SVIMS Tirupati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Staff Nurse

The Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, run under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, has released a large-scale Government Job notification for Staff Nurse posts in 2026. A total of 236 vacancies are on offer, covering both regular and backlog positions. The online application window opens on 15 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026. If you're a nursing graduate looking for a stable government healthcare job in Andhra Pradesh, here's everything you need to know before you apply.

About SVIMS

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) is a tertiary care referral hospital and medical university in Tirupati, established by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature and run under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Modelled along the lines of AIIMS Delhi, it offers super-specialty medical care along with training, education, and research. Being a state university with hospital operations at this scale means a Staff Nurse role here comes with strong long-term career stability.

SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details / Category Wise Break-up

The 236 posts are split into 212 Regular vacancies and 24 Backlog vacancies, both carrying the same pay scale. Here's the category-wise distribution for each.

Horizontal reservation within these numbers applies to Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), Meritorious Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen, and Women, as per the applicable Andhra Pradesh government orders.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

There are two qualification routes for this post. Either you hold a B.Sc Nursing degree, or you've completed Intermediate plus a diploma-level nursing course with hands-on hospital experience. Either way, registration with the Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council is compulsory.

• B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university, registered with the AP Nursing Council; OR
• Intermediate (or equivalent) + 3-year General Nursing Course + 6-month Midwifery training from a Nursing Council of India-recognized institution, along with 3 years of experience in a medical college/tertiary care hospital and AP Nursing Council registration.

Desirable (not mandatory): BLS & ACLS training certificates, and working knowledge of computer applications.

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 42 Years
• Maximum Age with all relaxations combined: 52 Years

Age Relaxation

Salary Details

Selected candidates will draw pay as per the Revised Pay Scale (RPS) 2022, which applies uniformly to both regular and backlog posts.

Selection Process

If a post attracts fewer than 10 applications, SVIMS will select candidates directly based on qualifying marks, experience, and an interview. For posts with 10 or more applicants, the process runs through a full Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by experience weightage and an interview, adding up to 100 marks in total.

• Written Test (75 Marks): 75 MCQs, one mark each, 90-minute duration, no negative marking
• Experience (15 Marks): 1 mark per completed 6-month block of relevant service, capped at 15 marks
• Interview (10 Marks)

The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC, and 30% for SC, ST & PwBD candidates. The question paper will be in English.

Application Fee

Required Documents

Have clear scanned copies of the following ready before you start the online form — the portal won't let you submit without them.

• Date of birth proof / SSC certificate
• Educational qualification certificates & marks memos
• Valid Andhra Pradesh Nursing Council Registration Certificate
• Community certificate (SC/ST/BC), EWS certificate, if applicable
• Study/residence certificate proving AP nativity (post-bifurcation)
• Experience certificate(s) with EPF/ESI statements for the last 2 years, if claiming experience marks
• No Objection Certificate from employer, if currently employed in a government department

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official SVIMS website: svimstpt.ap.nic.in and open the "Jobs" tab.
2. Find the Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 notification link and open the online application portal.
3. Register with your basic details and read the notification carefully to confirm your eligibility.
4. Fill in the application form and upload all the required scanned documents and certificates.
5. Choose your preferred exam centres (up to three preferences).
6. Pay the application fee through the available online payment gateway.
7. Review the form carefully, since corrections aren't accepted after final submission.
8. Submit the application and save/print the confirmation for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Only candidates native to Andhra Pradesh (post-bifurcation) who profess the Hindu religion are eligible to apply, as per TTD Employees Service Rules.
• Read the official notification PDF completely before applying, especially the reservation and nativity clauses.
• Double-check all details in the application form before final submission — no corrections are allowed later.
• Keep a printout/screenshot of the submitted application and fee payment receipt.
• Carry a hard copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
• The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview.

Why Should You Apply?

With 236 posts on offer, this is one of the larger nursing recruitment drives in Andhra Pradesh this year, which naturally improves your odds compared to smaller notifications. SVIMS is a well-established tertiary care university hospital, so the role offers exposure to advanced medical specialties alongside the job security of a government pay scale. The selection process is also fairly transparent, with a clear points breakdown across the written test, experience, and interview.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Final Words

The SVIMS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 opens up 236 government nursing positions in one of Andhra Pradesh's leading medical institutions. Keep your Nursing Council registration and other documents ready, and complete your online application well before 10 August 2026. If you found this useful, share it with fellow nursing graduates, and join our Telegram channel above for free alerts on upcoming government job notifications.

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