The District Medical and Health Office (DM&HO), Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh, has released a recruitment notification for filling up Rural and Urban ASHA worker vacancies under the National Health Mission (NHM). Eligible women candidates can apply for ASHA posts in the designated rural and urban areas of Kakinada District. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, vacancy locations, and important dates before submitting their applications.
| Kakinada District ASHA Recruitment 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh | |
| Organization Name | District Medical and Health Office, Kakinada |
| Post Name | ASHA Worker (Rural and Urban) |
| No. of Vacancies | 29 Posts |
| Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Official Website | https://kakinada.ap.gov.in/ |
| Mode | Offline |
Post Details
The recruitment is being conducted to fill Rural and Urban ASHA worker vacancies in the designated Primary Health Centre (PHC), Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), village, and ward secretariat areas of Kakinada District.
- Post Name: Rural ASHA Worker
- Rural Vacancies: 18 Posts
- Post Name: Urban ASHA Worker
- Urban Vacancies: 11 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 29 Posts
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the ASHA Worker posts must satisfy the following eligibility requirements mentioned in the notification:
- Must have passed the 10th standard.
- Must be a woman candidate.
- Must be a resident of the concerned rural or urban secretariat area, as applicable to the vacancy.
- Must be able to read and write Telugu.
- Must satisfy the age and other eligibility conditions specified in the notification.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Knowledge of health, sanitation, nutrition, maternal health, child health, and community health services is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively with community members and support health awareness activities.
- Married women, divorced women, widows, and women living separately may receive preference as indicated in the notification.
Salary Details
The salary or honorarium details are not specified in the provided notification. Candidates should refer to the official recruitment notice or contact the District Medical and Health Office, Kakinada, for clarification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 25 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age criteria. Any additional age relaxation should be confirmed from the official notification or the concerned recruitment authority.
Selection Process
The recruitment schedule mentioned in the notification includes the following stages:
- Submission of applications.
- Scrutiny of applications.
- Display of the merit list.
- Receipt of objections and grievances.
- Display of the final merit list.
- Issue of appointment orders.
The final selection will be carried out by the concerned department in accordance with the applicable recruitment rules and eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates interested in applying for the Kakinada District ASHA Recruitment 2026–27 should follow these steps:
- Read the official recruitment notification carefully.
- Check the eligibility requirements for the relevant Rural or Urban ASHA vacancy.
- Obtain and complete the application form prescribed in the notification.
- Enter the required personal details, educational qualifications, residential details, and other information.
- Attach the required supporting documents and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit the completed application according to the instructions issued by the recruitment authority before the last date.
- Keep a copy of the application and supporting documents for future reference.
Important: The provided notification does not clearly specify the application submission address or the exact submission procedure. Candidates should confirm these details with the District Medical and Health Office, Kakinada, before submitting their applications.
Vacancy Details – Rural ASHA Workers
The notification lists 18 Rural ASHA vacancies in the following locations:
- Jagapathi Nagar-4, Kirlampudi PHC
- Katravulapalli-2, Katravulapalli PHC
- G Medapadu-1, Vetlapalem PHC
- Allipudi-2, P Kottam PHC
- Vakalapudi (Harbourpeta-1), Komaragiri PHC
- Chandrampalli, Pulimeru PHC
- Ramannayyapeta-5, Panduru PHC
- Tallarevu-1, Tallarevu PHC
- Patavala-2, Gadimoga PHC
- Gadimoga-2, Gadimoga PHC
- Vajrakutam, P. Mallapuram PHC
- Kotananduru-2, Kotananduru PHC
- Rachapalli-1, Rachapalli PHC
- Shankavaram-3, Shankavaram PHC
- Ponnada-1, Nagulapalli PHC
- Rajapudi-2, Rajapudi PHC
- Yellamelli, Katravulapalli PHC
- Bendapudi, Ravikampadu PHC
Vacancy Details – Urban ASHA Workers
The notification lists 11 Urban ASHA vacancies in the following locations:
- Ramakrishna Colony, UPHC Veeeravarapupeta
- Kondavaripeta-1, UPHC Sitharamapuram
- Dairy Form-3, UPHC Sanjay Nagar
- Muggu peta, UPHC Narsimha Rao Road
- Vidya Nagar-1, UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street
- UPHC Jatlapedakapu-1, UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street
- UPHC Jatlapedakapu-2, UPHC Jatlapedakapu Street
- Kondayyapeta, UPHC Varahalayyapeta
- Gowri Koneru, UPHC Shankarayapeta
- Nagampeta, UPHC Shankarayapeta
- Sattemma Thalli Colony, UPHC Shankarayapeta
Documents Required
As indicated in the application form and checklist, candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:
- Completed application form with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested copy of the 10th standard marks certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh.
- Residence certificate issued by the Panchayat Secretary of the concerned Rural Secretariat or the Ward Administrator of the concerned Ward Secretariat.
- Self-attested copy of the divorce court document, if applicable.
- Self-attested copy of the husband’s death certificate for widowed candidates.
- Self-attested copy of the Aadhaar card.
- Self-attested copy of the ration card.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.
- Incorrect information or false declarations may lead to rejection of the application.
- Applications will be scrutinized by the concerned department.
- Candidates should follow the instructions and recruitment schedule issued by the authorities.
- Selected candidates should follow the appointment and joining instructions issued by the department.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 1st October 2026
- Application Start Date: 5th October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 10th October 2026
- Scrutiny of Applications: 12th October to 15th October 2026
- Display of Merit List: 17th October 2026
- Receiving Objections/Grievances: 21st October and 23rd October 2026
- Display of Final Merit List: 26th October 2026
- Issue of Appointment Orders: 28th October 2026
- Joining: Within 7 days, as mentioned in the notification
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |