Andaman & Nicobar ANM 2026 Notification: Complete Guide for 51 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Posts
Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration has released the official recruitment notification for 51 posts of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) under Group ‘C’ (Non-Ministerial). This is an excellent opportunity for female candidates holding an ANM certificate to get a permanent Central Government / UT Administration job with Pay Matrix Level 4 salary of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 and regular service benefits. If you’re interested in government jobs in Andaman & Nicobar, this is one of the best openings this year.
The online application window is open from 16 April 2026 (11:00 AM) to 6 May 2026 (12:00 Midnight) through the official A&N e-Recruitment portal. This post is exclusively for female candidates. This article covers every detail — educational qualification, age limit, category-wise vacancies, pay scale, selection process (CBT), syllabus, and step-by-step how to apply. Read carefully so you don’t miss any point before the last date.
Key Highlights — A & N ANM Recruitment 2026
Directorate of Health Services, A & N Administration is the central government recruiting body for medical and health posts in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Union Territory. The ANM post is a Group ‘C’ Non-Ministerial position that provides primary healthcare, midwifery, immunization, and community health services across the A&N Islands. This is a permanent UT Administration post with Central Government job benefits including 7th CPC pay, DA, HRA, and island posting allowances.
- Post Name: Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Group ‘C’
- Total Vacancies: 51 (female candidates only)
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Pay Matrix Level 4, 7th CPC)
- Job Location: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Application Start Date: 16 April 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 6 May 2026 (12:00 Midnight)
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) at Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
A & N ANM 2026 Vacancy Breakdown by Category
The 51 ANM vacancies are distributed across categories as per A&N Islands reservation rules. PwBD and MSP reservations are applied horizontally within the total.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 26 |
| EWS | 5 |
| OBC (NCL) | 20 |
| ST | 0 |
| Total | 51 |
Horizontal reservation: 3 posts for PwBD candidates (1 Low Vision, 1 Hard of Hearing, 1 Locomotor Disability) and 2 posts for Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP). Note that only local ST candidates covered under the A&N Islands Scheduled Tribe Order 1959, and local OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per A&N Gazette Notifications, are eligible for reservation — outside UT candidates will be considered under UR only.
Eligibility Criteria — A & N ANM 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Senior Secondary (Class XII) from a recognised Board/Institution, AND
- Passed the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Certificate Course with a valid ANM training certificate from a recognised institute
No prior work experience is required. If you’re a 12th pass candidate with an ANM certificate, you are eligible for this recruitment.
Gender & Age Limit (as on 6 May 2026)
This post is exclusively for female candidates. Male and transgender candidates are not eligible.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years (for female candidates)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| OBC (Female) | 41 years (3-year relaxation) |
| ST (Female) | 38 years (Nil relaxation) |
| PwBD Unreserved (Female) | 48 years |
| PwBD OBC (Female) | 51 years |
| PwBD ST (Female) | 48 years |
| Central Govt / A&N Admin employees (3+ years service) | 40 years |
If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, only the single highest relaxation is granted.
Salary & Pay Scale — A & N ANM 2026
Selected ANM candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 4 with a pay scale of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. They will also receive standard Central Government allowances including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Island/Special Duty Allowance as per A & N Administration rules, making the total in-hand package attractive even for a Group ‘C’ post.
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC (female): ₹25 (nominal fee)
- Female candidates (all): Exempted — No Fee
- ST candidates: Exempted
- PwBD candidates: Exempted
Since this recruitment is only for female candidates and all female candidates are fee-exempt, effectively no candidate needs to pay any fee. Payment (if required in any case) can be made online via Net Banking, VISA/MasterCard/RuPay Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR Code.
Selection Process — A & N ANM 2026
Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and medical examination. Language of examination: English only. For detailed ANM syllabus and exam preparation tips, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.
Exam Pattern (Weightage):
| Section | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Professional / Technical Subject (ANM) | 80% |
| General Awareness | 10% |
| General Science (up to 10th CBSE) | 10% |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. No mark deducted for unanswered questions. Total marks and duration will be announced later via newspaper/web portal.
Professional Subject Syllabus includes: Community Health Nursing, Health Promotion (Nutrition, Hygiene, Sanitation, Mental Health), Primary Healthcare Nursing (Infection, Immunization, Communicable Diseases, First Aid & Referral), Child Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Centre Management, and Antenatal/Intranatal/Postnatal/Neonatal care.
Tie-Breaker Rules: (1) Candidates who did Covid-19 duties (March 2021 – December 2022, minimum 100 days) get preference; (2) Older candidate by date of birth; (3) Alphabetical order of first name.
How to Apply — A & N ANM 2026
Applications are accepted online only through the A&N e-Recruitment portal. No physical/offline application will be entertained.
- Visit the official portal at https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
- Register with your basic details and create a login account.
- Fill Personal Details, Educational Qualification Details, Post Details, and Payment Details.
- Upload required documents: Photograph (20–50 KB, 200×230 px JPEG), Signature (10–20 KB, 140×60 px JPEG), and other documents (100–500 KB JPEG each).
- Upload Senior Secondary Certificate, ANM Training Certificate, Category Certificate (OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format from competent authority, Age Relaxation Proof (if applicable), Photo ID (Islander Card / PAN / Voter ID / DL / Aadhaar), and MSP/Covid Duty Certificates if claiming those benefits.
- Preview and submit. Application once submitted cannot be modified.
Exam centre: Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) — this is the only exam centre. No TA/DA is paid for travel to the exam centre.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 April 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 6 May 2026 (12:00 Midnight) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 6 May 2026 |
| OBC-NCL Certificate Validity Window | 7 May 2024 to 6 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Essential Links — A & N ANM Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official A&N e-Recruitment Website | A&N e-Recruitment |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | |
| Join Telegram Channel | Telegram |
| Recruitment Cell Helpline | 03192-235810 (9 AM–5 PM) |
Conclusion
The A & N ANM Recruitment 2026 is a golden career opportunity for female ANM certificate holders who want to serve in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Health Department with permanent Group ‘C’ Central Government / UT benefits and Pay Matrix Level 4 salary. The absence of application fee and low competition (island-based recruitment) make this one of the most attractive nursing vacancies of 2026.
Start preparing now — 80% of the CBT is from ANM professional subjects, so focus on Community Health Nursing, Midwifery, Child Health, and Primary Healthcare topics. Apply before 6 May 2026 (12:00 Midnight) on the e-Recruitment portal. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh medical and nursing government job notifications.