AERB Approval

RSO

A Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) is the person responsible for radiation safety at an AERB-regulated facility, and an AERB-approved RSO is mandatory for obtaining any operating licence. The RSO registers in eLORA as a radiation professional, the employer nominates the RSO through the Nominate RSO form, and AERB grants approval. Separate RSO approval applies for CT and interventional radiology. Approval is time-bound, and renewal or re-nomination is initiated by the employer.

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Service Overview

What is RSO?

The RSO is the designated radiation safety professional who ensures the facility meets the AERB Safety Code and the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004: monitoring exposures, QA, maintaining records and liaising with AERB through eLORA. The minimum qualification and training are prescribed by AERB. For diagnostic radiology, safety documents list, for example, an X-ray technologist from a recognised institution with three years’ experience as one acceptable qualification.

Documents include the RP registration form, certificate of the course ‘Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology’, educational and experience certificates, ID proof, photograph, TLD number and employer’s nomination in eLORA. Approval is time-bound; the renomination button is deactivated one month before expiry for currently approved RSOs per AERB guidelines.

RSO

Who Needs This Service

Radiologists, X-ray technologists, medical physicists and safety professionals designated as RSOs in hospitals, diagnostic centres, supplier and service agencies and manufacturers need this approval.

Facilities must nominate an RSO for every licence.

RSOs leaving a facility must be undesignated.

If you use CT or interventional radiology, separate approval applies.

Key Benefits

RSO approval for licence
eLORA nomination handled
Documents and TLD guidance
Renewal and re-nomination
Compliance continuity

Next Steps & Related Services

After approval, apply for licence. Related services: Diagnostic X-ray licence, License for Operations, Type Approval and NOC.

Common Mistakes

Missing training certificate.
No TLD number.
Late renewal.
No undesignation on exit.
Wrong practice category.

Timeline, Costs & Practical Tips

Approval timing depends on AERB.

Practical tip: complete the training course first.

Additional Information

RSOs are mandated under AERB safety codes to protect staff and patients.

Practical Scenarios

Scenario 1:

A technologist becomes RSO.

Scenario 2:

A hospital replaces an RSO.

Scenario 3:

An RSO renews.

Process & Planning

The RSO route starts with training. The candidate completes the course on radiation safety and QA in diagnostic radiology, registers on eLORA as a radiation professional with certificates and ID, and obtains a TLD number. The employer then files the Nominate RSO form, and AERB grants approval. Planning checklist: check separate approvals for CT and interventional radiology, renew or re-nominate before expiry (the renomination option closes one month before expiry), undesignate departing RSOs promptly and keep dosimetry records.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity?

Who nominates the RSO?

The employer through eLORA.

Is a TLD number needed?

Yes for most practices.

Is separate approval needed for CT?

Yes, for CT and interventional radiology.

Is approval time-bound?

Yes, with renewal.

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