IREM Rule No.161: PHYSIOTHERAPIST – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

(X)      MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF  

(ii)       PHYSIOTHERAPIST  

161.    (1)      The posts in the category of Physiotherapist Grade II in scale Rs.1400-2300 will be filled as under:-

(i) 75% by direct recruitment through the Railway Recruitment Boards; and

(ii) 25% from amongst serving employees fulfilling the qualifications laid down for direct recruitment through a Departmental test.  

(2)  The qualifications etc. for direct recruitment will be as under:-

(i) Educational:- 10+2 (with science), plus Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II-2000/RR-1/56, dated 21.06.2001 (RBE No. 118/2001) (ACS No.120)]

(ii) Age:-  Between  18 and 28 years.  

(3)   The next higher grade in the category of Physiotherapist Grade-I in scale Rs.2000-3200 will be filled by promotion on the basis of seniority-cum-suitability from amongst the serving Physiotherapist Grade-II.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/82/PM-1/17, dated 05.11.1982]