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Government General Hospital, Kurnool is hiring 11 contract staff across various posts for its Drug De-Addiction Centres at GGH Kurnool and GGH Nandyal under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, Andhra Pradesh.
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- 11 vacancies: 5 at GGH Kurnool and 6 at GGH Nandyal
- Posts include Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor, Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist, Ward Boy, Peer Educator, and Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher
- Pay ranges from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 per month depending on the post
- Qualification required ranges from Class 8th pass to Graduate with relevant experience
- Applications accepted in person from 17 November 2026 to 26 November 2026
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Job at a glance
| Organisation | Government General Hospital, Kurnool (Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh) |
|---|---|
| Post | Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor, Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist, Ward Boy, Peer Educator, Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher |
| Location | GGH Kurnool and GGH Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | India |
| Qualification | Class 8th pass to Graduate, with relevant experience; varies by post |
| Pay / stipend | Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 per month depending on the post |
| Vacancies | 11 (5 at GGH Kurnool, 6 at GGH Nandyal) |
| Age limit | Upper age limit 42 years; maximum 52 years with all relaxations combined |
| Experience | Required; varies by post |
| Selection | Merit-based scoring out of 100 marks (qualifying exam marks, experience weightage, contract/COVID-19 service weightage); no written test or interview |
| Type | Contract basis, initially for one year |
Key dates
| Application window opens | 17 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 26 November 2026 |
| Application submission hours | 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM daily during the application window |
About the recruitment
Government General Hospital, Kurnool, under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued Notification No. 02/DE-ADDICTION CENTRE/GGH-KNL&NDL/2026 inviting applications for 11 posts in its Drug De-Addiction Centres. Five posts are based at GGH Kurnool and six at GGH Nandyal. All appointments are purely temporary on contract basis, initially for one year from the date of joining, and may be extended as per government instructions.
The posts and their monthly pay are: Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor — Rs.25,000; Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist — Rs.17,500; Ward Boy — Rs.13,000; Peer Educator — Rs.10,000; and Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher — Rs.5,000. Either side may end the contract with one month's written notice, and no private practice is permitted during the contract period.
Eligibility
Educational qualification required ranges from Class 8th pass to Graduate depending on the post, and relevant experience is needed. Where applicable, a valid registration certificate from the A.P. Medical Council, A.P. Para Medical Board, Allied Health Care Sciences or another relevant council must be enclosed. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the specific eligibility criteria of each post.
The upper age limit is 42 years, with a maximum of 52 years when all relaxations are combined. Age is reckoned as on 01.07.2026 in accordance with G.O.Ms.No.105 GA (Ser-A) Department, dated 27.09.2021. Local reservation of 80% applies; the local district is the Erstwhile Kurnool District, determined on the basis of studies from Class 4 to Class 10.
Selection process
Selection is merit-based, scored out of 100 marks. There is no written test or interview. Of the total, 75% of marks come from aggregate marks obtained across all years of the qualifying examination, excluding marks awarded for languages. Up to 10 marks are given at 1.0 mark per completed year of post-qualification experience, reckoned up to the date of the notification.
Up to 15 marks are awarded as weightage for candidates who have worked on a contract, outsourcing or honorarium basis, including COVID-19 service, subject to satisfactory service certified by the competent authority. The merit list is valid for one year for filling vacancies that may arise. Selection is conducted by a District Selection Committee chaired by the Collector and District Magistrate, Kurnool.
How to apply
Only offline applications are accepted. Candidates must download the application form from the Kurnool or Nandyal District website, fill it in, and attach attested Xerox copies of all required certificates. A Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque for the processing fee — Rs.250 for OC candidates and Rs.200 for SC/ST/BC and Physically Challenged candidates — payable in favour of 'Hospital Development Society Fund, Superintendent, Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool', must be enclosed. Applications without the fee will be summarily rejected.
The completed application must be submitted in person at the Office of the Addl.DME/Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Kurnool, between 17 November 2026 and 26 November 2026, from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM. This office accepts applications for both the Kurnool and Nandyal posts. Candidates should obtain a dated acknowledgement from the receiving authority as proof of submission and are advised to apply early to avoid a last-minute rush. Incomplete applications or those received after the stipulated time will be rejected.