Pay Hikes for Government Doctors in Karnataka

Karnataka Government hikes doctors’ pay in the range of Rs 5000-35000 to attract more young people.

Doctors examine a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a patient lying on a bed inside a ward at a government hospital. (Photo: Reuters)

The Karnataka government announced pay hike in the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 35,000 to its doctors, with an intention to attract more doctors for government service.

The monthly salary of MBBS or BDS qualified doctors with six years experience has been increased from Rs 54,989 to Rs 59,989, with six to 13 years experience from Rs 63,620 to Rs 68,620, with 13 to 20 years experience from Rs 73,569 to Rs 78,569 and with 20 years from Rs 87,649 to Rs 92,649.

For doctors with post graduate degree or diploma with 6 years experience, the pay has been increased from Rs 59,780 to Rs 84,780, with 6-13 years experience from Rs 70,166 to Rs 95,166 and with 13-20 years experience from Rs 87,919 to Rs 1,12,919, said Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader.

For Super Speciality Doctors with 6 years experience, the pay has been increased from Rs 62,980 to Rs 92,989, with 6-13 years from Rs 72,466 to Rs 1,02,466 and those with 13-20 years from Rs 84,319 to Rs 1,19,319.

BJP MLA C T Ravi questioned why there hasn’t been a hike in the salaries of  Ayurveda Doctors. Khader responded he will consider this proposal.