Premium

Government doctors in Punjab to get salary hike as state approves modified scheme

The School Education Department has also given the nod for an increase in Dearness Allowance for computer teachers working under the Punjab ICT Education Society (PICTES).

This scheme will be applicable to officers who were appointed before July 17, 2020 and were getting paid as per Punjab Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2021. (Express Photo)

Government doctors in Punjab will be given a salary hike with the state government approving the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for medical officers in the Department of Health.

The doctors had earlier announced to go on strike from Tuesday over pending demands, following which the scheme was notified on Monday.

With this, medical officers will get an entry pay scale of level 18 with a salary of Rs 56,100 per month. After five years of service, they will get a salary of Rs 67,400 per month, after 10 years of service it will be Rs 83,600 per month and it will further rise to Rs 1,22,800 per month after 15 years of service.

This scheme will be applicable to officers who were appointed before July 17, 2020 and were getting paid as per Punjab Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2021. The scheme will be effective from January 1, 2025. The notification says that since the pay matrix and pay levels of the Seventh Central Pay Commission and Sixth Punjab Pay Commission are different, the scheme for medical officers recruited on or after July 17, 2020 will be decided separately.

The School Education Department has also approved an increase in Dearness Allowance for computer teachers working under the Punjab ICT Education Society (PICTES). The Finance Department has approved the release of 33 per cent additional Dearness Allowance to all regular employees of PICTES, which will increase the current DA rate from 148 per cent to 181 per cent. This will be paid with the salary of January 2025.

Kanchan Vasdev

Kanchan Vasdev is a Senior Assistant Editor in The Indian Express’ Punjab bureau. She is a highly experienced journalist with 22 years of expertise covering high-stakes politics, governance, and social issues in Northern India. Professional Background Role: Primary reporter covering the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), government policies, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in the state. Experience: She previously worked with The Tribune and has played a key role in launching various city editions. Special Projects: Abandoned Brides: Authored a monograph on brides abandoned by NRIs as part of the Prabha Dutt Memorial Fellowship. Environment: Worked as a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) fellow, focusing on the pollution levels in the Satluj river. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent reporting focuses on the legislative strategies and political maneuvers of the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government: 1. Legislative & Governance Standoffs "Punjab govt advances special Assembly session to pass resolution against VB-G RAM G Bill" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the state's move to block the Centre's "Viksit Bharat" mission, which the state claims will undermine MGNREGA. "Punjab govt doubles down on special sessions, sixth in January" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing the AAP government's use of special sessions as a legislative tool amid tensions with the Governor. "Punjab asks 'VIP teachers' working near Chandigarh to go back to border districts" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on CM Mann's move to end the practice of influential teachers avoiding postings in remote areas. 2. Political Analysis & Rural Polls "Punjab rural polls: Why Akalis are likened to dinosaurs in Punjab" (Dec 19, 2025): Analyzing CM Bhagwant Mann's rhetoric against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following local body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues" (Dec 18, 2025): Breaking down the results of the 2025 rural elections. "Rahul Gandhi and Sidhu alike, says Bhagwant Mann" (Dec 13, 2025): Covering the CM's critique of the Congress leadership. 3. Law Enforcement & Bureaucracy "Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement" (Dec 10, 2025): Investigative reporting on the bureaucratic red tape involving the Election Commission and the state government. "Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal Singh" (Nov 27, 2025): Detailing the state government's refusal to grant parole to the radical preacher and sitting MP. 4. Welfare & Economy "Punjab government's plan to add more freebies to 'atta-dal' scheme hits funds roadblock" (Dec 4, 2024): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing the state's flagship food security program. "Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach" (Dec 2, 2025). Signature Beat Kanchan Vasdev is known for her insider access to Punjab's political executive. Her writing provides deep insights into how state policies are formulated and the friction points between the state government and central authorities. Her dual expertise in environment and law allows her to report on complex issues like the "Farmhouse Policy" (Dec 18, 2025) and river pollution with a unique policy-oriented lens. X (Twitter): @kanchan99 ... Read More

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Punjab