DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the District Medical and Health Officer, Ananthapuramu vide Notification No. 01/DPHFW-IDSP-DSU/DMHO-ATP/2026 dated 16 June 2026. A total of 2 vacancies for the posts of Data Manager and Lab Assistant under the IDSP-DSU programme have been advertised for the Erstwhile Ananthapuramu district, covering both DM&HO Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai District jurisdiction. Eligible candidates can apply offline from 20 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 through application forms available on the official portal ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in. This is a good opportunity for candidates holding the prescribed qualification to secure a contract-based government job under the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department, Andhra Pradesh.
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DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply for Data Manager and Lab Assistant Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | O/o District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO), Ananthapuramu |
| Notification No. | 01/DPHFW-IDSP-DSU/DMHO-ATP/2026, Dated: 16.06.2026 |
| Programme | IDSP-DSU (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme – District Surveillance Unit) |
| Posts Advertised | Data Manager, Lab Assistant |
| Jurisdiction | Erstwhile Ananthapuramu District (DM&HO Ananthapuramu & Sri Sathya Sai District) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (1 Data Manager + 1 Lab Assistant) |
| Mode of Employment | Contract Basis |
| Application Mode | Offline (Physical Application Only) |
| Job Type | Andhra Pradesh Government Contract Job |
| Application Form Available From | 20 June 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 30 June 2026, 05:30 PM |
| Where to Submit | O/o DM&HO, Ananthapuramu |
| Merit List Validity | Up to 31 May 2027 |
| Official Portal for Form | ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in |
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is an important Sarkari Naukri opportunity for candidates from the Health, Medical and Family Welfare sector in Andhra Pradesh. The selection will be made purely on the basis of merit calculated out of 100 marks, with weightage for academic performance and prior contract or outsourcing service. There is no written examination for these posts, except a computer skill test for the Data Manager post. Candidates must apply through the prescribed offline application format only, as online applications are not accepted for this recruitment.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 – Post Wise Vacancy and Salary Details
The total 2 vacancies under DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 are distributed between Data Manager and Lab Assistant posts. Below is the complete post-wise vacancy and remuneration breakup:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Programme | Mode of Employment | No. of Posts | Remuneration per Month | Category |
| 1 | Data Manager | IDSP | Contract | 1 | ₹36,225/- | OC – 01 Post |
| 2 | Lab Assistant | IDSP | Contract | 1 | ₹15,000/- | OC – 01 Post |
| Total | 2 | |||||
Note: If any additional vacancies arise in future in the above categories, the same will be filled by the next meritorious candidates from the merit list by following the Rule of Reservation (ROR) and existing rules in force. The Merit List prepared through this notification will remain valid till 31 May 2027 for filling up of notified posts.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Data Manager and Lab Assistant posts under DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 must possess the following minimum educational qualification:
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
| Data Manager | Post Graduation Qualification in Computer Science with minimum 1 year of experience, or B.E. in IT/Electronics. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the health or social sector. |
| Lab Assistant | Completion of Lab Attendant Training, or Intermediate with Lab Assistant Vocational Course. |
If an applicant possesses a qualification equivalent to the one prescribed in this notification, the applicant must enclose a copy of the relevant Government Order to that effect along with the application, failing which the application will be rejected. Candidates with any qualification other than as prescribed will not be considered eligible for selection.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 Age Limit – Relaxation Details as on 01.06.2026
The age limit for DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is reckoned as on 01 June 2026, as per G.O.Ms.No.109 GA (Ser-A) Dept., dated 10.10.2023. The base age limit is below 40 years, with the following relaxations applicable:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| General / Base Age Limit | Below 40 Years |
| SC / ST / BC / EWS Candidates | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years Relaxation (in addition to length of service in Armed Forces) |
| Differently Abled Persons | 10 Years Relaxation |
| Maximum Age Limit (all relaxations combined) | 52 Years |
Candidates must ensure that their date of birth as per their SSC Certificate or equivalent is correctly reflected in the application, as date of birth will be verified from this document only.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 Application Fee – How Much to Pay and Mode of Payment
| Category | Application Fee |
| OC / BC Candidates | ₹400/- |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹200/- |
| Physically Challenged Candidates | Fee Exempted |
The application fee must be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of District Medical & Health Officer, Ananthapuramu. Candidates eligible for more than one post must enclose a separate demand draft for each post and apply for each post separately through individual applications. No online or cash mode of fee payment is accepted under this notification.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 Selection Process – Merit Calculation Method
The selection for Data Manager and Lab Assistant posts under DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 will be made on the basis of a Merit List prepared out of a total of 100 marks, calculated as follows:
- Qualifying Marks (75%): 75% weightage will be given for the aggregate of marks obtained in all years of the qualifying examination or equivalent qualification.
- Experience Weightage (up to 10 Marks): 1.0 mark per completed year of experience after acquiring the requisite qualification, as mentioned in the pass certificate, reckoned up to the date of notification.
- CGPA Holders: For candidates with CGPA marks, marks will be calculated as CGPA × 9.5 (Multiplying Factor) × 75%. For Intermediate Vocational Lab Assistant candidates with CGPA, the calculation will be CGPA – 0.75 × 10 × 75%.
- Contract/Outsourcing Service Weightage (up to 15%): Weightage will be given to candidates who have rendered satisfactory service on Contract, Outsourcing, or Honorarium basis, including COVID-19 service, in any Government department, PSU, or Local Body, subject to a satisfactory service certificate from the competent authority.
- Area-Based Contract Weightage: 2.5 marks per six months for service in Tribal Areas, 2.0 marks per six months for Rural Areas, and 1.0 mark per six months for Urban Areas. No weightage will be given for non-COVID service rendered for less than six months.
- Computer Skill Test (Data Manager Post Only): A computer skill test carrying 10 marks will be conducted by the District NIC Authorities for all candidates who have applied for the Data Manager post. Candidates who do not attend the skill test will be treated as not eligible for selection.
Important: Counselling will be conducted as per the vacancies available on the date of counselling. The decision of the District Selection Committee regarding acceptance, rejection, or selection of candidates at all stages shall be final and binding on all concerned.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Application Form Available From | 20 June 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 30 June 2026, 05:30 PM |
| Counselling | To be conducted as per available vacancies; details notified separately |
| Merit List Validity | Up to 31 May 2027 |
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 – Reservation and Tenure Details
Reservations under this notification are applicable as per Rule 22 of AP State and Subordinate Services Rules, including BC, SC, and ST reservations, as per G.O.Ms.No.77 General Administrative Department (Services-D), dated 02.08.2023. Reservation for women candidates is applicable as per General Rule 22-A. Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Differently Abled Persons is applicable as per the respective Government Orders mentioned in the notification, and reservation for Ex-Servicemen is applicable as per rules in force.
The tenure of appointment for these contract posts is initially for one year from the date of joining and may be extended further as per Government instructions. Selected candidates will have to work for a minimum period of 6 months at the notified place of posting, and must submit a 2-month prior notice for resignation or discontinuation of service. The District Selection Committee reserves the right to terminate the contract services of any candidate at any time with one month’s notice.
How to Apply for DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Application Guide
- Obtain the prescribed application proforma, available on the official District portal from 10:00 AM on 20 June 2026 to 05:30 PM on 30 June 2026
- Read the complete notification carefully, including eligibility, age limit, and fee details, before filling the form
- Fill in the application form carefully with your name, gender, father’s name, date of birth, social status, and other required details exactly as per your SSC Certificate
- Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph in the space provided on the application form
- Enclose a Demand Draft in favour of District Medical & Health Officer, Ananthapuramu, as per your category-wise fee
- If applying for more than one post, fill a separate application form along with a separate demand draft for each post
- Attach all required self-attested documents and certificates in the order specified in the Check List
- Submit the duly filled application along with 2 copies of the Check List at the O/o DM&HO, Ananthapuramu
- Obtain a dated acknowledgement from the receiving authority as proof of submission of your application
- Candidates are advised to submit their application well in advance and not wait until the last date to avoid last-hour rush
Important: Only the prescribed offline (physical application) mode will be accepted under this notification. Any application sent through any other mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates must apply only to the erstwhile district in whose jurisdiction the vacancy falls, as the district jurisdiction for this recruitment is the erstwhile district only.
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DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 – Documents Required to be Enclosed with Application
- Filled prescribed application form along with 2 copies of Check List
- SSC or its equivalent certificate (for proof of date of birth)
- Proof of appearance for the qualifying examination, wherever applicable
- Pass certificates of the qualifying examination or equivalent qualification
- Marks memos of all years of the qualifying examination or its equivalent
- Valid Certificate of Registration in AP Paramedical Board / Allied Health Care Sciences / any other relevant council, wherever applicable
- Clinical training certificate, if applicable
- Copy of valid latest Caste Certificate (candidates without valid caste certificate will be considered OC)
- Latest EWS Certificate issued by the competent Tahsildar, for EWS category candidates
- Study Certificates from Class IV to Class X from the school where the candidate studied (or Residence Certificate from Tahsildar for private study candidates)
- Contract / Outsourcing / Honorarium Service Certificate in the prescribed proforma, along with self-attested copy of appointment order, for candidates claiming service weightage
- Certificate of disability issued in SADAREM, for differently abled candidates
- Aadhaar Card and any other relevant certificates as applicable
- Sports certificates, if any
- Demand Draft towards application fee, drawn in favour of District Medical & Health Officer, Ananthapuramu
Note: Candidates must submit clear and visible self-attested documents as listed above, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU 2026 – Important Links
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FAQs – DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026
DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is an official recruitment notification released by the District Medical and Health Officer, Ananthapuramu vide Notification No. 01/DPHFW-IDSP-DSU/DMHO-ATP/2026 dated 16 June 2026, for filling up of posts under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme – District Surveillance Unit (IDSP-DSU) in the Erstwhile Ananthapuramu district. Through this notification, a total of 2 vacancies have been advertised — 1 post of Data Manager and 1 post of Lab Assistant, both on contract basis under the Open Category. The recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of DM&HO Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai District, and candidates must apply only for the erstwhile district where the vacancy is located.
The application form for DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is available on the official district portal from 10:00 AM on 20 June 2026, and the last date to submit the filled-in application at the O/o DM&HO, Ananthapuramu is 30 June 2026 up to 05:30 PM. Since this is an offline recruitment, candidates must physically submit their application along with the Check List and required documents within this window. Candidates are advised by the department itself to apply as soon as possible without waiting till the last date, in order to avoid last-hour rush, and to obtain a dated acknowledgement from the receiving authority as proof of submission.
For the post of Data Manager, a candidate must possess a Post Graduation Qualification in Computer Science with a minimum of 1 year of experience, or a B.E. in IT/Electronics, with preference given to candidates having worked in the health or social sector. For the post of Lab Assistant, a candidate must have completed the Lab Attendant Training or Intermediate with Lab Assistant Vocational Course. Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must enclose a copy of the relevant Government Order along with their application, failing which their application will be rejected.
The post of Data Manager under DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 carries a monthly remuneration of ₹36,225/-, while the post of Lab Assistant carries a monthly remuneration of ₹15,000/-. Both posts are on contract basis, with the tenure initially fixed for one year from the date of joining, extendable further as per Government instructions. Selected candidates must compulsorily stay at the bonafide headquarters and abide by Government rules in force from time to time.
The age limit for DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is reckoned as on 01 June 2026, and the base age limit is below 40 years. SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years. Ex-Servicemen are eligible for a relaxation of 3 years, in addition to the length of service rendered in the armed forces. Differently abled candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 10 years. However, the maximum age limit with all relaxations put together cannot exceed 52 years for any candidate.
The application fee for DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is ₹400/- for OC and BC category candidates, and ₹200/- for SC and ST category candidates. Physically Challenged candidates are fully exempted from payment of application fee. The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of District Medical & Health Officer, Ananthapuramu. Candidates who are eligible and wish to apply for more than one post must enclose a separate demand draft for each post and submit separate applications accordingly.
Selection under DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 is based on a Merit List prepared out of 100 marks. 75% weightage is given to marks obtained in the qualifying examination, up to 10 marks for experience after acquiring the requisite qualification, and up to 15% weightage for prior Contract/Outsourcing/Honorarium service, including COVID-19 service, subject to a satisfactory service certificate. For the Data Manager post specifically, a computer skill test carrying 10 marks will additionally be conducted by the District NIC Authorities, and candidates who do not attend this skill test will be treated as not eligible for the post.
No, DM&HO Ananthapuramu IDSP-DSU Recruitment 2026 does not accept online applications. Candidates must obtain the prescribed application proforma, fill it offline, and submit the physical application along with the Demand Draft, Check List, and self-attested documents directly at the O/o DM&HO, Ananthapuramu within the notified dates. Any application submitted through any mode other than the prescribed offline physical mode will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates must also ensure they apply only for the erstwhile district under whose jurisdiction the vacancy is notified.