SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — 236 Vacancies

SVIMS Tirupati is hiring 236 Staff Nurses (212 regular and 24 backlog posts) in Andhra Pradesh. If you have a B.Sc Nursing degree or a GNM diploma with Midwifery training and are registered with the AP Nursing Council, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. Age limit is 18 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 38,720 per month under the RPS 2022 pay scale.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - 236 Posts

SVIMS, an autonomous medical institute run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Tirupati, has released Notification No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt. dated 13 July 2026 for direct recruitment of Staff Nurses. Out of the total 236 posts, 212 are regular vacancies and 24 are backlog vacancies. Only candidates native to Andhra Pradesh (post-bifurcation of the state) can apply, and as per TTD Employees Service Rules, only candidates professing the Hindu religion are eligible. Both fresh B.Sc Nursing graduates and experienced GNM nurses can apply, so read the qualification options below carefully before you begin your application.

SVIMS is an autonomous postgraduate medical institute offering super-specialty healthcare in Andhra Pradesh, and its nursing cadre plays a direct role in patient care across its hospital wards and specialty departments.

Vacancy Breakdown

Here is the category-wise breakup of all 236 Staff Nurse vacancies:

Regular Vacancies (212):

• OC: 88
• EWS: 23
• BC-A: 15
• BC-B: 24
• BC-D: 16
• SC Group I: 2
• SC Group II: 14
• SC Group III: 17
• ST: 13

Backlog Vacancies (24):

• BC-A: 2
• BC-B: 3
• BC-D: 5
• ST: 14

Horizontal reservation within these categories applies to PwBD candidates, Meritorious Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification (Option 1): B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university, registered with the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council.
• Qualification (Option 2): Intermediate + 3-year General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) course + 6-month Midwifery training, with 3 years' experience in a Medical College or tertiary care hospital, registered with the AP Nursing Council.
• Desirable: BLS & ACLS training certificates and knowledge of computer applications.
• Domicile: You must be native to the State of Andhra Pradesh (post-bifurcation), with study/residence certificates for 4 academic years from class 7 to 10.
• Religion: Only candidates professing the Hindu religion are eligible, as per Rule 9(vi) of the TTD Employees Service Rules, 1989.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 42 years old as on 1 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates get 5 years; PwBD candidates get 10 years; Ex-servicemen get 3 years plus their length of service in the armed forces.
• SVIMS Adhoc/Outsourcing/Contract staff with at least 5 years of service in SVIMS get a 5-year relaxation.
• The maximum age with all relaxations combined is 52 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 38,720 to Rs. 1,18,390 per month under the Andhra Pradesh RPS 2022 pay scale.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Andhra Pradesh government rules.

Application Fee

• OC / EWS: Rs. 2,360 (including 18% GST)
• BC / SC / ST: Rs. 1,770 (including 18% GST)
• PwBD: No fee
• Payment mode: Online, through UPI, credit card, debit card or net banking on the application portal.
• The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances, even if your application is rejected.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a total of 100 marks:

1. Written Test (75 marks): A computer-based online test of 75 multiple-choice questions for 75 marks in 90 minutes, with no negative marking. This test is conducted only if more than 10 applications are received for the post; otherwise selection is based directly on qualifying marks, experience and interview.
2. Experience (15 marks): You get 1 mark for every completed 6 months of relevant nursing service, up to a maximum of 15 marks, preferably in government or semi-government hospitals with 500+ beds.
3. Interview (10 marks)
4. Document Verification: Your original certificates, community status and antecedents are checked before final selection.

You need to score at least 40% (OC/EWS), 35% (BC) or 30% (SC/ST/PwBD) in the written test to qualify. The question paper will be in English.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SVIMS portal at svimstpt.ap.nic.in and click on the Jobs tab.
2. Register yourself and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload your certificates, photo and signature as required.
4. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
5. Submit the form and save a copy for your records.

Good to Know

• Selection is provisional and subject to verification of your original certificates, community/local status, experience and medical fitness.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview.
• The vacancies notified are provisional and may vary — SVIMS reserves the right to change the number of posts.
• A wait list will be maintained for one year in case selected candidates do not join.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle patient care and nursing duties in the assigned ward
• Administer medicines and treatments as prescribed by doctors
• Keep accurate records of patient health and medication
• Assist doctors during rounds, procedures and emergencies
• Work in rotational shifts including night duty
• Maintain hygiene and infection control standards in the ward
• Educate patients and their families about post-treatment care
• Follow hospital protocols and safety guidelines