DME AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 - 234 Vacancies

AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – 234 Vacancies in Andhra Pradesh Medical Colleges

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released Notification No. 2/2026 dated 10-07-2026 for the recruitment of Senior Residents in Broad and Super Specialties across Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in the state. A total of 234 provisional vacancies have been notified for this tenured position. Eligible postgraduate doctors can apply online from 15-07-2026 to 19-07-2026 through the official DME portal.

Short Information

The Directorate of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh, invites online applications for 234 Senior Resident posts in Broad and Super Specialties. The application window opens on 15 July 2026 and closes on 19 July 2026. Candidates must hold a recognised postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) and be registered with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council. Selection is based purely on postgraduate exam merit following the Rule of Reservation.

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Note: Vacancy count is provisional and may increase or decrease. Detailed specialty-wise and college-wise breakup is available in the annexure of the official notification. Age relaxation for reserved categories is not specified in the notification. Non-local candidates with AP Medical Registration are eligible only if local candidates are unavailable. Local candidature requires 4 years of study (4th–10th class) in Andhra Pradesh; migrants from Telangana post-bifurcation must produce revenue authority certificate per G.O.Ms.No.132 & 133.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process does not involve a separate written examination or interview. The merit list is prepared based on the following criteria:

1. Merit Basis: Aggregate marks obtained in the postgraduate examination (theory + practical) in the concerned specialty.
2. Rule of Reservation (RoR): Applied as per Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules.
3. Tie-Breaking: In case of equal marks, the elder candidate (by Date of Birth) gets preference.
4. Committee Discretion: The selection committee reserves the right to modify conditions or posts for final selection.

Candidates must ensure their postgraduate mark lists are submitted; applications without mark lists will not be considered.

How to Apply Online

1. Verify eligibility: recognised PG degree (MD/MS/DNB), AP Medical Council registration, and age limit compliance.
2. Keep scanned copies ready: SSC certificate, PG degree registration with AP Medical Council, PG mark lists, MBBS & PG degree/provisional certificates, study certificate (4th–10th class) or migration certificate, social status certificate (if applicable), PH certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card.
3. Visit the official DME Andhra Pradesh website during the application window (15-07-2026 to 19-07-2026).
4. Fill the online application form with accurate details.
5. Upload all required documents as per specifications.
6. Pay the applicable fee online: Rs. 2,000 (OC) or Rs. 1,000 (BC/SC/ST).
7. Submit the application and save the acknowledgment/receipt for future reference.

Important: Applications without certificates listed at Sl. No. 1–5 (SSC, PG registration, PG mark list, MBBS/PG degree copies, study/migration certificate) will be rejected. Senior Residents already working in AP Government Medical Colleges are not eligible. No offline applications accepted.

Required Documents Checklist

• SSC Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
• PG Degree Registration with AP Medical Council
• Postgraduate Mark Lists (MD/MS/DNB) — mandatory
• MBBS Degree/Provisional Certificate
• PG Degree/Provisional Certificate
• Study Certificate (4th–10th Class) or Migration Certificate (for Telangana migrants per G.O.Ms.No.132 & 133)
• Social Status Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) if applicable
• PH Certificate if applicable
• Aadhaar Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 19-07-2026. The window opens on 15-07-2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026?
A total of 234 provisional vacancies are notified for Senior Residents in Broad and Super Specialties. The number may increase or decrease.

Q3. What is the age limit for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age is 44 years for General Broad and Super Specialties, and 50 years for Pre-clinical and Para-clinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine), as on 10-07-2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 2,000 for OC candidates and Rs. 1,000 for BC, SC, and ST candidates, payable online at the time of submission. Fee for EWS/PH candidates is not specified.

Q5. What is the monthly remuneration for AP Senior Residents?
Rs. 80,500 per month for Broad Specialties (per G.O.Ms. No. 723, HM&FW (C1) Dept., dated 04-12-2024). Remuneration for Super Specialties is not specified in the notification.

Q6. What is the selection process for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on postgraduate exam merit (theory + practical marks) following the Rule of Reservation. No separate written test or interview is conducted. Ties are resolved by age (elder candidate preferred).

Q7. Can Senior Residents already working in AP Government Medical Colleges apply?
No. The notification explicitly states that Senior Residents already working in Government Medical Colleges of Andhra Pradesh are not eligible.

Q8. Is offline application accepted for this recruitment?
No. Applications must be submitted online only. No offline applications will be received.

Q9. What is the tenure of the Senior Residents post?
The post is a tenured position for 1 year only. Selected candidates must compulsorily complete the full one-year period.

Q10. Are non-local candidates eligible for AP Senior Residents posts?
Non-local candidates holding AP Medical Registration are eligible only if local candidates are not available for the specific post.