Verified from official source on 08 Oct 2026
DHS Andaman Specialist Doctor 2026 — 22 Posts, Apply by 22 Oct (A&N)

- Total Posts
- 22
- Minimum Qualification
- MD / MS (Post Graduate Medical)
Overview
DHS Andaman Specialist Doctor Recruitment 2026 is out: the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has invited applications on 07 October 2026 for 22 specialist doctor posts on a one-year contract. The posts are Medical Specialist (7), Surgical Specialist (4), Gynaecologist (3), Anaesthetist (2), Ophthalmologist (2), Paediatrician (1), Ortho Surgeon (1), Radiologist (1) and Dermatologist (1). This Andaman & Nicobar government job 2026 offers one of the highest contractual pay packages for specialists in India, from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹3 lakh per month. Selected specialists will serve in government hospitals and health centres across South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman and the Nicobar District, where specialist care is scarce. Selection is through an online interview on Google Meet, tentatively on 29 and 30 October 2026 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, so candidates do not need to travel to Port Blair for the interview. Pay depends on posting location: ₹2,50,000 per month in South Andaman, ₹2,75,000 in North & Middle Andaman and ₹3,00,000 in Nicobar District, with no PF, pension or NPA. The contract runs for one year or until a regular officer joins. To apply for DHS Andaman Specialist Recruitment 2026, candidates must download the prescribed format from the DHS website, fill it in block letters, and email it with self-attested documents to the official DHS email ID given in the notification. The last date to apply is 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Specialists up to 65 years of age can apply, and no application fee is mentioned. Read the official DHS Andaman & Nicobar advertisement PDF before applying.
Qualification
- Essential qualification for all specialist posts is as per prevailing MCI / NMC norms for the concerned specialty.
- This generally means MBBS plus a postgraduate degree (MD / MS / DNB) or recognised PG diploma in the relevant specialty — General Surgery, General Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Radiology or Dermatology.
- Valid medical registration certificate (NMC / State Medical Council) is mandatory and must be submitted with the application.
- Experience certificates, if any, must be enclosed; the advertisement does not prescribe a minimum years-of-experience requirement.
- Minimum percentage of marks: not specified in the advertisement.
- UG and PG degree certificates, Aadhaar and PAN are required documents.
- Candidates should confirm post-specific qualification details in the official advertisement before applying.
Age Limit
- Upper age limit: 65 years for all specialist posts
- No minimum age or category-wise relaxation is specified in the advertisement
Eligibility
- MBBS plus MD / MS / DNB or recognised PG diploma in the concerned specialty, as per prevailing MCI / NMC norms
- Valid NMC / State Medical Council registration
- Age: up to 65 years
- Documents: proof of age, UG and PG degree certificates, registration certificate, experience certificate, Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Application only by email in the prescribed format, before 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM
- Selection through online interview on Google Meet; originals verified on reporting for duty
- Post nature: contractual for one year or until a regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier
- Terminable by one month's notice or one month's salary from either side
- No claim to regular appointment under the Central Health Service
- No PF, pension, gratuity, medical attendance, seniority, promotion or NPA
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
07 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply (by email)
22 Oct 2026
Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement
Salary
- ₹2,50,000 per month for specialists posted in South Andaman
- ₹2,75,000 per month for specialists posted in North & Middle Andaman
- ₹3,00,000 per month for specialists posted in Nicobar District
- Consolidated contractual remuneration — no PF, pension, gratuity, medical attendance, seniority, promotion or Non-Practising Allowance
How to Apply
- Visit https://andamannicobar.gov.in — the official portal of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration — and open the DHS vacancy section
- Download the DHS specialist advertisement and the prescribed application format
- Check the post-wise vacancies and confirm you meet MCI/NMC norms for your specialty
- Fill the application form in BLOCK letters with personal, educational and experience details
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form
- Scan self-attested copies of proof of age, UG and PG degrees, registration certificate, experience certificate, Aadhaar and PAN
- Combine the form and documents and email them to the official DHS email ID given in the advertisement
- Send the email before 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM, mentioning the post applied for in the subject
- Watch dhs.andamannicobar.gov.in for the list of eligible candidates and interview schedule
- Attend the online interview on Google Meet on the allotted date (29–30 October 2026, tentative)
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny
- Online Interview (Google Meet)
- Document Verification on Joining
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Medical Specialist | 7 |
| Surgical Specialist | 4 |
| Gynaecologist | 3 |
| Anaesthetist | 2 |
| Ophthalmologist | 2 |
| Paediatrician | 1 |
| Ortho Surgeon | 1 |
| Radiologist | 1 |
| Dermatologist | 1 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 0/- (No fee mentioned) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹ 0/- (No fee mentioned) |
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