The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued guidelines for the stipend structure for trainees in DNB, DrNB, and FNB courses. These guidelines ensure that all medical institutions and hospitals accredited by NBEMS pay a fair stipend to their trainees. Paying a stipend to NBEMS trainees is mandatory for all accredited hospitals.
NBEMS Stipend Guidelines
The stipend amount varies based on the course level and the year of training. Here’s a breakdown of the minimum stipend prescribed by NBEMS:
1. Post MBBS DNB (Broad Specialty) Courses
- 1st Year – ₹35,000 per month
- 2nd Year – ₹37,000 per month
- 3rd Year – ₹39,000 per month
2. Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) Courses
- 1st Year – ₹37,000 per month
- 2nd Year – ₹39,000 per month
3. DrNB (Super Specialty) Courses
- 1st Year – ₹41,000 per month
- 2nd Year – ₹43,000 per month
- 3rd Year – ₹45,000 per month
4. FNB (Fellowship) Courses
- 1st Year – ₹41,000 per month
- 2nd Year – ₹43,000 per month
Stipends in Private and Government Hospitals
- Private and State Government hospitals must pay either the NBEMS-prescribed stipend or follow the State Government policy, whichever is higher.
- Central Government institutions (Railway, ESIC, PSU, etc.) must follow NBEMS guidelines or the 7th CPC Pay Level (whichever is higher).
- Accredited hospitals cannot charge additional fees like security deposits or caution bonds, except for government-mandated service bonds.
Grievance Redressal Committee for NBEMS Trainees
To ensure fair treatment of NBEMS trainees, all accredited hospitals must establish a Grievance Redressal Committee. This committee will address workplace issues between trainees and hospital authorities.
Committee Composition
| S.No | Members | Role |
| 1 | Head of the Institute / Chief Medical Superintendent / CMO Incharge / Civil Surgeon / Director | Chairman |
| 2 | Senior Faculty from Medical Specialty (In-House) | Member |
| 3 | Senior Faculty from Surgical Specialty (In-House) | Member |
| 4 | NBEMS Programme Coordinator / SPoC of the hospital | Member |
| 5 | Medical Superintendent / HOD or equivalent in the hospital | Member |
| 6 | Representative of NBEMS trainees of the hospital | Member |
| 7 | External Medical Expert (Professor of a Government Medical College with a Basic Science background) | Member |
Additional Fees for NBEMS Courses
Apart from the stipend, NBEMS trainees must pay an annual course fee of ₹1,25,000, which includes:
- Tuition fees – ₹75,000
- Library fees – ₹15,000
- Annual appraisal fees – ₹15,000
- Accommodation charges – ₹20,000 (only if accommodation is provided by the hospital)
Rotational Posting & Externship for NBEMS Trainees
NBEMS trainees may need to rotate to other accredited hospitals for training in areas not available in-house. The parent hospital must continue to pay the trainee’s stipend during this period.
Key Takeaways
✔ NBEMS stipend is compulsory for all accredited hospitals.
✔ Trainees in private and government hospitals should get at least the NBEMS minimum stipend or more.
✔ Hospitals must follow stipend guidelines and provide necessary facilities to trainees.
✔ NBEMS trainees must check their stipend details before joining a hospital.
✅ Doctors & Trainees: Stay informed about your stipend rights and report any non-compliance.
✅ Hospitals & Institutions: Ensure you follow NBEMS stipend guidelines and provide fair pay to trainees.
✅ Medical Students: If you’re considering a DNB, DrNB, or FNB course, check the stipend policies before enrolling.
Fair pay for medical trainees is essential for quality healthcare!
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