Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Tirupati, notified 236 Staff Nurse posts through Notification No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt. (dated 13 July 2026) — 24 backlog and 212 regular vacancies.
Apply status: CLOSED on 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM). Online applications ran 15 July – 10 August 2026.
Current focus: As per SVIMS Important Notice to all applicants on the Jobs page (around 24 August 2026), which explicitly covers Notification 01 (Nursing) along with Notifications 02 and 03, applications are under committee scrutiny and selection will be merit-based. Ignore social-media or speculative newspaper claims. CBT date/venue will come by email/SMS — updates only on svimstpt.ap.nic.in.
Apply: CLOSED (10 Aug) · Posts: 236 · Pay (RPS 2022): ₹38,720 – ₹1,18,390 · Next: Scrutiny → CBT/interview as notified · Portal: svimstpt.ap.nic.in/jobs.html
Apply window closed. Watch the official Jobs page for CBT / further notices — do not share passwords with agents.
SVIMS Jobs Portal — Official Updates Important Notice to Applicants (PDF)Also see the parallel SVIMS Para Medical & Non-Para Medical Recruitment 2026 (Notifications 02 & 03, same apply window). Browse Andhra Pradesh Jobs.
Who this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- Already applied under Notification 01/Nursing/2026 and need vacancies, pay, selection rules and next-step watch
- Need B.Sc Nursing vs GNM eligibility routes explained clearly
- Want official PDF links and the Aug 24 anti-rumour notice
Do not use this page to:
- Start a new application (window closed)
- Trust agents selling “exam date / admit card unlock”
- Mix this staff recruitment with SVIMS UG Nursing course admissions
- Confuse this with separate SVIMS project / walk-in Staff Nurse notices (Community Medicine etc.)
Easy Applications is an independent desk — not SVIMS or TTD.
What we verified
We point to svimstpt.ap.nic.in Jobs tab, Notification N1.pdf, and the Important Notice to all applicants (note24-8-2026.pdf), which names Notification No. 01 (Nursing posts) along with 02 and 03. Apply dates 15 Jul – 10 Aug 2026 and 236 vacancies follow those notices. CBT calendar is not published as a fixed public date yet — trust only email/SMS and the official Jobs page.
Official Links — SVIMS Staff Nurse 2026
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| SVIMS Jobs / updates | svimstpt.ap.nic.in/jobs.html |
| Recruitment login (archive) | svims-recruitment.aptonline.in |
| Notification 01 PDF (Staff Nurse) | Download N1 |
| Important Notice (Aug 2026) | note24-8-2026.pdf |
| Sakshi paper news + rejoinder | news24-8-2026.pdf |
| Application User Manual | manual.pdf |
| E-Office Reference | E-Office-C No. 3092852 |
SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | SVIMS, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati |
| Notification | 01/Nursing/2026/Estt. (13 July 2026) |
| Post | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 236 (24 backlog + 212 regular) |
| Pay Scale (RPS 2022) | ₹38,720 – ₹1,18,390 / month |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Apply Period | 15 July – 10 August 2026 (closed) |
| Current stage | Application scrutiny · CBT TBA via email/SMS |
| Domicile | Andhra Pradesh native (post-bifurcation) |
| Religious Eligibility | Persons professing Hindu religion only |
| Selection | CBT + Experience marks + Interview |
| Job Location | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 13 July 2026 |
| Online application start | 15 July 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply | 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM) — closed |
| Important notice to applicants | Around 24 August 2026 (Jobs page PDF — covers Notif. 01) |
| Application scrutiny | Ongoing (committee / merit process) |
| CBT exam date & venue | To be announced (email/SMS) |
| Interview | After CBT shortlisting |
| Document verification | After provisional selection |
Note: No application correction was allowed after online submission. Do not share application passwords with anyone.
Vacancy Breakdown — 236 Staff Nurse Posts
| Vacancy Type | Posts |
|---|---|
| Backlog vacancies | 24 |
| Regular vacancies | 212 |
| Grand Total | 236 |
Horizontal reservation (within vertical categories per G.O.Ms.No.77, dated 2 August 2023) is provided for PwBD, Meritorious Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen, and Women candidates. Category-wise columns are in the official PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet either route:
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university + registration with Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council |
| Route 2 | Intermediate (or equivalent) + 3-year General Nursing Course + 6-month Midwifery training (Nursing Council of India recognized institution) + 3 years experience in a Medical College / tertiary-care hospital + AP Nursing Council registration |
Desirable: BLS & ACLS training certificates; knowledge of computer applications.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 years (completed) |
| Maximum | 42 years (not completed) |
Age relaxation (maximum age):
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / BC / EWS | 5 years |
| PwBD (Benchmark Disability) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years + length of armed forces service |
| SVIMS Adhoc/Outsourcing/Contract staff (5+ years as on notification date) | 5 years |
| Ceiling with all relaxations | 52 years |
Nativity & Other Conditions
- Must be native to Andhra Pradesh (post Telangana bifurcation) — valid nativity/residence certificate from Tahsildar required
- Only persons professing Hindu religion are eligible per this notification (TTD Employees Service Rules)
- Must hold valid Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council registration
- Must not be in a bigamous marriage
- Must not have been convicted by a court of law
- Selection is provisional pending certificate verification, antecedents check, and medical fitness
Application Fee (Including 18% GST)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OC / EWS | ₹2,360 |
| BC / SC / ST | ₹1,770 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Fee was paid online during the closed apply window and is non-refundable.
Selection Process — 100 Marks
| Component | Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 75 | 75 MCQs × 1 mark; 90 minutes; no negative marking; English medium; AP Online Service centres |
| Experience | 15 | 1 mark per completed 6-month block of relevant service in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU hospitals (500+ beds, EPF/ESI compliant); max 15 marks |
| Interview | 10 | After shortlisting on CBT + experience marks |
CBT Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| OC & EWS | 40% |
| BC | 35% |
| SC, ST & PwBD | 30% |
Additional Selection Rules
- If total applications are fewer than 10, selection uses qualifying exam marks weightage + experience + interview (no CBT)
- Tie-breaker: Elder candidate preferred; further tie goes to higher experience
- Waitlist maintained for one year if selected candidate does not join
- Uploading documents for the exam does not mean they are accepted — originals verified at appointment
CBT Syllabus (Annexure-I Summary)
Part A — Core Nursing Subjects
- Basic Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing: procedures, biomedical waste, first aid, medication administration, ethics, records
- Medical-Surgical Nursing & Pharmacology: cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, endocrine, renal, neuro, oncology, palliative, critical care, OT protocols, BCLS, dosage calculation
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing: maternal health, gynaecological disorders, neonatal emergencies, NICU
- Child Health Nursing: growth & development, paediatric care, NICU, childhood diseases, ENBC, FBNBC, PLS
- Mental Health Nursing: psychiatric assessment, disorders, counselling
- Nursing Management & Education: leadership, ward management, health education, HIMS
- Community Health Nursing: epidemiology, immunization, public health schemes
Part B — General Knowledge & Aptitude
- Mathematics: number systems, fractions, percentages, ratios, averages, profit & loss, interest
- English & Computers: comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, health/nursing IT basics
Full topic list is in Annexure-I of the official notification PDF.
Documents Kept Ready (Applicants Who Applied)
- Date of birth proof / SSC certificate
- Educational qualification certificates and marks memos
- Community certificate (SC/ST/BC — with sub-classification/group)
- EWS certificate (issued on or after 1 April 2026 by Tahsildar — family income below ₹8 lakh for FY 2025-26)
- SADAREM certificate (PwBD — nature and % of disability)
- Sports category certificates (if applicable)
- Discharge Certificate & Pension Order (Ex-Servicemen, if applicable)
- Study/Residence certificate (Appendix-I format)
- Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council Registration (mandatory)
- Nativity/Residence certificate from Tahsildar
- Experience certificate(s) with EPF statements (last 2 years) for experience marks
- NOC from employer (if currently in government service)
False certificates may lead to cancellation and criminal proceedings.
How Applications Were Submitted (Archive)
The apply window is closed. For applicants who already submitted:
- Keep your confirmation / fee receipt and registered email/mobile active.
- Watch svimstpt.ap.nic.in/jobs.html for official notices.
- Expect CBT centre / date by email/SMS.
- Do not share login credentials — SVIMS warned applicants against this in the Important Notice.
Historical apply path (closed): Jobs tab → Notification 01 → register → upload docs → pay fee → submit by 10 Aug 2026.
Mistakes to avoid now
- Paying agents for “late apply” or “admit card unlock” after 10 Aug
- Believing speculative newspaper / WhatsApp claims about the selection process (see official Important Notice covering Notif. 01)
- Sharing application password or OTP with anyone
- Confusing this staff recruitment with SVIMS UG Nursing course admissions
- Mixing this drive with separate project / walk-in Staff Nurse notices on the same Jobs page
- Ignoring registered email/SMS while waiting for CBT details
Important Instructions for Candidates
- SVIMS may cancel, modify, or leave unfilled any vacancy at any stage
- Choose three test-centre preferences when asked; allotment is typically final
- No TA/DA for CBT or interview
- Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, and electronic gadgets are banned at exam centres
- Mere qualifying in CBT does not guarantee appointment — final selection follows document verification
Related Updates on Easy Applications
- SVIMS Para Medical & Non-Para Medical 2026 — 67 posts, Notifications 02 & 03
- ESIC Kakinada Recruitment 2026 — Specialist & Senior Resident posts
- ISRO ISTRAC Recruitment 2026 — posts at SDSC SHAR
- Andhra Pradesh Jobs — AP state & hospital alerts
- Medical & Nursing Jobs — healthcare recruitment alerts
Source: SVIMS Notification No. 01/Nursing/2026/Estt., dated 13 July 2026 (E-Office-C No. 3092852), and Important Notice to all applicants (note24-8-2026.pdf). Religious eligibility, nativity rules, and syllabus are as per the official PDFs — always verify on svimstpt.ap.nic.in.