Verified from official source on 16 Jul 2026
DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 — 234 Posts, Apply Online by 19 July (Andhra Pradesh)
📍 Andhra PradeshDirectorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Andhra Pradesh — State Government Medical Education Department | Advt No. 2/2026State Govt Jobs
- Total Posts
- 234
- Qualification
- MD/MS in the concerned specialty or DNB in Broad Specialties from a recognised medical institution with attached hospital of 500 or more beds, as per National Medical Commission and Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025. Valid registration with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council at the time of application mandatory. Preference given to local AP candidates (studied 4th to 10th class in AP).
- Age Limit
- Maximum 44 years for clinical specialties as on the date of notification (10 July 2026). Up to 49–50 years for pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine). Age relaxation for reserved categories as per AP State Government rules.
- Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,000 | SC / ST: ₹1,000 | Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
- Minimum Qualification
- Post-Graduate
Overview
Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Andhra Pradesh, has released DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. 2/2026 dated 10 July 2026 for 234 Senior Resident vacancies in Broad and Super Specialties across Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh. As of July 2026, this DME AP recruitment 2026 is open to eligible postgraduate doctors with MD/MS/DNB qualifications. Online applications are open from 15 July to 19 July 2026 only, making this an urgent Andhra Pradesh government job opportunity for eligible medical professionals.
Selected DME AP Senior Residents will work in Government Medical Colleges and Government General Hospitals across Andhra Pradesh under the control of the Directorate of Medical Education. The DME AP Senior Resident 2026 selection process is based on merit from PG examination marks (MD/MS/DNB) combined with the rule of reservation — no written examination is conducted. The DME AP Senior Resident salary 2026 is ₹80,500 per month consolidated pay for Broad Specialties as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations, for a tenure of one year (compulsory).
The DME AP Senior Resident 2026 online application must be submitted at dme.ap.nic.in between 15 July and 19 July 2026. The last date to apply for DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is 19 July 2026. Application fee is ₹2,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST. Applications submitted without the mandatory postgraduate mark list, SSC certificate, AP Medical Council registration, and other specified documents will be rejected outright. Note: This is a tenure-based, state-level recruitment and preference is given to candidates with AP domicile.
Eligibility
- MD/MS in concerned specialty or DNB in Broad Specialties from a recognised institution with 500+ bed hospital, as per NMC Regulations 2025
- Valid registration with Andhra Pradesh Medical Council mandatory at time of application
- Age: Not more than 44 years (clinical specialties) or 49–50 years (para-clinical specialties) as on 10 July 2026
- Local AP candidates preferred (studied 4th to 10th in Andhra Pradesh)
- Non-local candidates with valid AP Medical Registration eligible only if local candidates unavailable
- Senior Residents already working in AP Government Medical Colleges are NOT eligible
- Applications without PG mark list will be rejected outright
Important Dates
Notification Released
10 Jul 2026
Application Start
15 Jul 2026
Last Date to Apply
10 Jul 2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹2,000 | SC / ST: ₹1,000 | Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Salary
₹80,500 per month consolidated remuneration for Broad Specialties under 7th Pay Commission recommendations. Tenure: 1 year (compulsory). No permanent absorption rights.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official DME Andhra Pradesh website at dme.ap.nic.in
2. Click on the DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 online application link for Notification No. 2/2026
3. Download and carefully read the complete official notification PDF before applying
4. Register on the portal and fill in all personal, educational, and postgraduate qualification details accurately
5. Upload mandatory documents: SSC certificate, AP Medical Council PG registration, PG mark lists, MBBS/PG degree/provisional certificates, Study Certificate (4th–10th class), and category certificate (if applicable)
6. Pay application fee — ₹2,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹1,000 (SC/ST) — online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
7. Review all details carefully; incomplete applications or those without PG mark lists will be rejected
8. Submit the online application form before 19 July 2026
9. Download and save the application confirmation for future reference
10. Keep all original documents ready for document verification as per DME AP instructions
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