The Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has issued Notification No. 2/2026, dated 10-07-2026, inviting online applications from eligible postgraduate doctors for the posts of Senior Residents in Broad and Super Specialties. These posts are located in Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education across Andhra Pradesh. A total of 234 vacancies have been notified. This article presents every detail exactly as stated in the official notification, along with eligibility, remuneration, fee, required documents, and the step-by-step online application process.
DME AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and Official
This article is based on Notification No. 2/2026, dated 10-07-2026, issued by the Directorate of Medical Education, Old Govt. General Hospital Campus, Vijayawada, and signed by the Director of Medical Education. The official notification includes an annexure listing the Government Medical Colleges covered under this recruitment; that annexure was not part of the source pages available for this article, so it is not reproduced here. A direct download link to the notification PDF and the online application portal is not specified in the source pages; candidates should check the Directorate of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh's official channels for the live application link.
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AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Office Address | Old Govt. General Hospital Campus, Vijayawada |
| Notification Number | 2/2026 |
| Notification Date | 10-07-2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Residents |
| Specialties Covered | Broad Specialties and Super Specialties |
| Total Vacancies | 234 (provisional, likely to increase or decrease) |
| Place of Posting | Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Tenure | 1 year (tenured position, compulsory to complete) |
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issue date | 10-07-2026 |
| Online application start date | 15-07-2026 |
| Online application last date | 19-07-2026 |
| Correction window | Not specified in the notification |
| Merit list / result date | Not specified in the notification |
| Interview / counselling date | Not specified in the notification |
The notification does not mention an exam or interview date because selection is based on postgraduate exam marks, not a fresh written test (see Selection Process below).
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post | Institution/Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Residents (Broad and Super Specialties) | Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education, Andhra Pradesh | 234 |
The notification states that the number of vacancies is provisional and likely to increase or decrease. A detailed break-up of vacancies by specialty or by individual medical college/hospital is not specified in the source pages provided; this detail is included in an annexed list of Medical Colleges referenced in the notification but not available here.
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
- Eligibility shall be as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations.
- The candidate must hold a postgraduate degree MD/MS in the concerned speciality, or a DNB in Broad Specialties granted by a medical institution with an attached hospital, or by a hospital with a strength of 500 or more beds, granted by the National Board of Examination - such DNB holders are eligible only as per the Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions Regulations, 2022.
- The candidate must be registered with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council.
- Local candidates to Andhra Pradesh state are eligible for selection. Non-local candidates holding AP Medical Registration are eligible for Senior Residency only if local candidates are not available for a given post.
Local Candidature Rule
As per the notification, a candidate is considered "local" if they studied at least 4 years from 4th to 10th class in Andhra Pradesh. In case a candidate studied 4th to 10th class in Telangana and migrated to Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation, they must produce a certificate from the revenue authorities confirming this, as per G.O.Ms.No.132 & 133, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 13-06-2016, as proof of local candidature.
Educational Qualification for AP Senior Residents
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Primary qualification | Postgraduate degree MD/MS in the concerned speciality |
| Alternative qualification | DNB in Broad Specialties, granted by a medical institution with an attached hospital or a hospital with 500+ beds, granted by the National Board of Examination - eligible only as per Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions Regulations, 2022 |
| Registration requirement | Must be registered in the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council |
| Regulatory basis | National Medical Commission regulations |
Applications submitted without the postgraduate mark list will not be considered, as stated in the notification's application procedure section.
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Category of Speciality | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General Broad and Super Specialties | 44 years, as on the date of notification (10-07-2026) |
| Pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, and Forensic Medicine) | 50 years, as on the date of notification (10-07-2026) |
Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PH, etc.) is not specified in the notification.
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Salary / Remuneration
- Broad Specialties: Rs. 80,500 per month, as per G.O.Ms. No. 723, HM&FW (C1) Department, dated 04-12-2024.
- Super Specialties: The remuneration amount for Super Specialties is not specified in the source notification pages; only the Broad Specialties rate is mentioned.
Tenure of AP Senior Residents Post
- The post of Senior Residents is a tenured position for 1 year only.
- Selected candidates are required to compulsorily complete the full one-year period.
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OC (Open Category) | Rs. 2,000/- |
| BC, SC, and ST | Rs. 1,000/- |
The fee must be paid online at the time of submitting the application. A separate fee for EWS or PH candidates is not specified in the notification.
AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- The merit scored in the postgraduate exam (including both theory and practical marks) will be the criteria for preparing the merit list and for further allotting postings as Senior Residents, following the Rule of Reservation (RoR).
- The Rule of Reservation will be followed as applicable under State and Subordinate Services.
- If more than one candidate has the same marks, the Date of Birth will be considered, with the elder candidate given first preference.
- The selection committee reserves the right to alter or modify the conditions laid down in the notification for final selection and the posts notified.
There is no separate written examination or interview mentioned in the notification; selection is based on existing postgraduate exam merit.
Documents Required for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026
| S. No. | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | S.S.C. certificate (proof of date of birth) |
| 2 | Registration of PG degree with A.P. Medical Council |
| 3 | Mark lists of Post-graduation (MD/MS/DNB) - applications without a mark list will not be considered |
| 4 | Copy of Degree/Provisional Degree Certificates of: (1) MBBS, and (2) Post-graduation MD/MS/DNB |
| 5 | Study Certificate from 4th to 10th Class (or, for candidates who studied 4th to 10th in Telangana and migrated to AP after bifurcation, a certificate from the revenue authorities as per G.O.Ms.No.132 & 133, GA (SPF&MC) Department, dated 13-06-2016, as proof of local candidate) |
| 6 | Social Status Certificate (SC/ST/BCA/BCB/BCC/BCD/BCE/EWS), if applicable |
| 7 | PH certificate, if applicable |
| 8 | Aadhar Card |
Applications submitted without the certificates listed at Sl. No. 1 to 5 above will be rejected, as explicitly stated in the notification.
How to Apply for AP Senior Residents Recruitment 2026
- Ensure you meet all eligibility conditions - qualification, AP Medical Council registration, and age limit - before applying.
- Keep scanned copies of all required documents ready: SSC certificate, PG degree registration with AP Medical Council, postgraduate mark lists, MBBS and PG degree/provisional certificates, study certificate (4th to 10th class) or migration certificate, social status certificate, PH certificate (if applicable), and Aadhar Card.
- Submit the application online only between 15-07-2026 and 19-07-2026. No offline applications will be accepted.
- Pay the applicable application fee online at the time of submitting the application: Rs. 2,000/- for OC candidates, or Rs. 1,000/- for BC, SC, and ST candidates.
- Attach all required documents at the time of submission; applications without the certificates mentioned above will be rejected.
- Senior Residents already working in Government Medical Colleges of Andhra Pradesh are not eligible to apply, and such applications will not be considered.
The specific website or online portal URL for submitting the application is not specified in the source notification pages provided.
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Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only; no offline application will be received.
- Senior Residents already working in Government Medical Colleges of Andhra Pradesh are not eligible to apply.
- Any application submitted without the certificates mentioned at points 8a(1) to 8a(5) - SSC certificate, PG degree registration, PG mark list, MBBS/PG degree copies, and study/migration certificate - will be rejected.
- Applications without the postgraduate mark list will not be considered at all.
- The number of vacancies (234) is provisional and may increase or decrease.
- The selection committee reserves the right to alter or modify the conditions laid down in the notification, as well as the posts notified, for final selection.
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