Candidates must have passed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and must possess active and valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC).
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Erode Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 140 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts (NHM Tamil Nadu)
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
140 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years
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
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
The upper age limit is 50 years as on the date of notification. Candidates above 50 years of age are not eligible to apply.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit & Weightage Evaluation (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Marks + TNNMC Seniority)
Merit CompilationQualifying Only
Original Certificate Scrutiny & Document Verification
In-Person Verification at DHS Office, ErodeMerit Scored
Recruitment will be conducted purely on merit and rule of reservation basis by the District Health Society, Erode, chaired by the District Collector. Shortlisting is based on aggregate academic marks scored in GNM / B.Sc Nursing, year of passing / registration seniority with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, followed by certificate verification. No written test or formal viva-voce is conducted.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Contractual Staff Nurses deployed under DHS Erode are posted in healthcare institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH&PM), Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS), Government Erode Medical College Hospital (DME&R), and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) of Erode City Municipal Corporation. Clinical responsibilities encompass inpatient ward nursing, emergency triage, labor ward assistance and neonatal care, immunization and pulse polio sessions, maternal tracking via the PICME portal, non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, and inventory management of essential medicines. Shifts rotate across morning, evening, and night duties with rigorous patient management workloads.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The post is purely temporary and on contract basis under the National Health Mission (NHM-TN). The contractual engagement does not confer any right, title, or claim for regular absorption or permanent service in the Government of Tamil Nadu. However, NHM contract nursing service provides valuable clinical credentials and priority experience weightage marks in regular Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) Staff Nurse recruitment drives.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As a district-level contractual appointment under District Health Society, there is no direct departmental promotion hierarchy. Advancement to permanent nursing cadre (Nursing Officer / Nursing Superintendent) requires appearing and qualifying in the state-level TN MRB Staff Nurse examination, where DHS contract experience gives candidates a distinct competitive advantage.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Offline Physical Submission Only: Applications must be submitted strictly in person or sent via Registered Post / Speed Post to the District Health Office, Thindal, Erode by 25.09.2026 (5:00 PM); online submissions or emails will not be entertained.
- Active TNNMC Registration Mandatory: Candidates must hold active and valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC). Candidates without valid registration as on the application date will be disqualified.
- Recent Conduct Certificate Within 3 Months: A character and conduct certificate issued by a Group A or Group B government officer within 3 months prior to the notification date is strictly mandatory for all applicants, including fresh graduates.
- Contractual Status Disclaimer: The engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis under NHM-TN and will not entitle the candidate to regular absorption or permanent appointment in government health services.
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
- UR140
Total Vacancies140 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 18,000/- under the District Health Society, Erode (NHM-TN).
Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 18,000/- per month as approved under National Health Mission Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) norms for Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurses. Purely temporary and contractual in nature.
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 Erode district portal (erode.nic.in) or NHM Tamil Nadu (nhm.tn.gov.in) to download the prescribed application form.
- Fill out the application form legibly in English or Tamil.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / 10th Mark Sheet)
- 10th and 12th Standard Mark Sheets
- Degree / Diploma Certificate (GNM or B.Sc Nursing)
- Consolidated / Year-wise Mark Sheets of Nursing Qualification
- Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) Registration Certificate
- Address Proof (Voter ID / Aadhaar Card / Ration Card)
- Community Certificate issued by Competent Authority
- Recent Conduct & Character Certificate issued by a Group A or Group B Government Officer (issued within 3 months prior to notification)
- Special Category Certificates if applicable: Destitute Widow (RDO certificate), Differently Abled (Disability Card), or Transgender certificate.
- Superscribe the envelope: 'Application for the Post of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse'.
- Submit the completed application in person or send via Registered Post / Speed Post to: The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, Thindal, Erode - 638012, Tamil Nadu.
- Applications must reach the DHS office on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable by any category of candidates.
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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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The Collectorate, Erode District
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit & Weightage Evaluation (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Marks + TNNMC Seniority)
Merit CompilationQualifying Only
Original Certificate Scrutiny & Document Verification
In-Person Verification at DHS Office, ErodeMerit Scored
Recruitment will be conducted purely on merit and rule of reservation basis by the District Health Society, Erode, chaired by the District Collector. Shortlisting is based on aggregate academic marks scored in GNM / B.Sc Nursing, year of passing / registration seniority with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, followed by certificate verification. No written test or formal viva-voce is conducted.
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