Irfan Ansari’s Initiative: Junior Doctors to Get Up to 80,000 Monthly

Ranchi, October 22, 2026: The Jharkhand government has increased the monthly stipend of Junior Resident (Academic) doctors working in government medical colleges and hospitals, with the revised amount going up to 80,000 per month. The initiative has been taken under the leadership of Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari, under the guidance of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, with the aim of improving doctors’ morale and strengthening healthcare services across the state.

According to State Government Resolution No. 244(09), dated April 27, 2026, the revised stipend rates will provide financial relief to junior resident doctors at different stages of their academic tenure.

Under the revised structure, first-year junior resident doctors will now receive ?70,000 per month, up from 54,500. The monthly stipend for second-year doctors has been increased from ?58,500 to ?75,000, while third-year doctors will receive 80,000 instead of 63,000.

The increase translates into an additional 15,500 per month for first-year doctors, ?16,500 for second-year doctors and ?17,000 for third-year doctors.

Alongside the stipend revision for junior resident doctors, the Health Department has also initiated action on a proposal to revise the stipends of Diplomate of National Board (DNB) doctors working at the Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Kanke, Ranchi.

According to departmental documents, the prescribed minimum monthly stipend for broad-speciality DNB trainees is ?43,000 for the first year, ?45,000 for the second year and ?47,000 for the third year. For post-diploma DNB trainees, the prescribed rates are ?45,000 for the first year and ?47,000 for the second year. DNB trainees at RINPAS had sought an increase in their stipends in accordance with government guidelines. The proposal for revision has been taken up at the departmental level.

Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari said the government is committed to ensuring that doctors receive due respect and appropriate financial incentives for their work. He emphasised that improving healthcare facilities, providing modern medical equipment and creating better working conditions for doctors remain key priorities.

“Doctors are an integral part of our healthcare system. There will be no compromise on their dignity and respect,” the minister said, adding that doctors who work tirelessly to serve patients deserve proper recognition and encouragement.

Dr. Ansari also highlighted the importance of institutions such as RINPAS, where patients with mental health conditions receive treatment. He said the government aims to strengthen the availability of doctors, improve institutional facilities and ensure quality treatment for patients.

Meanwhile, Ajay Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department, stated that the concerned file had been approved on the instructions of the Health Minister. He said the government remains committed to improving doctors’ morale and providing better working conditions so that they can serve patients more effectively.

The state government expects the stipend increase to encourage doctors, improve the working environment in medical institutions and contribute to better healthcare delivery across Jharkhand. The proposed revision for DNB doctors at RINPAS is also aimed at supporting the institution’s role in strengthening mental healthcare services.

The government has reiterated that its broader objective is to build a stronger and more modern healthcare system by improving medical infrastructure, supporting healthcare professionals and ensuring better treatment for the people of Jharkhand.