- This notification pertains to support services for candidates with disabilities during government examinations.
- Includes two appendices: (1) Certificate regarding physical limitations affecting writing, and (2) Letter of Undertaking for using a scribe/reader/lab assistant.
- Appendix-I is a medical certificate confirming a disability that impairs writing capabilities. Must be issued by a specialist (e.g., ophthalmologist for visual impairment, orthopedic specialist for locomotor disability).
- Appendix-II is a Letter of Undertaking from the candidate with disability, stating the name of the scribe/reader/lab assistant and their qualifications. The candidate must declare the scribe’s qualifications and accept responsibility if false information is provided.
GHC
Support Services for Persons with Disabilities in Examinations
Government Health Care Institution (Generic)
Job Location
All India
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Government Health Care Institution (Generic) (GHC) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Salary / Pay Scale | No salary or pay scale information found in the provided text. |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility: Candidates with disabilities as certified by a government healthcare specialist.
- Disability Types: Must have a disability that impairs writing (e.g., visual impairment, locomotor disability).
- Certificate Requirement: Must submit a medical certificate (Appendix-I) from a Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon, or Medical Superintendent of a government healthcare institution.
- Scribe/Reader Eligibility: The candidate must provide a scribe/reader/lab assistant with relevant qualifications (e.g., educational or professional background).
- Disability Types: Must have a disability that impairs writing (e.g., visual impairment, locomotor disability).
- Certificate Requirement: Must submit a medical certificate (Appendix-I) from a Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon, or Medical Superintendent of a government healthcare institution.
- Scribe/Reader Eligibility: The candidate must provide a scribe/reader/lab assistant with relevant qualifications (e.g., educational or professional background).
⚙️ Selection Process
- No formal selection process for these support services. Candidates must self-declare eligibility and submit required certificates.
- Verification: The government institution may verify the authenticity of the medical certificate and Letter of Undertaking.
- Verification: The government institution may verify the authenticity of the medical certificate and Letter of Undertaking.
📂 Required Documents
- Appendix-I: Certificate regarding physical limitation in writing (signed by a specialist from a government healthcare institution).
- Appendix-II: Letter of Undertaking for using a scribe/reader/lab assistant (signed by the candidate with disability).
- Scribe/Reader Details: Name and qualifications of the scribe/reader/lab assistant.
- Appendix-II: Letter of Undertaking for using a scribe/reader/lab assistant (signed by the candidate with disability).
- Scribe/Reader Details: Name and qualifications of the scribe/reader/lab assistant.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What types of disabilities qualify for a scribe/reader/lab assistant during government examinations?
Candidates with disabilities that impair writing capabilities, such as visual impairment or locomotor disability, as certified by a specialist (e.g., ophthalmologist or orthopedic specialist) from a government healthcare institution.
Q.
Who can issue the medical certificate for a disability affecting writing?
The certificate must be issued by a Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon, or Medical Superintendent of a government healthcare institution, or a specialist in the relevant disability stream (e.g., ophthalmologist for visual impairment).
Q.
Is there an application fee for requesting a scribe/reader/lab assistant?
No application fee is mentioned for requesting support services like a scribe/reader/lab assistant. However, candidates must submit the required certificates and undertake a declaration.
Q.
What happens if the qualifications of the scribe/reader are found to be false?
The candidate with disability must forfeit their right to the post and claims relating thereto if the scribe’s qualifications are found to be false, as per the Letter of Undertaking.