DMHO Kakinada Recruitment 2026: 29 ASHA Vacancies – Apply Offline @ kakinada.ap.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

A total of 29 ASHA vacancies are distributed across Rural Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) across Kakinada District.

Rural ASHA Vacancies (18 Posts)

Urban ASHA Vacancies (11 Posts)

Pay Scale

The notification does not specify a fixed monthly salary. ASHA workers receive incentive-based remuneration as per the prevailing Andhra Pradesh government guidelines for community health workers.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

• ASHA Post: Candidate must have passed 10th Class (SSC) examination.
• Candidate must be able to read and write Telugu fluently.

Additional Eligibility Conditions

• Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Candidate must be residing within the jurisdiction of the respective rural secretariat / ward secretariat area.
• Women who are unmarried, married, widowed, divorced, or living separately from husbands are all eligible. Preference may be given to married women, widows, divorced women, and women living separately from their husbands.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 25 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection of candidates for the 29 ASHA posts will be conducted through the following multi-stage process:

1. Scrutiny of Applications (12–15 October 2026): All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
2. Display of Merit List (17 October 2026): A provisional merit list of eligible candidates will be published.
3. Receiving Objections/Grievances (21 & 23 October 2026): Candidates may submit objections or grievances on the provisional list on these two dates.
4. Display of Final Merit List (26 October 2026): The final merit list will be published after resolution of all objections.
5. Issue of Appointment Orders (28 October 2026): Selected candidates will receive appointment orders.
6. Joining: Selected candidates must join at the allotted place within 7 days of receiving the appointment order.

No written examination or personal interview is conducted. Selection is purely merit-based through application scrutiny. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for any stage of the process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Applicants must submit the following documents along with the completed offline application form:

• Filled application form with latest passport-size photograph affixed and signed across
• Self-attested copy of SSC (10th Class) Marks Certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
• Resident Certificate attested by Panchayat Secretary of the concerned Rural Secretariat or Ward Administrator of the concerned Ward Secretariat
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
• Self-attested copy of Ration Card
• Residence Verification Document (Tahsildar Certificate / Ration Card / B.P.L. Card / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card / Bank Passbook — any one)
• Self-attested copy of Court Divorce Decree (if applicable)
• Self-attested copy of Husband's Death Certificate (if applicable for widows)
• Self-declaration for marital status (if widow, divorcee, or living separately from husband)

Key Instructions

• Appointments are purely on temporary service basis and are liable for termination at any time.
• Furnishing incorrect information at any stage will lead to disqualification.
• The Department reserves the right to modify recruitment rules, change dates, or cancel the notification without assigning reasons.
• The Department's decision regarding application acceptance, rejection, and counseling is final and binding.
• Selected candidates must join within 7 days of receiving appointment orders.

Important Dates for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment

1. Download DMHO Kakinada ASHA Official Notification PDF and obtain the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in all required details correctly in the application form.
3. Affix a latest passport-size photograph on the application form and sign across it.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents as listed in the document checklist above.
5. Submit the completed application form to the designated authority at the local PHC / Urban Health Centre as per local notification instructions, between 5 October and 10 October 2026.

Download Official Notification

Download DMHO Kakinada ASHA (SPL/ASHA/PODTT/KKD/2026) Official Notification PDF

Visit the Official DMHO Kakinada Website (kakinada.ap.gov.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to submit the offline application for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment 2026?

The offline application submission window is from 5 October 2026 to 10 October 2026. Applications must reach the designated authority before the close of business on 10 October 2026.

Where should candidates submit the offline application form for DMHO Kakinada ASHA posts?

Candidates must submit the completed application form along with all required documents to the designated authority at the local PHC or Urban Health Centre under their respective jurisdiction, as per the instructions in the local notification.

Is there any application fee for DMHO Kakinada ASHA Recruitment?

No. The notification does not mention any application fee. The application process is free of cost for all eligible candidates.

Is the ASHA position at DMHO Kakinada a permanent government job?

No. The ASHA appointments at DMHO Kakinada are purely on a temporary service basis and are liable for termination at any time. This is a contractual community health worker role under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) framework and does not carry permanent government cadre status, pension benefits, or job security.

What is the salary or remuneration for ASHA posts at DMHO Kakinada?

The notification does not specify a fixed monthly salary. ASHA workers receive incentive-based remuneration as per the prevailing Andhra Pradesh government guidelines for Accredited Social Health Activists, which typically covers performance-linked incentives and task-based payments.

What is the age limit for DMHO Kakinada ASHA vacancies?

Candidates must be between 25 years and 45 years of age as per the eligibility criteria stated in the notification.

What is the selection process for DMHO Kakinada ASHA posts?

Selection is merit-based through application scrutiny. There is no written examination or personal interview. The process involves scrutiny of applications, display of a provisional merit list on 17 October 2026, a grievance/objection period, display of the final merit list on 26 October 2026, and issuance of appointment orders on 28 October 2026.