Visakhapatnam District PwBD Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts

About This Job

The Visakhapatnam District Administration, Andhra Pradesh has released a special recruitment drive to fill 8 backlog vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). These are Group IV and other posts including Junior Assistant, Typist, LD Computer, and Lab Technician Grade II. The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 25,220 to Rs. 1,01,970 under AP RPS 2022. The last date to apply is 15 April 2026 at 5:00 PM. You need to send your application by post or in person — there is no online application for this recruitment.

Visakhapatnam District PwBD Backlog Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, through the Department for Welfare of Differently Abled, TG and Senior Citizens, has launched this special recruitment drive under Notification No. A1/254/2025-26 dated 28-03-2026. This drive is specifically for filling up backlog vacancies that were earmarked for differently abled persons since 2002. Only local candidates of Erstwhile Visakhapatnam District with a minimum 40% benchmark disability are eligible to apply. The selection is entirely merit-based with no written exam or interview for Group IV posts.

Vacancy Breakdown

There are 8 vacancies across 4 posts in two categories:

Annexure A — Group IV Vacancies (7 Posts)

Annexure B — Other Than Group IV (1 Post)

Disability categories: VH (Visually Handicapped), HH (Hearing Handicapped), OH (Orthopedically Handicapped), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), SLD (Specific Learning Disability), MI (Mental Illness), MD (Multiple Disabilities).

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is exclusively for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) who are local candidates of Erstwhile Visakhapatnam District (before the restructuring of districts on or before 04.02.2022). Non-local candidates are strictly not eligible.

Junior Assistant (Post Code 001)

• Any degree from a recognized university (UGC or equivalent)
• Must qualify the "Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computer and Associated Software" test conducted by APPSC/DSC as per G.O.Ms. No. 133, dt. 12.05.2014

Typist (Post Code 002)

• Any degree from a recognized university (UGC or equivalent)
• Must pass the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) with required typing speed as per GOMs No. 26, dt. 12.03.2024 of General Administration (Ser.B) Department

LD Computer (Post Code 003)

• Any degree from a recognized university (UGC or equivalent)
• Must qualify the "Proficiency in Office Automation with usage of Computer and Associated Software" test conducted by APPSC/DSC as per G.O.Ms. No. 133, dt. 12.05.2014

Lab Technician Grade II (Post Code 004)

• DMLT or B.Sc (MLT)
• If Intermediate (VOC) — must have one year apprenticeship in Government Hospitals
• Must be registered in APPMB (AP Paramedical Board)

Other requirements for all posts:

• Must have a valid Employment Registration as per G.O.M.S. No. 52
• Must be a citizen of India
• Must have minimum 40% disability as certified by a medical authority

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 52 years (includes 10 years age relaxation for PwBD as per Rule 12(v) of A.P. S.S.S.R., 1996)
• Age as on: 01 July 2026

Salary

• Junior Assistant, Typist, LD Computer (Post Codes 001-003): Rs. 25,220 — 80,910 per month (AP RPS 2022)
• Lab Technician Grade II (Post Code 004): Rs. 32,670 — 1,01,970 per month (AP RPS 2022)
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as applicable to Andhra Pradesh state government employees

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification

Selection Process

Group IV Posts (Junior Assistant, Typist, LD Computer)

1. Merit-based selection — No written exam and no interview. Selection is based purely on the marks you scored in your qualifying examination as per G.O.Ms. No. 74, GAD (Ser-A) Dept. dated 14.02.2007
2. Document verification — Your certificates will be verified by the concerned Board/Council/Department
3. Medical verification — Your SADAREM disability certificate will be verified by the State Appellate Medical Board

Lab Technician Grade II (Other Than Group IV)

1. Merit of qualifying technical examination marks
2. Document verification
3. Medical verification

Tie-breaking rules: If marks are equal, preference goes to the candidate with a higher degree of disability. If still tied, the older candidate gets preference. If age is also same, the candidate who got their educational qualification earlier is preferred.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the Appendix-A attached to the notification PDF on the visakhapatnam.ap.gov.in website
2. Fill the form neatly on a thick white paper — incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (listed below)
4. Send your application in person, through a representative, or by post/parcel to:
   O/o Assistant Director, Welfare of Differently Abled, TG & Sr. Citizens, RCD Hospital Campus, Peda Waltair Jn., Visakhapatnam-17
5. Make sure your application reaches before 15 April 2026 at 5:00 PM — late applications will not be accepted
6. If you want to apply for more than one post, you must submit separate applications for each post

Important Dates

• Notification date: 28 March 2026
• Errata Corrigendum I: 31 March 2026 (Typist qualification amended)
• Errata Corrigendum II: 09 April 2026 (deadline extended, Junior Assistant & LD Computer qualifications amended)
• Last date to apply: 15 April 2026 at 5:00 PM (extended from 11 April 2026)

• Handle clerical work including file management, correspondence, and record-keeping in district government offices
• Prepare official documents, letters, and reports using computer systems and office software
• Manage data entry, computer operations, and digital record maintenance
• Assist in maintaining registers, databases, and office administration work
• Perform typing work in Telugu and English as required for official correspondence
• Conduct laboratory tests and prepare reports for medical diagnosis (Lab Technician)
• Follow government rules and procedures while processing official files and applications