The Karnataka Employees State Insurance Scheme (Medical) Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2025.

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NOTIFICATION

Whereas, the draft of Karnataka Employees State Insurance Scheme (Medical) Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2025 was published as required by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 3 read with section 8 of the Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 1978 (Karnataka Act 14 of 1990) in Notification No. No: LD 85 LSI 2023, Dated:13.05.2025 in Part IV-A of Volume No.160 of the Karnataka Gazette, Dated:15.05.2025 inviting objection and suggestions from persons likely to be affected within 15 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Whereas, the said Gazette was made available to public on 15.05.2025.

And whereas the objections and suggestions received in this behalf have been considered by the State Government.

Now, therefore in exercise the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 read with section 8 of The Karnataka State Civil Services Act, 1978 (Karnataka Act 14 of 1990) the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules, namely:- RULES

1. Title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Karnataka Employees State Insurance Scheme (Medical) Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2025.2

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Method of recruitment and minimum qualification.- In suppression of Notification No. LD 176 LSI 2006, dated: 7th December 2007 the establishment of The Karnataka Employees State Insurance Scheme (Medical) Service in the Karnataka State Civil Services shall consist of each category of posts carrying scale of pay specified in column (2) of the schedule below, the number of posts, method of recruitment and the minimum qualification, if any, shall be as specified in the corresponding entries in column (3), (4), (5) and (6) thereof.

3. Repeal and Savings.- The Karnataka Employees State Insurance Scheme (Medical) Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2007 are hereby repealed.

Provided that such repeal shall not affect, a. the previous operation of the said rules or anything duly done or suffered there under; or b. any right, privilege, obligation or liability already acquired, accrued or incurred under the said rules.

SCHEDULE (See rule 2) No. of posts Sl. Method of Category of Posts Minimum Qualification No P T Recruitment

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1 Commissioner for ESIS 01 - Encadered to Senior -- (Encadered to IAS) scale (selection grade/JAG) Indian Administrative Service 2 Deputy Director (Administration) 01 - By posting from the (1) Must possess a post graduate degree from (112900-171200) Cadre of Deputy an University established by law in India Director (Programme) in any discipline of Medicine or Surgery.

or Senior specialist

(2) Must have registered in Medical Council (selection scale) on the of India or Karnataka Medical Council or basis of Seniority.

National Board of Examination.

(3) Must have put in a service of not less than five years after completion of Masters degree from a University established by Law.3 3 Deputy Director (Programme) 01 - By posting from the For Posting.- (1) Must possess a post (112900-171200) cadre of Senior graduate degree from an University Specialist (Selection established by law in any discipline of Scale) on the basis of Medicine or Surgery.

Seniority.

(2) Must have registered in Medical Council of India or Karnataka Medical Council or National Board of Examination.

(3) Must have put in a service of not less than five years after completion of Masters degree from a University established by law.

4 Medical Superintendent 11 - By posting from the For Posting:- (1) Must possess post (112900-171200) cadre of Senior graduate Degree or Diploma from an Specialist (Selection University established by law in any Scale) with a minimum discipline of Medicine or Surgery.

of one year working experience will be (2) Must have registered in Medical Council preferred. of India or Karnataka Medical Council or National Board of Examination.

Provided that, if an officer who have put in a service of Senior Specialist (Selection Scale) is not available then by posting of senior specialist working in any hospital or Diagnostic Centre on the basis of seniority.

5 Senior Specialist (Selection Scale) or Under - By promotion from the For Promotion of Senior Specialist Chief Insurance Medical Officer Dynamic cadre of Senior (Selection Scale):- (1) Must possess post (Selection Scale) Flexible Specialist or graduate Degree from an University (112900-171200) Component Insurance Medical established by law or recognized Diploma System from Officer. with MBBS issued by Medical Council of the cadre of India or Karnataka Medical Council or IMO National Board of Examination .4

(2) Must have put in a service of not less than seven years in the cadre of Senior Specialist.

For Promotion of Chief Insurance Medical Officer (Selection Scale):- Must possess post graduate Degree in MBBS issued by Medical Council of India or Karnataka Medical Council or National Board of Examination.

6 Senior Specialist or Chief Insurance Under - By promotion from the For Promotion of Senior Specialist:- (1) Medical Officer Dynamic cadre of junior Must possess post graduate Degree from an (107500-167200) Flexible specialist or senior University established by law or Recognized Component Insurance Medical Diploma with MBBS issued by Medical System from Officer till the Council of India or Karnataka Medical the cadre of incumbent holds the Council or National Board of Examination.

IMO post. Thereafter it shall be downgraded as (2)Must have put in a service of not less than insurance Medical seven years of in the cadre to upgradation of Officer. the post of junior specialist.

For Promotion of Chief Insurance Medical

Officer:- Must possess Degree from an University established by law MBBS issued by Medical Council of India or Karnataka Medical Council or National Board of Examination.

7 Junior Specialist or Senior Insurance Under - By promotion from the For Promotion of Junior Specialist:- Must Medical Officer Dynamic cadre of Insurance possess post graduate Degree from an (90200-159200) Flexible Medical Officer till the University established by law in India or Component incumbent holds the Recognized Diploma with MBBS issued by System from post. Thereafter it shall Medical Council of India or Karnataka the cadre of be downgraded as Medical Council or National Board of IMO insurance Medical Examination.

Officer.

(2) Must have completed six years of satisfactory record of service in the said post held by an Insurance Medical Officer5 For Promotion of Senior Insurance

Medical Officer:- Must possess MBBS issued by Medical Council of India or Karnataka Medical Council or National Board of Examination.

8 Insurance Medical Officer 751 - By direct recruitment (1) Must possess MBBS degree from an (83700-155200) in accordance with the University established by law; and Karnataka Civil Services (Direct (2) Must have registered in the Medical Recruitment by Council of India or Karnataka Medical Competitive Council.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021.

9 Assistant Dental Surgeon 09 - By direct recruitment (1) Must be a holder of degree in dental (83700-155200) in accordance with the surgery from an University established by Karnataka Civil law; and Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must have registered with the Karnataka Competitive Dental Council.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021 10 Senior Ayurvedic Physician 01 - By promotion from the (1) Must possess post graduate Degree in (83700-155200) cadre of Ayurvedic Ayurvedic Medicine from an Institution physician recognised by Ayurvedic Medical Council.

(2) Must have put in a service of not less than five years in the cadre of Ayurvedic Physician.

11 Administrative Officer 01 - By deputation of an -- (83700-155200) Officer of an equivalent cadre from any State Civil Service or by deputation from the cadre of Karnataka Administrative Service.6 12 Accounts Officer 01 - By deputation of an -- (83700-155200) Officer in the cadre of Assistant Controller from the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department.

13 Chief Pharmacist 01 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (83700-155200) cadre of Graduate five years in the cadre of Graduate Pharmacist Pharmacist.

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

14 Ayurvedic Physician 01 - By direct (1) Must possess a degree from an University (69250-134200) recruitment.- In established by law in India in Ayurvedic accordance with Medicine from an Institution recognized by Karnataka Civil Ayurvedic Medical Council.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must be registered in the Karnataka Competitive Unani and Ayurvedic Medical Board.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules 2021.

15 Audit Officer 01 - By deputation of an -- (69250-134200) Audit Officer from the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department.

16 Nursing Superintendent Grade-I 03 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (69250-134200) cadre of Nursing five years in the cadre of Nursing Superintendent Grade- Superintendent Grade-II:

II.

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.7 17 Graduate Pharmacist 07 - By promotion from the (1) Must possess Graduation Pharmacy or (69250-134200) cadre of Senior Pharmaceutical Science from an institution Pharmacy Officer or university recognised by the Pharmacy council of India.

(2) Must have put in not less than five years of service in the cadre of Senior Pharmacy

Officer:

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

(3) Must be registered in the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council.

18 Accounts Superintendent 01 - By deputation of an -- (65950-124900) Accounts Superintendent from the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department.

19 Legal Officer 01 - By promotion from the For Promotion:- Must have put in a service (65950-124900) cadre of Legal of not less than five years in the cadre of

Assistant on the basis Legal Assistant:

of seniority:

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

20 Assistant Administrative Officer 20 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (65950-124900) cadre of Office five years in the cadre of Office Superintendent. Superintendent:

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.8 21 Nursing Superintendent Grade-II 29 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (65950-124900) cadre of Nursing five years in the cadre of Staff Nurse:

Officer on the basis of Seniority. Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

22 Legal Assistant 02 - By direct recruitment Must be holder of a Bachelor’s degree in (61300-112900) in accordance with the Law from an university established by law in Karnataka Civil India.

Services (Direct Recruitment)

(General) Rules,

2021.

Provided that, if an official not Recruited immediately then it can be filled on deputation from Law Department 23 Dietician 06 - By direct recruitment, Must possess Bachelor’s degree from an (61300-112900 in accordance with the University established by law in Dietetics and

Karnataka Civil Food Nutrition:

Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021.

24 Nursing Officer 752 - By Direct Recruitment (1) Must have possessed a diploma in (54175-99400) In accordance with General Nursing issued by an authority Karnataka Civil authorised by the Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must have registered in the Karnataka Competitive Nursing Council.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules 2021.9 25 Office Superintendent 82 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (61300-112900) cadre of First Division five years in the cadre of First Division Assistant and Assistant or Stenographer on the basis of Stenographer in the seniority.

ratio of 20:1, every twenty first vacancy Provided that, if an official who have put in being filled by a service of not less than five years is not promotion from the available, then an official who has put in a cadre of Stenographer. service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

Note: In respect of Stenographer must have worked as First Division Assistant for one year before such promotion.:

26 Senior Lab Technician 24 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (49050-92500) cadre of Junior Lab five years in cadre of junior Lab Technician.

Technician.

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

27 Radiographer 16 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (49050-92500) cadre of junior five years in cadre of Junior Radiographer or Radiographer or X-ray X-ray technician.

technician.

Provided that, if an official who have put in a service of not less than five years is not available, then an official who has put in a service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.

28 Senior Pharmacy Officer 86 - Promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (49050-92500) cadre of Pharmacy five years in cadre of Pharmacy Officer.

Officer on the basis of Seniority. Provided that if no officials who have put in a service of not less than five years are available, then an official who has put in the service of not less than three years may be considered for promotion.10 29 Physiotherapist 07 - By direct recruitment Must possess a degree in Physiotherapy (54175-99400) in accordance with the from a university established by law in Karnataka Civil India.

Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021.

30 Ayurvedic Pharmacist 01 - By direct recruitment (1) Must have passed Diploma-in-Ayurvedic (44425-83700) in accordance with Pharmacy from an authority authorised by Karnataka Civil Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must have registered with Karnataka Competitive Pharmacy Council.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules 2021.

31 Opthalmic Officer 03 - By direct recruitment Must be a holder of Diploma in Ophthalmic (44425-83700) in accordance with the Technology course issued by an authority Karnataka Civil authorised by the Government of Services (Direct Karnataka.

Recruitment by Competitive Examination and Selection)

(General) Rules, 2021.

32 Pharmacy Officer 404 - By direct recruitment (1) Must possess Diploma in Pharmacy from (44425-83700) In accordance with an Institution recognised by the Government Karnataka Civil of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must have registered with Karnataka Competitive Pharmacy Council.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules 2021.11 33 Junior Radiographer 12 - By direct recruitment (1) Must have passed SSLC or Equivalent (44425-83700) in accordance with Examination; and Karnataka Civil (2) Must have passed three years Diploma in Services (Direct X-Ray technology from the Karnataka Para Recruitment by Medical Board.

Competitive Examination and OR Selection) (General) Rules 2021. (1) Must have passed PUC with Science subjects; and

(2) Must have passed two years X-Ray technology from the Karnataka Para Medical Board.

34 X-ray Technician 09 - By Direct Recruitment (1) Must have passed SSLC or Equivalent (44425-83700) in accordance with Examination; and Karnataka Civil (2) Must have passed three years Diploma in Services (Direct X-Ray technology from the Karnataka Para Recruitment by Medical Board.

Competitive OR Examination and (1) Must have passed PUC with Science Selection) (General) subjects; and Rules, 2021. (2) Must have passed two years X-Ray technology from the Karnataka Para Medical Board.

35 Dental Hygienist 01 - By direct recruitment (1) Must possess Diploma in Dental Hygiene (44425-83700) in accordance with the course issued by authority authorised by the Karnataka Civil Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must Registered in Karnataka Para Competitive Medical Board.

Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021.

36 Hemodialysis Technician 11 - By direct recruitment (1) Must possess Degree in Renal Dialysis (44425-83700) in accordance with the from an University established by law in Karnataka Civil India. Or Must be a holder of Diploma in Services (Direct Dialysis technology course issued by Recruitment by authority authorized by the Government of Competitive Karnataka.12 Examination and Selection) (2) Must Registered in Karnataka Para

(General) Rules, 2021. Medical Board.

37 ECG Technician 12 - By direct recruitment Must be a holder of PUC in Science and ECG (44425-83700) in accordance with the Technician course from the Institution Karnataka Civil recognized by the Government of Services (Direct Karnataka.

Recruitment)

(General) Rules,

2021.

38 First Division Assistant 227 - Fifty percent by direct For Direct Recruitment:- (44425-83700) recruitment in Must be a holder of any degree from accordance with the recognized University or equivalent Karnataka Civil qualification Services (Recruitment

to the ministerial For Promotion:- Must have put in a service posts) Rules, 1978. of not less than five years in the cadre of and fifty percent by Second Division Assistant and Second promotion from the Division Assistant cum Record sorter cadre of Second Division Assistant and Provided that, if an official who have put in Second Division a service of not less than five years is not Assistant cum Record available, then an official who has put in a sorter in the Ration of service of not less than three years may be 85:15 from considered for promotion.

Respectively 39 Stenographer 15 - These Posts shall be -- (44425-83700) conterminous with the present incumbents.

After retirement of the Existing staff, the posts shall be abolished.

40 Senior Data Entry Assistant 03 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service of not less than (44425-83700) cadre of Data Entry ten years in the cadre of Data Entry Assistant. Assistant.13 41 Auditor 04 - By deputation of an -- (44425-83700) Official from the Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department.

42 Junior Lab Technician 56 - By direct recruitment, Must possess Diploma in Medical Laboratory (44425-83700) in accordance with the technology course issued by authority Karnataka Civil authorised by the Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examination and Selection) (General) Rules, 2021, 43 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife 07 - By direct recruitment, Must possess Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (37500-76100) in accordance with the training Certificate issued by an authority Karnataka Civil authorised by the Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment by Competitive Examination and Selection)

(General) Rules, 2021.

44 Electrician 02 - By direct recruitment, (1) Must have passed SSLC or equivalent (37500-76100) in accordance with the examination with Kannada as one of the Karnataka Civil language.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must possess Electrical Engineering Competitive Course Certificate or an equivalent Course Examination and Certificate from an Institution recognized by Selection) the Government of Karnataka.

(General) Rules, 2021.

45 Second Division Assistant cum Record 37 - By direct recruitment, Must have passed P.U.C. or its equivalent Sorter in accordance with the Examination. (34100-67600) Karnataka Civil Services (Direct Recruitment) (General) Rules, 2021.14 46 Second Division Assistant 237 - (1) Sixty Seven percent For Direct Recruitment:- as per Karnataka (34100-67600) by Direct Recruitment Civil Services (Recruitment to the Ministerial in accordance with Posts ) Rules, 1978.

Karnataka Civil Services (Recruitment For Promotion:- (1) Must have passed to Ministerial Posts) P.U.C. or its equivalent Examination:

Rules 1978: and

Provided that, pass in pre-university

(2) Thirty Three percent by transfer from the course or equivalent course for qualification

cadre of Driver: for promotion or transfer shall not be

Provided that, no applicable for those who are already in suitable candidates are service possessing SSLC qualification on the eligible in the cadre of date of commencement of the Karnataka Civil Drivers for transfer, Service (Recruitment to the Ministerial Posts) then by promotion (Amendment) Rules, 2013; and from the cadre of Group-D on the basis (2) Must have put in a service of not less of combined seniority, than five years in the cadre of Driver or Seniority being Group-D service:

determined by treating a person holding a Provided that, no officials who have put post carrying a higher in a service of not less than five years are scale of pay as a senior available, then an official who has put in the to the person holding a service of not less than three years may be post carrying lower considered for promotion.

scale of pay. Seniority inter-se among the persons holding the posts carrying the same scale of pay being determined on the basis of the length of service in the respective cadres.:

Provided further that, no suitable officials are available for promotion, then by direct recruitment.15 47 Record Sorter 13 - By direct recruitment, Must have passed Diploma in Medical (34100-67600) in accordance with the Record Technology from an authority Karnataka Civil authorised by the Government of Karnataka.

Services (Direct Recruitment) (General) Rules, 2021.

48 Data Entry Assistant 09 - (1) Ninety percent by For Direct Recruitment:- In accordance (34100-67600) direct recruitment in with Karnataka Civil Service (Recruitment to accordance with the post of Stenographer and Data Entry Karnataka Civil Assistant) Rules, 1983.

Service (Recruitment For Promotion:- (1) Must have put in a to the post of service not less than five years in the cadre of Stenographer and Group-D on combined basis; and Data Entry Assistant) Rules, 1983; and (2) Must have passed Pre-University course or equivalent examination; and

(2) Ten percent by promotion from the (3) Must have passed Senior Typewriting in cadre of Group D on Kannada and English from a Institution combined basis; recognised by Government of Karnataka.

Provided that, if suitable official is not available for promotion, then by direct recruitment.

49 Linen Keeper 01 - By direct recruitment (1) Must have passed Pre-University course (34100-67600) in accordance with the or equivalent examination; and Karnataka Civil Services (Direct (2) Must possess a certificate for having Recruitment by successfully undergone one year training in Competitive Linen Keeping from an institution recognized Examination and by the Government of Karnataka.

Selection)

(General) Rules, 2021.16 50 Driver 22 - (1) Fifty percent by in For Direct Recruitment:- (1) Must have (34100-67600) accordance with the passed SSLC or equivalent examination;

Karnataka Civil Services (Direct (2) Must be a holder of current motor Recruitment) (General) driving license (HTV); and Rules, 2021. and (3) Must have an experience of not less than two years as Driver.

(2) Fifty percent by

promotion from the For Promotion:- (1) Must have put in a cadre of Group D service not less than five years in any group Services on the basis D cadre on the basis of Combined Seniority. of combined seniority.

Seniority being (2) Must be a holder of current Motor Driving determined by treating License (HTV). a person holding a post carrying higher scale of pay as a senior to person holding a post carrying lower scale of pay. Seniority inter-se in the cadre being determined by treating a person holding a post carrying higher scale of post as a senior to the person holding a post carrying lower scale of pay.

Seniority inter-se among the persons holding the post carrying the same scale of pay being determined on the basis of the length of service in the

respective cadres:R.N.I. No. KARBIL/2001/47147 POSTAL REGN. No. RNP/KA/BGS/2202/2017-19 Licensed to post without prepayment WPP No. 297 17

Provided that, no suitable person is available for promotion then by direct recruitment.

51 Head Cook 07 - By promotion from the Must have put in a service not less than five (29600-52800) post of cook on the years in cadre of cook. basis of seniority.

52 Cook 14 - By direct recruitment (1)Must have passed SSLC or equivalent (27000-46675) in accordance with the examination with Kannada as one of the Karnataka Civil language.

Services (Direct Recruitment by (2) Must have passed cooking examination Competitive conducted through National Council for Examination and Vocational training or equivalent Selection) examination

(General) Rules, 2021.

53 Multi Tasking Staff - (MTS) 1219 - By direct recruitment Must have passed SSLC or equivalent {Group-D in accordance with the examination with Kannada as one of the (27000-46675) Karnataka Civil language.

(Peon / Class-IV/ Nursing Orderly Services (Direct /Ward Boy / Aya / Sanitary Worker / Recruitment by Watchman / Gardener / Cleaner-cum- Competitive Strecher bearer } Examination and Selection)

(General) Rules, 2021.

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