AP Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply for 150 Vacancies Before March 25

The Regional Director of Medical and Health Services, Guntur (Zone-III), is inviting applications for 150 Staff Nurse positions on a contract basis at GGH Piduguralla, Palnadu District, for an initial term of one year. Interested and qualified candidates must ensure their applications are submitted by 5:00 PM on 25th March 2026.

AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 Out

Official notification No. 01/2026 provides comprehensive details regarding the AP Staff Nurse recruitment, including reservation policies, mandatory educational qualifications, application fees, the selection criteria, and required documentation for verification. Please refer to the link below to download the official recruitment PDF:

Download AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 PDF Here

AP Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026- Summary

Candidates planning to apply for the Staff Nurse vacancy at the Government General Hospital, Piduguralla, Palnadu, must verify that they meet all stated eligibility requirements. Applicants from reserved categories should ensure they possess all valid supporting certificates for document verification.

Andhra Pradesh Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 outlines critical deadlines for the recruitment process. All applications must be submitted in person or via post no later than 5:00 PM on 25th March 2026. Please refer to the table below for essential recruitment dates.

AP Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026

The Medical and Health Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced 150 Staff Nurse openings. Please note that this vacancy count is provisional and subject to change based on the department's evolving service requirements.

AP Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for the AP Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026, ensure you thoroughly review the eligibility criteria, including specific age limits and educational qualifications. Detailed requirements are provided below for your reference.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates applying for the said post must have completed their graduation degree in B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university, or
• Candidates must possess a degree in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized university.

Service weightage for contract, outsource, or honorarium work will be calculated based on the qualifying period completed after the candidate has successfully obtained their GNM or B.Sc. Nursing degree.

Age Limit (as on 01/03/2026)

The maximum age limit for applicants is 42 years as of 1st March 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for candidates from reserved categories as detailed in the following guidelines.

AP Staff Nurse Application Fee 2026

Applicants must submit their recruitment fees via Demand Draft (DD) made payable to the respective Regional Director of Medical & Health Services (Guntur Zone). Please review the category-wise application fee structure provided below.

Steps to Apply for AP Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Follow these essential steps to successfully complete your application for the Andhra Pradesh Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026:

1. On your device’s internet browser, visit the official website of the AP Health Department, cfw.ap.nic.in
2. You will find the official notification and the application form attached to it.
3. Download the application form and take a printout of it.
4. Now fill in your application form in English with personal, educational, and category details.
5. Paste a passport-size colour photograph on the top corner.
6. Attach the required documents of Educational certificates, Nursing Council, category and experience certificates.
7. Candidates must attach the application fee Demand Draft with the application form, in favour of “the concerned Regional Director of Medical & Health Services (Concerned Zone- Guntur)”.
8. After completing the application form, they must submit it either in person or via post to “the Office of Regional Director of Medical & Health Services, Aswini Hospital Backside, Old Itukulabatti Road, Guntur” by 25th March 2026 (5 pm).
9. After submitting, candidates must collect an acknowledgement check-slip from the office.

Documents to be Attached with AP Staff Nurse Application Form 2026

Once you have completed the offline AP Staff Nurse application form, please attach all required self-attested documentation as specified in the recruitment guidelines.

Andhra Pradesh Staff Nurse Selection Process 2026

The AP Staff Nurse 2026 selection process is strictly merit-based, with no written examination involved. The final merit list will be determined out of 100 marks: 75 marks for academic performance, 10 marks for clinical experience, and 15 marks for prior contract or honorarium service.

1. Academic Marks: In this, 75% weightage will be given to the aggregate of marks obtained by candidates in GNM or B.Sc. Marks obtained in all qualifying exams will be considered in this section.
2. Experience Weightage: For this section, candidates get 10 marks for their post-qualification experience. For each year of experience, candidates get 1 mark till the date of publication of the notification.
3. Contract/Outsource/Honorarium Service Weightage: Candidates who have worked on a contract, outsourcing, or honorarium service, even during the COVID-19 period, will get upto 15 % from this section.
4. Area-wise Weightage: Candidates will get marks based on their specific area of service. In this, 2.5 marks per 6 months are given for Tribal areas, 2.0 marks per 6 months for Rural areas, and 1.0 mark per 6 months is given for Urban areas.
5. COVID-19 Service Benefit: Candidates who have rendered their service during COVID-19 will get additional weightage of marks. If their service is less than 6 months, they will get 0.8 marks per completed month.

Important Note: Applicants claiming service weightage must provide original service certificates issued by the appropriate authority, along with copies of their initial appointment orders.

AP Staff Nurse Salary 2026

Selected Staff Nurses will receive a monthly salary of approximately Rs. 34,000 on a contractual basis. The initial engagement is for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on government requirements and performance.