BHEL Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India's largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced recruitment for Senior Consultant positions at Kasturba Hospital, BHEL Bhopal for the year 2026. This prestigious recruitment notification invites applications from highly experienced medical professionals specializing in Paediatrics and Orthopaedics to serve on a contractual consultancy basis. With an attractive consolidated consultancy fee of Rs. 1,13,000 per month plus allowances, this opportunity represents one of the most lucrative medical consultancy positions in the public sector undertaking domain. Kasturba Hospital, operated by BHEL in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, serves as a comprehensive healthcare facility for BHEL employees and their families, providing quality medical services across multiple specializations. The hospital is equipped with modern medical infrastructure, advanced diagnostic facilities, well-equipped operation theatres, intensive care units, and dedicated departments for various medical specializations. The Senior Consultant positions are crucial for maintaining the high standards of medical care that BHEL is committed to providing its workforce. This recruitment opportunity is particularly significant as it targets retired medical professionals or those nearing retirement from government services, PSUs, autonomous organizations, or statutory bodies. With a minimum requirement of 25 years post-qualification experience, BHEL seeks to leverage the vast clinical expertise, diagnostic acumen, and patient management skills that senior medical professionals bring. The positions offer not just competitive compensation but also the prestige of being associated with a Maharatna PSU and the satisfaction of serving a dedicated workforce in a well-established corporate hospital environment. ## About Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Established in 1964, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited stands as a testimony to India's industrial prowess and self-reliance in heavy engineering. As India's largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise, BHEL has played a pivotal role in India's power generation infrastructure development. The organization operates 14 manufacturing divisions, over 100 project sites, 8 service centres, and 15 regional offices across India and abroad. BHEL has been conferred with Maharatna status, the highest recognition for Central Public Sector Enterprises, placing it among India's most valuable and strategically important public sector companies. BHEL's Bhopal unit represents one of the corporation's key manufacturing facilities, engaged in production of critical power plant equipment and components. To support its large workforce at the Bhopal unit, BHEL operates comprehensive employee welfare facilities including residential colonies, educational institutions, recreational centers, and most importantly, Kasturba Hospital - a multi-specialty healthcare facility providing quality medical services to employees and their dependents. Kasturba Hospital at BHEL Bhopal has been serving BHEL employees for several decades, maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery comparable to leading corporate hospitals. The hospital houses various departments including General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental, Radiology, Pathology, and Emergency services. With a well-equipped infrastructure including modern operation theatres, ICU, NICU, diagnostic laboratories, and imaging facilities, the hospital provides comprehensive healthcare under one roof. The engagement of Senior Consultants with extensive experience is part of BHEL's continuous effort to enhance medical services quality. Senior consultants provide specialized expertise in their respective fields, guide junior doctors and medical staff, handle complex medical cases, conduct educational sessions for continuous medical education, and ensure adherence to highest medical and ethical standards. ## Detailed Vacancy Information The current recruitment encompasses 02 Senior Consultant positions across two critical medical specializations - Paediatrics and Orthopaedics. Each specialization has 01 vacancy, strategically identified based on the healthcare needs of BHEL employees and their families at the Bhopal unit. The Senior Consultant (Paediatrics) position addresses the crucial need for specialized paediatric care for children of BHEL employees. This consultant will be responsible for managing all aspects of child healthcare from newborn care to adolescent medicine, handling common paediatric illnesses, chronic paediatric conditions, growth and development monitoring, vaccination programs, neonatal emergencies, and coordination with paediatric specialists for complex cases. Given the desirable preference for experience in Respiratory Disease/Pulmonology Medicine & Asthma along with general paediatrics, BHEL is particularly interested in candidates who can address the growing prevalence of respiratory ailments in children. The Senior Consultant (Orthopaedics) position caters to the orthopedic healthcare needs arising from both trauma and degenerative conditions. Working in a heavy engineering environment, BHEL employees may face occupational injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and age-related orthopedic conditions. The orthopaedic consultant will handle trauma cases including fractures and dislocations, degenerative joint diseases, sports injuries, spine disorders, paediatric orthopaedic conditions, pre-operative and post-operative orthopedic care, physiotherapy coordination, and occupational health advisories to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Both positions are contractual in nature for an initial period as specified in the engagement letter, typically ranging from one to three years, with possibilities of extension based on performance, organizational requirements, and mutual consent. The consultants will work closely with existing medical staff at Kasturba Hospital, including resident medical officers, nursing staff, paramedical personnel, and diagnostic department staff to ensure seamless healthcare delivery. ## Educational Qualification and Experience Requirements The educational and professional requirements for Senior Consultant positions reflect BHEL's commitment to engaging only the most qualified and experienced medical professionals. For the Senior Consultant (Paediatrics) position, the essential educational qualification mandates an MBBS degree from any university recognized by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission) followed by either a Post Graduate degree (MD) in Paediatrics from a recognized medical university OR a Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatrics (DCH - Diploma in Child Health) from a recognized institution. The experience requirement is substantial - a minimum of 25 years post attaining the Post Graduation degree or Diploma. This 25-year experience period must be in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Organizations, Central Government departments, State Government departments, or Statutory Bodies. This ensures that selected candidates bring extensive public sector healthcare experience, understanding of bureaucratic processes, and familiarity with service rules and regulations applicable in government and PSU settings. A significant provision allows retired executives equivalent to BHEL's E8 grade level from PSUs, Government departments, or Autonomous Organizations to apply. The E8 grade in BHEL typically corresponds to senior executive positions with substantial responsibility. This provision acknowledges that many highly experienced medical professionals may have retired from government service but still possess valuable expertise and the physical capability to contribute meaningfully in a consultancy role. As a desirable qualification for the Paediatrics position, preference will be given to candidates possessing additional expertise in Respiratory Disease, Pulmonology Medicine, and Asthma management along with general paediatrics. This reflects the growing burden of respiratory ailments in paediatric population and BHEL's intent to provide specialized care in this domain. Candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals, participation in national/international conferences, and teaching experience in medical colleges would also be viewed favorably. For the Senior Consultant (Orthopaedics) position, essential qualification includes MBBS degree followed by either MD Orthopaedics or MS Orthopaedics (Post Graduate degree) from a recognized medical university OR Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedics (Diploma in Orthopaedics - D.Ortho) from a recognized institution. The same 25-year post-qualification experience requirement applies, ensuring only highly seasoned orthopaedic surgeons are considered. Desirable qualifications for the Orthopaedics position include sub-specialization through fellowship programs in areas such as Joint Replacement Surgery (Hip/Knee arthroplasty), Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Trauma and Fracture Management, or Paediatric Orthopaedics. Experience in conducting surgical camps, training programmes for junior surgeons, and involvement in academic activities would be additional advantages. All candidates must possess valid and current registration with the respective State Medical Council (Madhya Pradesh Medical Council for candidates practicing in Madhya Pradesh or Medical Council of the state of their practice). The registration must be without any disciplinary proceedings, suspensions, or adverse remarks. Candidates must also fulfill requirements of maintaining Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits as mandated by the Medical Council. ## Roles, Responsibilities and Job Profile The Senior Consultant at Kasturba Hospital, BHEL Bhopal, shoulders multifaceted responsibilities that extend beyond routine clinical practice to encompass teaching, mentoring, quality assurance, and strategic healthcare planning. Primary clinical responsibilities include conducting specialized out-patient department (OPD) clinics on designated days and timings as per hospital schedule, examining and diagnosing patients presenting with conditions within the specialization area, prescribing appropriate investigations, medications, and treatment protocols, performing or supervising medical procedures and surgeries as applicable to the specialization, managing in-patient care for admitted patients, handling medical emergencies and providing on-call services as per roster, and conducting ward rounds and reviewing patient progress. Teaching and mentoring constitute a crucial aspect of the role. Senior Consultants are expected to guide and mentor Resident Medical Officers and junior doctors working in the department, conduct regular clinical teaching sessions sharing knowledge on latest medical advancements, case discussions and journal club presentations for continuous medical education, supervise and review treatment protocols followed by junior staff, and provide constructive feedback to improve clinical skills and patient care quality. Quality assurance and administrative responsibilities include participating in hospital quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to medical protocols, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards, maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records and documentation, participating in hospital committees related to medical services, infection control, or patient safety, contributing to formulation and review of clinical policies and standard operating procedures, and coordinating with other departments for holistic patient care. Research and academic contributions, while not mandatory, are encouraged. Consultants may engage in clinical research within their specialization, contribute to medical literature through case reports or research papers, present papers at medical conferences and CME programs, and participate in teaching programs at associated medical institutions if applicable. Patient care excellence remains the core responsibility. This includes ensuring patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication, involving patients and families in treatment decisions through informed consent processes, addressing patient grievances and concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining patient confidentiality and medical ethics at all times, and representing BHEL's commitment to employee welfare through quality healthcare delivery. ## Remuneration, Allowances and Benefits The remuneration package for Senior Consultant positions has been structured to attract the best medical talent in the country. The consolidated consultancy fee is fixed at Rs. 1,13,000 per month throughout the contract period. This monthly fee is consolidated, meaning it includes basic consultation charges and is not subject to deductions except as may be applicable under income tax laws. In addition to the consolidated consultancy fee, selected consultants are entitled to various allowances as per BHEL rules applicable to consultant engagements. These typically include House Rent Allowance (HRA) or residential accommodation if available within BHEL township, though specific details would be mentioned in the engagement contract. Transport allowances or conveyance facilities for commuting to the hospital may be provided. Medical reimbursement facilities for the consultant and their dependents as per BHEL medical scheme rules applicable to consultants could be extended. The total emoluments including consultancy fee and all applicable allowances make this one of the most attractive medical consultancy opportunities in the public sector. For retired medical professionals receiving pension, this consultancy provides substantial additional income while allowing them to continue practicing medicine and contributing their expertise. Beyond monetary compensation, the position offers significant professional benefits including association with a Maharatna PSU and the prestige it brings, access to well-equipped medical facilities and infrastructure, opportunity to work with a dedicated team of medical and paramedical professionals, exposure to latest medical technologies and treatment modalities, participation in CME programs and conferences sponsored by BHEL, and professional indemnity coverage as per organizational policies. The work environment at Kasturba Hospital is conducive to professional practice with modern amenities, digital health records systems, tie-ups with leading diagnostic centers and specialist hospitals for referrals, and a patient population that values quality healthcare. The consultancy offers work-life balance with defined working hours, limited on-call duties, and flexibility compared to full-time employment positions. ## Age Limit and Eligibility Date The age limit for Senior Consultant positions has been carefully designed to target experienced professionals while ensuring they have adequate physical and mental capability to handle the demanding role. Candidates must not exceed 64 years of age as on January 1, 2026. This means candidates born on or after January 1, 1962, are eligible to apply. The upper age limit of 64 years is significant as it allows BHEL to engage medical professionals who may have retired from government service at 58-62 years but still have several productive years ahead. Many medical consultants continue active practice well into their seventies, and the age limit of 64 years at the time of engagement ensures consultants can serve for a reasonable contract period. There is no minimum age requirement specified, though the 25-year post-qualification experience requirement effectively ensures that only senior, experienced professionals apply. Given that post-graduation is typically completed by age 28-30, adding 25 years of experience means candidates would typically be 53 years or older. Age relaxation provisions, if any, would be as per Government of India norms for reserved categories, though given the senior nature of the position and the specific experience requirements, age relaxation may have limited applicability. Detailed age relaxation provisions, if applicable, would be specified in the complete official notification available on BHEL careers portal. For retired personnel from PSUs or Government organizations, the critical factor is their retirement date and current age. Candidates who retired recently but meet the maximum age criterion of 64 years as on January 1, 2026, are eligible and encouraged to apply, as they bring fresh experience from government healthcare systems.