Andaman and Nicobar ANM Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 51 Posts
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Health Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has made an official announcement regarding the DHS Andaman Nursing Recruitment Notification, where a suitable candidate will be recruited for the post of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM). Female candidates fulfilling all criteria set by the organization can apply for this recruitment process via the online portal and become a part of the Group ‘C’ workforce. The recruitment process provides a great chance to work in one of the Government Medical Jobs in India in a clinical environment. The entire recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test to shortlist suitable candidates. Interested candidates should make sure to apply before May 06, 2026.
About Andaman and Nicobar Health Department
Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Andaman and Nicobar, is the main department that provides health services in the islands. Its mandate is ensuring proper public health standards, administration of health institutions and implementation of various health schemes at a national level. The hiring of qualified nursing personnel, such as ANMs, will help enhance the delivery of health services in both the cities and remote areas of the islands.
Available Positions for Andaman and Nicobar ANM Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | Un-Reserved (UR) | 26 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 20 | |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 05 | |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 00 | |
| Total Posts | 51 | |
Application Schedule
- Application Commencement Date: April 16, 2026
- Final Date for Online Submission: May 06, 2026
- Crucial Date for Age Calculation: May 06, 2026
Qualification Criteria for Andaman and Nicobar ANM Recruitment 2026
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Age Limitations
- Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 38 Years
- OBC Category Relaxation: Up to 41 Years
- PwBD (Unreserved) Relaxation: Up to 48 Years
- Central Government Civil Servants: Age relaxation up to 40 years (who have rendered at least 3 years of continuous services)
Remuneration Details
- Pay Matrix Level: Level 4
- Salary Range: Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
Application Fee Details
- Female, ST and PwBD Applicants: No Fee
- General, OBC and EWS Applicants: RS. 25/-
- Mode of Payment: Online through Net Banking, Debit Card/Credit Card or UPI
- Bank Information: State Bank of India, Dollygunj Branch, Account Number: 41881546799
Recruitment Procedure for Andaman and Nicobar ANM Recruitment 2026
- Initial Screening: Preliminary scrutiny of the application form under Andaman and Nicobar Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Competitive test held in English alone; mandatory requirement to avail Govt. Jobs in Andaman and Nicobar, based strictly upon Auxiliary Nurse Midwife CBT Exam Syllabus.
- Question Format: The test comprises three sections: Professional Subject (80%), General Awareness (10%) and General Science (10%).
- Negative Marking Policy: Negative marking at rate of 0.25 mark for each wrong response.
- Document Verification: Merit-based selection will undergo document verification in person.
Preparation of ANM Exam: Best Books
- Nursing Foundation: Study texts related to Community Health Nursing and Health Centre Management.
- Obstetrics and Pediatrics: Resource materials covering care during pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs Magazine once per month and Books on Geography / History of India.
- General Science: NCERT/CBSE Textbooks for science till class 10 standard
Benefits of Solving Previous Exam Papers
- Understanding weightage: Understanding the importance of 80% questions based on technical subjects of nursing.
- Improving time management: Practice previous years’ question papers to save time. It is important due to the computer based examination method.
- Getting accustomed to negative marking: Will be helpful in creating a strategy for avoiding the 0.25 marks penalty on guessing a question wrong.
- Identifying Topics: Will help in identifying commonly asked topics in General Awareness and General Science sections.
Application Instructions for Andaman and Nicobar ANM Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
- Navigate to Advertisement section to find the “Recruitment to the Group C vacant post of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)“.
- Enter your personal information, education and other related details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in JPEG format, each file size ranging from 20-50 KB and 10-20 KB, respectively.
- In case of applicability, submit Rs. 25/- as payment via the bank account details provided, along with other relevant details regarding the transaction.
- Once the details have been entered, verify them since no changes can be made once you complete the submission of the Andaman and Nicobar Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
FAQs
Aspirants need to fill out the ORA form available on the Andaman and Nicobar online portal. Ensure that personal information corresponds with the matriculation document and attach all mandatory files in JPEG format prior to the May 06, 2026, deadline.
The usual age range is between 18 to 38 years. But there are many exceptions made for those belonging to the reserved group, like 41 years for OBC and 48 years for Unreserved PwBD applicants.
The process includes conducting an examination using the Computer-Based Test method only in the English language. The questions are designed according to the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife CBT Exam Syllabus, wherein 80% is the nursing syllabus and 20% consists of general aptitude topics. Also, candidates should know that each wrong answer will attract 0.25 negative marks.
Official References
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in |
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