CGHS OPD Consultation Rates 2025: Rs.700/- & Rs.350/- Clarified

फाइल क्रमांक S.11030/168/2025-EHS(8378444)

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भारत सरकार

स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय

(ईएचएस अनुभाग)

कर्तव्य भवन-1, नई दिल्ली

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कार्यालय ज्ञापन

विषय: नई सीजीएचएस दर सूची के अनुसार ओपीडी परामर्श शुल्क के संबंध में स्पष्टीकरण।

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that this Ministry has been receiving references seeking clarification on the applicability of OPD consultation charges of Rs. 700/- and Rs. 350/- under the revised CGHS rate list in various cases. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Directorate General of CGHS, and the following clarifications are issued:

i. OPD consultation charges @ Rs. 700/- shall be admissible for consultations rendered by Super Specialists (DM/MCh) in all CGHS-empanelled hospitals. These rates shall be applicable only where the consultation is provided by a Super Specialist possessing a recognized DM/MCh qualification and offering consultation in the concerned super-specialty discipline.

ii. It is further clarified that, in respect of in-patient (IPD) cases, a maximum of two consultations per day per specialist shall be admissible, as per CGHS norms.

यह सूचना और आगे की आवश्यक कार्रवाई के लिए है।

Digitally signed by

HEMLATA SINGH

Date: 13-01-2026

12:00:25

भारत सरकार की अवर सचिव

Tel No. 011-24013252

To

Central Public Works Department,

Shri Kamkhammang Paite, Under Secretary,

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

(Ref. CPWD OM No. 17/1/2024-EC. IV(MC) dated 01.12.2025)

Copy to:

1. All Ministries/Departments, Government of India
2. Estt.I/ Estt.II/ Estt.III/ Estt.IV Sections, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

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