Demand revised seat matrix, judicial review, and transparency in DGME process
Lucknow:
Resident doctors from King George’s Medical University (KGMU) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) have raised serious objections against the Postgraduate (PG) service bond seat matrix released by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, calling it “grossly irregular and unjust.”
The Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDA) of both premier institutes have alleged that 70–90% of Senior Residency (SR) posts in top government medical colleges have either been excluded or concealed in the recently published matrix.
They claimed the current matrix not only violates merit-based selection and institutional autonomy but appears to be a “calculated attempt” to divert deserving government doctors to peripheral and less preferred postings, while leaving top-tier positions potentially open for later manipulation.
Doctors Demand Revised Seat Matrix, Judicial Scrutiny
In their press releases, both RDA KGMU and RDA SGPGIMS have demanded a revised PG seat matrix that includes 100% of all available Senior Residency positions across government institutions in the state. They have also called for complete transparency and accountability from the DGME, with explanations for seat exclusions.
RDA KGMU has further demanded a judicial review and investigation into what they described as “intentional suppression or arbitrary regulation” of SR posts.
Concerns Raised by RDA SGPGIMS
In a strong statement, the RDA at SGPGIMS stated:
“Only 10–20% of senior residency positions in apex government institutions have been shown. The majority are unjustifiably omitted without transparency. This undermines meritocracy and may favour non-government candidates.”
KGMU Doctors Express Outrage
Similarly, RDA KGMU alleged that premier institutes such as KGMU, SGPGI, and RMLIMS have had their SR posts underrepresented in the matrix.
“In many departments, only 20–30% of actual SR seats are reflected. The rest remain hidden. This is not just negligence—it is a systemic flaw that may displace meritorious doctors unfairly,” the release said.
Implications on Healthcare and Medical Education
The doctors warned that such discrepancies could have far-reaching consequences for Uttar Pradesh’s healthcare system:
- Compromised Tertiary Care: Exclusion of senior residents from apex teaching hospitals will degrade the quality of specialist care and clinical education.
- Forced Migration: Rank-holders from government colleges are being pushed to peripheral areas, not by choice, but due to manipulated opportunities.
- Risk of Arbitrary Appointments: Unlisted SR seats in top colleges could later be filled without merit, eroding transparency.
- Weakened Healthcare Infrastructure: The erosion of merit-based staffing in top institutions undermines public health and medical education.
- Morale Damage: Resident doctors, especially those who served on the frontlines during COVID-19, now feel “betrayed” by the system.
Call for Immediate Action
Calling it not just a policy dispute but a matter of justice and institutional dignity, the doctors urged the State Government, DGME, and public stakeholders to intervene immediately.
“This is about the future of public healthcare in UP. We stand united and will pursue all legal and democratic avenues to ensure justice prevails,” the RDA at KGMU stated.
