Doctor Transfer & Exit Policy for KBK Areas – Medical Officers Counseling Guidelines Odisha
Doctor Transfer & Exit Policy for KBK Areas – Medical Officers Counseling Guidelines
Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
Notification: Exit Policy & Counseling Guidelines for Medical Officers (Group A SB/JB) and Dental Surgeons
Government has introduced a comprehensive **Exit Policy and Counseling System** for posting and transfer of Medical Officers to ensure equitable health care and better retention of doctors in remote KBK, KBK+ and TSP areas (Zone A).
Key Guidelines (Card Style)
1. Objective
Ensure availability and retention of doctors in remote/rural areas (Zone A: KBK, KBK+ & TSP areas).
2. Zone Definition
Zone A = KBK, KBK+ and TSP areas
Zone B = Rest of Odisha
3. Minimum Service in Zone A
Fresh recruits must serve minimum 3 years in Zone A. After that, minimum 3 years rural service is mandatory.
4. Transfer Counseling
All transfers and postings are done through open counseling based on weighted service score.
5. Weighted Score System
Zone A service gets higher weightage (2× to 4×) compared to Zone B (1×). Special weightage for Malkangiri/Nawarangpur and women doctors.
Annexure-I : Valid Diseases for Medical Ground Transfer (Highly Important)
1. Cancer
Uncontrolled growth of malignant cells (leukaemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease). Excludes most skin cancers except malignant melanoma.
2. Paralytic Stroke
Cerebro-vascular accident causing permanent disability of two or more limbs for 3+ months.
3. Renal Failure
End-stage chronic renal failure requiring regular haemodialysis.
4. Coronary Artery Disease
Post open heart surgery (up to 3 years) or angioplasty (up to 1 year).
5. Thalassaemia Major
Requiring regular blood transfusion every <3 months + chelation therapy.
6. Parkinson’s Disease
Confirmed by Neurologist with tremor, rigidity and balance disturbance.
7. Motor-Neuron Disease
Progressive degeneration confirmed by Neurologist.
8. Any disease with >50% mental disability
Certified by Regional Medical Board with latest records (within 3 months).
Important: This policy is widely used by all departments as standard for medical ground transfer. Annexure-I diseases are accepted across Odisha Government services.
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WhatsApp Telegram Facebook PDFFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Zone A for doctor posting?
KBK, KBK+ and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) areas.
2. How many years of service are required in Zone A?
Minimum 3 years for fresh recruits + 3 years rural service.
3. Which diseases qualify for medical ground transfer?
See Annexure-I above (Cancer, Paralytic Stroke, Renal Failure, etc.).
4. Is this policy still valid?
Yes. This is the current standard Exit Policy & Counseling Guidelines used for Medical Officers and Dental Surgeons in Odisha.