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Admit Card Notification the Post of General Duty Medical Officer Gdmo

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admit Card Notification the Post of General Duty Medical Officer Gdmo administered by MEA Authority (Telangana).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MEA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2021-07-07 Posting Jurisdiction: Telangana

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Admit Card Notification the Post of General Duty Medical Officer Gdmo?

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 2021-07-07. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MEA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of medical registration numbers, educational qualifications, and professional experience details.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including MBBS degree, MCI/NMC registration certificate, category certificate, passport-sized photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Complete the application process by paying the non-refundable application fee online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, while exempted categories receive automatic fee waivers.

Monitor the portal for the release of the Admit Card, download the hall ticket upon notification, and print a clear copy to carry to the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admit Card Notification the Post of General Duty Medical Officer Gdmo 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 Recruitment Test (CBRT)	300 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Preventive & Social Medicine, and basic clinical pharmacology.
Stage 2: Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30 Minutes	Clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, emergency medical management, communication skills, and suitability for diplomatic/consular medical postings.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original NMC registration, MBBS degree, caste certificates, and rigorous medical fitness standards as prescribed for Group A Central Civil Services.
Stage 4: Final Merit List Compilation	Based on 75:25 Weightage	Cumulative performance evaluation across Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to meeting the minimum qualifying cutoffs for respective reservation categories.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is a Group 'A' Gazetted post positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. Additionally, GDMOs are entitled to a 20% Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), raising the base pay for allowances to Rs. 67,320. With Dearness Allowance (DA) currently at 53% (Rs. 35,680), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 20,196), and Transport Allowance (TA) at Rs. 11,016 (including DA on TA), the gross monthly salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,34,212. After statutory deductions like the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 9,178) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,20,000. This highly competitive compensation package is further augmented by foreign allowances during overseas postings.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for this recruitment. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer). Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central government mandates, women candidates and exempted categories are fully excused from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admit Card Notification the Post of

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the GDMO written exam?

As per UPSC and MEA guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each stage of the selection process.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the Computer Based Recruitment Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or mandatory minimum service period for MEA GDMOs?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a service bond to serve for a minimum of three years, failing which they must refund training costs and allowances to the government.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited GDMOs?

Newly appointed General Duty Medical Officers undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their clinical performance, conduct, and adaptability are evaluated.

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

The written exam primarily focuses on core medical sciences (MBBS level), but a small section of up to 20% may cover General Awareness, English, and Analytical Ability.

Where will the selected GDMOs be posted under the MEA?

Selected officers are posted at MEA headquarters in New Delhi, regional passport offices, or Indian diplomatic missions, embassies, and consulates abroad to serve Indian diplomats and expatriates.