Guntur CAS Specialist and General Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Guntur District is holding a walk-in recruitment for 17 Civil Assistant Surgeon posts under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department. The vacancies include 6 specialist posts and 11 Civil Assistant Surgeon General posts. PG Degree/DNB/Diploma doctors can apply for specialist posts, while MBBS doctors can apply for CAS General. The walk-in application date is 18 June 2026, and monthly salary is Rs. 61,960 to Rs. 1,10,000.

Guntur District Civil Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - 17 Posts

The Collector and District Magistrate, Guntur District has released Walk In Recruitment Notification No. 01/2026 dated 8 June 2026 for Civil Assistant Surgeon Specialist and Civil Assistant Surgeon General posts in erstwhile Guntur district. The recruitment is on a contract basis for one year, or until regular recruitment is completed, or until in-service PG doctors return to their stations, whichever is earlier. There is no written exam; selection is based on a merit formula given in the notification.

The selected doctors may be posted in district hospitals, area hospitals, community health centres and other medical institutions as required by the department. If selected, you must stay at the bonafide headquarters of the assigned posting. The notification says the final merit list will remain in operation for one year from the notification date or until further government orders.

This is a useful opportunity for doctors who want a district-level government hospital role in Andhra Pradesh. The specialist posts are for Gynecology, General Surgery, Radiology and Pediatrics, while the general posts are for MBBS doctors.

Vacancy Breakdown

• MBBS - General: 11 posts
• Gynecology: 2 posts
• General Surgery: 2 posts
• Radiology: 1 post
• Pediatrics: 1 post

Category roster mentioned in the notice:

• Gynecology: OC-1, SC Group I-1
• General Surgery: OC-1, SC Group I-1
• Radiology: OC-1
• Pediatrics: OC-1
• MBBS - General: OC-6, SC Group I-1, BCA-1, SC Group II-1, ST-1, BCB-1

The institution-wise table in the PDF includes units such as Tenali, Prathipadu, Kollipara, Sattenapalli, Chilakaluripeta, Pedakurapadu, Vinukonda, Amaravathi, Bapatla, PV Palem and Vemuru. Posting will be based on department requirement.

Who Can Apply?

Civil Assistant Surgeon Specialist

• Qualification: You must have passed PG Degree / DNB / Diploma in the relevant specialty, or an equivalent qualification included in Schedule I and II of the MCI Act, 1956.
• Registration: You must be registered with the A.P. Medical Council.
• Specialties notified: Gynecology, General Surgery, Radiology and Pediatrics.

Civil Assistant Surgeon General

• Qualification: You must have an MBBS degree.
• Registration: You must be registered with the A.P. Medical Council.
• Course restriction: The notice advises candidates undergoing PG or Super Specialty course not to apply.

Local Candidate Rule

• Local and non-local rule: Candidates who studied from Class 4 to Class 10 under Multi-Zone II in Andhra Pradesh are treated as local as per the notice.
• The notification also refers to Andhra Pradesh local cadre and local recruitment rules for regular recruitment.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 42 years as on 31 May 2026.
• SC, ST, BC and EWS: 5 years relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years relaxation in addition to length of service in the armed forces.
• Differently abled persons: 10 years relaxation, with maximum age limit of 52 years.

Salary

• Civil Assistant Surgeon Specialist: Rs. 1,10,000 per month.
• Civil Assistant Surgeon General: Rs. 61,960 per month.
• The notice describes these as monthly contract payments and does not mention separate allowances.

Application Fee

• No fee is payable for this Guntur CAS recruitment.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on merit only. The notice gives a 100-mark formula for preparing the merit list.

1. Qualifying Degree Marks - 75 marks: For specialist posts, 75% of marks obtained in PG Degree/DNB are counted, and 65% of marks obtained in PG Diploma are counted. For CAS General, 75% of MBBS marks are counted.
2. Years Since Passing - 10 marks: You can get 1 mark per year after completing PG/Diploma up to the notification date.
3. Contract Service Weightage - 15 marks: Relevant contract service in government institutions is counted, including eligible COVID-19 service, based on the rules in the notice.
4. Document Verification: You must submit original and supporting certificates. Incomplete applications or missing documents will be rejected.

For contract service weightage, the notice mentions different marks for Tribal, Rural and Urban area service. COVID-19 service weightage also needs appointment orders, attendance certificates, bank statement and service certificate in the prescribed format.

How to Apply

1. Download or prepare the application using the format attached on the district website at guntur.ap.gov.in.
2. Fill in your personal, educational, registration, caste, local status and service details correctly.
3. Attach all required certificates, including qualification, A.P. Medical Council registration and service certificates where applicable.
4. Attend the walk-in recruitment and submit the application directly on 18 June 2026.
5. Carry originals and copies because document checking is part of the selection process.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 June 2026
• Walk-in Application Date: 18 June 2026
• Age Cut-off Date: 31 May 2026
• Merit List Validity: One year from the notification date or further government orders, whichever is earlier

• Provide medical care at the assigned government health institution
• Handle outpatient, inpatient and emergency duties based on posting needs
• Maintain patient records, treatment notes and medical registers
• Follow Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department protocols
• Assist with public health services, referrals and clinical coordination
• Stay at the assigned headquarters and attend duty as required
• Support district hospital, area hospital or CHC services based on allotment