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

The selected Medical Officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their clinical performance and conduct will be evaluated.

Does the syllabus include non-medical subjects like Aptitude or General Knowledge?

No, the syllabus is strictly technical and clinical, focusing entirely on MBBS-level medical sciences, public health, and clinical diagnostics.

Where will the selected Medical Officers be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted across urban primary health centers and Basthi Dawakhanas within the municipal corporation limits under the IKM Authority.