• Educational Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. in Nursing from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Statutory Council Registration: Must possess a valid, active registration certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC) obtained before 12.09.2026.
• Tamil Language Proficiency: Evidence of Tamil language eligibility (studied Tamil in 10th or 12th standard).
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Cuddalore Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 172 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
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Vacancies
172
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 years as on 12.09.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window12 – 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be up to 50 years of age as on the date of notification (12.09.2026). Category-wise age relaxations apply as per Government of Tamil Nadu norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Academic Merit Screening & Document Verification
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Selection is conducted without a written examination. Candidates are ranked strictly on the basis of an Academic Merit List prepared from aggregate percentage/marks obtained in the qualifying GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree, followed by physical scrutiny of original certificates, council registration, Tamil proficiency, and nativity/community credentials at the District Health Office, Cuddalore. The decision of the Chairman of the District Health Society / District Collector is final.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses selected under the District Health Society, Cuddalore (National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu) are assigned to Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Urban PHCs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Government Taluk / District Headquarters Hospitals across Cuddalore District under the Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine (DPH&PM) and Directorate of Medical & Rural Health Services (DMS). Core duties include patient triage, administering prescribed medications, inpatient ward management, maternal and child healthcare, antenatal/postnatal care, assisting during institutional deliveries, administering immunization vaccines under universal health programs, maintaining digital health records, and responding to district public health emergencies. Shift work (morning, evening, night) is mandatory.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely temporary and on a contract basis under the District Health Society, Cuddalore, governed by National Health Mission guidelines. The engagement is initially for a period of 11 months to 1 year, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, continuous central/state NHM project funding, and institutional requirement. The contractual tenure does not confer any regular government servant status, nor any right, preference, or claim for absorption or regularization into permanent government cadre.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Because the position is a society-level contractual engagement, time-bound promotions, dynamic career progression schemes, or regular pay commission scale increments do not apply. However, contractual staff nurses acquire comprehensive clinical experience across tertiary and rural healthcare centers. Moreover, service rendered under NHM in Tamil Nadu often carries priority weightage marks during direct recruitment examinations conducted by the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) Tamil Nadu for permanent Staff Nurse vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory Tamil Eligibility: Candidates must provide proof of Tamil language eligibility (studied Tamil in 10th or 12th standard). Candidates without Tamil knowledge will be disqualified.
- Prior TNC Registration Requirement: Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC) must have been completed BEFORE the notification date (12.09.2026). Late registrations will not be accepted.
- Strict Deadline for In-Person / Speed Post: Completed application forms along with all enclosures must reach the District Health Office, 05 Beach Road, Cuddalore - 607001 on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM. Forms received after 5:00 PM will be rejected.
- Required Character Certificates: Applicants must include two character certificates—one from a Group A or Group B Government Officer issued within 3 months, and one from the Head of the Institution last studied.
- Purely Contractual Society Post: The appointment is under the District Health Society and not the government; it does not entitle the candidate to permanent absorption.
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
- Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse (Cuddalore District Health Society)172
Total Vacancies172
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated pay of Rs. 21,000/- per month under the District Health Society, NHM Tamil Nadu scheme.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- under National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) guidelines. The post is purely temporary and on contract basis under the District Health Society, Cuddalore, without entitlement to regular allowances or pensionary benefits.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official district portal of Cuddalore (cuddalore.nic.in) and download the prescribed application form and notification guidelines.
- Fill out all mandatory columns in the application proforma, including personal details, educational qualifications (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing), marks obtained, and Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration number and validity.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required supporting documents:
• Two recent passport size colour photographs
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC / HSC mark sheet)
• Educational qualification certificates and semester mark sheets (SSLC / HSC / GNM Diploma / B.Sc. Nursing Degree or Provisional Certificate)
• Valid Registration Certificate issued by Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (registered before 12.09.2026)
• Evidence for Tamil eligibility (10th or 12th standard marks)
• Proof of Residency (Nativity Certificate issued by Revenue Dept / Voter ID / Ration Card / Aadhar Card)
• Certificate of Character and Conduct issued by a Group A or Group B Government Officer (within 3 months prior to notification)
• Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied
• Disability Certificate from Block Medical Officer (if applicable)
• Community Certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
• Certified evidence of work experience (if any)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable) - Place the filled application form along with all document photocopies in an envelope superscribed: "Application for the Post of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse - District Health Society, Cuddalore".
- Submit the completed application packet in person or through Speed Post so as to reach on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM at the following address:
The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer,
District Health Society, District Health Office,
05 Beach Road, Cuddalore – 607001.
Applications received after 25.09.2026 at 5:00 PM will not be accepted.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No Application Fee). Applications can be submitted free of cost.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window12 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit Screening & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted without a written examination. Candidates are ranked strictly on the basis of an Academic Merit List prepared from aggregate percentage/marks obtained in the qualifying GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree, followed by physical scrutiny of original certificates, council registration, Tamil proficiency, and nativity/community credentials at the District Health Office, Cuddalore. The decision of the Chairman of the District Health Society / District Collector is final.
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The selected candidate receives a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- under National Health Mission Tamil Nadu norms. No separate allowances (HRA/DA) are payable.
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