GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 for Counsellor, Project Coordinator, Peer Educator & Other Posts: Eligibility, Pay and Offline Form
Government General Hospital, Kurnool has invited applications for 11 contract posts in its Drug De-Addiction Centres at Kurnool (5 posts) and Nandyal (6 posts). This is a re-notification (No. 02). Posts range from Peer Educator (literate) to Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor (Graduate), so there is something here for many Andhra Pradesh government job seekers. Monthly pay is Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000.
This is an offline recruitment. There is no online form. Download the application form from the Kurnool or Nandyal district website and submit it by hand between 17 and 26 November 2026, from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM. Read this guide fully before you go, because GovtJobsAlert.in has pulled out every condition that can get an application rejected.
What Are the Key Highlights of GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government General Hospital, Kurnool (Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Notification | Re-Notification (No. 02), No.02/DE-ADDICTION CENTRE/GGH-KNL&NDL/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (Kurnool 5, Nandyal 6) |
| Type of Job | Contract basis (Scheme Posts), initially one year |
| Application Mode | Offline (physical submission) |
| Submission Dates | 17 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
The reservation point differs by post, so check the row for your own post. The notification prints roster points exactly as shown below.
| Post | Kurnool / Nandyal and Roster Point | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor | 1 / 1 (Single Solitary Post, OC, Open each) | 2 |
| Ward Boy | 0 Kurnool / 1 Nandyal (1-SC Group-I, Local) | 1 |
| Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist | 2 / 2 (each centre: 1-OC Open, 2-SC Group-I Local) | 4 |
| Peer Educator | 1 / 1 (Single Solitary Post, OC, Open each) | 2 |
| Yoga Therapist, Dance, Music or Art Teacher | 1 / 1 (Single Solitary Post, OC, Open each) | 2 |
| Total | 5 / 6 | 11 |
The only Ward Boy post is at Nandyal, and it is reserved for SC (Group-I). Kurnool has no Ward Boy vacancy. The SC Group-I list follows G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 18.04.2025 of the Andhra Pradesh Government.
What Is the Eligibility for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
Make sure you are eligible for the post you choose, because the declaration you make in the form must be correct in every respect. Each post asks for different experience, so read your own row.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor | Graduate with at least 3 years experience of managing such centres, or demonstrable capability for running them, plus working knowledge of computers |
| Ward Boy | Class 8th pass with experience in hospitals, health care centres or de-addiction centres |
| Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist | Graduate in social sciences, preferably Social Work or Psychology, with 1-2 years experience in the field; knowledge of English and one regional language |
| Peer Educator | Literate ex-drug user with 1-2 years of sobriety, willing to work among drug users, with communication skills; agrees to refrain from using, buying or selling drugs |
| Yoga Therapist, Dance, Music or Art Teacher | At least 3 years experience in the discipline |
For Counsellor posts, preference goes to candidates with a Certificate of Training Course in de-addiction counselling from a recognised institution. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs, the Counsellor and Project Coordinator posts require a degree. Where a post needs registration with a council (such as a Para Medical Board), your valid registration certificate must be attached.
Local Candidate Rule
80% local reservation applies to every post, and the local area is the erstwhile Kurnool District. Local status is based on study from 4th to 10th class. Without proper study or residence certificates, you will be treated as Non-Local. If you did SSC or its equivalent by private study, a residence certificate from the MRO for the previous 7 years (in the prescribed proforma) is needed instead. Certificates produced later are not entertained under any circumstances.
What Is the Age Limit for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Relaxation / Limit |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit (as on 01.07.2026) | 42 years |
| SC, ST, BC and EWS | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus length of service in armed forces |
| Differently abled | 10 years |
| Maximum with all relaxations together | 52 years |
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What Is the Salary for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Posts?
| Post | Salary per Month |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor | Rs 25,000 |
| Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist | Rs 17,500 |
| Ward Boy | Rs 13,000 |
| Peer Educator | Rs 10,000 |
| Yoga Therapist, Dance, Music or Art Teacher | Rs 5,000 |
The appointment is on contract for one year from the date of joining, and it may be extended as the Government instructs. Either side can end it with one month’s notice. A contract appointee shall not be regarded as a member of the service the post belongs to, and private practice is not allowed during the contract.
What Is the Application Fee for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC candidates | Rs 250 |
| SC, ST, BC or Physically challenged | Rs 200 |
Pay by Demand Draft or Banker Cheque in favour of “Hospital Development Society Fund, Superintendent, Govt. General Hospital, Kurnool“. Applications without the fee will be rejected summarily.
What Is the Selection Process for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
Selection is by a merit list out of 100 marks, prepared by the District Selection Committee headed by the Collector and District Magistrate, Kurnool. The notification does not describe a written test or an interview.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Marks in qualifying examination (aggregate of all years; language marks not counted) | 75% of total |
| Weightage for time since acquiring the required qualification | Up to 10 (1.0 per completed year) |
| Weightage for contract, outsourcing or honorarium service, including COVID-19 duty | Up to 15 |
Service weightage is 2.5 marks per six months in tribal areas, 2.0 in rural areas and 1.0 in urban areas. COVID-19 duty earns 5 marks per six months, 10 per one year and 15 per one year six months. Service under six months for non-COVID work gets no weightage. To claim it, attach the service certificate in the prescribed proforma with a copy of your appointment order. The merit list is valid for one year for vacancies that arise.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Missing documents or unclear copies | Candidates must submit clear, visible documents, failing which the application is summarily rejected; so are applications without the listed documents |
| Late application or late documents | Applications and documents received after the stipulated time are not considered |
| No fee | Application rejected summarily |
| Other mode | Anything sent other than by physical submission is not entertained |
| False information | You can be debarred from this and future recruitment, and your candidature rejected |
| No caste certificate | Treated as OC |
| No disability certificate | Not considered Physically Challenged |
| No ex-servicemen certificate | Not considered Ex-servicemen |
| BC, SC, ST of other States | Not entitled to reservation |
| No service certificate | No service weightage |
These are the lines candidates skip. A blurry photocopy, a missing Gazetted Officer attestation or a forgotten fee draft is enough to lose the application. The department also keeps the right to change the timing and conditions of later stages, and its decision on acceptance or rejection of a candidature is final.
How to Apply for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026 Offline?
- Download the application form from the Kurnool or Nandyal district website (links in Essential Links).
- Fill it in carefully and check that you meet the post’s eligibility.
- Attach Xerox copies attested by a Gazetted Officer of your SSC or equivalent certificate (date of birth), qualification certificates, marks memos of all years, council registration (where applicable), caste, disability and ex-servicemen certificates, study certificates from class IV to X, service certificate and any other relevant certificates.
- Attach the fee Demand Draft or Banker Cheque.
- Submit the form at the office of the Addl. DME / Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Kurnool, between 17 and 26 November 2026, 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
- Collect a dated acknowledgement from the receiving officer as proof.
Do not wait for the last hour rush. Selected candidates must stay at the bonafide headquarters and sign a Rs 100 non-judicial stamp paper agreement with two witnesses at joining. After applying, keep checking the district websites for further instructions on the recruitment process.
What Are the Important Dates for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form available on district websites | 17 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 |
| Physical submission at GGH Kurnool | 17 November 2026 to 26 November 2026, 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM |
| Age reckoned as on | 01 July 2026 |
The notification date is printed with the day left blank (September 2026), so go by the submission dates above and not by the notification date.
Essential Links for GGH Kurnool Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit GGH Kurnool Official Website (Kurnool District Website, Application Form)
- Nandyal District Website (Application Form and Notification Page)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Andhra Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you qualify, submit your form early and get your acknowledgement, because the window is only ten days. Keep every attested copy ready before you leave home. For more openings, see the latest medical and healthcare government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.