The Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board has released a new recruitment notification for healthcare positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). Through Notification No. 10/2026 dated June 10, 2026, the board has invited online applications for Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, and Multi-Rehabilitation Worker posts on a contract basis across Andhra Pradesh.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 529 vacancies in various NHM programmes operating under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official APMSRB portal from June 13, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit, educational qualifications, and applicable service weightage. No written examination has been prescribed under the notification.
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APMSRB Staff Nurse, Pharmacist and Multi-Rehabilitation Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board |
| Department | National Health Mission (NHM) |
| Notification Number | 10/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 529 |
| Posts | Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Multi-Rehabilitation Worker |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | June 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 30, 2026 |
| Official Website | apmsrb.ap.gov.in |
APMSRB Vacancy 2026
According to the notification, APMSRB has announced a total of 529 vacancies across three healthcare categories. The largest number of openings has been released for Staff Nurse posts, followed by Multi-Rehabilitation Worker and Pharmacist positions.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | 419 |
| Pharmacist | 24 |
| Multi-Rehabilitation Worker | 86 |
| Total | 529 |
The board has stated that the notified vacancies include both regular and backlog positions and may increase or decrease depending on administrative requirements.
APMSRB Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as on the date of notification. The prescribed qualifications differ according to the post applied for.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | B.Sc Nursing or General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with valid APNMC Registration |
| Pharmacist | D.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy or Intermediate Vocational Course in Pharmacy with AP Pharmacy Council Registration |
| Multi-Rehabilitation Worker | 10+2 qualification, Multi-Rehabilitation Worker Certificate Course and RCI Registration |
The monthly remuneration notified by APMSRB is ₹27,675 for Staff Nurse, ₹23,393 for Pharmacist, and ₹23,494 for Multi-Rehabilitation Worker posts.
APMSRB Age Limit 2026
Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years and should not be more than 42 years as on January 1, 2026.
The notification also provides age relaxation for reserved categories as per Andhra Pradesh Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC/EWS | 5 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Rules |
Only Andhra Pradesh local candidates are eligible to apply for these posts.
APMSRB Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process will be based entirely on merit and reservation rules. Candidates will be assessed out of 100 marks.
The merit score includes marks obtained in the qualifying examination, weightage for years passed after acquiring the qualification, and contract service weightage wherever applicable.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination | 75 Marks |
| Educational Weightage | 10 Marks |
| Contract Service Weightage | 15 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
For candidates claiming service weightage, APMSRB has prescribed separate benefits for COVID-19 service, tribal area service, rural area service, and urban area service, subject to submission of valid certificates.
APMSRB Application Fee 2026
Candidates belonging to the Open Category are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,200. Applicants belonging to SC, ST, BC, EWS and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories must pay ₹900.
The fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or digital payment methods available on the application portal.
How to Apply for APMSRB Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the APMSRB official website.
- Click on the Online Registration link.
- Select the post for which you wish to apply.
- Complete the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload all required certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee.
- Verify all information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and save the registration number for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- SSC Certificate
- Intermediate Certificate
- Study Certificates
- Educational qualification certificates and marks memos
- APNMC Registration Certificate (for Staff Nurse)
- AP Pharmacy Council Registration Certificate (for Pharmacist)
- RCI Registration Certificate (for Multi-Rehabilitation Worker)
- Community Certificate
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- Contract Service Certificates
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 10, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | June 30, 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
