ESIC Telangana Radiographer Candidature Cancellation: A Question of Justice and Fairness

  **ESIC ESIC Telangana Radiographer Candidature Cancellation: A Question of Justice and Fairness**

The recent cancellation of Radiographer and Junior Radiographer candidature by ESIC Telangana has shocked hundreds of qualified candidates across India. After clearing written exams and document verification stages, candidates were suddenly declared ineligible—not due to lack of skills or training, but because of differences in the *nomenclature* of their qualifications.

 **What Exactly Happened**

ESIC recruitment rules mention the qualification as *“Diploma in Radiography”*.

However, many candidates possess equivalent qualifications such as:

* Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (DMIT)

* Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology & Radiology

* B.Sc Radiology / Imaging Technology

Despite having:

* Same syllabus

* Same clinical training

* Same professional responsibilities

their candidature was cancelled purely because the course name did not exactly match the wording in ESIC rules.

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 **Why Candidates Feel This Is Injustice**

This decision ignores the reality of medical education in India, where:

* Course names vary across universities and states

* Curriculum and practical exposure remain equivalent

* Graduates perform the same duties in government and private hospitals

Rejecting candidates based only on course title, while ignoring competence and training, is unfair and demoralizing.

**Relaxation Clause in ESIC Recruitment Rules**

ESIC Recruitment Rules clearly state:

> *“Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.”*

Candidates who were rejected fall exactly under this clause:

* They are fully trained radiography professionals

* They are registered / eligible under NCAHP norms

* They have passed all recruitment stages

Yet, the relaxation clause was not applied.

**Support from Professional Bodies**

National-level professional organizations such as:

* Society of Indian Radiographers

* All India Association of Radiology Technologists

have submitted representations requesting ESIC to review and withdraw the cancellation decision. They emphasized that *nomenclature differences should not override professional competency*.

 **Impact on Candidates**

The consequences of this decision are severe:

* Years of education rendered useless

* Career opportunities lost

* Mental stress, anxiety, and depression among candidates

* Loss of trained professionals in public healthcare institutions

Many candidates left other opportunities believing in the fairness of a national recruitment process.

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 **Candidates’ Demand**

Candidates are not asking for special treatment. They are requesting:

* Acceptance of equivalent qualifications

* Application of the relaxation clause

* A fair and transparent review process

* Equal opportunity based on skills, not wording

 **Conclusion**

Healthcare systems depend on skilled professionals, not certificate titles. Rejecting qualified radiographers over technical naming issues is unjust and counterproductive.

We sincerely appeal to ESIC and concerned authorities to reconsider this decision, uphold the principles of fairness, and protect the future of dedicated healthcare professionals who are ready to serve the nation.