Punjab Govt to give 25% as NPA along with basic pay to new Medical Officers (MBBS) during probation

Chandigarh, September 14, 2016: In a major relief to the newly appointed Medical Officers (MBBS) in Punjab State, the Govt. here today agreed to pay them an additional 25 % as NPA along with their basic pay during their period of probational Service.
The decision took place after Punjab’s Health Minister, Sh. Surjeet Kumar Jyani took up the matter personally with Chief Minister, S. Parkash Singh Badal and Finance Minister S. Parminder Singh Dhindsa here today after which the Govt. agreed to attach 25 % NPA along-with the basic pay of MBBS doctors during the probation. The move would encourage more doctors to join the Govt. Service and Serve the people of State. Sh. Jyani expressed gratitude to CM and Finance Minister for allowing NPA to doctors during their probation period.
It’s pertinent to note that any new appointee in the Govt. Service is given only the basic pay during the particular period of his/her probation as per the present policy of the Punjab Govt. The Same was also applicable on the Medical Officers (MBBS) joining the regular Govt. Service in Punjab. However the Specialists were already exempted under this policy.