Andhra Pradesh Health / ANM / Nursing

The Health & Family Welfare Department (CHFW) releases notifications on cfw.ap.nic.in, accepts online applications, and conducts merit-based / written evaluation followed by document verification.

Educational Qualification

• ANM / MPHW(F) training certificate
• SSC + ANM course qualification as per the post notification

Age Limit

• 18 to 42 years (relaxation per AP Government rules: SC/ST/BC +5/+3 as applicable)

Nationality / Domicile

• Indian citizen.
• Andhra Pradesh domicile required as per recruitment rules.

As per Andhra Pradesh Government policy:

• Horizontal: Women, PwBD as per rules.

Selection Stages

1. Application screening

2. Merit preparation / written-based evaluation

3. Document verification

4. Final selection list

Written / Merit Evaluation

• Questions from nursing, midwifery, public health, and AP general knowledge.
• Recruitment is generally merit-based; exact structure per notification.

Core Subjects

Nursing fundamentals, Midwifery, Maternal & child health, Community health, Public health services, AP general knowledge, local health schemes.

Topic Areas

Anatomy/physiology basics, hygiene & infection control, pregnancy care, labour & postnatal care, newborn care, immunisation, nutrition, family welfare, communicable diseases, health education, rural health, AP government health programs.

1. Visit https://cfw.ap.nic.in

2. Read the latest recruitment notification.

3. Register with valid details.

4. Fill the form; upload documents.

5. Pay the fee, if applicable.

6. Submit; save acknowledgment.

Documents

SSC certificate, ANM/MPHW(F) certificate, DOB proof, caste certificate, domicile proof, PwD certificate (if applicable), photo, signature, registration certificate per notification.

• Paid online through the official portal; amount as mentioned in the notification.
• Confirm exact fee (and exemptions) in the current notification.

Vacancies vary by notification and district. A notable historical cycle (2021) notified 1,600 MPHA(F) posts. Recent cycles are notified district-wise via NHM / CHFW; counts are published per notification on cfw.ap.nic.in.

• Pay range: approximately ₹15,000–₹30,000, depending on whether contract-based or regular and the applicable notification.
• Allowances/service conditions governed by the recruitment order and departmental rules.

• 30-day: revise ANM fundamentals, MCH topics, public-health schemes, AP health GK.
• 60-day: full syllabus once, short notes, topic-wise practice.
• 90-day: two revisions + mocks; prepare documents in parallel.
• Priority: Nursing fundamentals → Midwifery/MCH → Child health/immunisation → Community health → AP GK/schemes.

ANM → Senior Health Worker → Health Supervisor, subject to departmental rules and service conditions.

1. What is AP ANM / Health Worker recruitment?

A process to appoint ANM / MPHA(F) / Health Assistant (Female) staff in AP's public-health system.

2. Which department conducts it?

The Health & Family Welfare Department (CHFW), Government of Andhra Pradesh.

3. Full form of ANM and MPHA(F)?

ANM = Auxiliary Nurse Midwife; MPHA(F) = Multi-Purpose Health Assistant (Female).

4. Official website?

https://cfw.ap.nic.in

5. Educational qualification?

ANM / MPHW(F) training certificate + SSC and ANM course qualification per notification.

6. Age limit?

18–42 years (relaxation per AP rules).

7. AP domicile required?

Yes, as per recruitment rules.

8. Selection process?

Merit/written evaluation + document verification + final merit list.

9. Written exam included?

Generally yes — written or merit-based evaluation per notification.

10. Exam pattern?

One paper ~100 marks, 2 hours.

11. Negative marking?

No negative marking indicated in the recruitment details.

12. Syllabus subjects?

Nursing, midwifery, public health, maternal & child health, AP general knowledge.

13. Vacancy count?

Varies by notification/district; 2021 cycle had 1,600 MPHA(F) posts.

14. Salary?

Approximately ₹15,000–₹30,000 depending on post type.

15. Documents for verification?

SSC, ANM certificate, caste, domicile, DOB, PwD (if applicable).

16. Women reservation?

Yes, as per AP Government rules.

17. SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation?

Yes, category-wise per AP policy.

18. How to apply?

Online at cfw.ap.nic.in after reading the notification.

19. Promotion possible?

Yes — Senior Health Worker, Health Supervisor per rules.

20. Where to check old notifications?

cfw.ap.nic.in (archives, notices, updates).

• CHFW Andhra Pradesh: https://cfw.ap.nic.in
• AP Health HMIS: https://hmis.ap.gov.in
• National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in