APMSRB Specialist Doctors Recruitment 2026 — 32 Vacancies

About This Job

Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSRB) is hiring 32 specialist doctor posts under the National Health Mission. If you have MBBS with PG qualification in Paediatrics or Psychiatry and valid APMC registration, you can attend the walk-in recruitment on 02 July 2026. Age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per month depending on the post and posting area.

APMSRB Specialist Doctors Recruitment 2026 - 32 Posts

Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSRB), under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, has notified Paediatrician and Consultant Psychiatrist posts on a contract basis. The recruitment is for National Health Mission services and the merit list will remain valid for one year or until a fresh notification is issued. There is no written exam; selection is based on merit, reservation rules, document checks, and contract service weightage.

This is a walk-in recruitment, so you do not need to wait for an admit card or online exam schedule. You must go in person to the APMSRB office at Mangalagiri with original certificates, photocopies, and fee payment as required. The board has also said that official updates will be placed on apmsrb.ap.gov.in, so you should check that site before travelling.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Paediatrician (SNCU/RBSK): 17 posts, including 14 SNCU and 3 RBSK positions
• Consultant Psychiatrist (NMHP): 15 posts
• Total Vacancies: 32 posts
• Vacancy Type: regular and backlog vacancies are included; numbers may increase or decrease

The notified posts are specialist medical roles under National Health Mission. Paediatrician posts relate to child health services such as SNCU and RBSK, while Consultant Psychiatrist posts relate to the National Mental Health Programme. The notice does not give a separate category-wise table in the extracted notification text, so category counts have not been added here.

Who Can Apply?

For Paediatrician

• Qualification: You need MBBS and a Post Graduate Degree in Paediatrics.
• Registration: You must have valid Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) registration with up-to-date renewal.
• Local Eligibility: Only Andhra Pradesh State candidates can apply.

For Consultant Psychiatrist

• Qualification: You need MBBS and a Post Graduate Degree in Psychiatry, such as MD Psychiatry or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: You must have valid APMC registration.
• Preferred Experience: Clinical or research work in telemedicine, tele-training, multidisciplinary research teams, or indexed publications is preferred.

Your qualification is counted as on the notification date, 19 June 2026. For local status, the notice points to Andhra Pradesh study and migration rules after state bifurcation. If you studied in Telangana before bifurcation and migrated to Andhra Pradesh, keep the correct local candidate certificate ready.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old and not more than 42 years old as on 01 January 2026.
• SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 years relaxation.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen: service deduction plus 3 years, as per Andhra Pradesh rules.

Age relaxation is applied only as per the government rules mentioned in the notice. If you are claiming relaxation, carry the relevant category, disability, or ex-servicemen certificate during verification.

Salary

• Paediatrician in plain areas: Rs. 1,10,000 per month on contract basis.
• Paediatrician in tribal areas: Rs. 1,40,000 per month on contract basis.
• Consultant Psychiatrist: Rs. 1,00,000 per month on contract basis.
• The notice gives a fixed monthly contract salary; DA, HRA, pension, or regular pay-scale benefits are not mentioned.

Application Fee

• OC candidates: Rs. 1,500
• BC, SC, ST, EWS and Differently Abled candidates: Rs. 1,000
• Payment Mode: online payment at the time of walk-in recruitment.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection will be done through merit and reservation rules, not through a written test.

1. Qualification Marks: 75 marks are allotted for the qualifying examination.
2. Weightage for Passing Year: up to 10 marks, calculated at 1 mark for each completed year after PG or super-specialty completion.
3. Contract Service Weightage: up to 15 marks for eligible service, including COVID-19, tribal, rural, and urban service as per the notification rules.
4. Document Verification: original certificates and one set of photocopies must be produced during the walk-in process.
5. Final Merit: APMSRB will prepare the merit list using the above marks and the rule of reservation.

For contract service weightage, the notice asks for proper appointment orders, service certificates, attendance records, and payment proof where applicable. Service below the required minimum period will not get weightage, so bring clean records if you want those marks counted.

How to Apply

1. Download and check the official notification from apmsrb.ap.gov.in.
2. Prepare the physical application and keep all original certificates ready.
3. Carry one set of Xerox copies of all required certificates.
4. Pay the application fee through the online mode at the walk-in recruitment venue.
5. Attend the walk-in recruitment on 02 July 2026 between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
6. Report at O/o A.P. Medical Services Recruitment Board, Ground Floor, PhyCARE Building, IT Park, Mangalagiri, Guntur District.

Documents to Carry

• Date of Birth Proof: SSC certificate.
• Education Proof: Intermediate, MBBS, PG degree, and marks memos.
• Registration Proof: valid APMC registration certificate with renewal.
• Local Status Proof: study certificates from Class 4 to Class 10 or accepted local certificate.
• Reservation Proof: caste, EWS, disability, or ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable.
• Service Proof: contract service certificate and supporting documents if claiming weightage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 June 2026
• Walk-in Recruitment Date: 02 July 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
• Merit List Validity: one year or until a fresh notification is issued

• Handle specialist clinical care for children, newborns, or psychiatry patients as per the assigned NHM unit
• Assess patients, prepare treatment plans, and keep proper medical records
• Work with SNCU, RBSK, NMHP, district health teams, and hospital staff when posted
• Follow Andhra Pradesh health department protocols for reporting, referral, and patient safety
• Support public health activities, outreach work, telemedicine, and training where assigned
• Prepare reports and assist senior health officers with programme monitoring