Teachers Eligibility Qualifications Rgulations 1998

MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in

Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998
(AMENDED UPTO 8th JUNE, 2017)
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MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA
Published in part III section 4 of the Gazette of India upto December, 2009.
No. MCI-12(2)/98-Med./ In exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Indian Medical
Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), the Medical Council of India, with the previous sanction of the
Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement:
(1) These regulations may be called the Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical
Institutions Regulations, 1998 amended upto December 2009.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2 Objectives: Appointment of medical teachers, with minimum qualification and experience in

various departments of medical colleges and institutions imparting graduate and post-graduate
medical education is a necessary requirement to maintain a standard of teaching.
3. Minimum qualifications for appointment as a teacher: Minimum qualifications for appointment

as a teacher in various departments of a medical college or institution imparting graduate and
post-graduate education shall be as specified in the Schedules I and II annexed with these
regulations
SCHEDULE I
Every appointing authority before making an appointment to a teaching post in medical
college or institution shall observe the following norms:
1. All Medical teachers must possess a basic University or equivalent qualification

included in any one of the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956).
They must also be registered in a State Medical Register or Indian Medical Register.
The Clause 1A as under is included in terms of Notification published on

16.03.2005 in Gazette of India.
1A. The maximum age limit upto which a person can be appointed or granted
extension or re-employed in service against the posts of Teachers or Dean or
Principal or Director, as the case may be, which are required to be filled up as per
the norms of the Medical Council of India in any Medical College or Teaching
Institution for imparting Graduate and Post-Graduate medical education, shall be
65 years.
The clause 1A was inserted after paragraph 1, vide notification dated 16.3.2005.
The last words of the paragraph i.e. shall be 65 years.,shall be amended as
under, in terms of notification dated 17.09.2010.
shall be 70 years.
2. In the departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and

Microbiology, non-medical teachers may be appointed to the extent of 30% of the total
number of the posts in the department. A non-medical approved medical M.Sc. qualification
shall be a sufficient qualification for appointment as Lecturer in the subject concerned but
for promotion to higher teaching post a candidate must possess the Ph.D. degree in the
subject. The Heads of these departments must possess recognized basic university medical
degree qualification or equivalent qualification. However, in the department of Biochemistry,
non-medical teachers may be appointed to the extent of 50% of the total number of posts
in the department. In case of the paucity of teachers in non-clinical departments relaxation
upto the Head of the Department may be given by the appointing authority to the non-
medical persons if suitable medical teacher in the particular non-clinical speciality is not
available for the said appointment. However, such relaxation will be made only with the
prior approval of the Medical Council of India. A non-medial person cannot be appointed as
Director or Principal or Dean or Medical Superintendent. In the departments of Community
Medicine and Pharmacology, Lecturers in Statistics and Pharmacological Chemistry shall
possess M.Sc. qualification in that particular subject from a recognized University.
In the above clause the words The Heads of these departments must posses
recognized basic university medical degree qualification or equivalent
qualification shall be substituted with the following as amended in terms of
Notification published on 24.07.2009 in Gazette of India .
Heads of the departments of pre and para clinical subjects must possess
recognized basic University degree qualification i.e. MBBS or equivalent
qualification.
In the above clause the words In the departments of Community Medicine and
Pharmacology, Lecturers in Statistics and Pharmacology Chemistry shall possess
M.Sc. qualification in that particular subject from a recognised University shall be
substituted with the following as amended in terms of Notification published on
24.07.2009 in Gazette of India .
In the department of Community Medicine, Lecturers in Statistics shall

possess M.Sc. qualification from a recognized University.
3. Medical teachers in all Medical Colleges except the Tutors, Residents, Registrars and
Demonstrators must possess the requisite recognized Postgraduate Medical qualification in
their respective subject.
The following shall be included in terms of Notification published on 24.07.2009 in

Gazette of India .
Dean / Principal / Director of Medical college/institution, who is head of

the institute and the Medical Superintendent who is head of the affiliated
teaching hospital can be incharge of a Unit but cannot be HOD in the
medical college/institution. However, they can teach and practice in the
Department concerned.
4. The appointing authority may consider the holders of equivalent postgraduate qualification,
which may be approved by the Medical Council of India from time to time, to have the
requisite recognised qualification in the subject concerned.
5. The Medical Council of India shall determine equivalent qualification referred to in these
regulations.
6. The teachers in a medical college or institution having a total of eight years teaching
experience out of which at least five years teaching experience as Lecturer or Asst.
Professor gained after obtaining postgraduate degree shall be recognised as postgraduate
teachers in broad specialties. In the case of super-specialties only those teachers who
possess eight years teaching experience out of which at least five years teaching
experience as Lecturer / Asst. Prof. gained after obtaining the higher speciality degree shall
be recognised as postgraduate teachers:
Provided that in the case of super-speciality courses which are being newly instituted,
matter regarding relaxation of qualification and experience of postgraduate teachers may be
taken up by the appointing authority with the Medical Council of India.
The above clause 6 has been substituted vide gazette notification dated 08.06.2017 as under:
The teachers in a medical college or institution having a total of 8 years teaching experience
out of which at least 4 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor with two research
publication in indexed journals gained after obtaining postgraduate degree shall be recognized
post graduate teacher in broad specialties.
In case of super specialties only those teachers who possess 6 years teaching experience out of
which at least 2 years teaching experience as Assistant Professor gained after obtaining the
higher specialty degree shall be recognized post graduate teacher.
I. Broad Specialties (MD/MS)

Posts Aca. Qual. Teaching & Research Exp.
Professor/Addl. A post graduate
Associate Professor in the subject for 3 years
Professor (8 year qualification in a permitted/approved/recognized medical
of Post PG MD/MS in the college/institution with 4 Research
Experience) concerned Publications in Indexed Journal on
subject and asCumulative basis with minimum of 2
per the TEQ Research Publication during the tenure of
Regulation Associate Professor as Ist Author or as
corresponding author.
Associate A post graduate As Assistant Professor in the subject for 4
Professor (5 year qualification years in a permitted/approved/recognized
Post PG MD/MS in the medical college/institution with 2 Research
experience) concerned Publication in Indexed Journals as Ist Author
subject and as or as corresponding author.
per TEQ
Regulation.
Assistant A post graduate 3 years Junior Resident in a recognized
Professor qualification medical college in the concerned subject and
MD/MS in the one year as Senior Resident in the concerned
concerned subject in a recognized medical college.
subject and as
per the TEQ
Regulations.
Senior Resident (Broad Specialties)
Senior Resident Senior Resident is one who is doing his/her residency in the
concerned post graduate subject after obtaining PG degree
(MD/MS) and is below 40 years of age.
II. Super Specialty (DM/M.Ch.)
Posts Academic Teaching & Research Exp.

Qualifications
Professor/Addl A super specialty post Associate Professor in the subject for 3
. Professor (5 graduate qualification years in a permitted/ approved/recognized
year of Post in DM/M.Ch. in the medical college/institutions with 4
Super Specialty concerned subject and Research Publications in Indexed Journal
experience) as per the TEQ on cumulative basis with minimum of 2
Regulation Research publication during the tenure of
Associate Professor as Ist Author or as
corresponding author.
Associate A super speciality post As Assistant Professor in the subject for 2
Professor/(2 graduate qualification years in a permitted/ approved/recognized
years of Post in DM/M.Ch. in the medical college/ institution with 2
Super Specialty concerned subject and Research Publication in Indexed Journals
experience) as per the TEQ as Ist Author or as corresponding author.
Regulation.
Asst. Professor A super speciality post
graduate qualification
in DM/M.Ch. in the
concerned subject and
as per the TEQ
Regulation.
Senior Resident (Super Speciality)
Senior Resident Registered for M.Ch./DM in the

concerned subject
7. In cases where candidates with requisite experience are not available, a reference may be
made by the appointing authority to the Medical Council of India for consideration on merits.
8. The names of the teaching posts, academic qualifications and the teaching or research
experience required for each teaching post are given in Table I in respect of graduate and
post graduate / higher speciality courses and in Table II in respect of super-speciality
courses.
9. The requirement of publication of four research papers for the post of Associate Professor
and eight research papers for the post of Professor may be a desirable qualification.
The following clause shall be added after Sl. No.9, in terms of notification dated
03.11.2010.
10. A person possessing DNB in the concerned broad-speciality, is

eligible for admission in the Super-Speciality/Higher course (DM/M.Ch.).
11. Persons possessing DNB qualification on the basis of which they have
already been promoted as Associate Professor/Professor in the concerned
department, may be treated at par with MD/MS in the broad-speciality and
DM/M.Ch. in the Super-Speciality without any further teaching/research
experience.
In the Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations,
1998, in TABLE-1 under the heading REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS, TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, as amended vide
notifications dated 21/07/2009, 28/10/2009 and 15/12/2009, in the column of
Academic qualifications for all the specialities, the following shall be inserted, in
terms of notification dated 03.11.2010
DNB (_________________)
Concerned speciality
In the Minimum qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations,

1998, the following addition/ modifications/ deletions/ substitutions, shall be, as
indicated therein:-
The clauses 4 (i) shall be substituted as under:-

4(i). In the Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions
Regulations, 1998, in TABLE-1 & TABLE-2 under the heading
REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND TEACHING/ RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE, as amended vide notifications dated 21/07/2009, 28/10/2009,
15/12/2009, 03/11/2010, in the column of Academic qualifications for all the
specialties, the following shall be substituted:-
DNB (____________________ )
Broad/ Super-specialties
TABLE-1
1. Anatomy
2. Physiology
3. Biochemistry
4. Bio-Physics
5. Pharmacology
6. Pathology
7. Microbiology
8. Community Medicine
9. Forensic Medicine
10. General Medicine
11. General Surgery
12. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
13. Paediatrics
14. Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine
15. Psychiatry
16. Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
17. Orthopaedics
18. Anaesthesiology
19. Radio-Diagnosis
20. Radio-Therapy
21. Oto-Rhini-Laryngology
22. Ophthalmology
23. Nuclear Medicine
24. Nutrition
25. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
26. Human Metabolism
27. Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion
28. Medical Genetics
29. Family Medicine
30. Aviation Medicine/Aerospace Medicine
31. Geriatrics
32. Health Administration
33. Hospital Administration
34. Sports Medicine
35. Tropical Medicine
36. Rheumatology
37. Health Education
38. Marine Medicine
39. Occupational Health
40. Public Health
41. Radiological Physics
42. Virology
43. Dentistry
44. Emergency Medicine
45. Infectious Diseases
REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS,
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE.
Post Academic qualifications Teaching/Research Experience

Principal / Dean / Should possess the
Director of Medical recognised postgraduate
Institution. medical qualification and
other academic
qualification from a
recognized institution with
a minimum of ten years
teaching experience as
Professor/Associate
Professor/Reader in a
medical college/Instt. Out
of which atleast five years
should be as Professor in
a department. Preference
for these appointments
may be given to the
Heads of the
Departments.
Director / Medical Should possess a
Superintendent of the recognised post graduate
affiliated teaching medical qualification from
hospital a recognised Institution
with 10 yrs.
Administrative
experience.
ANATOMY
(A) Professor M.S. (Anatomy)/ i) As Reader/ Associate Professor in Anatomy for four years in a
M.D.(Anatomy)/MBBS recognised medical college.
with M.Sc. (Anatomy)/
M.Sc. (Med. Anatomy) Desirable
with Ph.D. (Med. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Anatomy)/ M.Sc. (Med. Medicus/national journal and one research publication in international
Anatomy)/ with D.Sc. journal.
(Med. Anatomy)
The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Anatomy for three years in the

recognized medical college.
(ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/ national journals.
The above has been further amended vide Notification dated

15.12.2009 as under:
Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for

publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the
respective specialities as the First Author. Further provided that the
requirement of 4 research publications for promotion to the post of
Professor should be taken on cumulative basis with minimum of 2
research publications must be published during the tenure of the
Associate Professor.
Further provided that for the transitory period of 4 years w.e.f. 24th July,
2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Professor can be made
by the institutes in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for
Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998 as prevailing before
notification of Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions
(Amendment) Regulations, 2009.
In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be

substituted as under:-
Four Research papers accepted/ published in index/national journal as

first/second author on cumulative basis. Out of these four research
publications minimum two research publication must be published during
the tenure of the Associate Professor.

added:-
The requisite experience for equating a Consultant or Specialist (after

possessing postgraduate medical degree in the subject) working in the
concerned specialty in the minimum 300 bedded ESI Hospitals as professor
shall be more than 18 years with Four Research publication in indexed
journal as Ist Author or corresponding author. Such Consultant or
Specialist after joining a medical college shall be called as Designate
Professor and on completion of three years experience in the capacity of
Designate Professor, such person shall be designated as Professor.
(B) Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/ Lecturer in Anatomy for five years in a
Professor/Reader recognised medical college.
The above is Desirable

substituted vide
Notification dated (ii)Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
24.07.2009 as Medicus/national journals.
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Anatomy for four years in the recognized
medical college.
(ii) Minimum of two research publications in indexed/national journals.

15.12.2009

Associate Professor should be fulfilled with 2 research publication must be
published during the tenure of the Assistant Professor.
2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Associate Professor can
be made by the institutes in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications
for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998 as prevailing
before notification of Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical
Institutions (Amendment) Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-
If a DNB qualified candidate is working as Assistant Professor in a M.C.I.

recognized college medical/Central institute, he/she would require one more
year of teaching/research experience to be promoted as Associate Professor
over and above the minimum time frame for MD/MS candidate.

Two Research papers accepted/ published in index/national journal as

first/second author during the tenure of Assistant Professor

added:-

concerned specialty in the minimum 300 bedded ESI Hospitals as Associate
Professor shall be more than 10 years with Two Research publication in
indexed journal as Ist Author or corresponding author. Such Consultant or
Specialist after joining a medical college shall be designated as Associate
Professor.

substituted:-
If a DNB qualified candidate (broad/ super-specialty) having fulfilled the

requirements as per clause 4(iii) mentioned below for appointment as
Assistant Professor or is already working in a MCI recognized medical
college/ central institute, he/she would be further promoted as per
Minimum Qualification for teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations,
1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant -do- (i) Requisite recognized postgraduate qualification in the subject.
Professor / Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Anatomy in a recognised medical
The above is college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
vide Notification In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor (i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS Degree from M.C.I. recognized
medical college.
Three years teaching experience in the subject as Resident/Registrar/

Demonstrator/Tutor in a recognized medical college either during the post-
graduation course or after obtaining postgraduate degree in the subject.
(ii) For the candidates processing DNB Qualification from MCI recognized
medical colleges/central institutes where there are no MD/MS courses
running.
Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognized medical

college either during the DNB course or after possessing DNB
qualification. The concerned candidate would also require one year of
additional teaching/research experience in the concerned subject in a
recognized medical college after obtaining DNB qualification.
(iii) For the candidates possessing DNB qualification from MCI recognized
medical colleges/central institutes where there are MD/MS courses running

college either during the DNB course or after obtaining DNB qualification
(iv) For the candidates possessing DNB qualification from Centers other
than of MCI recognized medical colleges/central institutes.
Three years teaching experience in the subject either during the DNB
course or after possessing DNB qualification. The concerned candidate
would require two years additional teaching experience as Sr.
Resident/Research Associate (CSIR) in a MCI recognized medical
college/central institute.

inserted:-
For the candidates obtaining DNB qualification from centers other than
MCI recognized medical colleges/central institutes, the concerned candidate
should have minimum two publications (accepted/published) in the index
journal (national/international as first/second author). In case, the
concerned candidate does not have the required publication, he/she must
have a total of three years teaching experience in a recognized medical
college/central institute after possessing DNB qualification.

Substituted:-
(i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS degree from MCI recognized
medical college.
Three years teaching experience in the subject as Resident/ Registrar/
Demonstrator/ Tutor in a recognized medical college either during the post-
(ii) Equivalence of qualification of DNB (broad specialties) with

MD/MS & DNB (super-specialties) with DM/M.Ch.
(a) Those candidates who have undergone DNB training in an

institution which now run MCI recognized postgraduate degree courses in a
given subject, their DNB qualifications shall be considered at par with MCI
recognized qualifications that subject only.
(b) Those candidates who have undergone DNB training in a multi
specialty teaching hospital with atleast 500 beds, involved in various
postgraduate/ super-specialty teaching programmes provided that the one
out of three DNB supervisors (teachers) qualify as postgraduate teacher as
per MCI norms in their previous appointment; and one out of remaining
two should qualify as postgraduate teacher as per MCI regulations with the
following bed requirement for teaching unit:
Postgraduate broad specialties 30 beds per unit } 50% beds
should be
Postgraduate super specialties 20 beds per unit } teaching
beds.
Such qualifications shall be considered at par with MCI recognized

qualification.
(iii) Additional training of one year for equivalence of qualification of

DNB (broad Specialties) with MD/MS & DNB (super-specialties) with
DM/M.Ch.
Those candidates who have undergone DNB training (both broad
specialties and super-specialties) in hospital/ institution other than
mentioned in (ii) above, shall undergo one additional year of senior
residency or equivalent training or research job in a MCI recognized
hospital/ institution, provided such qualifications are notified in the
Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations 2000.

added:-

concerned specialty in the minimum 300 bedded ESI Hospitals as Assistant
Professor shall be minimum 6 years. Such Consultant or Specialist after
joining a medical college shall be designated as Assistant Professor.
(D) Tutor/ (MBBS/M.Sc. (Medical

Demonstrator/Reside Anatomy) for non-medical
nt/ Registrar. persons.
PHYSIOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D. (Physiology) MBBS (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Physiology for four years in a
with M.Sc.(Physiology) recognised medical college
/M.Sc.(Med. Physiology)
with Ph.D. (Med. Desirable
Physiology) /M.Sc (Med. (ii) Minimum of four Research publication indexed in Index
Physiology) with D.Sc. Medicus/national journal and one research publication in international
(Med. Physiology) journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Physiology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:
Provided that these research publications are published/ accepted for


Four Research papers accepted/published in index/national journal as


added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Physiology for five years in a
Associate Professor recognised medical college.

substituted vide (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in index
Notification dated Medicus/national journals.
24.07.2009 as
under:- The above has been further amended vide Notification dated
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Physiology for four years in the
(ii)Minimum of two research publications in indexed/national journals.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant -do- (i) Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject.
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognised
The above is medical college as resident/ Registrar/ Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

added:-

(D)Tutor/ MBBS/M.Sc.(Medical
Demonstrator/Reside Physiology) for non-
nt/ Registrar. medical persons
BIOCHEMISTRY
(A) Professor M.D. (Biochemistry)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Biochemistry for four years in a
MBBS with M.Sc. (Med. recognised medical college.
Biochemistry) M.Sc. (Med.
Biochemistry) with Ph. D. Desirable
(Med. Biochemistry)/ (ii) Minimum of four research publications indexed in index
M.Sc. (Med. Biochemistry) Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
with D.Sc. (Med. Journal.
Biochemistry
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Biochemistry for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

respective specia provided that the requirement of 4 research publications
for promotion to the post of Professor should be taken on cumulative
basis with minimum of 2 research publications must be published during



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Biochemistry for five years in a

substituted vide (ii) Minimum of four research publications indexed in Index
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Biochemistry for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
The above is medical college as resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS/ M.Sc.(Medical
Demonstrator/Reside Biochemistry) for non-
nt/ Registrar. medical persons
BIO-PHYSICS
(A) Professor M.D. (Bio-Physics)/M.Sc. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Bio-Physics for four years in a
(Bio-Physics or Medical recognised medical college.
Biochemistry) with Ph. D.
(Bio- Desirable
Physics)/M.D.(Physiology) (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
or M.D. (Biochemistry) Medicus/national journal and one research publication International
with one year training in Journal.
Bio-Physics
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Bio-Physics for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Bio-Physics for five years in a

substituted vide (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Bio-Physics for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:- Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS/ M.Sc.(Bio-Physics

Demonstrator/Reside or Medical Bio-Chemistry)
nt/ Registrar. for non-medical persons.
PHARMACOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Pharmacology)/MBB (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Pharmacology for four years in a
S with Ph.D(Med. recognised medical college.
Pharmacology)/M.Sc.(Med
. Pharmacology) with Desirable
Ph.D.(Med. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Pharmacology)/ Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
M.Sc.(Med. Journal.
Pharmacology) with
D.Sc.(Med. The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
Pharmacology) as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Pharmacology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Pharmacology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Pharmacology for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.


inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Lecturer in MBBS/ M.Sc.(Medical

Pharmaceutical Pharmacology) for non-
Chemistry. (D) Tutor/ medical persons.
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
PATHOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Pathology) / (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Pathology for four years in a
Ph.D(Pathology)/D.Sc.(Pa recognised medical college.
thology)
Desirable
(ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Pathology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in pathology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Pathology for four years in the recognized
medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
The above is medical college as resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor. (A) Professor
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Resident
Pathologist/
Registrar/Clinical
Pathologist.
MICROBIOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Bacteriology)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Microbiology for four years in a
M.D.(Microbiology)/ recognised medical college.
MBBS with M.Sc.(Med.
Bacteriology)/ Desirable
M.Sc. (Med. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Microbiology)/ Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Ph.D.(Med.Bacteriology)/
M.Sc.(Med. Bact.) with Journal.
Ph.D.(Med. Bacteriology)/
M.Sc.(Med.Bacteriology)w The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
ith D.Sc.(Med. as under:
Bacteriology)/
M.Sc. (Med. Microbiology) (i) As Associate Professor in Microbiology for three years in the
with recognized medical college.
Ph. D.(Med.
Microbiology)/ M.Sc.(Med.
Microbiology) with
D. Sc.(Med. Microbiology)
15.12.2009 as under:
In the qualifications
mentioned above required
for the post of Provided that these research publications are published/ accepted for
Professor/Associate publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the
Professor/ Assistant respective specialities as the First Author. Further provided that the
Professor in Microbiology requirement of 4 research publications for promotion to the post of
Department, in 5th line Professor should be taken on cumulative basis with minimum of 2
mentioned as M.Sc. research publications must be published during the tenure of the
(Med. Microbiology)/Ph.D. Associate Professor.
(Med. Bacteriology)
shall be substituted Further provided that for the transitory period of 4 years w.e.f. 24th July,
with the following as 2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Professor can be made
amended in terms of by the institutes in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for
Notification published Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998 as prevailing before
on 28th October, 2009 notification of Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions
in Gazette of India. (Amendment) Regulations, 2009.
M.Sc. (Med. In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be
Microbiology) with substituted as under:-
Ph.D. (Med. Four Research papers accepted/published in index/national journal as

Bacteriology) first/second author on cumulative basis. Out of these four research
added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in
Associate Professor
Microbiology for five years in a recognised medical college.
The above is
substituted vide Desirable
Notification dated (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
under:-
Associate Professor
15.12.2009
(i) As Assistant Professor in Microbiology for four years in the


15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.

should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS/ M.Sc.(Med.
Demonstrator/Reside Microbiology) for non-
nt/ Registrar. medical persons.
COMMUNITY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Social & Preventive (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Community Medicine/Social and
Medicine) MD Preventive Medicine for four years in a recognised Medical College.
(Community Med.)
Desirable
The above has been (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in index Medicus/national
further added vide
Notification dated
journal and one research publication in International journal.
08.07.2011 as under:
as under:
M.D.( Community Health
Administration
(i) As Associate Professor in Community Medicine/Social and
)/M.D.(Health Preventive Medicine for three years in the recognized medical college.
Administration)

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Community Medicine/Social and
Associate Professor Preventive Medicine for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Community Medicine/Social and
Preventive Medicine for four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009

inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.


should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Lecturer in M.Sc.(Statistics) (i) Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject
Statistics
medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
(E) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/
Resident
/Registrar/Epidemolo
gist/Health Officer
FORENSIC MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Forensic Med.) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine for four years in a
recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Forensic Medicine for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Forensic Medicine for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Forensic Medicine for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar/Casualty
Medical
Officer/Resident
Pathologist
GENERAL MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Medicine) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in General Medicine/Medicine for four
M.D.(General Medicine) years in a recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in General Medicine/Medicine for three

years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in General Medicine/ Medicine for five
Associate Professor years in a recognised medical college.

Notification dated Medicus/national journals
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in General Medicine/Medicine for four

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognised medical
The above is college as resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
GENERAL SURGERY
(A) Professor M.S.(Surgery)/M.S.(Gene (i) As Reader/associate Professor in General Surgery/Surgery for four
ral Surgery) years in a recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in General Surgery/Surgery for three


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in General Surgery/Surgery for five

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in General Surgery/Surgery for four years in
the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.


inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Obst. & Gynae.)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for four
M.S.(Obst. & Gynae.) years in a recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for three


15.12.2009 as under:



added:-The requisite experience for equating a Consultant or Specialist
(after possessing postgraduate medical degree in the subject) working in the
(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for five

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for four

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.


inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
PAEDIATRICS
(A) Professor M.D.(Paediatrics) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Paediatrics for four years in a
recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Paediatrics for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Paediatrics for five yours in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Paediatrics for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
TUBERCULOSIS AND RESPIRATORY MEDICINE/ PULMONARY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Tuberculosis and Respiratory

(Tuberculosis)/M.D.(TB & Diseases for four years in a recognised medical college
Respiratory Dise.)/
M.D.(Medicine) with Desirable
T.D.D., D.T.D. or (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
D.T.C.D./M.D. (TB & Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Chest Diseases) Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases for

three years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
Associate Professor for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases for
four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.
running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
PSYCHIATRY
(A) Professor M.D.(Psychiatry)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Psychiatry for four years in a
M.D.(Psychological Med.)/ recognised medical college.
M.D. in Medicine with
Diploma in Psychological Desirable
Med. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Psychiatry for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Psychiatry for five years in a

Notification dated Medicus/nation journals.
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Psychiatry for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
medical college.

running.


inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.


should be
beds.

qualification.
DM/M.Ch.

added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
DERMATOLOGY, VENEREOLOGY AND LEPROSY
(A) Professor M.D.(Derm.&Ven.) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Dermatology and

M.D.(Derm. Ven. & Venereology/Leprosy for four years in a recognised medical college
Leprosy)/ M.D.
(Dermatology)/ M.D. Desirable
(Derm. Including Ven.)/ (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in journal/ national
M.D.(Derm. including journal and one research publication in International Journal
Ven./Lep) M.D.(Medicine)
with D.V.D. or D.D. The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Dermatology and Venereology/Leprosy
for three years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Dermatology and
Associate Professor Verneology/Leprosy for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Dermatology and Venereology/Leprosy
for four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.


should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
* Foot Note: Where the department of Vereneology and Dermatology are bifurcated the following qualification will be required in the
bifurcated departments of Venereology and Dermatology:-
For Venereology For Dermatology
M.D. (Venereology) M.D.(Dermatology)
M.D.(Dermatology & M.D.(Dermatology & Venereology)
Venereology) M.D. in M.D. (Medicine) with Diploma in Dermatology.
Medicine with diploma in
Venereology The above as amended on 03.11.2010 shall be substituted in terms of
Notification dated 15.12.2009 as under:
ORTHOPAEDICS
(A) Professor M.S. (Orthpaedics) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Orthopaedics for four years in a
recognised medical college
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Orthopaedics for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Orthopaedics for five years in a

Notification dated Medicus/national journals
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Orthopaedics for four years in the

15.12.2009

inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
dated 24.07.2009
Substituted:-
as under:-
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
ANAESTHESIOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D. (Anaesthesiology)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Anaesthesiology for four years in a
M.S. (Anaesthesiology) recognised medical college
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Anaesthesiology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Anaesthesiology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Anaesthesiology for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
Substituted:-
as under:-
(i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS Degree from M.C.I. recognized
Assistant Professor medical college.

running.


inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
RADIO-DIAGNOSIS
(A) Professor M.D.(Radio-Diagnosis)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for four
M.D.(Radiology/ M.S. years in a recognised medical college.
(Radiology)
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for three


15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Radio-Diagnosis/ Radiology for five

24.07.2009 as
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for four

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.


inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
(E) Lecturer in (i) a basic degree in science ___
Radiological Physics from a recognized university
with physics as one of the
subject;
(Added in terms of
Gazette notification
(ii) a postgraduate
dated 23.03.2010) degree/diploma in ___
radiological/medical physics
from a recognized university.
RADIO-THERAPY
(A) Professor M.D.(Radio-Diagnosis)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for four
M.D.(Radiology/ M.S. years in a recognised medical college.
(Radiology)
Desirable
The above qualifications (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
shall be deleted and the Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
following shall be added Journal.
In terms of Gazette
Notification dated The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
13.07.2016, as under:- as under:
M.D.(Radiotherapy)
(i) As Associate Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for three

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Radio-Therapy/Radiology for five

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology for four

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.


inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
Note: The combined department of Radiology wherever it exists should be bifurcated into Radio-Diagnosis and Radio-Therapy
within five years from the date of publication of these regulations.
OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(A) Professor M.S.(Oto-Rhino- (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology for four years
Laryngology) in a recognised medical college
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology for three years in


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology for five years
Associate Professor in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology for four years in

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
(A) Professor M.S. (Ophthalmology)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Ophthalmology for four years in a
M.D.(Ophthalmology) recognised medical college
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Ophthalmology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-
(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Ophthalmology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D. (Nuclear Medicine) / As Reader in Nuclear Medicine for four years in a recognised medical
M.D.(Radio-Therapy) with college.
two years experience in
Nuclear Medicine in a
recognised
centre/M.D.(Medicine) The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
with DRM OR DNM/M.D. as under:
(Radio-Diagnosis) with
two years experience in
(i) As Associate Professor in Nuclear Medicine for three years in the
Nuclear Medicine in a
recognised
centre/M.D.(Bio-Physics)
or its equivalent (ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/ national journals.
qualification in Bio-
Physics with DRM or DNM The above has been further amended vide Notification dated
OR DNB in Nuclear 15.12.2009 as under:
Medicine with two years
experience in Nuclear Provided that these research publications are published/ accepted for
Medicine in a recognised publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the
centre. respective specialities as the First Author. Further provided that the



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- As Lecturer in Nuclear Medicine for five years in a recognised medical
Associate Professor college.
The above is The above has been further amended vide Notification dated
substituted vide 15.12.2009
Notification dated
24.07.2009 as (i) As Assistant Professor in Nuclear Medicine for four years in the
under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009


inserted:-


added:-

Professor.



substituted:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant -do- Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject.

Professor/ Lecturer
The above is
Substituted:-
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009 (i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS Degree from M.C.I. recognized
as under:- medical college.
Assistant Professor
running.


inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
NUTRITION
(A) Professor M.D. in (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Nutrition for four years in a
Biochemistry/Physiology recognised medical college.
/Pathology/Medicine/Soci
al and Desirable
Preventive Medicine/ (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Com. Medicine or Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Paediatrics with M.Sc. in Journal.
applied Nutrition or
special training for a The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
period of one year. as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Nutrition for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Nutrition for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Nutrition for four years in the recognized
medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(A) Professor M.D.(P.M.R)/M.D.(Medicin (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
e) with Diploma in for four years in a recognised medical college.
PMR/M.S.(General
Surgery)/ Desirable
M.S.(Orthopaedics) with (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
two years special training Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
in the Speciality of Journal.
Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
(Rehabilitation Medicine) as under:
or two years of equivalent
training approved in the
(i) As Associate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for
subject in any approved
institution in India.

15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Physical Med. And Rehabilitation for
Associate Professor five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
HUMAN METABOLISM
(A) Professor M.D.(Endocrinology) or (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Endocrinology/Human Metabolism for
M.D.(Medicine)/ four years in a recognised medical college.
M.D.(Paed.) with two
years special training in Desirable
Endocrinology (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Endocrinology/Human Metabolism for


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Endocrinology/Human Metabolism

Associate Professor for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Endocrinology/Human Metabolism for four

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
The above is medical college as resident/Registrar/
substituted Demonstrator/Tutor.
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
IMMUNO HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION
(A) Professor D.M.(Immunology) OR (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Immuno-Haematology & Blood

M.D.(Immuni-Haematology Transfusion or Immunology or Pathology/ Bacteriology/Haematology
& Blood
Transfusion/M.D.(Pathology for four years in a recognised medical college.
or Bacteriology or
Haematology) with 2 years Desirable
teaching experience or (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
special training in the deptt. Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
of Immuno-Haematology & Journal.
Blood Transfusion.
The above has been amended vide Notification dated
24.07.2009 as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Immuno-Haematology & Blood

Transfusion or Immunology or Pathology/ Bacteriology/Haematology
for three years in the recognized medical college.
(ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/ national

journals.

15.12.2009 as under:

Further provided that for the transitory period of 4 years w.e.f. 24th
July, 2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Professor can be
made by the institutes in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications


publications minimum two research publication must be published
during the tenure of the Associate Professor.

added:-

concerned specialty in the minimum 300 bedded ESI Hospitals as
professor shall be more than 18 years with Four Research publication in
indexed journal as Ist Author or corresponding author. Such Consultant
or Specialist after joining a medical college shall be called as Designate
(B) Reader / -do- i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Immuno-Haematology & Blood
Associate Professor Transfusion or Immunology or Pathology/Bacteriology/Haem. for five
years in a recognised medical college.
The above is
under:-
Associate Professor
15.12.2009
(i) As Assistant Professor in Immuno-Haematology & Blood

Transfusion or Immunology or Pathology/ Bacteriology/Haematology
for four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009

Associate Professor should be fulfilled with 2 research publication must
be published during the tenure of the Assistant Professor.
July, 2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Associate
Professor can be made by the institutes in accordance with the
Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions
Regulations, 1998 as prevailing before notification of Minimum
Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment)
Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-
If a DNB qualified candidate is working as Assistant Professor in a

M.C.I. recognized college medical/Central institute, he/she would require
one more year of teaching/research experience to be promoted as
Associate Professor over and above the minimum time frame for MD/MS
candidate.



added:-

Associate Professor shall be more than 10 years with Two Research
publication in indexed journal as Ist Author or corresponding author.
Such Consultant or Specialist after joining a medical college shall be
designated as Associate Professor.

substituted:-
If a DNB qualified candidate (broad/ super-specialty) having fulfilled

the requirements as per clause 4(iii) mentioned below for appointment as
1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted Demonstrator/ Tutor.
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
(i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS Degree from M.C.I.

Demonstrator/Tutor in a recognized medical college either during the
post-graduation course or after obtaining postgraduate degree in the
subject.
(ii) For the candidates processing DNB Qualification from MCI

recognized medical colleges/central institutes where there are no MD/MS
courses running.

(iii) For the candidates possessing DNB qualification from MCI

recognized medical colleges/central institutes where there are MD/MS
courses running

college either during the DNB course or after obtaining DNB
qualification

inserted:-
For the candidates obtaining DNB qualification from centers other
than MCI recognized medical colleges/central institutes, the concerned
candidate should have minimum two publications (accepted/published)
in the index journal (national/international as first/second author). In
case, the concerned candidate does not have the required publication,
he/she must have a total of three years teaching experience in a
recognized medical college/central institute after possessing DNB
qualification.

Substituted:-
(i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS degree from MCI


Demonstrator/ Tutor in a recognized medical college either during the
subject.


institution which now run MCI recognized postgraduate degree courses
in a given subject, their DNB qualifications shall be considered at par
with MCI recognized qualifications that subject only.
out of three DNB supervisors (teachers) qualify as postgraduate teacher
as per MCI norms in their previous appointment; and one out of
remaining two should qualify as postgraduate teacher as per MCI
regulations with the following bed requirement for teaching unit:
Postgraduate broad specialties 30 beds per unit } 50%
beds should be
Postgraduate super specialties 20 beds per unit }
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

Assistant Professor shall be minimum 6 years. Such Consultant or
Specialist after joining a medical college shall be designated as
Assistant Professor.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
MEDICAL GENETICS
(A) Professor D.M.(Medical Genetics)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical Genetics for four years in a
M.D.(Med.Genetics) recognised medical college.
M.D.(General Medicine) or
M.D.(Paed). Or M.D.(Obst. & Desirable
Gynae.) with two years (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
special training in Medical Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Genetics. Journal.

24.07.2009 as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Medical Genetics for three years in the


journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Medical Genetics for five years in
Associate Professor a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Medical Genetics for four years in the

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.


added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
FAMILY MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Family Medicine)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Family Medicine/General Medicine
M.D.(General Medicine) for four years in a recognised medical college.
* MD(Pediatrics)/ Desirable
MD/MS(Obstetrics and (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Gynecology)/ MS(General Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Journal.
Surgery)
*The above qualification has 24.07.2009 as under:
been added in terms of
Gazette Notification dated (i) As Associate Professor in Family Medicine/General Medicine for
16.05.2015 three years in the recognized medical college.

journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Family Medicine/ General

Associate Professor Medicine for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Family Medicine/General Medicine for

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
Assistant Professor (i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS Degree from M.C.I.

subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
AVIATION MEDICINE/AEROSPACE MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Aviation Medicine)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Aviation Medicine/Aerospace for
M.D.(Aerospace Medicine) four years in a recognised medical college.
Desirable
Journal.

24.07.2009 as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Aviation Medicine/Aerospace for three


journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Aviation Medicine/ Aerospace
Associate Professor Med. for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Aviation Medicine/Aerospace for four

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification Demonstrator/ Tutor.
dated 24.07.2009
as under:- In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor


subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-

subject.


beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
GERIATRICS
(A) Professor M.D. (Family Medicine)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Family Medicine/General
M.D.(General Medicine)/ Medicine/Geriatrics for four years in a recognised medical college.
M.D.(Geriatrics)
Desirable
Journal.

24.07.2009 as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Family Medicine/General

Medicine/Geriatrics for three years in the recognized medical college.

journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Family Medicine/ General
Associate Professor Medicine/ Geriatrics for five years in a recognised medical college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Family Medicine/General
Medicine/Geriatrics for four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009 In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be
Assistant Professor

subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(A) Professor M.D.(Health (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Health Administration/Community

Administration)/M.D.(Hospit Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine/ Hospital Administration for
al four years in a recognised medical college.
Administration)/M.D.(Comm
unity Health Administration) Desirable
The above has been further Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
added vide Notification Journal.
dated 08.07.2011 as under:
M.D.( Community Health 24.07.2009 as under:
Administration
)/M.D.(Health (i) As Associate Professor in Health Administration/Community
Administration) Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine/ Hospital Administration for

journals.

15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Health Administration/Community
Associate Professor Medicine/SPM/Hospital Administration for five years in a recognised
medical college.
The above is
under:-
Associate Professor
15.12.2009
(i) As Assistant Professor in Health Administration/Community

Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine/ Hospital Administration for

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-


subject.


beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
(A) Professor M.D.(Hospital (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Health Administration/Community

Administration)/M.D.(Comm Medicine/Social and Preventive Medicine/ Hospital Administration for
unity Health four years in a recognised medical college.
Admn.)/M.D.(Health
Administration) Desirable
The above has been further Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
added vide Notification Journal.
M.D.( Community Health 24.07.2009 as under:
Administration )
(i) As Associate Professor in Health Administration/Community

journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Health Administration/Community
Associate Professor Medicine/SPM/Hospital Administration for five years in a recognised
medical college.
The above is
under:-
Associate Professor 15.12.2009
(i) As Assistant Professor in Health Administration/Community


15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.

Substituted:-

subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
SPORTS MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Sports Medicine)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Sports

M.S. (Orthopaedics)/ Medicine/Orthopaedics/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for four years
M.D.(Physical Medicine & in a recognised medical college.
Rehabilitation)/M.D.(Physi
ology) with 2 years Desirable
experience in sports (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
medicine. Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics/Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation for three years in the recognized medical
college.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Sports Medicine/

Associate Professor Orthopaedics/Physical Medicine and Rehab. for five years in a recognised
medical College.
The above is
under:-
Associate Professor 15.12.2009
(i) As Assistant Professor in Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics/Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation for four years in the recognized medical
college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
The above is college as resident/Registrar/
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
TROPICAL MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Tropical Medicine)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Tropical Medicine/General Medicine/
M.D.(General Medicine/ Microbiology for four years in a recognised medical college.
M.D.(Microbiology) plus 2
years experience in Desirable
clinical medicine. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Tropical Medicine/General Medicine/

Microbiology for three years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Tropical Medicine/General Medicine/

Associate Professor Microbiology for five years in a recognised medical College.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Tropical Medicine/General Medicine/
Microbiology for four years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



institution which now run MCI recognized postgraduate degree courses in
a given subject, their DNB qualifications shall be considered at par with
MCI recognized qualifications that subject only.

should be
beds.

qualification.
DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
RHEUMATOLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Rheumatology)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Rheumatology for four years in a
M.D.(Medicine) with 2 recognised medical college.
years experience in
Rheumatology/Immunolo Desirable
gy. (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Rheumatology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-
(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Rheumatology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Rheumatology for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.


inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
HEALTH EDUCATION
(A) Professor M.D.(Social & Prev. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Health Education for four years in a
Med.)/ M.D.(Community recognised medical college.
Medicine)/ M.D.(Health
Administration) Desirable
The above has been Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
further added vide Journal.
Notification dated
08.07.2011 as under: The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
as under:
Administration ) (i) As Associate Professor in Health Education for three years in the

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Health Education for five years in a

substituted vide (ii) Minimum of four Research publications in indexed national journal/
Notification dated national journals.
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Health Education for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
MARINE MEDICINE
(A) Professor M.D.(Physiology)/M.D.(Me (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Marine Medicine for four years in a
dicine) with two years recognised medical college.
special training in Marine
Medicine Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Marine Medicine for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Marine Medicine for five years in a
24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Marine Medicine for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
substituted
vide Notification Demonstrator/ Tutor.
dated 24.07.2009
as under:- In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(A) Professor M.D.(Psychiatry)/M.D.(Ph (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Occupational Health for four years in
y. Med. & Rehab.)/ a recognised medical college.
M.S.(Orthopaedics
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Occupational Health for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Occupation Health for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Occupational Health for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-



added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
PUBLIC HEALTH
(A) Professor M.D. (Community Med.)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Public Health for four years in a
M.D.(Social & Prev. recognised medical college.
Med.)/ M.D.(Health
Admn.) Desirable
The above has been Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
further added vide Journal.
Notification dated
08.07.2011 as under: The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009
as under:
Administration ) (i) As Associate Professor in Public Health for three years in the

15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Public Health for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
under:-
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Public Health for four years in the

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.

substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.


inserted:-
Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
RADIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
(A) Professor M.Sc.(Physics/Chem./Biophy (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Radiological Physics for four years
sics) with in a recognised medical college.
Ph.D.(Physics/Chem./Biophy
sics Desirable
Journal.

24.07.2009 as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Radiological Physics for three years in


journals.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Public Health for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Radiological Physics for four years in

15.12.2009

Regulations, 2009.

inserted:-

candidate.



added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.

courses running.


courses running

qualification

inserted:-

qualification.
Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
VIROLOGY
(A) Professor M.D.(Microbiology)/M.D.( (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Virology for four years in a
Pathology) recognised medical college.
/M.D.(Medicine) with two
Virology/ M.Sc.(Medical (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Virology with Ph.D. in Medicus/national journal and one research publication in International
Virology Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Virology for three years in the recognized

medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:




added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Virology for five years in a

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Virology for four years in the recognized
medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
Professor/ Lecturer
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.
DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
DENTISTRY
(A) Professor M.D.S. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Dentistry for four years in a
recognised Medical College/Dental College.
Desirable
Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Dentistry for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:



added:-

(B) Reader / -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Dentistry for five years in a
Associate Professor recognised medical college/dental college.

24.07.2009 as
15.12.2009
Associate Professor
(i) As Assistant Professor in Dentistry for four years in the recognized
medical college.

15.12.2009


inserted:-




added:-

Professor.
substituted:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant B.D.S. preferably with (i) Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject.
Professor/ Lecturer M.B.B.S.
vide Notification
dated 24.07.2009
as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
medical college.

running.



inserted:-

Substituted:-
medical college.




should be
beds.

qualification.
DM/M.Ch.


added:-

(D) Tutor/ -do-
Demonstrator/Reside
nt/ Registrar.
THE FOLLOWING NEW SUBJECTS IN BROAD SPECIALITIES ARE INCLUDED IN TERMS OF NOTIFICATION
PUBLISHED ON 15.12.2009 IN GAZETTE OF INDIA.
Emergency Medicine
(A) Professor M.D.(General Medicine) (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in
M.S.(Gen.Surgery) the recognized Medical college.
M.D. (Resp. Medi.)
M.D.(Anaesthesia) (ii) Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
M.S. (Orthopaedics)
with 2 years training in Provided that these research publications are published/ accepted for
Emergency Medicine publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the

added:-

(B) Reader -do- (i) As Assistant Professor in the concerned subject for four years in the

Associate Professor should be fulfilled with 2 research publications must

added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant Professor / -do- (i) Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject.
Lecturer
medical college as resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/ Tutor.

Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

Specialist after joining a medical college shall be designated as Assistant
Professor.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Demonstrator/Resident/
Registrar.
NOTE: The academic qualification as shown above will be the academic qualification required for teaching faculty post for a
period of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of MD (Emergency
Medicine) will be the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the
period of 10 years from the date of notification.
Infectious Disease
(A) Professor M.D. (Medicine) with (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
Diploma in Tropical recognized medical college.
Medicine
M.D.(Community (ii) Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
Medicine)
M.D. (Medicine) Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for
M.D.(Paediatrics) publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the
with 2 years special respective specialities as the First Author. Further provided that the
training in Infectious requirement of 4 research publications for promotion to the post of
Disease Professor should be taken on cumulative basis with minimum of 2

added:-

(B) Reader -do- (i)As Assistant Professor in the concerned subject for four years in the
(ii) Minimum of two research publications in indexed/ national journals.


added:-


substituted:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant Professor / -do- (i) Requisite recognised postgraduate qualification in the subject.
Lecturer
medical college as resident/Registrar/
Demonstrator/ Tutor.

Substituted:-
(iv) For the candidates possessing MD/MS degree from MCI

subject.
(v) Equivalence of qualification of DNB (broad specialties) with

(c) Those candidates who have undergone DNB training in an

(d) Those candidates who have undergone DNB training in a multi

beds should be
beds.

qualification.
(vi) Additional training of one year for equivalence of qualification of

DM/M.Ch.


added:-

Specialist after joining a medical college shall be designated as Assistant
Professor.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
period of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of MD (Infectious Disease) will
be the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years
from the date of notification.
TABLE-2
Requirements of Spec ia l Acade mic Qualificatio ns, Teach ing and Research Experie nce for Super-Specia lity
Teachers
Sl.No SUBJECT OF SUPER SPECIALTIES Page No.
1. CARDIOLOGY
2. CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY
3. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
4. ENDOCRINOLOGY
5. IMMUNOLOGY
6. MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
7. MEDICAL GENETICS
8. MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
9. NEONATOLOGY
10. . NEPHROLOGY
11. NEUROLOGY
12. CARDIO VASCULAR & THORACIC SURGERY
13. UROLOGY
14. NEURO SURGERY
15. PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
16. PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
17. SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
18. SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
19. PULMONARY MEDICINE
20. RHEUMATOLOGY
21. CHILD ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
22. PAEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
23. PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
24. CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA
SUPER SPECIALITY
CARDIOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Cardiology) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Cardiology for four years in a
recognised medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable

Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
The Above has been amended vide notification dated 24.7.2009

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
(ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Cardiology for two years in a
Professor recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-
The Above Sub-clause ii has been amended vide notification
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations,
1998 as prevailing before notification of Minimum Qualifications for
Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations, 2009.
The following shall be Substituted in terms of Gazette Notification dated

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
(C) Assistant Professor/ -do- (i) Requisite recognised specialisation qualification in the subject.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Cardiology in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor
substituted
vide Notification dated
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS

Registrar.
CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M. (Clinical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Clinical Haematology for four years
Haematology) in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
M.D.(Medicine) or
M.D.(Paediatrics) or Desirable
M.D.(Pathology) with 2 (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
years special training in Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
Clinical Haematology.
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Clinical Haematology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Clinical Haematology for two
Professor years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor dated 24.7.2009 as under:

15.12.2009 as under:

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Clinical Haematology in a
The above is recognised medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
vide Notification dated In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be
24.07.2009 as under:- Substituted:-
Assistant Professor (i) For the candidates possessing MD/MS degree from MCI

subject.


beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Clinical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacology for four
Pharmacology) years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
M.D.(Pharmacology)
with 2 years special Desirable
training in Clinical (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Pharmacology Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacology for two

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Clinical Pharmacology in a
The above is recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/ Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.


beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Endocrinology)/M. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Endocrinology for four years in a
D. recognised medical college/teaching institution.
(Medicine) or
M.D.(Paediatrics) with Desirable
two years special (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
training in Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
Endocrinology.
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Endocrinology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Endocrinology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Endocrinology in a
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
IMMUNOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Immunology)/ (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Immunology for four years in a
M.D.(Medicine) or recognised medical college/teaching institution.
M.D.(Pathology) or
M.D.(Microbiology) or Desirable
M.D.(Paediatrics) with (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
two years special Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
training in Immunology
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Immunology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Immunology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Immunology in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/Registrar/ Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
vide Notification dated In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be
24.07.2009 as under:- Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.( Medical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Gastroenterology for four years in
Gastroenterology)/ a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
D.M.(Gastroenterology)/
M.D. Desirable
(Medicine) or (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
M.D.(Paediatrics) with 2 Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
years special training in
Gastroenterology The Above has been amended vide notification dated 24.7.2009
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Gastroenterology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Gastroenterology for two years in
Professor a recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the Gastroenterology in a
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
MEDICAL GENETICS (SUPER-SPECIALITY)
(A) Professor D.M.(Medical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical Genetics (Super-speciality)

Genetics)/M.D.(Paediatri for four years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
cs) or M.D.(Medicine) or
M.S.(Anatomy) with Desirable
two years special (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
training in Medical Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
Genetics.
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Medical Genetics (Super-speciality) for


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Medical Genetics (Super-speciality)
Professor for two years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Medical Genetics in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Medical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Medical Oncology for four years in a
Oncology)/M.D.(Medicin recognised medical college/teaching institution.
e) or M.D.(Radio-
therapy) or Desirable
M.D.(Paediatrics) with (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
2 years special training Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
in Medical Oncology.
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Medical Oncology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Medical Oncology for two years in
Professor
a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
The above is
24.07.2009 as under:- Medicus/national journals.
Associate Professor The Above Sub-clause ii has been amended vide notification

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Medical Oncology in a
The above is recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/ Demonstrator/Tutor
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Assistant Professor In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be
Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
NEONATOLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Neonatology)/M.D. (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Neonatology for four years in a
(Paediatrics) with two recognised medical college/teaching institution.
years special training in
Neonatology. Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Neonatology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Neonatology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neonatology in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.


beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
NEPHROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Nephrology) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Nephrology for four years in a
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Nephrology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Nephrology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Nephrology in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
NEUROLOGY
(A) Professor D.M.(Neurology) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Neurology for four years in a
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Neurology for three years in the recognized

medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Neurology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neurology in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/ Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.


beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
CARDIO VASCULAR & THORACIC SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Cardio Vascular & (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic
Thoracic Surgery)/ Surgery/Cardiac Surgery/Vascular Surgery/Thoracic Surgery for four
M.Ch.(Cardiac Surgery)/ years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
M.Ch.(Vascular
Surgery)/ Desirable
M.Ch.(Thoracic Surgery) (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery/Cardiac

Surgery/Vascular Surgery/Thoracic Surgery for three years in the

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic
Professor Surgery/ Cardiac Surgery/ Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic Surgery for two
years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
The above is
24.07.2009 as under:- Medicus/national journals.
Associate Professor The Above Sub-clause ii has been amended vide notification

15.12.2009 as under:


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Cardio Vascular & Thoracic
The above is Surgery/Cardiac Surgery/Vascular Surgery/Thoracic Surgery in a
substituted recognised medical college as Resident/ Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
24.07.2009 as under:-
Assistant Professor Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
UROLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Urology) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Urology for four years in a
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Urology for three years in the recognized

medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Urology for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Urology in a recognised medical
The above is college as Resident/Registrar/ Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.


beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
NEURO SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Neuro-Surgery) (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Neuro-Surgery for four years in a
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Neuro-Surgery for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Neuro-Surgery for two years in a

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Neuro- Surgery in a recognised
The above is medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor
subject.


beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Paediatric (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Paediatric Surgery for four years
Surgery) in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Paediatric Surgery for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Paediatric Surgery for two years
Professor in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.
01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Paediatric Surgery in a
The above is recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor.
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Assistant Professor In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be
Substituted:-


subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Plastic & (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive
Reconstructive Surgery/Plastic Surgery for four years in a recognised medical college/
Surgery)/M.Ch.(Plastic institution.
Surgery)
Desirable

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery/Plastic

Surgery for three years in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Plastic & Reconstructive
Professor Surgery/Plastic Surgery for two years in a recognised medical college/
The above is institution.
substituted vide
Notification dated Desirable
24.07.2009 as under:- (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Medicus/national journals.
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Plastic & Reconstructive
The above is Surgery/ Plastic Surgery in a recognised medical college as
substituted Resident/Registrar/ Demonstrator/Tutor.
24.07.2009 as under:-
Assistant Professor Substituted:-

subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Surgical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Surgical Gastroenterology for four
Gastroenterology)/ years in a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
M.S.(Surgery) with 2
Surgical (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
Gastroenterology Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.

as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Surgical Gastroenterology for three years
in the recognized medical college.

15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Surgical Gastroenterology for two

24.07.2009 as under:-

15.12.2009 as under:
Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Surgical Gastroenterology in a
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.



beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.
DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(A) Professor M.Ch.(Surgical (i) As Reader/Associate Professor in Surgical Oncology for four years in
Oncology)/M.S.(Surgery) a recognised medical college/teaching institution.
/ or M.S.(E.N.T.) or
M.S.(Orthopaedics) or Desirable
M.D.(Obst. & Gynae.) (ii) Minimum of four Research publications indexed in Index
with 2 years special Medicus/national journal and one in International Journal.
training in Surgical
Oncology The Above has been amended vide notification dated 24.7.2009
as under:
(i) As Associate Professor in Surgical Oncology for three years in the


15.12.2009 as under:

(B) Reader / Associate -do- (i) As Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Surgical Oncology for two years in
Professor a recognised medical college/teaching institution.

24.07.2009 as under:-
Associate Professor

15.12.2009 as under:

Regulations, 2009.

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in Surgical Oncology in a
The above is recognised medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor
substituted
24.07.2009 as under:-
Substituted:-
Assistant Professor

subject.


beds should be
teaching beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
THE FOLLOWING NEW SUBJECTS IN SUPER SPECIALITIES ARE INCLUDED IN TERMS OF NOTIFICATION
PUBLISHED ON 15.12.2009 IN GAZETTE OF INDIA.
D.M. PULMONARY MEDICINE

(A) Professor D.M.(Pulmonary (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
Medicine) recognized medical college.
M.D.(Respiratory
Medicine)} (ii) Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
M.D.(Gen. Medicine)}
M.D.(Paediatrics) } with Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for
2 years Special publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the
training in Pulmonary respective specialities as the First Author. Further provided that the
Medicine. requirement of 4 research publications for promotion to the post of
(B) Reader -do- (i) As Assistant Professor in the concerned subject for two years in the
(ii) Minimum of two research publications in indexed/national journals


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
(ii) Three years teaching experience in the in a recognised medical
college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor

Substituted:-


subject.


two should qualify as postgraduate teacher as per MCI regulations with
the following bed requirement for teaching unit:

should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
period of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M.(Pulmonary Medicine)
will be the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10
years from the date of notification.
D.M.(RHEUMATOLOGY)
(A) Professor M.D.(Genl. Medicine)} (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
with recognized medical college.
M.D.(Paediatrics) }2
years (ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
M.D.(PMR) } special
training . Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for
} in Rheumatology publication in the Journals by the National Associations/Societies of the


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer
medical college as Resident/Registrar/Demonstrator/Tutor

Substituted:-


subject.


beds should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
period of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M.(Rheumatology) will be
the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years
from the date of notification.
D.M.(CHILD ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY)
(A) Professor D.M. (Child Adolescent (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
Psychiatry) recognized medical college.
M.D.(Psychiatry) with 2
years (ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
special training in Child
Adolescent Psychiatry
notification of Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical
(B) Reader -do- (i)As Assistant Professor in the concerned subject for two years in the

requirement of 2 research publications for promotion to the post of Associate
Professor should be fulfilled with 2 research publications must be published
during the tenure of the Assistant Professor.
2009, the appointment/promotion to the post of Associate Professor can be
made by the institutes in accordance with the Minimum Qualifications for

01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer

Substituted:-


subject.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
NOTE: The academic qualification as shown above will be the academic qualification required for teaching faculty post for a period
of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M.(Child Adolescent Psychiatry) will
be the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years from
the date of notification.
D.M. (PAEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY)
(A) Professor D.M.(Gastroenterology) (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
M.D.(Paediatrics) with 2 recognized medical college.
years
special training in (ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
Gastroenterology


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer

Substituted:-


subject.



should be
beds.
qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M. (Paediatric Gastroenterology) will
be the required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years from
the date of notification.
D.M. (PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY)
(A) Professor D.M.(Cardiology) (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in the
M.D.(Paediatrics) with 2 recognized medical college.
years
special training in (ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.
Cardiology


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer

Substituted:-


subject.



should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.

(D) Tutor/ MBBS
Registrar.
of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M. (Paediatric Cardiology) will be the
required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years from the date
of notification.
D.M. (CARDIAC ANAESTHESIA)
(A) Professor M.D.(Anaesthesiology) (i) As Associate Professor in the subject concerned for three years in
with 2 years special the recognized medical college.
training in Cardiac
Anaesthesiology (ii) Minimum of four research publications in indexed/national journals.


01.10.2012:-

1998 as amended.
Lecturer

Substituted:-


subject.


should be
beds.

qualification.

DM/M.Ch.
(D) Tutor/ Demonstrator MBBS
/Resident/ Registrar.
of 10 years w.e.f. date of notification. It is reiterated that only the academic qualification of D.M. (Cardiac Anaesthesia) will be the
required academic qualification for appointment to the post of teaching faculty after the expiry of the period of 10 years from the date
of notification.
SCHEDULE-II
The following qualifications be treated at par with M.D/M.S awarded by Indian

Universities:-
1. Facharzt Fuer Chirurgia (Specialist Surgeon) (West Germany)

2. Facharzt Fuer Gynaekologie (Specialist of Gynaecology) (West Germany),
3. F.R.A.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons)
4. Diploma in Certificate D Etudes Specialist D of Medicine Electro-Radiology
(Certificate of Special Studies of Medical Electro-Radiology) Paris, France.
5. F.R.C.P. (Canada), F.R.C.S. (Canada)
6. M.C.P.A. (Membership of the College of Pathologists of Australia)
7. Diploma in Psychiatry (Mc Gill University) ( Montreal, Canada)
8. Diploma in Psychiatry (Edinburgh University)
9. Dr.P.H. of John Hopkins, Harward and California/Universities (USA)
10. M.R.C. Path (Lon) F.R.C. Path (London)
11. Facharzt Fuer Innera Frankheiten, (Specialist Internal Medicine) (West Germany)
12. Candidates of Sciences (Doctor of Philosophy) in Medicine Branch Plastic Surgery
(Hungary) awarded by Hungarian Academy of Medical Science, Budapest.
13. Facharzt Fuer Kinderheikunde (Children Specialist) (West Germany)
14. M.A.M.S./M.N.A.M.S./D.N.B. qualification when granted on or after Ist June 1976
granted by National Board of Examination, New Delhi after due examination and
fulfilling one year research experience.
15. FFR of U.K. by examination.
16. F.R.C.S. or M.R.C.P. of Royal Colleges of U.K.
17. M.Ch. (Orthopedics) (Liverpool)
18. Approved qualification from speciality Boards of U.S.A.
19. Ph.D. awarded by Supreme Attestation Commission (Moscow) granted to students
sponsored by Medical Council of India or to other students fulfilling the minimum
eligibility criteria for admission to undergraduate courses in India and admitted in the
institutions of erstwhile U.S.S.R., recognised by the Medical Council of India, for
undergraduate or postgraduate courses upto 1989.
Note: Other qualification will be evaluated by the Council as and when reference is received.
N.B.
1. M.R.C.P., M.R.C. (Path.), F.R.C.S., F.F.A.R.C.S. refer to the Diploma of Membership and
Fellowship awarded by all the Royal Colleges of U.K., prior to 11/11/1978.
2. Holders of specaility Boards of U.S.A. qualifications should complete the entire

requirements of the Board concerned.
3. In the case of qualifications in higher specialities (M.Ch. D.M.) the holder should have
also obtained M.D.(Gen. Medicine) or M.S.(Gen. Surgery) or an equivalent qualification as
prescribed by the Council in its recommendations on Postgraduate Medical Education. This
requirement may be relaxed in suitable cases in cases of candidates who have obtained
M.Ch./D.M. after a direct 5 years course, which are recognised by the Council.
4. After 31st May, 1977, for all teaching appointments to posts higher than tutor in higher
specialities i.e. Cardiology, Neurology, Thoracic-Surgery, Neuro-Surgery, Plastic-Surgery,
Paediatric-Surgery, Urology, the candidates must possess postgraduate degree
qualifications in the speciality concerned i.e. D.M./M.ch. approved by the Council from time
to time. Where teachers with DM/M.Ch. qualifications are not available in respect of the
courses which have not yet been started, matter regarding relaxation of qualification and
experience of Postgraduate teachers may be taken up with the Medical Council of India.
Provided that the requirements of possessing a postgraduate degree qualification in the

concerned higher speciality shall not be applicable for higher appointments in the case of
existing teachers holding regular teaching posts whose appointment was initially made on
the basis of two years special training in the speciality after the requisite M.D./M.S.
5. All British qualifications obtained after 11/11/78 will cease to be recognised

qualifications.
6. From January, 1985 all fresh entrants as teachers in medical college should have the
requisite recognised Indian Postgraduate medical qualifications (recognised by the Medical
Council of India).
The following shall be added in terms of Gazette Notification dated 11.03.2017.
7. If a person with Postgraduate Medical Qualifications awarded in United States of America,

United Kingdom, Canada, Australia & New Zealand desires to take up teaching appointments
in a medical college, his/her qualification can be considered as equivalent qualification with
MD/MS/DM/M.Ch., as the case may be, for the post of Assistant Professor in respective
department in Medical College in India. Further, promotions would be as per Minimum
Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998.

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MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA

Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in

Sector-8, Pocket-14 Dwarka, New Delhi-110077

1. Short title and commencement:

2 Objectives: Appointment of medical teachers, with minimum qualification and experience in

3. Minimum qualifications for appointment as a teacher: Minimum qualifications for appointment

1. All Medical teachers must possess a basic University or equivalent qualification

The Clause 1A as under is included in terms of Notification published on

2. In the departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and

In the department of Community Medicine, Lecturers in Statistics shall

The following shall be included in terms of Notification published on 24.07.2009 in

Dean / Principal / Director of Medical college/institution, who is head of

I. Broad Specialties (MD/MS)

Senior Resident (Broad Specialties)

II. Super Specialty (DM/M.Ch.)

Posts Academic Teaching & Research Exp.

Senior Resident (Super Speciality)

Senior Resident Registered for M.Ch./DM in the

10. A person possessing DNB in the concerned broad-speciality, is

In the Minimum qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations,

The clauses 4 (i) shall be substituted as under:-

Post Academic qualifications Teaching/Research Experience

(i) As Associate Professor in Anatomy for three years in the

(ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/ national journals.

The above has been further amended vide Notification dated

Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be

Four Research papers accepted/ published in index/national journal as

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 06.09.2012, the following shall be

The requisite experience for equating a Consultant or Specialist (after

The above is Desirable

(ii) Minimum of two research publications in indexed/national journals.

The above has been further amended vide Notification dated

Provided that these research publications are published/accepted for

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be

If a DNB qualified candidate is working as Assistant Professor in a M.C.I.

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be

Two Research papers accepted/ published in index/national journal as

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 06.09.2012, the following shall be

The requisite experience for equating a Consultant or Specialist (after

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be

If a DNB qualified candidate (broad/ super-specialty) having fulfilled the

Three years teaching experience in the subject as Resident/Registrar/

Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognized medical

Three years teaching experience in the subject in a recognized medical

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2010, the following shall be

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 01.10.2012, the following shall be

(ii) Equivalence of qualification of DNB (broad specialties) with

(a) Those candidates who have undergone DNB training in an

Such qualifications shall be considered at par with MCI recognized

(iii) Additional training of one year for equivalence of qualification of

In terms of Gazette Notification dated 06.09.2012, the following shall be

The requisite experience for equating a Consultant or Specialist (after

(D) Tutor/ (MBBS/M.Sc. (Medical

The above has been amended vide Notification dated 24.07.2009

(i) As Associate Professor in Physiology for three years in the

(ii)Minimum of four research publications in indexed/ national journals.

The above has been further amended vide Notification dated

Provided that these research publications are published/ accepted for