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DHS Andaman Specialist Doctor 2026 — 22 Posts, Apply by 22 Oct (A&N)

📍 Andaman & Nicobar IslandsDirectorate of Health Services (DHS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration — Union Territory Health Department, Govt. of India | Advertisement for engagement of Specialists on contract basis (Online Interview) dated 07.10.2026State Govt Jobs
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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

  1. Notification Release Date

    07 Oct 2026

  2. 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

  1. Visit https://andamannicobar.gov.in — the official portal of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration — and open the DHS vacancy section
  2. Download the DHS specialist advertisement and the prescribed application format
  3. Check the post-wise vacancies and confirm you meet MCI/NMC norms for your specialty
  4. Fill the application form in BLOCK letters with personal, educational and experience details
  5. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form
  6. Scan self-attested copies of proof of age, UG and PG degrees, registration certificate, experience certificate, Aadhaar and PAN
  7. Combine the form and documents and email them to the official DHS email ID given in the advertisement
  8. Send the email before 22 October 2026, 5:00 PM, mentioning the post applied for in the subject
  9. Watch dhs.andamannicobar.gov.in for the list of eligible candidates and interview schedule
  10. 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 NameNo. of Posts
Medical Specialist7
Surgical Specialist4
Gynaecologist3
Anaesthetist2
Ophthalmologist2
Paediatrician1
Ortho Surgeon1
Radiologist1
Dermatologist1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹ 0/- (No fee mentioned)
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹ 0/- (No fee mentioned)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the DHS Andaman Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A: Yes, the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration issued the specialist recruitment advertisement on 07 October 2026 for 22 contractual posts. Applications are accepted by email until 22 October 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in DHS Andaman Specialist Recruitment 2026?+
A: There are 22 vacancies: 7 Medical Specialists, 4 Surgical Specialists, 3 Gynaecologists, 2 Anaesthetists, 2 Ophthalmologists and one each for Paediatrician, Ortho Surgeon, Radiologist and Dermatologist.
Q: What is the salary for DHS Andaman specialists?+
A: The monthly remuneration is ₹2,50,000 for specialists posted in South Andaman, ₹2,75,000 in North & Middle Andaman and ₹3,00,000 in Nicobar District. It is a consolidated contractual amount with no PF, pension or Non-Practising Allowance.
Q: What is the last date to apply for DHS Andaman Specialist 2026?+
A: The application, with all self-attested documents, must reach the official DHS email ID by 22 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications may be rejected.
Q: What is the qualification for DHS Andaman specialist posts?+
A: The essential qualification for all posts is as per prevailing MCI/NMC norms, which generally means MBBS plus MD, MS, DNB or a recognised PG diploma in the relevant specialty. A valid medical registration certificate is mandatory.
Q: What is the age limit for DHS Andaman Specialist 2026?+
A: The upper age limit is 65 years for all 22 specialist posts. The advertisement does not mention any minimum age or category-wise relaxation.
Q: How is the selection done for DHS Andaman specialists?+
A: Selection is through an online interview on Google Meet, tentatively on 29 and 30 October 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Original documents of selected candidates are verified when they report for duty.
Q: Is there an application fee for DHS Andaman Specialist 2026?+
A: No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates only need to email the filled form with the required documents.
Q: How long is the DHS Andaman specialist contract?+
A: The appointment is on contract for one year or until a regular officer joins, whichever is earlier. Either side can end it with one month's notice or one month's salary, and it gives no claim to a regular Central Health Service post.
Q: Do candidates have to travel to Port Blair for the DHS Andaman interview?+
A: No, the interview is held online via Google Meet, so candidates can attend from anywhere. Travel to the islands is needed only after selection, when original documents are verified at the time of joining.

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