Mass Disqualification of Candidates Before Interview for Government Medical Posts
In a major recruitment update, candidates applying for Health Insurance Officer and Assistant Surgeon posts have faced disqualification before the interview stage.
A total of 72 candidates were disqualified for 55 vacancies in the Health Insurance Officer and Assistant Surgeon categories during the recruitment process.
Key Details
- Posts: Assistant Surgeon (General) and Health Insurance Officer
- Total Vacancies: 55 posts (with related cases involving larger recruitments under review)
- Disqualified Candidates: 72 applicants
- Main Reason: Failure to complete mandatory medical internship or delayed registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council
According to reports, in a related case before the Madras High Court involving the recruitment of 2,500 Assistant Surgeons, around 400 applications were also rejected on similar grounds.
The court dismissed petitions filed by doctors seeking extension of deadlines for joining government primary health centers, as many were already pursuing postgraduate medical studies.