Section 18
Probation Period
While making fresh appointment to any permanent post of the health service, such appointment shall be made on probation for a period of Six months in the case of a female employee and that of
One year in the case of a male employee.
24 If his or her performance is not satisfactory during the probation period, his or her appointment
may be canceled. The appointment of an employee whose appointment has not been so cancelled shall be deemed to have ipso facto been confirmed on the expiration of the probation period.
Provided that, an employee who has once undergone a probation period in the permanent post of the health service shall not be required to again undergo the probation period.