AMC Assistant Health Officer Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary

1. Recruitment Overview

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Health Officers. This is a significant opportunity for MBBS graduates with practical experience to join one of Gujarat's premier municipal corporations. With a total of 8 vacancies available in the Health Department, this recruitment offers a prestigious government position with an attractive pay scale.

Recruitment Type: This is Direct Recruitment based on merit and/or interview. There is no competitive written examination (Prelims/Mains) for this post. Selection will be based on the evaluation of qualifications, experience, and likely an interview.

2. Key Highlights

3. Vacancy Details

The total of 8 posts are distributed across various categories. Additionally, 01 post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) within the respective category.

4. Eligibility Criteria

4.1 Educational Qualification

• MBBS Degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience after obtaining the MBBS degree is mandatory.

4.2 Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 45 years as on the cutoff date.
• Age Relaxation:
  • Women Candidates: 5 years relaxation.
  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS): 5 years relaxation (Applicable only to candidates belonging to Gujarat origin).
  • AMC Employees: No upper age limit for serving AMC employees.
• Note: Age is calculated as per Gujarat Government norms.

5. Selection Process

Since this is Direct Recruitment, there is no written competitive examination. The selection stages are likely to be:

1. Screening of Applications: Based on educational qualifications and experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original documents (Degree, Experience, Caste, etc.).

Final Merit List: Will be prepared based on the interview performance and experience marks.

6. Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates for the Assistant Health Officer post will be placed on Pay Matrix Level-9.

7. Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking). The last date for fee payment is 19 February 2026.

8. How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit the official AMC website or the dedicated recruitment module: amcmodules.ahmedabadcity.gov.in.
2. Click on the "Recruitment" or "Online Application" section.
3. Locate the advertisement for Assistant Health Officer (Advt. No. 22/2025-26).
4. Register yourself by providing basic details (Name, Mobile No., Email ID) and create a login.
5. Log in and fill out the detailed application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload the following documents in the prescribed format and size:
   • Recent Passport-size Photograph
   • Signature
   • MBBS Degree Certificate
   • Experience Certificates (3 Years)
   • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
   • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
7. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
8. Review all details carefully and click Submit.
9. Download and print the confirmation page/acknowledgment slip for future reference.

⚠️ Important Note: No hard copy of the application is required to be sent by post. Ensure all details are correct before final submission, as changes are usually not allowed after the closure of the portal.

9. Important Dates

• Notification Release: February 2026
• Application Start Date: 03 February 2026
• Application Last Date: 17 February 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 19 February 2026

10. Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link
• Official Website