Medical Officer Eligibility: If you want to become a medical officer after MBBS, then know which exams are conducted for this, what is the necessary qualification and selection process.
How to become medical officer India: If you are a doctor but do not want to be limited here, then you are the best option to become a medical officer. Let us tell you that the job of a medical officer is not just to treat patients. They also have to implement health schemes, do medical research and handle responsibilities like public health management. However, it is not easy to reach this post. For this, it is necessary to pass the right qualification and government examination. In such a situation, know how to become medical officers and for this, which examinations are necessary to pass.
What is the required qualification to become a medical officer?
First of all, you have to complete the degree of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery). This is a 5.5 -year course, which includes 4.5 years of studies and 1 year compulsory internship. To get admission in MBBS, it is necessary that the candidate has passed the NEET (UG) examination. Only after completing MBBS, you become eligible to become a medical officer in government departments and armed forces. Read further which examination will have to be passed to become a medical officer.
Medical officer recruitment through UPSC CMS exam
UPSC CMS (Combined Medical Services): The most prestigious way to become a medical officer in the country is UPSC CMS exam. This exam takes place in two stages-
The first stage is computer based exam: It has two papers, each paper of 250 marks. The subjects include- General Medicine, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Preventive and Social Medicine.
The second phase is interview or personality test: Candidates who have passed computer -based examination are called for 100 marks interviews. After being successful in this examination, candidates are appointed to the post of Medical Officer in Railways, Delhi Municipal Corporation and other central government organizations.
How do State Public Service Commissions become a medical officer?
Almost every state conducts the State Public Service Commission examination for the recruitment of Medical Officer in its health department. It consists of written examination and then interview. According to the state, the pattern of the examination may be slightly different.
How is medical officer recruitment in armed forces?
Medical officers are also recruited in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. For this, an entrance examination has to be done in AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College). Direct recruitment is also done after completing MBBS. This includes interview and medical fitness test.
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What are the opportunities for promotion after becoming a medical officer?
In all examinations, successful candidates in merit are appointed as medical officers in government hospitals, health centers and clinics. With time and experience, medical officers can reach high positions like Senior Medical Officer, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Director of Health Services.
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