SVIMS Tirupati Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 236 Vacancies, Eligibility, Apply Online

The Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, has invited online applications for the post of Staff Nurse through direct recruitment. The recruitment is issued vide Notification No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt. dated 13.07.2026, offering a total of 236 vacancies (24 backlog + 212 regular). Applications are open to candidates native to the State of Andhra Pradesh (post bifurcation), and persons professing the Hindu religion alone are eligible to apply. This article covers the complete vacancy breakup, eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process and how to apply for SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Notification PDF

Candidates should read the official notification (No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt., dated 13.07.2026, E-Office-C No. 3092852) carefully before applying, as it contains the complete vacancy, eligibility and selection details, along with the prescribed syllabus in Annexure-I.

• Download SVIMS Staff Nurse Notification PDF Here
• Direct Link to SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

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SVIMS Staff Nurse Important Dates

No mode of application other than online will be entertained. No corrections in the application will be entertained through any mode (e-mail, letter, etc.) after online submission.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Vacancy Details 2026

Horizontal reservation posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), Meritorious Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen and Women, as per G.O.Ms.No.77, dated 02.08.2023, issued by the General Administration (Services-D) Department. Horizontal reservations are adjusted within the respective vertical categories as per applicable rules.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy either of the following two routes:

• Route 1: B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university, and registration with the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council.
• Route 2: Intermediate examination or an equivalent qualification, and a General Nursing Course of three years' duration plus Midwifery training of six months' duration from an institution recognized by the Nursing Council of India, plus three years of experience in a Medical College/tertiary care hospital, and registration with the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council.

Desirable qualifications: BLS & ACLS training certificates, and knowledge of computer applications.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Age Limit

Age relaxation rules:

• SC, ST, BC and EWS candidates: 5 years' relaxation in the maximum age limit.
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years' relaxation.
• Ex-servicemen: 3 years, in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces.
• Persons presently working in SVIMS on Adhoc/Outsourcing/Contract basis: 5 years' relaxation, subject to completion of a minimum of 5 years of service in SVIMS as on the date of the notification.
• Maximum age limit with all relaxations put together is 52 years.

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SVIMS Staff Nurse Application Fee

• Fees must be paid online through UPI, credit card, debit card or net banking via the payment gateway provided on the application portal. No other mode (bank draft, cheque, etc.) is accepted.
• Any transaction/processing fee charged by the bank is payable by the applicant, in addition to the application fee.
• The application fee, once remitted, is non-refundable under any circumstances - including if the application is rejected or the notification is cancelled.
• Applications submitted without payment of the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Selection Process

Selection is based on a total of 100 marks, distributed as follows:

Additional points on selection:

• If total applications received for the post are less than 10, selection is based on weightage of marks in the qualifying examination, experience, and interview. If applications exceed 10, a computer-based online test is conducted.
• Minimum qualifying marks in the CBT: 40% for OC & EWS, 35% for BC, and 30% for SC, ST & PwBD categories.
• The question paper for the CBT will be in English.
• Where two or more candidates score equal marks, the elder candidate (by age) is given preference; in case of a further tie, the candidate with more experience is preferred.
• A waitlist is maintained for a period of one year in case a provisionally selected candidate does not join.
• Selection is provisional and subject to verification of original certificates, community/local status, experience, antecedents, and medical fitness.
• Candidates must not be in a bigamous marriage and must not have been convicted by any court of law to be eligible.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Syllabus (Computer-Based Test)

The CBT syllabus, as per Annexure-I of the notification, is divided into two parts:

Part A - Core Nursing Subjects

• Basic Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing: basic procedures, biomedical waste management, first aid, medication administration, patient ethics and records
• Medical-Surgical Nursing including Pharmacology: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, renal, neurological, oncology, palliative and critical care nursing, OT protocols, pre/post-operative care, BCLS, drug dosage computation
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing: reproductive systems, maternal health, gynaecological disorders, neonatal emergencies and NICU
• Child Health Nursing: growth and development, paediatric care including NICU, childhood diseases, ENBC, FBNBC, PLS
• Mental Health Nursing: assessment, psychiatric disorders, therapeutic interventions and counselling
• Nursing Management, Supervision & Nursing Education: leadership, ward/hospital management, health education, HIMS
• Community Health Nursing: epidemiology, immunization, public health services, national health schemes

Part B - General Knowledge & Aptitude

• Mathematical aptitude: number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, interest
• General English and Computers: reading comprehension, error spotting, grammar, vocabulary, health/nursing information technology

SVIMS Staff Nurse Required Documents

Candidates must upload clear scanned copies of original certificates at the time of online application, including:

• Date of birth proof / SSC certificate
• Educational qualification certificates and marks memos of the prescribed qualifying examinations
• Community certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates, showing the specific classification/group), issued by the competent authority
• EWS certificate (where applicable), issued on or after 1 April 2026 by the concerned Tahsildar, confirming gross annual family income for FY 2025-26 is below ₹8,00,000
• Valid SADAREM certificate specifying nature and percentage of disability (for PwBD candidates)
• Original certificates for Meritorious Sports Persons category (as per G.O.Ms.No.47, dated 19.04.2025), where applicable
• Discharge Certificate and Pension Order (for Ex-Servicemen category), where applicable
• Study/residence certificate (Appendix-I format, as per G.O.Ms.No.729, dated 01.11.1975)
• Valid Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council Registration Certificate (mandatory)
• Latest and original Nativity/Residence Certificate issued by the concerned Tahsildar
• Experience certificate(s) from the Head(s) of the concerned institution/organization, along with EPF statements for the last 2 years
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, if currently employed in a government department
• Salary proof/pay slips and EPF/ESI statements, wherever applicable

Note: Allowing a candidate to appear for the examination based on uploaded documents does not mean the documents are accepted as genuine - actual verification is done at the time of appointment. Submission of false certificates or information may lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal proceedings.

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How to Apply for SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SVIMS website: https://svimstpt.ap.nic.in
2. Go to the Jobs tab and select the Staff Nurse Recruitment notification (No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt.).
3. Register and fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload clear scanned copies of all required original certificates as per the checklist in the notification.
5. Pay the prescribed application/examination fee online through UPI, credit card, debit card or net banking.
6. Submit the application on or before 10.08.2026, 11:59 p.m. No corrections are allowed after submission.
7. Regularly check the SVIMS official website and your registered e-mail/SMS for updates on the CBT schedule.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Important Instructions

• The Institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment notification at any stage, and to fill or not fill any or all posts. Vacancies notified are provisional and subject to variation.
• Candidates may choose a test centre with three preferences; however, AP Online Services reserves the right to allot any centre based on resource availability. Requests for centre change will not be entertained.
• Applicants must bring a hard copy of the admit card and valid photo identity proof to the examination centre; failing this, entry will be denied.
• Mobile phones (even switched off), calculators, smart watches, cameras, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
• No TA/DA will be paid by the Institute for attending the written test or interview.
• Candidates must not have been convicted by a court of law and must not be in a bigamous marriage.
• SVIMS reserves the right to issue corrigenda, amendments or addenda as necessary - candidates should keep checking the official website.
• Any query regarding filling of the application form must be addressed to APONLINE; no other mode of communication will be entertained.
• Mere participation in the examination or securing qualifying marks does not confer any right to appointment. Selection is provisional and subject to document verification.

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