GGH Kurnool – Various Positions – Contract – 26-11-2026 – 11 posts

Job Details

Number of Vacancies11
Last Date26-11-2026
Begin Date17-11-2026
Advertisement Number02/DE-ADDICTION CENTRE/GGH-KNL&NDL/2026 (Re-Notification No:02)
Pay ScaleRs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 per month
SalaryProject Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor: Rs.25,000/month; Ward Boy: Rs.13,000/month; Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist: Rs.17,500/month; Peer Educator: Rs.10,000/month; Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher: Rs.5,000/month.
Important Links
Maximum Age52
Form TypeOffline
AgencyGGH Kurnool
Other Dates
  • Application form available on the district websites; physical submission starts: 17-11-2026
  • Last date for physical submission: 26-11-2026
NotificationView Notification
Age LimitMax 52
EducationBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Upper Primary (Class 6-8)
StateAndhra Pradesh
AgencyGovernment General Hospital, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Health Medical and Family Welfare Department, Kurnool
DepartmentHealthcare
Job TypeContract
PositionCounsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist, Peer Educator, Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor, Ward Boy, Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher
⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 17-11-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Government General Hospital, Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) invites offline applications for 11 contract scheme posts at Drug De-Addiction Centres in GGH Kurnool (5) and GGH Nandyal (6). Tenure is initially one year. Salaries range from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 per month depending on post. Applications (form downloadable from Kurnool/Nandyal district websites) must be submitted in person at the O/o Addl. DME/Superintendent, GGH Kurnool between 17-11-2026 and 26-11-2026 (10:30 AM–5:00 PM). Selection is by a 100-mark scoring system based on academic marks, experience and service weightage. Application fee: OC Rs.250; SC/ST/BC/PH Rs.200.

Vacancy Details

  • Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor: 2 vacancies
    Qualification: Graduate with 3 years’ experience managing similar centres or demonstrable capability; working knowledge of computers.
    • OC: 2
  • Ward Boy: 1 vacancies
    Qualification: Class 8th pass with experience of working in Hospitals/Health Care Centres/de-addiction centres.
    • SC: 1
  • Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist: 4 vacancies
    Qualification: Graduate in social sciences preferably Social Work/Psychology with 1-2 years’ experience and knowledge of English and one regional language. Certificate of training in de-addiction counselling is desirable.
    • OC: 2
    • SC: 2
  • Peer Educator: 2 vacancies
    Qualification: Should be literate; ex-drug user with 1-2 years of sobriety and communication skills; willing to work among drug-using population and refrain from drug use.
    • OC: 2
  • Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher: 2 vacancies
    Qualification: Possessing experience of at least three years in the discipline.
    • OC: 2

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications vary by post: Project Coordinator must be a Graduate with at least 3 years’ experience managing similar centres and basic computer knowledge; Ward Boy must be Class 8th pass with relevant hospital/health centre experience; Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist must be a graduate in social sciences (preferably Social Work/Psychology) with 1-2 years’ experience and knowledge of English and a regional language; Peer Educator should be literate, an ex-drug user with 1-2 years sobriety and communication skills; Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher must have at least three years’ experience in their discipline. Where applicable, valid registration with the relevant medical/para-medical/allied council must be enclosed.

Age Limits

  • Maximum Age: 52 years

Application Fees

  • OC: ₹250
  • SC: ₹200
  • ST: ₹200
  • BC: ₹200
  • Physically challenged: ₹200

Selection Process

  • Academic marks evaluation: 75% of the total marks are allocated to the aggregate of marks obtained in all years of the qualifying examination (marks for languages are excluded from the aggregate).
  • Post-qualification experience weightage: Up to 10 marks are awarded at 1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring the requisite qualification, reckoned up to the date of notification.
  • Service/contract weightage: Up to 15 marks are awarded for contract/outsource/honorarium service including COVID-19 duties, subject to satisfactory service certified by competent authority; specific weightage rates apply for tribal, rural, urban and COVID duties.
  • Merit list preparation: Candidates are ranked on total marks (out of 100) from the above components and the merit list is used for selection; the merit list is valid for one year.

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form from https://kurnool.ap.gov.in or https://nandyal.ap.gov.in between 17-11-2026 and 26-11-2026.
  2. Fill in the application form completely.
  3. Attach attested photocopies of required certificates and documents as listed in the notification.
  4. Enclose a Demand Draft/Banker Cheque for the processing fee in favour of ‘Hospital Development Society Fund, Superintendent, Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool’.
  5. Submit the filled-in application physically at the O/o Addl.DME/Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Kurnool between 17-11-2026 and 26-11-2026 (10:30 AM to 5:00 PM).
  6. Obtain a dated acknowledgement from the receiving authority as proof of submission.
  7. Keep following the Kurnool or Nandyal District website for further instructions on the recruitment process.

Important Dates

  • Application form available on the district websites; physical submission starts:
  • Last date for physical submission:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum qualification requirements for the posts?

Qualifications vary by post. Project Coordinator must be a Graduate with 3 years’ experience and computer knowledge; Ward Boy must be Class 8th pass with relevant experience; Counsellor must be a graduate in social sciences with 1-2 years’ experience; Peer Educator should be literate and an ex-drug user with 1-2 years sobriety; Yoga/Dance/Music/Art Teacher must have at least three years’ experience.

How do I apply for these posts?

Download the application form from the Kurnool or Nandyal district websites, fill it, attach attested copies of required documents, enclose the demand draft/banker cheque for the processing fee, and submit the filled form physically at the O/o Addl.DME/Superintendent, GGH, Kurnool between 17-11-2026 and 26-11-2026 (10:30 AM–5:00 PM).

What is the last date to submit the application?

The last date for physical submission of applications is 26-11-2026 (10:30 AM to 5:00 PM).

What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is by a 100-mark scoring system with 75% weight to aggregate marks in qualifying examination, up to 10 marks for post-qualification experience, and up to 15 marks for contract/service weightage including COVID-19 duties. The merit list prepared from these scores is used for selection.

What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?

Salaries range from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 per month depending on the post: Project Coordinator Rs.25,000; Ward Boy Rs.13,000; Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist Rs.17,500; Peer Educator Rs.10,000; Yoga/Dance/Music/Art Teacher Rs.5,000 per month.

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