Pharmacy Officer Recruitment under the control of DM&HO-Apply before 10th April 2025

Job Title: Pharmacy Officer (Contract/Outsourcing Basis)

Organization: District Medical & Health Officer (DM&HO), Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai District

Number of Posts: 01 (OC – Sports Category)

Programme Name: Urban Primary Health Center (UPHC) – National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 23,393/-

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

• Must have passed SSC or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
• Must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) qualification.
• Alternatively, candidates with an Intermediate vocational course in Pharmacy recognized by the Government of AP are also eligible.
• Mandatory registration with the Andhra Pradesh Pharmacy Council.
• If a candidate possesses both D.Pharma and B.Pharma, the highest percentage secured in any of these qualifications will be considered.

Age Limit:

• Maximum age: 42 years (as of 01.01.2025).
• Age relaxations applicable:
  • SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates: 5 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + length of service in the Armed Forces
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
  • Maximum permissible age (including relaxations): 52 years

Application Process

Application Fee:

• OC/BC Candidates: Rs. 300/-
• SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 150/-
• Physically Challenged Candidates: Exempted from fee
• Payment must be made via a Demand Draft in favor of District Medical & Health Officer, Ananthapuramu.
• Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for, along with separate application fees.

Submission of Application:

• Application forms will be available online at ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in from 03.04.2025 (10:00 AM) to 10.04.2025 (05:30 PM).
• Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of the DM&HO, Ananthapuramu before the deadline.
• Candidates should obtain a dated acknowledgment from the receiving authority as proof of submission.

Selection Process

Total Marks: 100

1. Academic Qualification (75 Marks):
   • 75% weightage based on aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
   • For CGPA holders:
     • Pharmacy candidates: (CGPA – 0.75) × 10 × 75%
     • Other candidates: CGPA × 9.5 × 75%
2. Experience Weightage (Up to 15 Marks):
   • Contract/Outsourcing/Honorarium Services (Including COVID-19 Duty):
     • Tribal Areas: 2.5 marks per 6 months
     • Rural Areas: 2.0 marks per 6 months
     • Urban Areas: 1.0 mark per 6 months
     • COVID-19 Service: 0.8 marks per month (if served for less than 6 months)
3. Additional Considerations:
   • Candidates must submit an original service certificate issued by a competent authority.
   • If the candidate has worked in the same category of the post applied for, service weightage will be applicable.

Tenure & Terms of Appointment

• Initial contract period: 1 year (extendable based on government policies).
• Candidates appointed to Urban PHCs must serve a minimum of 6 months at their assigned location.
• Resignation Policy:
  • 2 months prior notice required for resignation.
  • Failure to provide notice may impact future employment eligibility.
• The District Selection Committee holds the right to terminate contracts with one-month notice as per government regulations.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Selected candidates must reside at their assigned headquarters.
• Adherence to government rules and regulations is mandatory.
• Applicants should frequently check the official district website for updates and notifications.
• Merit List Validity:
  • The merit list is valid for one year from the date of publication for filling arising vacancies.
  • The validity extends until 31st March 2026.
  • The number of vacancies may increase or decrease based on departmental needs.

For further details and updates, visit the official website: ananthapuramu.ap.gov.in.

Apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.