Advertisement Numbers: 07/2025 Last Date to Apply: 3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST) Post Names: Divisional Medical Officer (Anaesthesiology, Bacteriology/Microbiology, Chest/Respiratory Diseases, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT), Orthopaedics, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis)
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Job Post Recruitment Board Overview
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Advertisement No. 07/2025, inviting applications for 150 Group A Divisional Medical Officer (DMO) posts under the Ministry of Railways’ Indian Railway Medical Service (IRMS). These roles involve independent management of clinical specialities, including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, research, academic activities, and administrative tasks. The posts carry a pay scale of Level-11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). The selection process includes shortlisting, interviews, and document verification. Applications are open until 3rd July 2025 at https://upsconline.nic.in, targeting medical professionals for railway medical services.
Job Brief Information
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | Divisional Medical Officer (Anaesthesiology, Bacteriology/Microbiology, Chest/Respiratory Diseases, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT), Orthopaedics, Pathology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis) |
| Compensation | Level-11 (Rs.67,700–2,08,700) + NPA |
| Total Vacancies | 150 |
| Notification Date | 14th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST) |
| Organization | UPSC (Ministry of Railways) |
Recruitment Overview
The recruitment is for permanent Group A Gazetted Non-ministerial posts under the IRMS, headquartered in New Delhi, with potential All India Service Liability (AISL). Duties include managing clinical specialities, conducting research, performing academic and developmental activities, and handling administrative tasks related to the speciality. Private practice of any kind, including consultation and laboratory practice, is prohibited. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications or a recruitment test, followed by interviews (100 marks). All posts have a one-year probation period.
Eligibility Criteria
| Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Age Relaxation | Other Criteria |
| DMO (Anaesthesiology) | MBBS + MD/MS (Anaesthesiology) or DA/FFARCS + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Bacteriology/Microbiology) | MBBS + MD (Bacteriology/Microbiology) or M.Sc. (Microbiology/Bacteriology) or D.Bact./DPB + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Chest/Respiratory Diseases) | MBBS + MD (Respiratory Diseases) or DNB (Respiratory Diseases) + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (General Medicine) | MBBS + MD (General Medicine) or MRCP + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (General Surgery) | MBBS + MS (Surgery) or FRCS + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | MBBS + MD/MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) or MRCOG/DGO + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Ophthalmology) | MBBS + MS/MD (Ophthalmology) or DO/DOMS + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)) | MBBS + MS (ENT) or DLO/DORL + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Orthopaedics) | MBBS + MS/MCh (Orthopaedics) or D.Ortho + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Pathology) | MBBS + MD (Pathology) or M.Sc./Ph.D. (Pathology) or DCP/DPB + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Paediatrics) | MBBS + MD (Paediatrics) or DCH + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Psychiatry) | MBBS + MD (Psychiatry) or DPM + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
| DMO (Radio-diagnosis) | MBBS + MD (Radio-diagnosis) or DMRD + 1 year experience (2 years with Diploma) | 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | 5 years for Central Govt employees | Indian national, DNB verification if applicable |
Additional Criteria
- Qualifications/experience may be relaxed for well-qualified candidates or SC/ST if insufficient applicants at UPSC’s discretion.
- OBC/EWS certificates must be valid for FY 2025–26, issued on/after 1st April 2025.
- DNB qualifications require NBE verification per Gazette Notification No. MCI-12(2)/2010-Med.Misc dated 11.06.2012.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting based on qualifications/experience or a Recruitment Test (if applications are high) |
| Stage 2 | Interview (100 marks; minimum: UR/EWS–50, OBC–45, SC/ST/PwBD–40) |
| Stage 3 | Document verification + medical examination |
Structure of Selection Process
Shortlisting is based on higher qualifications/experience or a recruitment test (weightage 75:25 for test: interview, if applicable). Interviews assess technical knowledge, aptitude, and communication skills. Original documents (degree, experience, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates) are verified, and medical fitness is per Central Govt norms. Interview schedules are notified via https://upsc.gov.in, with SMS/email alerts.
Number of Posts and Reservation
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total |
| DMO (Anaesthesiology) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 13 |
| DMO (Bacteriology/Microbiology) | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| DMO (Chest/Respiratory Diseases) | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| DMO (General Medicine) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | 14 |
| DMO (General Surgery) | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | – | 22 |
| DMO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 13 |
| DMO (Ophthalmology) | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | 18 |
| DMO (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 11 |
| DMO (Orthopaedics) | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3 | – | – | 19 |
| DMO (Pathology) | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 3 |
| DMO (Paediatrics) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| DMO (Psychiatry) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | – | 26 |
| DMO (Radio-diagnosis) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Verification Note
Total vacancies: 150, PwBD reservations: 7 (1 for Bacteriology/Microbiology – Locomotor Disability; 1 for Pathology – Locomotor Disability; 2 for Paediatrics – Leprosy Cured, Acid Attack Victims; 3 for Radio-diagnosis – One Leg Affected, Acid Attack Victims). Vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Register and fill out the online application
- Upload required documents (PDF/50–100 KB)
- Pay the application fee as per your category
- Submit and print the application by 4th July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST)
- Contact the helpline (011-23385271) in case of a query or issue
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General/OBC/EWS Male | Rs.25 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | Exempted |
Notification links
DMO (Anaesthesiology) – 25060738114
DMO (Bacteriology/Microbiology) – 25060739114
DMO (Chest/Respiratory Diseases) – 25060740114
DMO (General Medicine) – 25060741114
DMO (General Surgery) – 25060742114
DMO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – 25060743114
DMO (Ophthalmology) – 25060744114
DMO (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)) – 25060745114
DMO (Orthopaedics) – 25060746114
DMO (Pathology) – 25060747114
DMO (Paediatrics) – 25060748114
DMO (Psychiatry) – 25060749114
DMO (Radio-diagnosis) – 25060750114
Apply Link
DMO (Anaesthesiology) – 25060738114
DMO (Bacteriology/Microbiology) – 25060739114
DMO (Chest/Respiratory Diseases) – 25060740114
DMO (General Medicine) – 25060741114
DMO (General Surgery) – 25060742114
DMO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – 25060743114
DMO (Ophthalmology) – 25060744114
DMO (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)) – 25060745114
DMO (Orthopaedics) – 25060746114
DMO (Pathology) – 25060747114
DMO (Paediatrics) – 25060748114
DMO (Psychiatry) – 25060749114
DMO (Radio-diagnosis) – 25060750114
Official links
Official Website – UPSC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC Recruitment 2025 for DMO posts?
A recruitment drive for 150 Divisional Medical Officer posts under the Ministry of Railways.
Who is eligible to apply?
Indian nationals with MBBS and relevant postgraduate degrees/diplomas, 1–2 years of experience, aged 35–40 years (relaxable for reserved categories).
What is the last date to apply?
3rd July 2025 (23:59 hrs IST).
How do I apply?
Apply via https://upsconline.nic.in, upload documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit.
What is the selection process?
Application review or recruitment test, followed by an interview and document verification.
What is the salary or pay scale?
Level-11 (Rs 67,700–2,08,700) + NPA.
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