GGH Kurnool Drug De-Addiction Centre Recruitment 2026 for 11 Posts

• Project Coordinator cum Vocational Counsellor: Graduate with at least three years of experience managing such centres or demonstrable ability to run them, and working computer knowledge.
• Ward Boy: Class 8 pass with experience in hospitals, health care centres or de-addiction centres.
• Counsellor/Social Worker/Psychologist: Graduate in social sciences, preferably Social Work or Psychology, with 1–2 years of relevant experience and knowledge of English and one regional language. A recognised de-addiction counselling training certificate is preferred.
• Peer Educator: Literate ex-drug user with 1–2 years of sobriety, communication skills and willingness to work among people who use drugs. The candidate must agree to refrain from using, buying or selling drugs and work to prevent harmful drug use and relapse.
• Yoga Therapist/Dance/Music/Art Teacher: At least three years of experience in the discipline.
• A valid registration certificate from the relevant council must be enclosed wherever applicable.

• Download the application form from the Kurnool or Nandyal district website between 17 and 26 November 2026.
• Complete the form and attach clear Xerox copies of the required certificates, attested by a Gazetted Officer.
• Enclose the applicable processing fee by Demand Draft or Banker Cheque in favour of the specified Hospital Development Society Fund.
• Submit the physical application at the office of the Addl. DME/Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Kurnool, between 10.30 AM and 5.00 PM by 26 November 2026.
• Obtain a dated acknowledgement and follow the district websites for further recruitment instructions.

Recruitment overview

Government General Hospital, Kurnool is recruiting for the Drug De-Addiction Centres at GGH Kurnool and GGH Nandyal under re-notification number 02/DE-ADDICTION CENTRE/GGH-KNL&NDL/2026. The 11 scheme posts are temporary contract appointments, initially for one year from joining. Five vacancies are at Kurnool and six are at Nandyal; monthly pay varies from Rs.5,000 to Rs.25,000 according to the post.

Eligibility and reservation

The posts cover coordination, counselling, ward work, peer education and therapy or teaching. Qualifications and experience differ: Ward Boy requires a Class 8 pass and relevant experience, while Peer Educator applicants must be literate ex-drug users with 1–2 years of sobriety and meet the other stated conditions. Applicants should check the requirements for their chosen post in the notification.

The upper age limit is 42 years on 1 July 2026, with applicable relaxations and an overall maximum of 52 years. The notice provides for 80% local reservation for all five posts, with the erstwhile Kurnool district treated as the local district. Study or applicable residence certificates must be enclosed; later submission is not entertained.

How to submit

The form will be available on the Kurnool and Nandyal district websites from 17 to 26 November 2026. Submit the completed physical application at the Addl. DME/Superintendent's office, GGH Kurnool, between 10.30 AM and 5.00 PM. This office receives applications for both centres. Attach Gazetted Officer-attested Xerox copies of the required documents and the fee by Demand Draft or Banker Cheque. Obtain a dated acknowledgement on submission.

Merit and service weightage

The selection scheme assigns 75% to qualifying examination marks, excluding language marks, up to 10 marks for completed years after qualification and up to 15 marks for eligible service. Service weightage varies by area and COVID-19 duty, and requires certification. Incomplete, late or fee-free applications are rejected; documents submitted later are not considered.