Kakinada ASHA Worker Notification 2026: 18 Rural and 11 Urban Posts for Local Women
Good news for women in Kakinada District. The District Medical and Health Office (DM&HO), Kakinada has issued a notification to fill 29 ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) posts under the National Health Mission. There are 18 ASHA Rural posts in village secretariats under PHCs and 11 ASHA Urban posts in ward secretariats under UPHCs. If you are a 10th pass married woman who reads and writes Telugu well, this is a real chance to serve your own area. See more Andhra Pradesh government jobs here.
The window is very short. Applications are called from 5 October 2026 to 10 October 2026, so you have only a few days. Each post is tied to one secretariat, and you can apply only where you actually live. Read the eligibility, the vacancy list and the document checklist below carefully before you fill the form. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have explained everything in simple words so you do not miss any point.
Key Highlights of DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026
This recruitment is run by the DM&HO Kakinada under the control of the District Health Society, Kakinada District, with approval of the District Collector. It follows orders of the Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Medical and Health Office, Kakinada |
| Notification No. | SPL/ASHA/PODTT/KKD/2026 |
| Posts | ASHA Rural and ASHA Urban |
| Total Vacancies | 29 (18 Rural + 11 Urban) |
| Who can apply | Married women, 25 to 45 years, 10th pass |
| Application Mode | Offline (prescribed application form) |
| Application Window | 5 October 2026 to 10 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Selection | Merit list (as per the notification schedule) |
How Many Vacancies are in DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Work Place | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| ASHA Rural | Rural secretariats under PHCs | 18 |
| ASHA Urban | Urban ward secretariats under UPHCs | 11 |
| Total | 29 |
Every vacancy is one post in one secretariat. Find your own secretariat in the lists below. If your secretariat is not listed, there is no vacancy for you in this round. Rural posts fall under the Kakinada and Peddapuram divisions, and so do the urban posts. An ASHA works as the link between families in her area and the health centre, so local knowledge really matters here.
ASHA Rural Vacancy List (PHC-wise)
| PHC | Sachivalayam (Secretariat) | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Kirlampudi | Jagapathi Nagar-4 | 1 |
| Katravulapalli | Katravulapalli-2 | 1 |
| Vetlapalem | G Medapadu-1 | 1 |
| P Kottam | Allipudi-2 | 1 |
| Komaragiri | Vakalapudi (Harbourpeta) | 1 |
| Pulimeru | Chandrampalli | 1 |
| Panduru | Ramanayyapeta-5 | 1 |
| Tallarevu | Tallarevu-1 | 1 |
| Gadimoga | Patavala-2 | 1 |
| Gadimoga | Gadimoga-2 | 1 |
| P. Mallapuram | Vajrakutam | 1 |
| Kotananduru | Kotananduru-2 | 1 |
| Rachapalli | Rachapalli-1 | 1 |
| Shankavaram | Shankavaram-3 | 1 |
| Nagulapalli | Ponnada-1 | 1 |
| Rajapudi | Rajapudi-2 | 1 |
| Katravulapalli | Yellamelli | 1 |
| Ravikampadu | Bendapudi | 1 |
ASHA Urban Vacancy List (UPHC-wise)
| UPHC | Ward Secretariat | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| UPHC Veeravarapupeta | Ramakrishna Colony | 1 |
| UPHC Sitharamapuram | Kondavaripeta-1 | 1 |
| UPHC Sanjay Nagar | Dairy Form-3 | 1 |
| UPHC Narsimha Road | Muggupeta | 1 |
| UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street | Vidya Nagar-1 | 1 |
| UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street | UPHC Jatlapedakapu-1 | 1 |
| UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street | UPHC Jatlapedakapu-2 | 1 |
| UPHC Varahalayyapeta | Kondayyapeta | 1 |
| UPHC Shankarayyapeta | Gowri Koneru | 1 |
| UPHC Shankarayyapeta | Nagampeta | 1 |
| UPHC Shankarayyapeta | Sattemma Talli Colony | 1 |
What is the Eligibility for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Rural and Urban Posts 2026?
The eligibility is written in Telugu in Annexure-1 of the notification. Here it is in simple English.
| Requirement | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Gender | Women candidates only |
| Marital status | Must be married |
| Residence | Must live within the limits of the concerned secretariat |
| Education | Must have passed 10th class (SSC) |
| Language | Must read and write Telugu well (compulsory) |
| Other qualities | Awareness of health, welfare, sanitation and health of pregnant women; ability to explain to others; leadership; initiative to solve problems; positive outlook |
Preference will be given to married women, divorced women, widows and women separated from their husbands who are living alone. Only 10th pass is needed, so this is one of the simplest 10th pass government jobs you will find. Remember that the residence rule is strict: you must apply only for the secretariat where you live, and you must prove it with a resident certificate.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 25 to 45 years |
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The notification does not mention the date on which age will be counted, and it does not mention any age relaxation. So treat 25 to 45 years as the limit for everyone. Check your date of birth on your SSC certificate, because the form asks for it and the certificate is the proof the office will see.
What is the Salary for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not state any honorarium, pay or salary for the ASHA Rural or ASHA Urban posts. We will not guess a figure for you. Please confirm the payment details with the DM&HO office or your PHC/UPHC before joining.
The notification also says the appointments are purely temporary and liable for termination at any time. Keep this in mind before you leave any other work for this post.
What is the Selection Process for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
The notification gives a schedule of stages. The application form asks for the marks obtained in your qualification, and a merit list is displayed after scrutiny.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny of applications | Forms and documents checked |
| Merit list | Provisional merit list displayed |
| Objections | Candidates can raise objections or grievances |
| Final merit list | Final list displayed |
| Appointment orders | Orders issued to selected candidates |
| Joining | Join at the allotted place within 7 days |
The notification also mentions counselling in its general rules. The Department’s decision on applications, counselling and selection is final and binding. The Department may also change the time and conditions of any stage if unforeseen situations arise, so keep checking the official district website.
How to Apply Offline for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
This is an offline recruitment. There is no online form.
- Download the notification (link in Essential Links) and print the Application Form given at the end of it.
- Fill it by hand: your name, father’s and husband’s name, marital status, date of birth, social status, secretariat or village name, qualification and marks, and phone number.
- Paste a recent passport size photograph and sign across it, then sign the declaration.
- Attach self-attested copies of the documents in the checklist table below.
- Submit the completed form by 10 October 2026. The notification does not print a submission address, so confirm the exact place with the DM&HO Kakinada office or your PHC/UPHC before you go.
| Checklist Item | When Needed |
|---|---|
| Filled application form with latest passport photo | All candidates |
| SSC marks certificate issued by Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh | All candidates |
| Resident certificate attested by Panchayat Secretary (rural) or Ward Administrator (urban) | All candidates |
| Aadhaar card | All candidates |
| Ration card | All candidates |
| Divorce court copy | Divorced candidates |
| Husband’s death certificate | Widows |
| Self-declaration of marital status | Widow, divorced, separated or destitute candidates |
The Telugu annexure says residence can be proved by a Tahsildar residence certificate, ration card, BPL card, voter card, Aadhaar card or bank passbook. Keep extra photocopies ready. Fill the form neatly, and check that the secretariat name you write matches the vacancy list exactly.
What are the Important Dates for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of notification | 1 October 2026 |
| Applications accepted | 5 October 2026 to 10 October 2026 |
| Scrutiny of applications | 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 |
| Display of merit list | 17 October 2026 |
| Objections / grievances | 21 October 2026 and 23 October 2026 |
| Display of final merit list | 26 October 2026 |
| Issue of appointment orders | 28 October 2026 |
| Joining at allotted place | Within 7 days |
What is the Application Fee for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not stated in the notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment mode. If anyone asks you for money, confirm with the DM&HO office first. Genuine ASHA selection in this notification is based on scrutiny and a merit list, so be careful of anyone who promises a post in exchange for payment.
Which Rules Can Cancel Your DMHO Kakinada ASHA Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False information | Wrong details, a false declaration or hiding information at any stage can get you debarred from this and future department recruitments, and your candidature summarily rejected |
| Declaration | If any detail in your form is found false later, your candidature will be cancelled summarily |
| Unfair practice | Any attempt to break the secrecy or fairness of the process is ground for action by the department |
| Temporary job | Appointment is purely temporary and can be terminated at any time |
| Changes | The District Health Society can change vacancies or eligibility, or cancel the notification, without giving reasons |
Essential Links for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026
- Download DMHO Kakinada ASHA Notification and Application Form PDF
- Visit DMHO Kakinada ASHA Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a married woman aged 25 to 45, have passed 10th and live in one of the secretariats listed above, please do not wait. The last date is 10 October 2026, and the window is only six days long. Get your resident certificate and SSC marks copy ready today and submit your form early. For more health department openings, see our medical and healthcare jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for daily updates.