Bond Exemption Announced for PG Medicos in Government Jobs
Jaipur: In a major relief for post-graduate medical students, the Rajasthan Medical Education Department has decided to exempt PG and super-speciality candidates from the mandatory two-year service bond if they join Central or State Government service after completing their studies.
Two-Year Mandatory Service No Longer Needed for Selected Candidates
According to a recent order dated December 1, candidates who secure jobs in Central/State Government departments or institutions fully or partially authorised by them will no longer be required to complete the earlier compulsory two-year service in Rajasthan’s medical institutions.
Decision Aligned with Rajasthan Service Rules
The exemption aligns with the Rajasthan Service Rules, which permit such flexibility. Eligible candidates will be issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after selection, allowing them to opt out of the bond service. The policy is effective immediately, as reported by TOI.
Earlier Mandatory Bond: Rs 25 Lakh for PG & SS Students
Earlier this year, the Medical Education Department had made it compulsory for PG and super-speciality students from Rajasthan Government and RajMES medical colleges to serve two years in medical-college-affiliated hospitals.
Students were required to submit a Rs 25 lakh service bond at the time of admission.
New Bond Policy Introduced for 2025–26 Session
Recently, Rajasthan approved a new bond policy applicable from the 2025–26 academic session across Government and RajMES medical colleges. Under this system, PG students must submit bond undertakings ranging from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore, depending on their speciality.
Category-Wise Bond Amount Based on 27 Specialities
The revised bond policy categorises 27 PG specialities into four groups, with bond amounts varying by discipline. Students must pay the bond amount if they choose not to serve in State Government hospitals for two years after completing their degree.
Objective: Strengthening Public Health Services
The state government introduced these bond systems to ensure adequate specialist availability in government hospitals, particularly in rural and underserved areas. However, the new exemption aims to balance workforce needs while offering flexibility to meritorious candidates entering government service.
Immediate Relief Expected for Aspiring Government Doctors
With the latest relaxation, PG doctors securing Central or State Government jobs will benefit the most, gaining freedom from compulsory service and heavy penalties, while the state continues to refine its long-term medical workforce strategy.
