Rajasthan Doctors Urge Government for Timely Posting
Concerns Over Delayed Postings
A medical association in Rajasthan has raised concerns regarding the prolonged waiting period faced by doctors after they complete their postgraduate and Senior Residency training. The United Doctors’ Front (UDF) has formally requested the State Government to take action to ensure these doctors receive their postings without unnecessary delays.
Financial Hardship and Mental Distress
In a letter to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, Dr. Bharat Pareek, the UDF President, highlighted the significant challenges faced by doctors who have completed their training. Many of these doctors have been waiting for their formal posting orders at the Directorate or their respective medical colleges for an extended period. During this waiting period, they do not receive any salaries, which leads to financial difficulties.
Dr. Pareek emphasized that such delays not only affect their financial situation but also contribute to mental distress. The prolonged waiting can exceed a month, complicating the regularization process of their Awaiting Posting Orders (APO) status.
Impact on Academic Qualifications
Moreover, the delay in issuing posting orders can hinder these in-service doctors from joining as Senior Residents in a timely manner, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their peers who are not currently in service. This situation can adversely affect their academic qualifications and professional development.
Call for Immediate Action
In light of these issues, Dr. Pareek urged the State Government to act swiftly to prevent unnecessary waiting periods for doctors who have completed their PG and SR training. He also requested that authorities facilitate the payment of their salaries from their newly assigned posting locations to eliminate the need for unnecessary trips to the Directorate, allowing them to focus on their medical duties.
Dr. Pareek’s Statement
Speaking to Medical Dialogues, Dr. Pareek remarked, “After completing PG or Senior Residency, serving doctors in Rajasthan are made to wait 3–4 months for formal posting orders. During this period, they continue working in medical colleges and hospitals, providing full services without receiving any salary. This is not just an administrative delay — it is unpaid work, and it pushes young doctors into severe financial stress at a stage when family responsibilities and EMIs are at their peak.”
He concluded by asserting, “Our clear demand to the government is simple and fair: either issue posting orders immediately after PG/SR completion, or ensure salary is drawn from the institution where the doctor is actively working, and this period should be counted in SR. Doctors are delivering healthcare without interruption — their livelihoods should not be interrupted in return.”
Related Issues
It is noted that over 350 in-service doctors in Rajasthan are currently awaiting their postings for several months, prompting demands for immediate action from authorities.