DME AP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 284 Senior Resident Posts, Eligibility, Selection Process

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Andhra Pradesh, has announced a recruitment drive for DME AP Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment, DME Andhra Pradesh is inviting online applications for Senior Resident posts in Broad Specialties. Eligible candidates with MD / MS / DNB degrees can apply to work in Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals across the state.

As per the official notification, a total of 220 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced under Notification No. 01/2026. The online application process has started on 25 March 2026 and will close on 29 March 2026. Candidates will be selected based on their postgraduate exam marks, following the state’s reservation rules.

DME AP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Andhra Pradesh, has officially released the DME AP Recruitment 2026 Notification for filling multiple vacancies in medical colleges and hospitals across the state. The notification mainly includes recruitment for Assistant Professor, Senior Resident, Tutor, and other medical posts.

Candidates must read the detailed notification available on the official website dme.ap.nic.in to check post-wise eligibility, vacancy distribution, application dates, and instructions before applying.

DME AP Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed postgraduate medical education and are looking for government jobs in the medical field. Here’s a simple overview of the Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 by DME Andhra Pradesh:

DME AP Vacancy Details

A total of 284 vacancies are available across 22 specialties in Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals under DME Andhra Pradesh. The highest number of vacancies is in Emergency Medicine (34), followed by Biochemistry (33), Pathology (32), Microbiology (30), and Anatomy (29). There are no vacancies in Respiratory Medicine. The specialty-wise distribution is as follows:

Candidates applying for the DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Andhra Pradesh, must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

• Educational Qualification
  • MD / MS / DNB in the concerned specialty
  • Degree must be from a recognized institution as per NMC regulations
• Registration
  • Must be registered with the AP Medical Council
• Age Limit 
  • Clinical specialties: 44 years
  • Others: 49 years
• Local/Non Local
  • Local candidates: Studied at least 4 years from 4th to 10th class in AP
  • Non-local candidates: Eligible only if local candidates are not available; must have AP Medical Registration
• Not Eligible
  • Senior Residents already working in the Government Medical Colleges of AP

DME AP Senior Resident Application Form Link 2026

The DME AP Senior Resident Application Form 2026 has been released by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Andhra Pradesh.As per the official notification, the application process will be conducted online only, and it has started from 25 March 2026. A direct application link has also been provided in the notification, making it easier for candidates to apply without any confusion. Eligible candidates must fill the online form carefully and submit it before the last date to avoid rejection.

DME AP Senior Resident Application Form 2026- Apply Now

Steps to Apply for DME AP Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Andhra Pradesh
• Click on the “Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Apply Online” link
• Complete the registration/login process
• Fill out the application form with the required details
• Upload necessary documents, photo & signature
• Pay the application fee
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Upload Documents

These documents are necessary for the online application :

• SSC certificate – for date of birth proof
• AP Medical Council registration – for PG degree
• PG marks list – mandatory
• MBBS degree certificate
• PG degree certificate
• Study certificate – 4th to 10th class
• Caste certificate – if SC/ST/BC/EWS
• PH certificate – if applicable
• Aadhaar card

Note: Without the PG marks list and study certificate, the application will be rejected.