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Narasapuram, West Godavari — 2 September 2025 — The Medical Superintendent of Area Hospital Narasapuram has released an official recruitment notification for multiple contract-based positions at the newly established Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
This recruitment is supervised by district authorities, including the Collector & District Magistrate of Bhimavaram, and aims to set up a multidisciplinary team for effective drug demand reduction services.
📝 Vacancies, Posts & Remuneration
| Post | No. of Vacancies | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator / Vocational Counsellor | 1 | ₹25,000 |
| Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist | 2 | ₹17,500 |
| Accountant cum Clerk | 1 | ₹12,000 |
| Peer Educator | 1 | ₹10,000 |
| Chowkidar | 2 | ₹9,000 |
| House Keeping Worker | 1 | ₹9,000 |
| Yoga / Dance / Music / Art Teacher (Part-time) | 1 | ₹5,000 |
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Appointments are purely contractual, valid initially for one year, extendable depending on administrative decisions.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Project Coordinator: Graduate + 3 years’ experience in drug demand reduction + computer knowledge.
- Counsellor / Social Worker / Psychologist: Degree in social sciences (preferably Social Work/Psychology) + 1–2 years’ experience. Training in de-addiction counselling preferred.
- Peer Educator: Literate ex-drug user, 1–2 years’ sobriety, willingness to work with communities.
- Others: Must meet basic academic and skill qualifications; service/experience certificates required.
Age Limit:
- General: 42 years
- With relaxations (SC/ST/BC/EWS, ex-servicemen, differently abled): Up to 52 years max
Selection will be conducted by the District Selection Committee as per reservation rules & roster norms. Merit list valid for 1 year.
📌 Application Process
- Submit physical application at the Office of the Medical Superintendent, Area Hospital Narasapuram.
- Collect acknowledgement slip on submission.
- Attach attested copies of:
- SSC (DOB proof)
- Degree/Certificates (as per post)
- Caste/Disability certificates (if applicable)
- Council Registration (for professionals)
- Experience/Service certificates (signed by competent authority)
⚠️ Incomplete applications will be rejected.
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📖 Practical Advice for Applicants
- Get certificates attested by a gazetted officer. Originals required during verification.
- Service certificate must be in chronological order, signed by controlling officer (DM&HO/DCHS/MS).
- Peer Educators must provide proof of sobriety and community outreach.
- Keep a copy of application & acknowledgement slip for future reference.
🏥 Context & Importance
The Narasapuram DDAC is being established under NAPDDR (5th revision, 27-02-2023), focusing on community-based interventions and treatment services. This recruitment reflects growing government attention to substance abuse management in Andhra Pradesh.
🔔 Final Note
The department reserves the right to modify vacancies, conditions, or timelines. Applicants should regularly monitor district official websites for updates.
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