District Medical and Health Office Kakinada (DMHO Kakinada) has released advertisement number SPL/ASHA/PODTT/KKD/2026 for 29 temporary ASHA vacancies. Eligible female candidates holding a 10th class qualification can apply through the prescribed offline application process from 1 October 2026 to 10 October 2026. The selection process involves scrutiny of applications, display of the merit list, and receiving objections or grievances.
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Medical and Health Office Kakinada |
| Advertisement No. | SPL/ASHA/PODTT/KKD/2026 |
| Post Name(s) | ASHA (Rural & Urban) |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Pay | Not specified in the notification |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://kakinada.ap.gov.in/ |
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of Notification | 01-10-2026 |
| Call for applications | 05-10-2026 to 10-10-2026 |
| Scrutiny of applications | 12-10-2026 to 15-10-2026 |
| Display of Merit list | 17-10-2026 |
| Receiving Objections/grievances | 21-10-2026 & 23-10-2026 |
| Display of Final Merit list | 26-10-2026 |
| Issue of Appointment Orders | 28-10-2026 |
| Joining in allotment Place | Within 7 days |
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
There are a total of 29 vacancies distributed across rural and urban PHCs and Sachivalayams in Kakinada District.
Rural Vacancies
| S no | District | Division | PHC | Sachivalayam | Noof Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Kirlampudi | Jagapathi Nagar-4 | 1 |
| 2 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Katravulapalli | Katravulapalli-2 | 1 |
| 3 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Vetlapalem | G Medapadu-1 | 1 |
| 4 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | P Kottam | Allipudi-2 | 1 |
| 5 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Komaragiri | Vakalapudi (Harbourpeta ) | 1 |
| 6 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Pulimeru | Chandrampalli | 1 |
| 7 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Panduru | Ramanayyapeta-5 | 1 |
| 8 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Tallarevu | Tallarevu-1 | 1 |
| 9 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Gadilmoga | Patavala-2 | 1 |
| 10 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Gadrimoga | Gadrimoga-2 | 1 |
| 11 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | P. Mallapuram | Vajrakutam | 1 |
| 12 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Kotananduru | Kotananduru-2 | 1 |
| 13 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Rachapalli | Rachapalli-1 | 1 |
| 14 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Shankavaram | Shankavaram-3 | 1 |
| 15 | Kakinada | Kakinada | Nagulapalli | Ponnada-1 | 1 |
| 16 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Rajapudi | Rajapudi-2 | 1 |
| 17 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Katravulapalli | Yellamelli | 1 |
| 18 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | Ravikampadu | Bendapudi | 1 |
Urban Vacancies
| S no | District | Division | PHC | Sachivalayam | Noof Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Vecravarapupeta | Ramakrishna Colony | 1 |
| 2 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Sitharamapuram | Kondavaripeta-1 | 1 |
| 3 | Kakinada | Kakinada | UPHC Sanjay Nagar | Dairy form-3 | 1 |
| 4 | Kakinada | Kakinada | UPHC Narsimha Raod | Muggupeta | 1 |
| 5 | Kakinada | Kakinada | UPHC Jatlapedakapu street | Vidya Nagar-1 | 1 |
| 6 | Kakinada | Kakinada | UPHC Jatlapedakapu street | UPHC Jatlapedakapu-1 | 1 |
| 7 | Kakinada | Kakinada | UPHC Jatlapedakapu street | UPHC Jatlapedakapu-2 | 1 |
| 8 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Varahalayyapeta | Kondayyapeta | 1 |
| 9 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Shankarayyapeta | Gowri Koneru- | 1 |
| 10 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Shankarayyapeta | NAGAMPETA | 1 |
| 11 | Kakinada | Peddapuram | UPHC Shankarayyapeta | SATTEMMA TALLI COLONY | 1 |
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Eligibility Criteria
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| ASHA | Passed 10th class (SSC). Must be able to read and write Telugu fluently. |
Additional eligibility conditions: Only female candidates residing within the jurisdiction of the respective rural secretariat area are eligible. Candidates must be unmarried. Preference will be given to married women, widows, women who have obtained a divorce, or women living separately from their husbands.
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Age Limit
The age limit for candidates is from 25 years to 45 years.
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Selection Process
The selection process consists of application scrutiny, display of merit list, processing of objections or grievances, display of final merit list, and issuance of appointment orders.
How to Apply for DMHO Kakinada ASHA
- Download the application form and notification from the official source or web portal.
- Fill in all required details correctly in the application form.
- Affix a latest passport-size photograph on the application form and sign across it.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents including SSC certificate, residence proof, and marital status declaration.
- Submit the completed application form to the designated authority as per the local notification instructions within the prescribed dates.
Documents Required
- Filled application form with latest passport size photo affixed
- Self-attested copy of SSC Marks certificate issued by Board of secondary education, Andhra Pradesh
- Resident Certificate attested by Panchayat Secretary of Concerned Rural Secretariats and Ward Administrator of Concerned Ward Secretariats
- Self-attested copy of Divorced court copy (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Husband Death certificate for Widow (if applicable)
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card
- Self-attested copy of Ration Card
- Residence verification document (Residence certificate issued by Tahsildar / Ration Card / B.P.L Card / Voter Card / Aadhaar Card / Bank Pass Book)
- Self-declaration for marital status in case of widows, divorcees, or women living separately from their husbands
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Important Instructions
- The appointments are purely on temporary service basis and liable for termination at any time.
- Candidates must ensure their eligibility before applying; furnishing incorrect information will lead to disqualification.
- The Department reserves the right to modify recruitment rules, dates, or cancel the notification without assigning reasons.
- The decision of the Department pertaining to application acceptance, rejection, and counseling shall be final and binding.
- Selected candidates must join the allotted place within 7 days of receiving appointment orders.
DMHO Kakinada ASHA Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View Notification and Vacancy Details |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
