Railway HVS Revised Rates 2025: Updated Honorarium for Honorary Visiting Specialists
The Ministry of Railways has introduced updated honorarium rates for Honorary Visiting Specialists (HVS) working in Railway Hospitals across India. These revised rates aim to strengthen specialist availability in healthcare units and improve the quality of medical services offered to Railway employees and their families.
The new rates, approved by the Finance Directorate, officially came into effect on 22 October 2025, replacing the earlier structure notified in 2018. The revision also includes updated daily deduction rates for absences beyond the permissible limit of 12 days per month.
What Is the HVS Scheme in Indian Railways?
The Honorary Visiting Specialist (HVS) scheme allows Indian Railways to hire qualified Specialist and Super Specialist doctors on a part-time, honorarium basis. This ensures skilled medical professionals remain available for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment in Railway Hospitals.
The latest revision updates the financial structure for their monthly honorarium and deductions.
Revised Honorarium Rates for HVS (2025)
The revised monthly honorarium for Specialists and Super Specialists is based on the number of working hours per day and working days per week.
1. Honorarium for 2 Hours per Day
Six Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹67,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹82,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹2,792
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹3,417
Four Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹41,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹51,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹2,562
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹3,187
Two Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹20,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹25,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹2,500
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹3,125
2. Honorarium for 4 Hours per Day
Six Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹1,00,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹1,23,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹4,167
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹5,125
Four Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹61,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹77,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹3,812
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹4,812
Two Days per Week
- Specialist: ₹30,000 per month
- Super Specialist: ₹38,000 per month
- Daily Deduction (Specialist): ₹3,750
- Daily Deduction (Super Specialist): ₹4,750
Key Highlights of the 2025 Revision
1. Five-Year Revision Cycle Introduced
The honorarium structure for HVS will now be revised every five years, ensuring periodic updates aligned with medical market standards.
2. Deduction Rule Clarity
If an HVS is absent for more than 12 days in a month, the Railway Hospital administration will deduct honorarium based on the new daily deduction rates.
3. All Other Conditions Remain Unchanged
Aside from honorarium and deductions, all other terms of the HVS engagement policy continue as earlier prescribed by Railway Board.
Why the Revision Matters
The updated honorarium aims to:
- Encourage experienced specialists to associate with Railway Hospitals
- Improve patient care through expert medical services
- Ensure compensation remains competitive and fair
- Maintain continuity of healthcare standards across the Indian Railways network
Conclusion
The Railway HVS Revised Rates 2025 represent a significant step toward improving specialist engagement and upgrading medical services in Indian Railways. By updating the honorarium and introducing a regular revision cycle, the Railway Board ensures the HVS scheme remains effective, professional, and attractive for healthcare experts.