Peer Educator for Alcohol and Drug De-Addiction Centre

📋 Job Description

- Temporary and contract-based position under the Alcohol and Drug De-Addiction Centre (ADDC) at GTGH, Rajamahendravaram.
- Role involves working with drug-using populations to prevent harmful drug use and promote sobriety.
- Requires ex-drug users with 1-2 years of sobriety and strong communication skills.
- Mandatory abstinence from drug use, buying, or selling during employment.
- Focus on community outreach and education for alcohol and drug addiction prevention.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be literate.
- Ex-drug user with 1-2 years of confirmed sobriety.
- Willingness to work among drug-using populations.
- Strong communication skills to engage with patients and communities.
- Must agree to refrain from using, buying, or selling drugs during employment.
- Must provide consent from a government hospital or treating doctor confirming sobriety.
- Must submit patient's OP/IP records and investigations as proof of medical treatment.
- Must possess communication skills to counsel alcohol and drug patients effectively.

🏆 Selection Process

- Total marks: 100.
- 75% of marks allocated for aggregate marks obtained in all years of qualifying examination.
- Up to 10 marks for completed years of experience post-qualification (1 mark per year).
- Weightage for contract employment based on working area:
- 2.5 marks per 6 months in Tribal Areas.
- 2.0 marks per 6 months in Rural Areas.
- 1.0 mark per 6 months in Urban Areas.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Government Teaching General Hospital, Rajamahendravaram
Location / State	Andhra Pradesh
Job Location	Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) with applicable reservations.
Experience Required	No formal experience required, but 1-2 years of sobriety as an ex-drug user is mandatory.
Application Start	18 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 July 2026
Result Date	31 July 2026

📊 GTGH Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Peer Educator	1
Total	1

📁 Required Documents

- SSC or equivalent certificate (for date of birth).
- Pass certificates of prescribed qualifications.
- Proof of appearance for qualifying examination (if applicable).
- Marks memos of all years of qualifying examination.
- Valid certificate of registration in A.P. Para Medical Board/Allied Health Care Sciences (if applicable).
- Study certificates from Class IV to X.
- Local candidature certificate for 7 years preceding X class (for private study candidates).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- EWS certificate (if applicable).
- Consent letter from government hospital or treating doctor confirming sobriety.
- Patient's OP/IP records and investigations.
- Self-attested copies of all certificates.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1 (Peer Educator).
Reservation applicable as per AP State and Subordinate Services Rules.
Selection based on merit and weightage for experience in tribal/rural/urban areas.

🎂 Age Limits & Relaxation

Upper age limit: 42 years as of 01-12-2025.
Relaxations:
5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates.
3 years for Ex-servicemen.
10 years for differently abled persons.
Maximum age limit: 52 years with all relaxations combined.

💰 Salary & Allowances

Salary: Rs. 10,000 per month (Contract Basis).
Tenure: Initially one year, extendable based on government instructions.

💳 Application Fee Details

Fee: Rs. 300 (Demand Draft in favor of 'Hospital Development Society, GTGH, Rajamahendravaram').
DD must be submitted along with the application.

✍️ How to Apply

Obtain the application form from the office of the Addl. DM&E/Superintendent, GTGH, Rajamahendravaram.
Fill the form with all required details.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Submit the application in person to the Addl. DM&E/Superintendent, GTGH, Rajamahendravaram.
Ensure all documents are attached; incomplete applications will be rejected.

⚠️ Important Instructions

Applications must be submitted by hand only; no postal submissions will be accepted.
Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; false declarations may lead to debarment.
Selection is based on merit and weightage for experience in specific areas.
Follow the official website for updates and further instructions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Peer Educator position in the Alcohol and Drug De-Addiction Centre?

A. The candidate must be literate, an ex-drug user with 1-2 years of sobriety, willing to work among drug-using populations, and possess strong communication skills. They must agree to refrain from using, buying, or selling drugs and commit to preventing harmful drug use.

Q. What documents are required to be submitted with the application?

A. Required documents include SSC or equivalent (for date of birth), pass certificates of qualifications, proof of appearance for qualifying exams, marks memos, valid registration certificate (if applicable), study certificates from class IV to X, caste certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant certificates.

Q. How is the selection process conducted for these posts?

A. Selection is based on a total of 100 marks. 75% of the marks are allocated for the aggregate marks obtained in all years of the qualifying examination. Up to 10 marks are given for completed years of experience after acquiring the requisite qualification. Additional weightage is provided for contract employment in tribal, rural, or urban areas.

Q. What is the age relaxation policy for different categories?

A. Age relaxations are as follows: 5 years for SC, ST, BC, and EWS candidates; 3 years for ex-servicemen; and 10 years for differently abled persons. The maximum age limit is 52 years with all relaxations combined.

Q. What happens if a candidate provides incorrect information in their application?

A. Candidates found furnishing incorrect information or making false declarations regarding their eligibility are liable to be debarred from the recruitment process and future recruitments by the department.