Government of Andhra Pradesh, Medical and Health Department Recruitment 2026

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General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc (Nursing) qualification from a recognised institution as on the date of this notification. Candidates must also hold a valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or any other council constituted under the relevant rules for the specific course.

Upper limit 42 years as on 01.03.2026. Age relaxations: SC / ST / BC / EWS 5 years; Ex-Servicemen 3 years in addition to the length of service in armed forces; Differently Abled Persons 10 years. Maximum age with all relaxations combined 52 years

1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring the requisite qualification as mentioned in the pass certificate. Weightage will be reckoned up to the date of notification as per Govt. Memo No. 4274/D1/2013, HM&FW (D1) Dept., Dt. 10.07.2014.

The candidate must possess General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc (Nursing) qualification from a recognised institution as on the date of this notification. Candidates must also hold a valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or any other council constituted under the relevant rules for the specific course. The marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc (Nursing) qualification will be taken for reckoning weightage for contract/outsource/honorarium service and for waiting period weightage after completion of the qualification. If an applicant possesses an equivalent qualification, they must enclose a copy of the Government orders to that effect along with the application; failing which the application will be rejected.

Applications must be submitted offline at the Office of the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services, Aswini Hospital Backside, Old Itukulabatti Road, Guntur on or before 25 March 2026 by 05:00 PM. The application proforma is available on the official portal http://cfw.ap.nic.in from 10:00 AM on 17.03.2026. Candidates are advised to download the proforma, fill it in as per the prescribed format and submit it along with all required documents before the last date.

Application Fee: OC (Open Category) ₹500/- (Demand Draft); SC / ST / BC / Physically Challenged ₹300/- (Demand Draft). Applicants must enclose a Demand Draft (DD) towards the application processing fee in favour of the Regional Director of Medical & Health Services of the concerned Zone. Selection Process: Selection will be based on a merit list prepared out of a total of 100 marks. Academic Marks (75%): 75% weightage will be allocated for the aggregate marks obtained in all years of the qualifying examination (GNM / B.Sc Nursing) or equivalent qualification. Experience Weightage (up to 10 marks): 1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring the requisite qualification as mentioned in the pass certificate. Contract / Outsourcing / Honorarium Service Weightage (up to 15%): Candidates working on contract/outsourcing/honorarium basis including COVID-19 service will be given up to 15% weightage subject to satisfactory service certified by the competent authority. COVID-19 weightage is 0.8 marks per completed month for service less than 6 months. Weightage based on Working Area: 2.5 marks per six months in Tribal Area; 2.0 marks per six months in Rural Area; 1.0 mark per six months in Urban Area. CHOs (MLHPs) Weightage: As per G.O.RT.No.108, HM&FW(E1), service rendered in the cadre of CHOs (MLHPs) working in Village Health Clinics will also be considered for service weightage for future recruitment of Staff Nurse on contract basis. The merit list of this notification is valid for one year from the date of publishing on the website. The Selection Committee reserves the right to terminate contract services at any time with one month's notice or as per Government directions. Documents to be Enclosed with Application: SSC or its equivalent certificate (for date of birth proof); Pass certificates of GNM / B.Sc (Nursing) qualification; Proof of appearance for qualifying examination wherever applicable; Marks memos of all years of qualifying examination; Valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or relevant council; Study certificates from Class IV to Class X (for local candidature status); Valid Caste Certificate — SC candidates must submit latest certificate specifying Sub Groups I, II & III; Latest EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable); Certificate of disability issued in SADAREM (if applicable); Ex-Servicemen: Service certificate from the controlling officer concerned; Service certificate from DM&HO / DCHS / Principals of GMCs / Superintendent of GGH / any competent authority for claiming contract. Tenure of Appointment: Initially 1 year from date of joining (extendable). Reservations are applicable as per AP State and Subordinate Services Rules including BC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Differently Abled, and Meritorious Sports Persons as per the relevant Government Orders.

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General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc (Nursing) qualification from a recognised institution as on the date of this notification. Candidates must also hold a valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or any other council constituted under the relevant rules for the specific course.

Upper limit 42 years (as on 01.03.2026). Age relaxations are as follows. Category Age Relaxation SC / ST / BC / EWS 5 years Ex-Servicemen 3 years in addition to the length of service in armed forces Differently Abled Persons 10 years Maximum age with all relaxations combined 52 years

1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring the requisite qualification as mentioned in the pass certificate. Weightage will be reckoned up to the date of notification as per Govt. Memo No. 4274/D1/2013, HM&FW (D1) Dept., Dt. 10.07.2014.

The candidate must possess General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc (Nursing) qualification from a recognised institution as on the date of this notification. Candidates must also hold a valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or any other council constituted under the relevant rules for the specific course. The marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc (Nursing) qualification will be taken for reckoning weightage for contract/outsource/honorarium service and for waiting period weightage after completion of the qualification. If an applicant possesses an equivalent qualification, they must enclose a copy of the Government orders to that effect along with the application; failing which the application will be rejected.

Applications must be submitted offline at the Office of the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services, Aswini Hospital Backside, Old Itukulabatti Road, Guntur on or before 25 March 2026 by 05:00 PM. The application proforma is available on the official portal http://cfw.ap.nic.in from 10:00 AM on 17.03.2026.

Application Fee (OC) ₹500 (Demand Draft) Application Fee (SC/ST/BC/PH) ₹300 (Demand Draft). Applicants must enclose a Demand Draft (DD) towards the application processing fee in favour of the Regional Director of Medical & Health Services of the concerned Zone (e.g., DD in favour of Regional Director Medical & Health Services, Guntur for Zone III applicants). Selection will be based on a merit list prepared out of a total of 100 marks. Academic Marks (75%): 75% weightage will be allocated for the aggregate marks obtained in all years of the qualifying examination (GNM / B.Sc Nursing) or equivalent qualification. Experience Weightage (up to 10 marks): 1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring the requisite qualification as mentioned in the pass certificate. Weightage will be reckoned up to the date of notification as per Govt. Memo No. 4274/D1/2013, HM&FW (D1) Dept., Dt. 10.07.2014. Contract / Outsourcing / Honorarium Service Weightage (up to 15%): Candidates working on contract/outsourcing/honorarium basis including COVID-19 service will be given up to 15% weightage subject to satisfactory service certified by the competent authority. COVID-19 weightage is 0.8 marks per completed month for service less than 6 months. Weightage based on Working Area: 2.5 marks per six months in Tribal Area; 2.0 marks per six months in Rural Area; 1.0 mark per six months in Urban Area. CHOs (MLHPs) Weightage: As per G.O.RT.No.108, HM&FW(E1), service rendered in the cadre of CHOs (MLHPs) working in Village Health Clinics will also be considered for service weightage for future recruitment of Staff Nurse on contract basis. The merit list of this notification is valid for one year from the date of publishing on the website. The Selection Committee reserves the right to terminate contract services at any time with one month's notice or as per Government directions. Candidates must enclose self-attested copies of the following certificates along with the filled-in application. Applications without the required documents will be summarily rejected. SSC or its equivalent certificate (for date of birth proof) Pass certificates of GNM / B.Sc (Nursing) qualification Proof of appearance for qualifying examination wherever applicable Marks memos of all years of qualifying examination Valid registration certificate with A.P.N.M.C or relevant council Study certificates from Class IV to Class X (for local candidature status) Valid Caste Certificate — SC candidates must submit latest certificate specifying Sub Groups I, II & III Latest EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable) Certificate of disability issued in SADAREM (if applicable) Ex-Servicemen: Service certificate from the controlling officer concerned Service certificate from DM&HO / DCHS / Principals of GMCs / Superintendent of GGH / any competent authority for claiming contract. Appointment is on contract basis initially for a period of one year.

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