Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Terminates 70 Doctors Over Unauthorized Extended Absences
The Andhra Pradesh government has dismissed 70 doctors who stayed away from work for more than a year without permission.
The doctors worked in different medical specialties.
Officials first asked them to explain their absence.
Another 193 doctors may also face action.
This includes 154 doctors in one health department and 39 doctors in medical education.
The 39 medical education doctors have been given one last chance to return.
Some doctors said their absence was connected to private work, their workplace, or personal and health problems.
Officials said 493 doctors across several health departments were absent for long periods and ordered departments to follow the rules quickly.
The Andhra Pradesh government terminated 70 doctors absent without authorization for more than a year.
The terminated doctors were civil assistant surgeons in the Directorate of Secondary Health.
Authorities are pursuing action against 193 additional doctors, including 154 in Secondary Health and 39 in Medical Education.
The 39 Medical Education doctors have received a final chance to return before possible termination.
Officials cited private practice, workplace dissatisfaction, and health or family issues among reported reasons for absence.
- Who
- The Government of Andhra Pradesh and health authorities acted against doctors absent without authorization.
- What
- Services were terminated for 70 doctors, while 193 additional doctors face notices or possible termination.
- When
- After the doctors had been absent from duty for more than one year; some had been absent for two years.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh's Secondary Health, Medical Education, Health, AYUSH, and other departments.
- Why
- Authorities said the doctors had not reported for duty or informed their offices, and officials were enforcing civil service rules.
- Doctors terminated
- 70 doctors
- Additional doctors facing action
- 193 doctors
- Secondary Health cases
- 154 doctors were absent for long periods and received notices
- Medical Education cases
- 39 doctors received a final chance to report for work
- Medical Education breakdown
- Five professors, four associate professors, and 30 assistant professors
- Overall long-term absences
- 493 doctors across multiple health-related directorates and wings
- Dismissal rule
- Rule 20 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Services Rules, 1991