What is the career path and promotion structure for a GPSC MO?

Yes, a GPSC Medical Officer has a clear career progression path. Starting as a Medical Officer (Class-2), one can be promoted to Senior Medical Officer, then Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and further to Chief District Health Officer. The highest positions in this cadre include Additional Director of Health Services and eventually, Director of Health Services, representing the top post.

What allowances are included in a GPSC Medical Officer's salary?

GPSC Medical Officers receive several allowances in addition to their basic pay. These typically include Dearness Allowance (DA), which is a cost-of-living adjustment, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport or Conveyance allowance. The total value of these allowances can be significant, often adding approximately 30-40% to the basic pay, contributing substantially to the gross and eventually, the in-hand salary.

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Per Month 2025: Pay Scale, Allowances, In-Hand Salary

GPSC medical officer salary per month falls in the pay scale of Rs.53,100 – Rs.1,67,800 under Level-9. Check details on allowances and in-hand salary with job profile.

Who is a GPSC Medical Officer?

A GPSC Medical Officer (MO) is a Class-2 officer appointed through the Gujarat Public Service Commission to work in the state’s health and family welfare department. He is a government doctor responsible for providing primary healthcare in rural and urban health centers, diagnosing and treating patients, implementing public health schemes, supervising paramedical staff, and supporting preventive healthcare programs. His role ensures that affordable and reliable medical services reach people at the grassroots level across Gujarat.

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Per Month 2025

Pay Scale, allowances, in-Hand salary of GPSC Medical Officer is tabulated below:

Post / Class	Pay Scale / Basic Pay	Pay Matrix / Level
Medical Officer (Class-2)	Rs.53,100 – Rs.1,67,800	Level-9 (ROP-2016)
Health & Family Welfare Department, MO Class-2	Rs.53,100 – Rs.1,67,800	Level-9
MO / Resident Medical Officer	Rs.53,100 – Rs.1,67,800	Level-9
MO / Insurance MO (Class-2)	Rs.53,100 – Rs.1,67,800	Level-9

The official basic pay / pay scale for a newly appointed GPSC Medical Officer (Class-2) is Rs.53,100 (minimum) up to Rs.1,67,800 (maximum) under Level-9.

Estimated In-Hand Salary

To estimate in-hand pay, we need to factor in:

Allowances (Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport/Conveyance, etc.)
Deductions (Provident Fund / NPS, Income Tax, etc.)
Housing or accommodation benefits (if given)
Posting location (which affects HRA etc.)

Rough Estimate (at entry level)

Let’s assume:

Basic pay: Rs.53,100
DA + other allowances: ~ 30-40% of basic (this is typical in many state service structures)
Deductions (PF / NPS etc.): ~10% or more
HRA, transport etc.: extra

Component	Estimate (per month)
Basic pay	Rs.53,100
Allowances (DA, HRA, etc.)	~ Rs.16,000 – Rs.22,000
Gross salary	~ Rs.69,000 – Rs.75,000
Deductions (PF / NPS etc.)	~ Rs.5,000 – Rs.8,000
Estimated in-hand	Rs.61,000 – Rs.70,000 (approximately)

Important Note: This is only a ballpark estimate. The real in-hand could be higher or lower depending on exactly which allowances apply and the posting location.

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Slip

A GPSC Medical Officer salary slip shows the detailed monthly earnings and deductions of a government doctor appointed through GPSC. It generally includes basic pay (₹53,100 at entry level), Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical/Transport Allowances, and other state-specific perks on the earnings side. On the deduction side, it usually lists NPS/GPF contribution, professional tax, and income tax. After these deductions, the in-hand salary of a GPSC Medical Officer comes to around ₹61,000 – ₹70,000 per month, depending on posting location and allowances.

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Qualification, Job Profile, and Promotions

Below is a simple table with the qualification, job profile, and promotions of a GPSC Medical Officer (MO):

Aspect	Details
Qualification	Must have an MBBS degree from a recognized university + Valid Registration with Gujarat Medical Council/Medical Council of India. Knowledge of Gujarati/Hindi is also required.
Job Profile	- Provide treatment and consultation to patients in Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs), and government hospitals. - Diagnose diseases, prescribe medicines, and manage emergencies. - Implement government health schemes and vaccination programs. - Maintain patient records and submit health reports. - Supervise paramedical staff and assist in public health awareness.
Promotions	Medical Officer (Class-2) → Senior Medical Officer → Deputy Chief Medical Officer → Chief District Health Officer → Additional Director of Health Services → Director of Health Services (Top post in the cadre).

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Per Month 2025: Pay Scale, Allowances, In-Hand Salary

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Who is a GPSC Medical Officer?

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Per Month 2025

Estimated In-Hand Salary

GPSC Medical Officer Salary Slip

Qualification, Job Profile, and Promotions

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