Contractual / Regular

DHS Coimbatore Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 144 Staff Nurse Posts

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Sep. 12, 2026
Staff Nurse

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
144
Pay Scale
As per NHM Tamil Nadu norms (approx. Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 18,000/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years as on date of application

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Candidates must hold an active and valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for applying is 50 years. Government and National Health Mission relaxation rules apply for eligible reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Applications & Certificate Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Interview & Competency Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted by the District Health Society Selection Committee headed by the District Collector, Coimbatore. Selection is based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, hospital experience, and an interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation Component50 Marks
Evaluation Component20 Marks
Evaluation Component15 Marks
Evaluation Component15 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Contractual Staff Nurses appointed under the District Health Society (DHS) Coimbatore serve in healthcare facilities managed by the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH), Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS), and Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME&R), including Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH), government taluk hospitals, and primary health centres. Duties involve inpatient ward management, emergency triage, ICU support, maternal and child healthcare, administering medications, and maintaining medical charts under physician guidance. The environment is demanding and involves rotational morning, evening, and night shifts.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely temporary and on a contractual basis under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms for an initial period of 1 year, subject to annual performance renewals and project sanctions. Postings are allocated across government healthcare institutions within Coimbatore District. Contractual service does not entitle personnel to permanent absorption or service regularization under Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a consolidated contractual post under District Health Society funds, there is no direct promotional cadre within the society. However, working experience in NHM / DHS facilities earns valuable experience weightage marks during regular Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB Tamil Nadu) direct recruitments for permanent Staff Nurse posts.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • The application process is strictly offline; application forms must be downloaded from https://coimbatore.nic.in and submitted in person or by post to the District Health Office, Coimbatore.
  • The strict submission deadline is September 25, 2026 (5:00 PM); applications received after this time will not be processed.
  • Candidates must hold active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council; applications without valid council registration will be rejected.
  • The post is purely temporary and contractual under NHM; candidates cannot claim regularization or permanent absorption in the future.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / District Merit144
Total Vacancies144

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration as per National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms (approximately Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 18,000/- per month for contractual Staff Nurse positions).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Coimbatore District website at coimbatore.nic.in and download the prescribed application form for DHS Coimbatore Staff Nurse recruitment.
  2. Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration details.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required supporting documents, including 10th/12th mark sheets, GNM / B.Sc Nursing degree/diploma certificates, council registration certificate, community certificate, and address proof.
  4. Submit the completed application form along with enclosures either in person or by registered post addressed to: 'District Health Officer, District Health Office, 219 Race Course Road, Coimbatore - 641 018'.
  5. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before September 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these contractual posts under District Health Society, Coimbatore.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

There are 144 vacancies for Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse across public health and medical facilities in Coimbatore District under DPH, DMS, and DME&R.

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