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Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer administered by MERC Authority (Maharashtra).

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

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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

Related Active Openings under MERC

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Bastar District February	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Be Done Till Date	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-12
Cancellation of Recruitment to the Posts of Scientist Clri	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cancellation of Recruitment Vide Advt 01 2018 Estt Nift	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2024-12-06

Active Procurement Tenders by MERC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Clarification Dispensing of Medicines on Credit Basis Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarification Procurement of Preparative Hplc Instrument	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tie Up for Scr Package of 2x660 Mw Khurja Stpp	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 35000 Kg Poly Aluminium Chloride Pac for Rwtp Unit of Bcpl L	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 MERC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official MERC recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate a unique login ID.

Log in using the OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, medical council registration details, and prior clinical experience in the designated fields.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including MBBS degree certificates, permanent medical council registration, community certificates, and passport-sized photographs, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the electronic admit card before 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 Recruitment Test (CBRT)	150 Marks, 150 Minutes	General Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive and Social Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology, Pathology
Stage 2: Clinical Case Study and Practical Evaluation	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Emergency Medicine Protocols, Primary Healthcare Management, Diagnostic Interpretation, National Health Programs, Patient Communication and Ethics
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, Non-Graded	Verification of MCI/SMC Registration, Academic Credentials Check, Physical Fitness Standards Evaluation, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Cumulative Score of Stage 1 and Stage 2	Compilation of Category-wise Merit, Preference-based Urban Health Center Allocation, Final Appointment Order Issuance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer falls under Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry-level basic pay of Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), the salary is further augmented by House Rent Allowance (HRA) which varies by city category: Class X (27% or Rs. 15,147), Class Y (18% or Rs. 10,098), or Class Z (9% or Rs. 5,049). Additionally, a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA thereon (totaling Rs. 11,016) and a Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) at 20% of basic pay (Rs. 11,220) are admissible. The gross monthly salary for a Class X city approximates Rs. 1,23,216. After mandatory deductions including 10% NPS (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 8,583 and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,12,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Female candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation as per state-specific amendments to the central guidelines.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer

What is the minimum qualification required for the Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer post?

Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and hold a valid permanent registration with the State Medical Council or NMC.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for selected candidates?

Yes, selected Medical Officers must execute a service bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve for a minimum period of one year, failing which they must forfeit the bond amount.

What is the probation period for a newly appointed Medical Officer under MERC?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their clinical performance, administrative conduct, and adherence to public health protocols will be evaluated.

How is the normalization of marks calculated if the exam is held in multiple shifts?

MERC utilizes the standard equipercentile method for normalization of scores across multiple shifts to ensure parity and eliminate variations in difficulty levels of the question papers.

What are the primary posting locations for the selected Medical Officers?

The selected officers will be primarily posted in Basthi Dawakhanas (Urban Primary Health Centers) located within municipal corporation limits, focusing on urban poor and slum populations.

Are there any negative marks in the Computer Based Recruitment Test?

Yes, a negative marking scheme is applicable where 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.