Government General Hospital (GGH), Vizianagaram Vizianagaram Recruitment 2026
Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment 2026: The Government General Hospital (GGH), Vizianagaram under the Medical Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a recruitment notification to fill multiple positions on a contract basis for the Drug De-Addiction Centre.
Job Vacancies & Salary Details for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
The recruitment drive is looking to fill various positions ranging from medical professionals to support staff. The salary package and distribution of vacancies are broken down below:
- Doctor (Full-time): 01 Post | Rs. 60,000/- per month
- Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counselor: 01 Post | Rs. 25,000/- per month
- Counselor / Social Worker / Psychologist: 01 Post | Rs. 17,500/- per month (Roster Point: 04-BC-A)
- Ward Boy: 01 Post | Rs. 13,000/- per month (Roster Point: 04-BC-A)
- Peer Educator: 01 Post | Rs. 10,000/- per month
- Chowkidar: 02 Posts | Rs. 9,000/- per month (01-OC, 02-SC Group 1)
- Housekeeping Staff: 01 Post | Rs. 9,000/- per month
- Yoga Therapist / Dance / Music / Art Teacher (Part-time): 01 Post | Rs. 5,000/- per month
Required Eligibility Criteria for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
1. Educational Qualifications & Experience required for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
- Doctor: Must possess an MBBS degree with valid medical council/commission registration. The selected candidate must undergo specialized training arranged by MOSJE/NISD within three months of joining.
- Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counselor: Graduate degree with at least 3 years of experience managing similar rehabilitation centers, or verifiable capability to run them, alongside operating knowledge of computers.
- Counselor / Social Worker / Psychologist: Graduation in social sciences (preferably Social Work or Psychology) with 1–2 years of relevant field experience. Candidates must know English and at least one regional language. Preference will be given to those holding a certified de-addiction counseling training course.
- Peer Educator: Must be literate and an ex-drug user with 1–2 years of maintained sobriety. Excellent communication skills and a strict commitment to refrain from using, buying, or selling drugs are required.
- Ward Boy: Passed Class 8th with active experience working in hospitals, healthcare centers, or de-addiction facilities.
- Yoga / Dance / Music / Art Teacher: Minimum of three years of experience in their respective creative or wellness discipline.
- Chowkidar: Passed Class 5th or its equivalent. Must be an Ex-Serviceman or trained in Civil Defense/Home Guard. Candidates must be able to ride a bicycle (Open for male candidates only).
- Housekeeping Staff: Passed Class 5th or its equivalent.
2. Age Limit for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
The upper age limit is set at 42 years as of July 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable across categories up to a maximum ceiling of 52 years:
- SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates get a relaxation of 5 years.
- Ex-servicemen receive a 3-year relaxation in addition to their length of military service.
- Differently-abled individuals receive a relaxation of 10 years.
Important Dates for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
Keep a close eye on the recruitment timeline to ensure your application reaches on time:
- Application Form Availability: May 21, 2026, to May 29, 2026 (10:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Application Submission: May 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM
- Publication of Provisional Merit List: June 4, 2026
- Last Date to Submit Grievances: June 6, 2026
- Publication of Final Merit List: June 9, 2026
- Counseling Date: June 15, 2026
How to Apply for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
This recruitment is open exclusively to local candidates belonging to the erstwhile Vizianagaram district boundaries.
Interested candidates can download the application format from the official district portal at www.vizianagaram.nic.in. The completely filled-in physical application form must be submitted along with self-attested photocopies of crucial certificates (including study certificates from class IV to X, marks memos, caste certificates, and registration certificates).
Applications must be submitted by hand or via post/courier to the specific counters set up at the Office of the Superintendent, Government Teaching General Hospital, Vizianagaram.
Application Fee for Govt General Hospital Vizianagaram Recruitment
Applicants must enclose a Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque made out in favor of the “Hospital Development Society, Government Teaching General Hospital, Vizianagaram” as per the following structure:
- OC Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- SC / ST / BC Candidates: Rs. 200/-
- Physically Challenged Candidates: Rs. 100/-
Important Note: When compiling your physical application, ensure all required documents are attached using a tag in the suggested order. Do not use a stapler to pin the pages together. Incomplete packets or documents received after the deadline will be rejected immediately.