We the finally selected candidates of the 27th BCS came through a very competitive and long procedure of exams and screening methods. We had to appear at the MCQ prelim. exam at first. It is for the very first time that a lethocode system was introduced in BCS written exams so that no one could identify a candidate's answer script. Thus the question of manipulation in written exams didn't arise. We had to appear in nine written exams and those taking general cadres had to sit for two more written exams, each carrying 100 marks. In viva, there were only 100 marks, instead of 200. So chances of manipulation were not there.

The number of doctors who were finally selected for viva after written exams was about 1800.The manpower required by the establishment ministry was 2305. It is to be mentioned that both in the 24th and 25th BCS the numbers of doctors required were about 800 and 1581 respectively, though in the initial circular the posts mentioned were much less. It was about 571 in the 25th BCS.

Most doctors selected through the 25th BCS have already been appointed in district hospitals, as a result our rural population will be without healthcare services if the 27th BCS doctors are not appointed on a priority basis.

So, the doctors selected through the 27th BCS should be appointed immediately.