IREM Rule No.167-C: DENTAL HYGIENIST – IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-section-III: Recruitment and Training

(X)      MEDICAL DEPARTMENT-PARA MEDICAL STAFF

(xi)     DENTAL HYGIENIST:

167-C  (1)      The vacancies in the category of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 will be filled up 100% through direct recruitment through the agency of Railway Recruitment Board.

(2)  (i) The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Dental Hygienist in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 shall be as under:-

(a)  Degree in Science (Biology) from a recognized University or equivalent;  

(b) Diploma/ Certificate course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene from an Institute recognized by Dental Council of India;

(c) Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist; and

(d) Two years experience as Dental Hygienist.

NOTE:- Qualification regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

(ii) Age limit: Between 18-30 years.

(3)  Channel of Promotion/ Higher Grade:- Persons inducted as Dental Hygienist be made aware at the beginning itself that they will be only given two ACPs (Assured Career Progression) during the course of their entire service.

[Authority: Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2007/RR-1/60, dated 25.06.2008 (RBE No. 76/2008) (ACS No.202)]