GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 has officially released a notification for candidates seeking employment in the Andhra Pradesh medical sector. The Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kurnool and Nandyal is inviting applications for 16 contract-based positions, including Doctors, Nurses, Ward Boys, Counselors, and Peer Educators for their Drug De-Addiction Centers. The application process is entirely offline, requiring candidates to submit physical forms by January 13, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to join the AP Health Department, with salaries ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹60,000 per month depending on the post.
GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
27-12-2025
Application Start Date
30-12-2025
Last Date For Registration
13-01-2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
13-01-2026
Merit List Release Date
To be notified later
Contract Period
Initially for 1 Year
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
OC (General)
₹ 250/-
SC / ST / BC / PH
₹ 200/-
Payment Mode
Offline via Demand Draft (DD) / Banker Cheque
DD Favoring Name
Hospital Development Society Fund, Superintendent, Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Cut-off Date for Age
01-07-2025
Minimum Age
18 Years (Implied)
Maximum Age
42 Years
Age Relaxation (SC/ST/BC/EWS)
5 Years (Max age 47)
Age Relaxation (PH)
10 Years (Max age 52)
Age Relaxation (Ex-Servicemen)
3 Years + Length of Service
GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Notification No.
Doctor (Full Time)
02
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Project Coordinator
02
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Nurse (ANM)
01
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Ward Boy
03
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Counsellor / Social Worker
04
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Peer Educator
02
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Yoga Therapist / Art Teacher
02
01/DE-ADDICTION/2025
Grand Total
16 Posts
GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Qualification & Experience
Doctor (Full Time)
MBBS with Medical Council Registration. Must undergo training by MOSJE/NISD within 3 months of joining.
Project Coordinator
Graduate with 3 years experience in managing centers or demonstrable capability. Working knowledge of computers.
Nurse (ANM)
Qualified Nurse with GNM or B.Sc. Nursing degree. Willing to be trained.
Ward Boy
Class 8th Pass. Experience working in Hospitals or De-addiction centers.
Counsellor / Psychologist
Graduate in Social Sciences (Social Work/Psychology). 1-2 years experience. Knowledge of English + 1 Regional language.
Peer Educator
Literate. Ex-drug user with 1-2 years of sobriety. Willing to work with drug-using populations.
Yoga Therapist
3 Years of experience in the relevant discipline.
District-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Post Name
GGH Kurnool
GGH Nandyal
Doctor
1
1
Project Coordinator
1
1
Nurse
1
0
Ward Boy
1
2
Counsellor
2
2
Peer Educator
1
1
Yoga Therapist
1
1
Total
8
8
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Age Proof
SSC / 10th Class Certificate
Education
Mark sheets of all years (MBBS, Degree, Nursing, 8th Class, etc.)
Registration
AP Medical/Nursing Council Registration (if applicable)
Caste Certificate
Latest Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/BC)
Study Certificates
Class 4th to 10th (for Local Status)
Experience
Service Certificate (if claiming weightage)
Disability
Sadarem Certificate (for PH candidates)
Photographs
Passport size photos attached to the form
GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Note: There is no written exam. Selection is based on merit.
Criteria
Weightage (Marks)
Academic Qualification
75% Marks (Based on aggregate marks in qualifying exam)
Service Weightage
Up to 15 Marks (For Contract/Outsourcing service: Tribal-2.5, Rural-2.0, Urban-1.0 per 6 months. Covid duties get higher weightage).
Course Seniority
Up to 10 Marks (1 Mark per year after acquiring qualification)
Total Marks
100 Marks
GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Remuneration
Doctor (Full Time)
₹ 60,000/-
Project Coordinator
₹ 25,000/-
Counsellor / Psychologist
₹ 17,500/-
Nurse (ANM)
₹ 15,000/-
Ward Boy
₹ 13,000/-
Peer Educator
₹ 10,000/-
Yoga Therapist
₹ 5,000/-
How to Apply for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026
Step
Instruction
Step 1
Visit the official website kurnool.ap.gov.in or nandyal.ap.gov.in.
Step 2
Download the “Prospectus” and “Application Form” for the Drug De-Addiction Centre recruitment.
Step 3
Print the application form and fill it out manually with correct details.
Step 4
Prepare a Demand Draft (DD) for the application fee in favor of “Hospital Development Society Fund, Superintendent, Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool”.
Step 5
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (SSC, Marks memos, Caste, Study certs, etc.).
Step 6
Place the application and documents in an envelope.
Step 7
Submit the application in person at O/o Addl. DME/Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Kurnool between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM before 13.01.2026.
