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Armed Forces to Hire 400 Retired Doctors to Combat COVID-19

Mandeep Singh Sajwan

May 9, 2021

New Delhi - The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) is hiring 400 retired military doctors for an 11-month period to bolster India's fight against the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision, approved by the Defense Ministry on Saturday, will bring back doctors who retired between 2017 and 2019.

Military Set to Employ 400 Retired Doctors to Strengthen COVID-19 Fight

Compensation and Mission

According to a ministry statement, the doctors will receive a fixed monthly salary. This amount is calculated by subtracting their basic pension from their last drawn salary, plus any applicable specialist pay. This salary will remain the same throughout their 11-month contract, with no additional allowances.

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The armed forces have been on the front lines of the pandemic response, a mission that is expected to expand in the coming weeks. They are already playing a crucial role by providing oxygen, establishing dedicated COVID-19 hospitals, and transporting essential medical supplies. This new recruitment drive will allow the AFMS to continue caring for its own personnel while also increasing its support for the civilian population.

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Mandeep Singh Sajwan

Mandeep Sajwan is a senior journalist with 15 years of experience specializing in Indian news, defence affairs, politics, and socio-cultural issues.

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