• 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 the date of this notification (12.09.2026).
• Language Proficiency: Knowledge of Tamil language is mandatory.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Kallakurichi Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 65 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
65
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
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, Kallakurichi. 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, Kallakurichi (National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu) are posted in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Urban PHCs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Government Hospitals across the district under the three directorates (DPH&PM, DMS, and DME). Core clinical duties involve outpatient screening, inpatient ward care, maternal and child healthcare, antenatal check-ups, labor and delivery assistance, newborn immunization, emergency triage, and implementation of state/national health mission programs. Shift rotations (morning, afternoon, night) are mandatory, with substantial patient caseloads in rural and semi-urban health facilities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely contractual and temporary under the District Health Society, Kallakurichi, and not a regular government post. The initial contractual term is generally for 11 months to 1 year, subject to periodic performance appraisals, operational requirements, and continuous funding grants under the National Health Mission scheme from the Government of Tamil Nadu and Government of India. The contractual service does not confer any legal right, title, or claim for absorption or regularization into regular Tamil Nadu Medical and Public Health subordinate services.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As a society-level contractual post, standard government promotion hierarchies (such as progression to Nursing Superintendent Grade II/I) and 7th CPC incremental pay scales do not apply. However, continuous contractual service in NHM health institutions builds invaluable clinical and community medicine credentials. Additionally, contractual nurses who serve in government medical facilities often receive preferential service weightage marks during regular recruitment conducted by the Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) Tamil Nadu.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory Tamil Knowledge: Candidates must have studied Tamil or possess demonstrated proficiency in Tamil. Non-Tamil speaking candidates are not eligible.
- Prior Council Registration Date: Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council must have been obtained BEFORE the date of notification (12.09.2026). Registrations obtained after this date will be rejected.
- No Email Submissions: Applications must be submitted strictly in person or sent via post to the District Health Office, Peruvangur Road, Kallakurichi. Email submissions will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Indicative Vacancy Number: The announced 65 vacancies are indicative and subject to change based on the actual requirements of the District Health Society.
- Strict Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications is 25.09.2026 at 5:00 PM. Late deliveries due to postal delays will not be considered.
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 (Kallakurichi District Health Society)65
Total Vacancies65
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, not the government.
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 Kallakurichi (kallakurichi.nic.in) and download the prescribed application form and notification annexure.
- 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:
• Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC / 10th mark sheet)
• Higher Secondary (+2) mark sheet
• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Degree / Diploma certificate and all semester mark sheets
• Valid Registration Certificate issued by Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (registered before 12.09.2026)
• Proof of Tamil language proficiency (studied Tamil in SSLC / +2 or equivalent)
• Community Certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
• Nativity / Domicile Certificate (Kallakurichi District)
• Clinical / Public Health Experience Certificate (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, Kallakurichi".
- Submit the completed application packet strictly in person or through Post so as to reach on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM at the following address:
The Executive Secretary, District Health Society,
O/o District Health Office, Peruvangur Road, Kallakurichi – 606213.
Note: Submissions via email will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No Application Fee). Applications can be submitted free of cost.
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
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Starts
Sep 12, 2026
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Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
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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, Kallakurichi. The decision of the Chairman of the District Health Society / District Collector is final.
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The consolidated pay is Rs. 21,000/- per month as per National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) guidelines. No additional allowances or perks are provided.
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