AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 OUT at cfw.ap.nic.in: Apply for 150 Vacancies; Check Eligibility & Selection Procedure
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced the AP Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 for 150 contract posts in the Palnadu District. Selection is strictly merit-based, considering academic scores and COVID-19 service weightage. Interested candidates must submit offline applications to the Regional Director, Guntur, by March 25, 2026
AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026: The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released the AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 on MArch 17 at cfw.ap.nic.in. The Notification PDF is issued by the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services (Zone III), Guntur that aims to fill 150 vacancies for Staff Nurses on a contract basis.
As per the official notification (No. 01/2026) dated March 17, 2026, the recruitment is specifically for the Government General Hospital in Piduguralla, Palnadu District. Unlike traditional competitive exams, this selection is strictly merit-based, and it will give weightage to candidates who have academic excellence and clinical experience, especially those who served during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026: PDF Download
Candidates interested in applying for the announced vacancies of AP Staff Nurse must read the official notification pdf that contains the detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, application fees, etc. Direct link to download the official notification pdf is provided below.
Direct Download Link for AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 PDF Download
AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026: Key Highlights
The application process for AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 is offline and candidates need to download the application form at cfw.ap.nic.in. Candidates need to send the duly filled form to the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services, Aswini Hospital Backside, Old Itukulabatti Road, Guntur, on or before 25.03.2026 by 05:00 PM. Check the table for Key Highlights
| Event Particulars | Details & Links |
| Organization | Health, Medical & Family Welfare Dept, AP |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse (Contract Basis) |
| Total Vacancies | 150 Posts |
| Notification Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | March 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 25, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | cfw.ap.nic.in |
| Selection Mode | Merit-Based (No Written Exam) |
AP Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026: Who Can Apply?
Candidates interested in applying for the AP Staff Nurse 2026 must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility requirements, such as educational qualifications and age limit. Check the details below
Educational Qualification
GNM/B.Sc. Nursing: Candidates must have completed General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
Registration: A valid and active registration with the AP Nursing Council is mandatory.
Age Limit (As of 01.03.2026)
General Category: Maximum 42 years.
Relaxation in age will be given to reserved category candidates as per government norms
AP Staff Nurse 2026 Selection Process
In the AP Staff Nurse Notification 2026 candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the merit list prepared by the committee. The selection committee will follow a transparent 100-mark weightage system. Check the details below
Academic Merit (75 Marks): Marks are calculated based on the aggregate percentage obtained in all years of the qualifying exam (GNM/B.Sc.).
Qualifications (up to 10 Mark): as mentioned in the pass certificate; 1.0 marks per completed year after acquiring the requisite
Experience Weightage (Up to 15 Marks):
Weightage up to 15% will be given to the candidates working on Contract/ Outsourcing/ Honorarium basis including COVID-19 service as shown below, subject to their Satisfactory service certified by the competent authority, as per GO Ms No. 211, HM&FW (B2) Dept., Dt: 08.05.2021; GO Rt 573 HM&FW (B2) dept. 01.11.2021; and GO Rt No. 07 HM&FW (B2) dept. Dt.06.01.2022
Tribal Areas: 2.5 marks per 6 months.
Rural Areas: 2.0 marks per 6 months.
Urban Areas: 1.0 mark per 6 months.
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