Recruitment Notification for Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II) in Andhra Pradesh Zone-II

Recruitment Notification for Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II) in Andhra Pradesh Zone-II

he document is a official notification (No. 02/2025, dated 27.09.2025) from the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services (RDM&HS), Zone-II, Rajamahendravaram, under the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s Health, Medical & Family Welfare (HM&FW) Department. It invites applications for 12 tentative vacancies for the post of Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II) on a contract basis for one year (renewable based on performance). The positions are in health facilities within the jurisdiction of erstwhile East Godavari, West Godavari, and Krishna districts. Candidates already selected under previous notification No. 03/2024 (dated 07.02.2024) need not apply.

The notification is provided in both Telugu (initial page) and English, with the Telugu version mirroring the English content for accessibility.

Key Details

• Post Name: Pharmacy Officer (Pharmacist Gr-II)
• Number of Posts: 12 (tentative; may increase or decrease)
• Appointment Type: Contract basis (1 year, renewable; no right to permanent employment)
• Remuneration: Rs. 32,670 per month
• Jurisdiction: Zone-II only (health facilities in the specified districts)

Application Timeline and Process

• Online Availability: Application form available from 10:00 AM on 03.10.2025 to 05:00 PM on 15.10.2025 on district portals:
  • https://eastgodavari.ap.gov.in/
  • https://kakinada.ap.gov.in/
  • https://konaseema.ap.gov.in/
  • https://eluru.ap.gov.in/
  • https://westgodavari.ap.gov.in/
  • https://krishna.ap.gov.in/
  • https://ntr.ap.gov.in/
  • https://cfw.ap.nic.in/
• Submission: Physical filled-in applications must be submitted by 05:00 PM on 15.10.2025 at O/o RDM&HS, Zone-II, YMCA Hall, Mallikarjuna Nagar, Rajamahendravaram. Obtain a dated acknowledgment for proof. No responsibility for postal delays.
• Application Fee (via Demand Draft in favor of “Regional Director of Medical & Health Services, Rajamahendravaram”, payable at Rajamahendravaram):
  • OC candidates: Rs. 500
  • SC/ST/BC/Physically Challenged candidates: Rs. 300
• Advice: Apply early to avoid last-minute rush.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualifications:
  • SSC or equivalent.
  • Diploma in Pharmacy (Dip.Pharma) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized university.
  • Registered with the Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council (permanent registration certificate required; fresh pass-outs can provide an undertaking to submit before appointment if selected).
  • Equivalent qualifications must be supported by government orders; otherwise, applications will be rejected.
  • Note: Applications from candidates without Dip.Pharma/B.Pharma will be rejected.
• Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025):
  • Upper limit: 42 years.
  • Relaxations:
    • SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years.
    • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + length of service in armed forces.
    • Differently Abled: 10 years.
  • Maximum age with all relaxations: 52 years.
• Reservations:
  • As per AP State and Subordinate Service Rules (Rule 22), including for SC/ST/BC, women (per G.O.Ms.No.77 dated 02.08.2023 and others), differently abled (per G.O.Ms.No.2 dated 19.02.2020 and G.O.Ms.No.3 dated 17.07.2024), EWS (per G.O.Ms.No.73 dated 04.08.2021), ex-servicemen, and meritorious sports persons.
  • Presidential Order applies for local status.
• Local Status: Candidates must provide study certificates (Class 4 to 10) or 7-year residence certificate for private study to claim local candidacy. Non-submission treats as non-local.

Selection Process

• Total Marks: 100
  • 75%: Aggregate marks from qualifying exam (Dip.Pharma/B.Pharma all years).
  • Up to 10%: 1 mark per completed year since acquiring qualification (up to date of notification, per Govt. Memo No.4274/D1/2013 dated 10.07.2014).
  • Up to 15%: Weightage for contract/outsourcing experience (reckoned up to notification date, per Govt. Memo No.4274/D1/2013 dated 10.07.2014):
    • 2.5 marks per 6 months in Tribal areas.
    • 2.0 marks per 6 months in Rural areas.
    • 1.0 mark per 6 months in Urban areas.
    • 0.5 marks per 6 months in COVID-19 duties (per Circular No.03/CHFW/2022 dated 11.02.2022; prorated for less than 6 months at 0.8 marks per month).
    • No weightage for less than 6 months or services in NGOs/outsourcing/third-party.
    • Requires original service certificate in prescribed proforma (enclosed in document) from competent authority (e.g., DM&HO/DCHS).
• Merit List: Valid for 1 year from notification date for filling vacancies. Provisional merit list published on district websites for objections; final list after addressing objections.
• Rule of Reservation: Strictly followed as per AP rules and Presidential Order.
• Counseling: For allocation of postings based on final selection list.
• Reporting: Selected candidates must report within 1 week of appointment order.

Required Documents (Self-Attested)

All must be submitted with the application:

1. Passport-size color photograph.
2. SSC or equivalent.
3. Intermediate or 10+2.
4. Dip.Pharma/B.Pharma certificate.
5. Marks memos for all years of Dip.Pharma/B.Pharma.
6. AP Pharmacy Council registration certificate (or undertaking for fresh pass-outs).
7. Caste/Community certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS) from Tahsildar/MRO/RDO.
8. Study certificates (Class 4-10) or 7-year local status certificate.
9. Latest EWS certificate (if claiming).
10. SADAREM certificate for physically handicapped (if applicable).
11. Ex-Servicemen service certificate (if applicable).
12. Sports quota certificate (if applicable).
13. Contract service certificate (if claiming weightage).
14. Demand Draft for fee.

Recruitment Authority and Helpline

• Appointing Authority: RDM&HS, Zone-II, Rajamahendravaram conducts scrutiny, merit lists, and issues orders.
• Helpline: Smt. S.V.V.S. Kiranmai, Junior Assistant (Cell No: 7995379368).
• Scrutiny and Lists: Provisional merit/selection lists on district websites; objections addressed before finalization.

Important Notes

• Merit list valid for 1 year.
• Selected candidates must stay at bona fide headquarters and abide by government rules.
• Fake certificates lead to termination and criminal action.
• Department’s decision on candidacy is final; it reserves rights to modify/cancel without notice.
• Candidates should check district websites regularly for updates.
• No permanent roll claim; subject to termination per conduct/discipline rules.

The document also includes:

• Application Form: A fillable table for candidate details, marks, school studies, contract service, and declaration.
• Appendix-I: Certificate of Residence proforma (for local status if no study certificates).
• Contract/Outsourcing Service Certificate: Proforma to be issued by controlling officer for weightage claims.

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