7th CPC recommends that Junior ECG Technicians to get higher grade pay

7th Pay Commission recommends higher grade pay of Rs. 2800 for Junior ECG Technicians who are presently in receipt of grade pay of Rs. 2400.

7th Pay Commission has recommended higher grade pay for Junior ECG Technicians.

Cardiology Staff of Dr. RML Hospital

Representations have been received from Cardiology Staff of Dr. RML Hospital for grant of higher pay, introduction of technical allowance, increase in transport allowance, time scale promotion etc. Their hierarchy is as under:

Hierarchy of Cardiology Staff of Dr. RML Hospital

S.No.	Name of the Post	Present Grade Pay	Grade Pay Sought
1.	Technical Officer	5400	6600
2.	Technical Supervisor	4600	5400
3.	Senior Technical Assistant	4200	4800
4.	Senior ECG Technician/ Senior Cardiac Technician	4200	4600
5.	Junior ECG Technician/Junior Cardiac Technician	2400	4200

The qualification prescribed for recruitment to the post of Junior ECG Technician is Class XII in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering with two years experience.

The Cardiology Staff perform ECG, operate cardiac laboratory machines and assist the doctors in invasive procedures. Taking into account the job content of the Junior ECG Technicians, the Commission recommends that their grade pay may be upgraded to GP 2800. Further, the Commission recommends replacement pay levels for other posts in the hierarchical cadre of Cardiology Staff.