Telemedicine Jobs for Doctors in India
Telemedicine jobs for doctors in India are remote roles where a doctor registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) consults patients by secure video, phone or chat instead of in a clinic.
Last updated 2026-07-11
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in India?
Yes — telemedicine jobs for doctors in India are widely available and legal. Since the Government of India issued the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines in 2020, any doctor on the NMC / State Medical Register may consult patients remotely. Platforms such as Practo, Tata 1mg and the government eSanjeevani portal onboard registered Indian doctors for online consultations.
Which telemedicine platforms hire doctors in India
Real platforms that onboard Indian doctors for online consultations. Each verifies your medical registration before you can see patients:
Practo
India's largest doctor-discovery and teleconsultation platform — you create a profile, upload your registration, degree and ID, add bank details and go live, typically within a couple of days.
SourceTata 1mg for Doctors
A dedicated "Tata 1mg for Doctors" app where partner doctors set their availability and take video, audio and chat consultations from a patient stream.
SourceeSanjeevani
India's national teleconsultation service, where thousands of doctors provide free consultations to patients through the government portal.
SourceLicensing & registration (NMC / State Medical Council)
You must be a Registered Medical Practitioner enrolled on the State Medical Register or the National Medical Register under the National Medical Commission — the 2020 Telemedicine Practice Guidelines add no new registration, they simply extend your existing licence to remote care.
National Medical CommissionWhat telemedicine doctors earn in India
- Per-teleconsultation fees commonly run ₹300–₹1,500, set by the doctor
- On Practo, the platform takes roughly a 15–25% commission, so on a ₹500 consult a doctor nets about ₹360
- Reported monthly earnings range from ₹20,000 (part-time / early career) upward for established online practices
Figures are per-consultation and commission data published by the platforms and health-sector guides; actual earnings depend entirely on your hours, specialty and patient volume.
Practo — how earnings workEquipment & setup you need
- A laptop or smartphone with a working camera and microphone
- A stable broadband or 4G/5G internet connection (a wired or strong Wi-Fi link for video calls)
- A quiet, private, well-lit room so consultations stay confidential
- A modern web browser — GeraClinic and most platforms run in-browser, with no special software to install
- A way to receive payouts locally (bank transfer, mobile money, or a digital wallet, depending on the platform)
What GeraClinic offers
GeraClinic is a telemedicine platform where Indian doctors consult patients online. It is free to apply — no signup fee, no monthly fee — and you set your own hours and consultation fee. Patients in India typically pay ₹199 – ₹1,500 per consultation, and you keep 85% of every consultation (GeraClinic takes a transparent 15% platform fee), paid out within 3-5 business days once your medical registration is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in India?+
Yes. Since the 2020 Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, any NMC / State Medical Register doctor can consult patients online. Platforms including Practo, Tata 1mg, eSanjeevani and GeraClinic onboard registered Indian doctors for remote video, phone and chat consultations.
What qualifications do I need to work as an online doctor in India?+
You need a valid MBBS (or higher) and active registration as a Registered Medical Practitioner on your State Medical Register or the National Medical Register. No separate telemedicine licence exists — the guidelines extend your current registration to remote consultations.
How much can Indian doctors earn from telemedicine?+
Per-consultation fees typically run ₹300–₹1,500 and you keep the majority after the platform commission. On GeraClinic you set your own fee within the ₹199–₹1,500 range patients expect and keep 85% of every consultation.
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Free to apply, no signup or monthly fees. Set your own hours and consultation fee, keep 85% of every consultation, and get paid within 3-5 business days.