The Collectorate, Erode District
Contractual / Regular

DHS Erode Various Posts Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 28, 2026
Medical Officer (HWC)Tuberculosis Health Visitor (NTEP)Lab Technician (NTEP)Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS)Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)Counsellor (ICTC)

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Graduate151
Diploma51
B.Sc41
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
78
Pay Scale
₹11,000/- to ₹63,000/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 50 Years (Varies by Post)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu21Erode1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 26, 2026

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Starts

Oct 27, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window27 Oct – 12 Nov 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

Educational qualifications range from 8th standard pass up to MBBS degree depending on the post: MBBS for Medical Officer; B.Sc Nursing/GNM for MLHP; 10+2 with Biology and 2-year Multipurpose Health Worker / Sanitary Inspector course for Health Inspector; D.Pharm/B.Pharm for Pharmacist; DMLT for Lab Technician; Degree in Social Work/Psychology for Counsellor; ITI Refrigeration for Mechanic; 10th pass with LMV badge for Driver; and 8th pass for Hospital Workers and Security Guards.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years. Maximum age limit varies by post: up to 35 years for Health Inspector (MTM); up to 40 years for Medical Officer and Data Entry Operator; up to 50 years for Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP); and standard Government of Tamil Nadu age relaxations for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Academic Merit Evaluation / Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is bifurcated by cadre: (1) Non-Interview Posts (Medical Officer, Mid-Level Health Provider, Health Inspector, Hospital Worker UHWC) are evaluated strictly on the basis of academic marks, statutory council registrations, and documented COVID-19/institutional experience. (2) Interview Posts (Lab Technician, STS, STLS, Counsellor, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Driver, DEO, Security Guard) are selected based on academic marks plus performance in the personal interview before the District Selection Committee chaired by the District Collector.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit & Percentage in Qualifying Examination50%Aggregated marks obtained in the qualifying basic degree/diploma (MBBS, GNM/B.Sc Nursing, DMLT, Sanitary Inspector, B.Pharm, 10th/12th).
Relevant Institutional & Field Experience25%Documented prior work experience in National Health Mission, NTEP, ICTC, public healthcare facilities, or certified COVID-19 relief operations.
Interview & Communication / Technical Assessment (For Interview Posts)25%Assessment of domain knowledge, emergency response protocols, healthcare communication, and local residency proficiency during interview.

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.

District Health Society (DHS), Erode functions under the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu. Appointees are stationed across Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWC), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Government Taluk Hospitals, and Government Medical College Hospital, Perundurai. Responsibilities center on disease prevention, maternal-child health, TB elimination under NTEP, HIV counseling, and primary healthcare delivery under the flagship 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' (MTM) program. The work demands fieldwork, community engagement, and routine reporting to block and district health officers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointments are purely contractual under National Health Mission norms, initially for a duration of up to 11 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance appraisals and grant availability. Posting locations encompass Erode Corporation, Bhavani, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Thalavady, Modakkurichi, and Perundurai. The contractual engagement does not confer any entitlement, right, or preference towards regular permanent absorption into the Tamil Nadu Public Health Subordinate Service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As contractual positions with fixed consolidated monthly compensation, there is no internal promotion hierarchy within DHS. However, verified experience within NHM Tamil Nadu provides valuable weightage marks in regular recruitments conducted by the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB Tamil Nadu) for regular posts of Assistant Surgeon, Village Health Nurse, Health Inspector Grade II, and Laboratory Technician.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Separate Application for Each Post: Candidates intending to apply for multiple posts must submit distinct, separate application forms with full sets of enclosures for each post.
  • Strict Receipt Cutoff: Applications must reach the District Health Office in Thindal, Erode by Speed Post or in person on or before 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Postal delays will not be excused.
  • Complete Marks Documentation: For Non-Interview posts (Medical Officer, MLHP, Health Inspector), candidates must submit mark sheets of all academic years/semesters; failure to furnish complete marks will result in immediate rejection.
  • Mandatory Valid Council Registration: Professional candidates (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Lab Technicians) must provide proof of active, renewed registration with their respective Tamil Nadu Statutory Councils.
  • Mandatory Self-Attestation: All photocopied documents and mark sheets must be self-attested by the candidate.

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

  • Medical Officer (HWC)2
  • Tuberculosis Health Visitor (NTEP)1
  • Lab Technician (NTEP)3
  • Senior Treatment Supervisor (STS)1
  • Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)1
  • Counsellor (ICTC)2
  • Lab Technician (ICTC)3
  • Refrigeration Mechanic1
  • Security Guard1
  • Data Entry Operator1
  • Mid-Level Health Provider7
  • Health Inspector (MTM)34
  • Hospital Worker / Support Staff (UHWC)2
  • Multi Purpose Hospital Worker13
  • Radiographer1
Total Vacancies78

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration: Medical Officer (₹63,000/-); Physiotherapist, STS, STLS (₹23,000/-); MLHP, Counsellor (₹21,000/-); UPHC Pharmacist (₹18,000/-); Health Inspector, Data Entry Operator, MMU Driver (₹17,500/-); Lab Technician, Radiographer, ECHO Technician (₹17,000/-); TB Health Visitor (₹15,000/-); Hospital Worker, Security Guard (₹11,000/-).

Monthly consolidated salary ranging from ₹11,000/- per month (Hospital Worker / Security Guard) up to ₹63,000/- per month (Medical Officer). Appointments are purely on a contractual basis under National Health Mission (NHM) / District Health Society.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application form from the official Erode District website at https://erode.nic.in or obtain it directly from the District Health Office, Thindal, Erode.
  2. Fill out the application form legibly. If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application with complete sets of enclosures for each post.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all required certificates: (i) Date of birth proof (Birth Certificate / SSLC / HSC), (ii) Educational certificates and marks memos (10th, 12th, Diploma, Degree, PG), (iii) Statutory council registration certificate (MCI/NMC, Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council, Nursing Council), (iv) Proof of residence (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Ration Card), (v) Community Certificate, (vi) Experience certificates (NTEP/RNTCP or COVID-19 duty certificate where applicable), and (vii) No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed.
  4. For Non-Interview posts, ensure complete mark sheets are submitted; incomplete marks details will lead to immediate rejection.
  5. Submit the completed application form in a sealed envelope superscribed with the name of the post applied for, either in person or by Speed Post, to: The Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Society, District Health Office, Thindal, Erode District, Tamil Nadu – 638012 (Phone: 0424-2431020).
  6. The last date for receipt of applications is 12 November 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for applying to any of the contractual positions under District Health Society, Erode.

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The last date for receipt of completed application forms by Speed Post or in person at the District Health Office, Thindal, Erode is 12 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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