Bihar hikes honorarium of contractual medical college teachers, resident doctors

Patna : The Bihar govt has increased the monthly honorarium of contractual professors, associate professors, assistant professors and resident doctors working at state-run medical colleges and hospitals. According to an order issued by the health department, the honorarium of contractual professors has been increased from Rs1.80 lakh to Rs2.07 lakh per month. Associate professors will now receive Rs1.55 lakh, up from Rs1.35 lakh, while the honorarium of assistant professors has been raised from Rs1.10 lakh to Rs1.25 lakh per month. The govt has also revised the honorarium for senior residents/tutors and junior residents. Senior residents/tutors will now receive Rs1.15 lakh per month, while the honorarium of junior residents has been increased from Rs65,000 to Rs 75,000. The revised rates will be effective retrospectively from Sept 1, 2026, according to the health department order. The proposal was approved following recommendations of the authorised committee and approval from the competent authority. Directions have also been issued to the medical colleges and hospitals concerned to implement the revised rates. Health minister Nishant Kumar said the govt was taking measures to strengthen the healthcare and medical education system. 'Contractual professors, associate professors, assistant professors, senior residents and junior residents play an important role in the functioning of govt medical colleges. Keeping in view their contributions, the govt has decided to increase their honorarium,' Nishant said. He said the decision would provide an incentive to medical professionals and strengthen the availability of specialised and qualified human resources at govt medical colleges. The health department said the revised honorarium would benefit contractual faculty and resident doctors working at state-run medical colleges and hospitals. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Patna | Silver Rate in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna | Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Petrol Price in Patna | Diesel Price in Patna | CNG Price in Patna | LPG Price in Patna Stay updated with the latest Patna news. Download the TOI App.