GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Public Services – State Services – Andhra Pradesh Indian Medicine and

Homoeopathy Service Rules – Issued.
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HEALTH MEDICAL & FAMILY WELFARE (I.2) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.265 Dated: 26.05.1994.
Read the following:

1) Letter No.236/OMC(SPF.Ser.II)/88-5, dated 5.9.1989 of Genl.

Admn. Dept.
2) Letter No.352/OMC(SPF.Ser.II)/89-1, dated 5.11.1989 of Genl.
Admn. Dept.
3) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.2048/SC.I/87,
dated 30.01.1990.
4) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.2048/SC.I/87,
dated 27.06.1990.
5) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.2048/SC.I/87,
dated 21.08.1990.
6) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.19843/Unani.I/87,
dated 14.05.1990.
7) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.15340/Estt.I/91,
dated 29.08.1991.
8) From the Director, IM&H Dept., Letter No.2048/SC.I/87,
dated 13.10.1992.
9) From the Secretary, APPSC Letter No.4672/RR/3/93, dt.
5.3.1994.
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ORDER:

In G.O.Rt.No.4433, General Administration Department, dated

04.12.1986, the Government have requested the One Man Commission to
comprehensively examine, review and upto-date the existing rules for the
various posts under State Government. The One Man Commission was also
requested to frame Rules for the posts for which there are no Rules existing.
Accordingly the One Man Commission took up the Rules governing the Gazetted
posts in Andhra Pradesh Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy for examination
among others. For the above purpose, the One Man Commission, after thorough
discussions with the Director (now Commissioner), Indian Medicines and
Homoeopathy and the Officers of Health, Medical & Family Welfare
Department finalized in the Rules, keeping in view the needs of the
Department and the observations of Pay Revision Commission on Service Rules
and the provisions of Presidential Order. The Government have, after careful
consideration hereby accept the recommendations of One Man Commission with
certain modifications and decided to issue them.

The following Notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh

Gazette:

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the

Constitution of India and of all other powers hereunto enabling, and also in
supersession of the Special Rules issued Adhoc Rules issued from time to time
specified in the Annexure-I, the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby make
the following Special Rules for the Andhra Pradesh Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy Services:
 SPECIAL RULES:

1. SHORT TITLE:

These rules may be called the Andhra Pradesh Indian Medicine and
Homoeopathy Service Rules.

2. CONSTITUTION:

The Service shall consist of the following classes and categories of posts
in the Andhra Pradesh Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Service.

CLASS – A:
Category Director
CLASS – B (AYURVEDA):
Category.1 Additional Director (Ayurveda) including
Principals of Ayurveda Colleges and Post
Graduate Professors (Ayurveda)
Category.2 Chief Medical Officers (Ayurveda) including
Professors, Post Graduate Readers,
Superintendents of Ayurveda Hospitals, Resident
Medical Officer, Chief superintendent, Pharmacy
(Ayrveda); Regional Deputy Director, Inspector,
Board of Indian Medicine, and Superindent, Govt.
Herbarium.
Category.3 Senior Medical Officers (Ayurveda), including
Assistant Professors, Ayurveda Assistant, Post
Graduate Lecturer, Medical Officer, Pharmacy
and Harbal orders.
Category.4 Medical Officer (Ayurveda) including Lecturer,
Post Graduate Technical Assistant, Drug Inspector
(Ayurveda) and Inspecting Medical Officer
(Ayurveda)
CLASS – C (UNANI):
Category.1 Additional Director (Unani) including Principals of
Unani Tibbi College and Post Graduate Professors
(Unani)
Category.2 Chief Medical Officer (Unani) including
Superintendents of Unani Hospital, Research
Officer, Chief Resident Medical Officer, Chief
Superintendent of Pharmacy (Unani), Professors
and post Graduate Readers Inspectors, Board of
Indian Medicine and superintendent, Govt.
Herbarium.
Category.3 Senior Medical Officer (Unani) including Assistant
Professor Unani Assistant, Museum Assistant-cum-
Lab. Assistant, Post Graduate Lecturer.
Category.4 Medical Officer (Unani) including Lecturer, Post
Graduate Technical Assistant, Drug Inspector.
CLASS – D (Homoeopathy):
Category.1 Additional Director (Homoeo.) including
Principals of Homoeopathy College.
Category.2 Chief Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) including
Professors, Superintendents of Homoeopathy
Hospitals and Research Officer (Homoeo.) and
 Regional Deputy Director.
Category.2 A: Professors of allied medical subjects.
Category.3: Senior Medical Officer (Homoeo.) including Assistant
Professor and Assistant Research Officer.
Category.3 A: Assistant Professors of allied Medical subjects.
Category.4: Medical Officer (Homoeo.) including Lecturer and
Drug Inspector.
CLASS-E(Miscellaneous):
Category.1 Deputy Civil Surgeon (Opthealmalogy)
Category.2 Deputy Civil Surgeon (Gynecology & Obstrectics).
Category.3 Deputy Civil Surgeon (Surgery).
Category.4 Deputy Civil Surgeon (Dental)
Category.5 Anesthetist.
Category.6 Radiologist
Category.7 Pathologist-cum-Biochemist
Category.8 Scientific Officer
CLASS – F(Administration):
Category.1 Deputy Director (Admn.)
Category.2 Administrative Officer including Accounts Officer,
Lay Secretary and Treasurer, Grade.II.

3. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT:]

Subject to the other Provisions in these rules, the method of

appointment for the several Classes and Categories shall be made as follows:

Class & Category Method of Appointment

(1) (2)
Class – A:
1. Director By promotion of Additional Director/Principal.
CLASS – B(Ayurveda):
1. Additional Director By promotion of Chief Medical Officer
(Ayurveda) and other posts. (Ayurveda).
2. Chief Medical Officers and By promotion of Senior Medical Officer
other posts (Ayurveda) (Ayurveda)
3. Chief Medical Officer i) By promotion of Medical Officer (Ayurveda).
ii) By direct recruitment
4. Medical Officer (Ayurveda) i) By direct recruitment
and other posts. ii) By appointment by transfer of Compunders
(Ayurveda).
CLASS –C (Unani):
1. Additional Director (Unani) By promotion of Chief medical Officer(Unani)
and other posts.
2. Chief medical Officer By promotion of Seniro Medical Officer
(Unani) and other posts. (Unani).
3. Senior Medical Officer i) By direct recruitment
(Unani) and other posts. ii) By promotion of Medical Officer (Unani)
4. Medical Officer (Unani) and i) By direct recruitment
other posts. ii) By appointment by transfer of Compunders
(Unani).
CLASS-D(Homoeopathy):
1. Additional Director By promotion of Chief Medical Officer
(Homoeopathy) (Homoeopathy).
2. Chief Medical Officer By promotion of Senior Medical Officer
(Homoeopathy) (Homoeopathy)
2.A. Professors of Allied By promotion of Assistant Professors of allied
Medical subjects. subjects or Senior Medical Officer
(Homoeopathy).
3. Senior Medical Officer i) By direct recruitment
(Homoeopathy) ii)By promotion of Medical Officer
(Homoeopathy)
3.A. Assistant Professors, By promotion of Medical Officers
allied Medical subjects. (Homoeopathy).
4. Medical Officer i) By direct recruitment
(Homoeopathy) ii) By appointment by transfer of Compunders
(Homoeopathy).
CLASS – E(Miscellaneous):
1. Deputy Civil Surgeon By transfer on tenure of Deputy Civil Surgeon
(Ophthalmology) (Ophthalmology)
2. Deputy Civil Surgeon By transfer on tenure of Deputy Civil Surgeon
(Gynecology & Obstetrics). (Gynecology & Obstetrics) from Medical &
Health Department.
3. Deputy Civil Surgeon By transfer on tenure of Deputy Civil Surgeon
(Surgery) (Surgery) from Medical & Health Department.
4. Deputy Civil Surgeon By transfer on tenure of Dental Assistant,
(Dental) Surgeon from Medical & Health Department.
5. Anesthetist By transfer on tenure of Anesthetist from
Medical & Health Department.
6. Radiologist By transfer on tenure of Radiologist from
Medical & Health Department.
7. Pathologist-cum-Biochemist By transfer on tenure of a Civil Assistant
Surgeon from Medical & Health Department.
8. Scientific Officer By direct recruitment.
CLASS-F
1. Deputy Director(Admn.) By promotion of Administrative Officer
including accounts Officer and Lay Secretary
and Treasurer, Grade.II.
2. Administrative Officer By appointment by transfer of Superintendents
including accounts Officer and in the Department.
Lay Secretary and Treasurer,
Grade.II.

NOTE:1 (a): The percentage of posts in substantive vacancies to be filled by

direct recruitment in the categories mentioned below:

1) Senior Medical Officer (Ayurveda) … 30%

2) Medical Officer (Ayurveda) … 90%
 3) Senior Medical Officer (Unani) … 30%
4) Medical Officer (Unani) … 90%
5) Senior Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) … 30%
6) Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) … 90%
(b) Vacancies other than those to be filled by direct recruitment as
mentioned in clauses (a) above shall be filled by other methods
indicated against the respective posts in the above table.
(c) Not with standing anything contained in this rule, the seniority of
persons appointed to a category by different methods shall be
governed by general rule 33 of the Andhra Pradesh State and
subordinate Service Rules.
NOTE:2: For purpose of promotion to the post of Director, a common
seniority list of Additional Directors/commencement of probation
in that category shall be prepared.
NOTE:3: The teaching posts in the Ayurveda or Unani colleges shall be
filled as far as possible by the posting of those who possess a
post Graduate Degree in the respective system of Indian
Medicine.
NOTE:4: The number of posts of Regional Deputy Directors will be filled
from among the Chief Medical Officers of Ayurveda, Unani and
Homoeopathy on an equitable basis.
NOTE:5: For the posts of additional Directors
(Ayurveda/Unani/Homoeopathy) Senior-most and suitable Officer
in that cadre of Principal/Professor (P.G.) shall be considered.
NOTE:6: For promotion to the post of Professors of allied Medical subjects,
inter-SECTION OFFICER-seniority of senior Medical Officers
(Homoeopathy) and Assistant prepared. Assistant Professors of
allied medical subjects possessing P.G. Degree or Diploma in
Modern Medicine and only eligible for promotion to the post of
Professors of allied subjects.

4. PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT:

In the matter of direct recruitment to the post for which women and
men are equally suited, preference shall be given to women and they shall be
selected to an extent of atleast 30% of the posts in each category of O.C.,
B.C.(A), B.C.(B), B.C.(D), S.C. and S.T. Quota.

5. QUALIFICATIONS:

No person shall be eligible for appointment to the Classes/Categories

specified in column (1) of the Annexure.II to these rules by the method
specified in column (2) unless he possess the qualifications specified in the
corresponding entry in column (3) thereof.

6. AGE:

No person shall be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment, if he

has completed 28 years of age on the first day of July of the year in which the
Notification for section is made.

Provided that in respect of direct recruitment, to the post of Senior

Medical Officers/Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy, the upper age
limit shall be 30 years on the first day of July of the year in which
notification for selection is made.
7. MINIMUM SERVICE:

No person shall be eligible for appointment by transfer or promotion

unless he is an approved probationer and has put in not less than three years of
service in the category from which promotion or appointment by transfer is
made.

7. PROBATION:

Every person appointed by direct recruitment to any of the posts shall be

on probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period
of three years and every person appointed to any of the posts in the service
either by promotion or by transfer shall be probation for a total period of one
year on duty within a continuous period of two years, from the date on which
one commences probation.

9. TESTS:

a) Every person appointed by direct recruitment to the posts in this

service shall pass the Accounts Test for Executive Officers within the period of
probation.

b) No person all be eligible for promotion on appointment by transfer to

any post in the service unless he has passed the accounts Test for Executive
Officers or Accounts Test for Subordinates Officers, Part.I & II.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

B.V. RAMARAO,
Special Chief Secretary to Government

To
The Commissioner, Indian Medicines and Homoeopathy Department,
Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationery, and Stores Purchases
(Printing Wing) Department, Hyderabad (for Publication of the Notification
in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and to supply two hundred copies to Govt.
The General Administration (Ser.D)Department.
The General Administration (SPF.A)Department.
The Law (M) Department
The Finance & Planning (Fin.wing) Department
The Accountant General, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.
The Finance & Planning (FW Exp. HM&FW) Department.
The Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, Hyderabad
(with covering letter - 10 copies)
Copy to: The General Administration (Desk.II)Department.
SF/SCs

//FORWARDED:: BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER
 ANNEXURE.I to G.O.Ms.No.265 – HM &FW (I2) DEPTT. DATED 26.5.1994

1. G.O.Ms.No.1916, Medical & Health, dated 05.09.1958.

2. G.O.Ms.No.317, Medical & Health, dated 28.04.1978
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8. G.O.Ms.No.3505, Medical & Health, dated 23.11.1964.
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B.V. RAMARAO,
Special Chief Secretary to Government
Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department.
 ANNEXURE.II to G.O.Ms.No.265 – HM &FW (I2) DEPTT. DATED 26.5.1994

(See Rule – 5)

Class &Category Method of Appointment Qualifications

(1) (2) (3)
CLASS – B
3. Senior By direct recruitment. Must possess a post Graduate
Medical Officer Degree in Ayurveda awarded by a
(Ayurveda) University in India established or
incorporated by or under a Central
Act or a State Act or Provisional
Act or Institution recognized by the
University Grants Commission.
4. Medical By direct recruitment or Must possess a post Graduate
Officer Appointment by transfer. Degree in Ayurveda awarded by a
(Ayurveda) University in India established or
incorporated by or under a Central
Act or a State Act or Provisional
Act or Institution recognized by the
University Grants Commission or
Statutory Board of the State
Government after undergoing a
regular course of Institutional study
in Ayurveda both in theory and
practical for a period of not less
then four years duration in a
teaching Institution recognized by
the University or State
Government.
CLASS –C
3. Senior By Direct recruitment. Must possess a post Graduate
Medical Officer Degree in Unani awarded by a
(Unani) University in India established or
incorporated by or under a Central
Act or a State Act or Provisional
Act or Institution recognized by the
University Grants Commission.
4. Medical By direct recruitment or Must possess a post Graduate
Officer (Unani) Appointment by transfer. Degree in Unani awarded by a
University in India established or
incorporated by or under a Central
Act or a State Act or Provisional
Act or Institution recognized by the
University Grants Commission or
Statutory Board of the State
Government after undergoing a
regular course of Institutional study
in Unani both in theory and
practical for a period of not less
then four years duration in a
teaching Institution recognized by
the University or State
Government.
CLASS – D
3. Senior By Direct recruitment. Must possess a post Graduate
Medical Officer Degree in Homoeopathy awarded
by a University in India established
(Homoeo) or incorporated by or under a
Central Act or a State Act or
Provisional Act or Institution
recognized by the University Grants
Commission or Statutory Board of
the State Government after
undergoing a regular course of
Institutional study in Homoeopathy
both in theory and practical for a
period of not less then four years
duration in a teaching Institution
recognized by the University or
State Government; and

ii) Must have experience of Five

Years as a Homoeopathy
Practitioner after acquiring the
degree as at item.I above.
4. Medical By direct recruitment or Must possess a post Graduate
Officer Appointment by transfer. Degree in Homoeopathy awarded
(Homoeo) by a University in India established
or incorporated by or under a
Central Act or a State Act or
Provisional Act or Institution
recognized by the University Grants
Commission or Statutory Board of
the State Government after
undergoing a regular course of
Institutional study in Homoeopathy
both in theory and practical for a
period of not less then four years
duration in a teaching Institution
recognized by the University or
State Government.
CLASS-E
8. Scientific By direct recruitment Must possess a post Graduate
Officer Degree in Science with Chemistry
of a University in India established
or incorporated by or under a
Central Act or a State Act or
Provisional Act or Institution
recognized by the University Grants
Commission.
CLASS-F
2. By appointment by transfer i) Must possess a post Graduate
Administrative Degree in any discipline from any
Officer University in India established or
including incorporated by or under a Central
Accounts Officer Act or a State Act or Provisional
& Lay Secretary Act or Institution recognized by the
and Treasurer University Grants Commission.
Grade.II ii) Must have passed accounts Test
for Executive Officer or Accounts
Test for Subordinate Officers,
Parts.I and II.
 B.V. RAMARAO,
Special Chief Secretary to Government

//FORWARDED:: BY ORDER//

SECTION OFFICER