🏥 AP NHM East Godavari Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Offline for Staff Nurse, Clinical Psychologist & Other Posts
National Health Mission (NHM) | 📍 Erstwhile East Godavari District, AP
⚠️ Notification No. 01/2026 | Program: RBSK
📅 Last Date to Apply: 11.03.2026
🚀 Recruitment Highlights Overview
| 🏢 Organization Name | National Health Mission (NHM), Govt of AP |
| 📌 Scheme / Program | RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram) |
| 📍 Job Location | Erstwhile East Godavari District (Kakinada), Andhra Pradesh |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 09 Posts |
| 💼 Application Mode | Offline (Physical Submission) |
📅 Important Dates Schedule
| Recruitment Event | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of Notification | 26.02.2026 |
| 🟢 Start Date for Applications | 02.03.2026 |
| 🔴 Last Date to Apply | 11.03.2026 |
| Scrutiny of Applications | 12.03.2026 to 17.03.2026 |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | 20.03.2026 |
| Grievance Period | 21.03.2026 to 24.03.2026 |
| Final Merit List Approval | 28.03.2026 |
| 🏆 Selection List Publication | 31.03.2026 |
💰 Post-Wise Vacancy & Remuneration
| Sl. No | Designation | No. of Posts | Roster Point Details | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audiologist cum Speech Therapist | 03 | 4 BC.A (Women) 6 PH-VH 7 SC General Gr-II |
Rs. 36,465/- P.M |
| 2 | Clinical Psychologist | 02 | 4 BC.A (Women) 5 OC General |
Rs. 33,075/- P.M |
| 3 | Optometrist | 01 | 2 SC (Women) Gr-I | Rs. 29,549/- P.M |
| 4 | Dental Technician | 02 | 2 SC (Women) Gr-II 4 BC.A (Women) |
Rs. 21,879/- P.M |
| 5 | Staff Nurse | 01 | 6 PH-VH (Women) | Rs. 27,675/- P.M |
| TOTAL | 09 | |||
🎓 Essential Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Required Qualification Details |
|---|---|
| Audiologist cum Speech Therapist | ✅ Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from any recognised University. |
| Clinical Psychologist | ✅ Master’s Degree in Child Psychology OR MA/MSc/M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Mental Health & Social Psychology. ✅ Registration in RCI. Note: Selected candidates will undergo a 3-month certificate course in Child Psychology at their own expense (no salary during training). |
| Optometrist | ✅ Bachelor in Optometry or Master in Optometry from any recognized University. |
| Dental Technician | ✅ Passed 1 or 2 years course on Dental Technician from recognised institution. ✅ Mandatory Registration with the AP State Dental Council. (Dental Mechanic considered equivalent). |
| Staff Nurse | ✅ General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from Govt Recognized Institute. ✅ Mandatory Registration in the AP Nursing Council. |
⏳ Age Limit & Relaxations
| Maximum Upper Age Limit | 42 Years (As on 08.12.2025) |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS Candidates | Relaxation of 05 (Five) Years & BC/EWS 03 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation of 03 (Three) Years in addition to the length of service rendered. |
| Differently Abled Persons (PH) | Relaxation of 10 (Ten) Years. |
| Maximum Cap Rule | Maximum age limit is 52 years with all relaxations put together. |
💸 Application Processing Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| For OC / BC Candidates | Rs. 300/- |
| For SC / ST Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
| Physically Challenged (PH) | Exempted (No Fee) |
Payment Mode: Fee must be paid via Demand Draft (DD) in favour of “District Medical and Health Officer, Kakinada District“.
⚔️ Method of Selection (Total 100 Marks)
| Qualifying Examination | 75 Marks allocated based on the aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying exam. |
| Seniority Weightage | Up to 10 Marks (@ 1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring requisite qualification). |
| Experience Weightage | Up to 15 Marks for Contract/Outsourcing/COVID-19 service. • Tribal Area: @ 2.5 marks per 6 months. • Rural Area: @ 2.0 marks per 6 months. • Urban Area: @ 1.0 marks per 6 months. (Less than 6 months for COVID duty = 0.833 marks per month). |
📝 How to Apply Offline?
- Download the official Application Form (Annexure-II) from the notification PDF in A4 size paper.
- Fill in all the personal, educational, and experience details in BLOCK LETTERS clearly.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Get the Demand Draft (DD) from a recognized bank as per your category fee.
- Attach self-attested copies of all mandatory documents as per the Verification Checklist (SSC Marks Memo, Inter Memo, Technical Qual Memos, Registration Certificates, Caste Certificate, Study Certificates IV to X, SADAREM, Experience Certificates).
- Submit the completed application form along with the DD and document copies physically to the Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, Erstwhile East Godavari District before 11.03.2026.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the AP NHM East Godavari Recruitment?
Ans: There are a total of 09 Vacancies available for posts like Staff Nurse, Clinical Psychologist, Dental Technician, Optometrist, and Audiologist.
Q2. What is the last date to submit the application?
Ans: The last date to submit the physical application form is 11th March 2026.
Q3. What is the selection process for these posts?
Ans: The selection is based on a 100 Marks System. 75 marks are for qualifying exam aggregate, 10 marks for seniority, and 15 marks for contract/COVID-19 experience weightage. No written exam is mentioned.
Q4. What is the application fee for OC/BC candidates?
Ans: OC and BC candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs. 300/- via Demand Draft.
Q5. How should the application fee be paid?
Ans: The fee must be paid in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of the “District Medical and Health Officer, Kakinada District”.
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