Contractual / Regular

DHS Kallakurichi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 22 Technical & Paramedical Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 10, 2026
AudiologistOccupational TherapistTB - Health VisitorRMNCH+A CounsellorsMultipurpose Worker (Siddha)Therapy Assistant (Male - National AYUSH Mission)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
22
Pay Scale
₹11,000 – ₹32,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (Up to 40, 50, and 59 Years for specific roles)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 9, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 9, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window9 – 23 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

Qualifications vary across posts from 8th / 10th Pass (Support Staff & Multipurpose Worker) to Diploma in GNM / Nursing Therapy / Health Inspector, and Bachelor's / Master's Degrees in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing for MLHP), Physiotherapy (BPT), Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Mathematics/Statistics (with PGDCA for DEO), and Social Sciences / Psychology / Public Administration (for RMNCH+A Counsellors). Valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nursing and Midwives Council is mandatory for ANM and MLHP candidates.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate age must not exceed 35 years as on 01.09.2026 for Audiologist, Therapy Assistant, ANM, DEO, Health Inspector, Physiotherapist, and Support Staff. Maximum age ceiling is 40 years for Occupational Therapist (and SC/ST RMNCH+A Counsellors); 50 years for MLHP; and up to 59 years for TB-Health Visitor and Multipurpose Worker (Siddha).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission & Document Scrutiny (Deadline: 23 September 2026, 5:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Certificate Verification & Personal Interview / Merit Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

The recruitment will be conducted through verification of academic qualifications, clinical council registrations, relevant experience, and an interview process before the District Health Society committee. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for certificate verification and interview by the Member Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services, Kallakurichi.

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 & Qualifying Degree PercentageBaseline Screening BenchmarkEvaluation of aggregate marks scored in qualifying degree/diploma examinations (B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BPT, DMLT, Master's in Social Work/Psychology, or SSLC) and statutory council registrations.
Clinical Domain Knowledge & Technical SkillsCore Domain CompetenceTechnical understanding of maternal and child health (RMNCH+A), TB treatment regimens (NTEP), AYUSH therapies, community physiotherapy, or healthcare database operations.
Public Health & Hospital ExperienceExperience Scoring BenchmarkPrior service rendered in government primary health centres (PHCs), urban health wellness centres (UHWCs), community health centres, or district hospitals.
Personal Interview & Community Communication SkillsSelection Committee AssessmentAssessment of patient empathy, local Tamil language communication, dedication to public healthcare delivery, and performance before the DHS Kallakurichi panel.

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.

Selected personnel are deployed across Government Medical College Hospital, Taluk Hospitals, Urban Health & Wellness Centres (UHWCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Kallakurichi district. The role involves frontline public healthcare delivery, immunization tracking, maternal and child healthcare (RMNCH+A), TB surveillance, AYUSH therapy support, and health MIS data entry. The position requires dedication to rural and urban patient care under the supervision of Medical Officers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is temporary on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission (NHM). The contract is initially for 11 months, renewable annually based on performance appraisal and project continuation. Candidates appointed as Occupational Therapist and Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP) are required to commit to a minimum tenure of two (2) years. The contractual engagement confers no right or claim for permanent absorption in Tamil Nadu State Civil Services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Standard state civil service promotions do not apply to contractual NHM posts. However, clinical and paramedical experience gained in government health facilities under NHM serves as a valuable credential and provides service weightage marks in Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) examinations for regular Staff Nurse and Paramedical recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Offline Application Deadline: Completed applications along with self-attested documents must reach the District Health Office, Peruvangur Road, Kallakurichi on or before 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
  • Mandatory Undertaking Letter: Applicants must submit an undertaking agreeing that contractual service will cease if permanent government employees are posted to the positions.
  • Two-Year Service Commitment: Candidates selected for Occupational Therapist and MLHP positions must commit to a minimum service tenure of two years.
  • Active Council Registration: Candidates applying for ANM/VHN and MLHP must possess valid, unexpired registration with the Tamil Nadu Nursing and Midwives Council.
  • Tamil Language Prerequisite: Applicants for MTM Health Inspector must have passed Tamil as a subject in SSLC/Class 10th.

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

  • Audiologist1
  • Occupational Therapist1
  • TB - Health Visitor2
  • RMNCH+A Counsellors2
  • Multipurpose Worker (Siddha)1
  • Therapy Assistant (Male - AYUSH)1
  • ANM / VHN / UHN3
  • Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP)5
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)1
  • MTM Health Inspector3
  • Physiotherapist1
  • Support Staff1
Total Vacancies22

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Audiologist: ₹32,000/- p.m.
• Occupational Therapist: ₹27,000/- p.m.
• Physiotherapist: ₹23,000/- p.m.
• MLHP & RMNCH+A Counsellors: ₹21,000/- p.m.
• ANM, DEO & MTM Health Inspector: ₹17,500/- p.m.
• TB-Health Visitor & Therapy Assistant: ₹15,000/- p.m.
• Support Staff & Multipurpose Worker (Siddha): ₹11,000/- p.m.

Monthly consolidated pay between ₹11,000/- and ₹32,000/- per month as per National Health Mission (NHM) / District Health Society norms. The engagement is for 11 months, renewable annually based on performance.

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 Kallakurichi District website at kallakurichi.nic.in.
  2. Duly fill out the application form with personal information, educational qualifications, council registration numbers, and experience details.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of Class 10th and 12th mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates with all semester mark sheets, active council registration certificates (Nursing / Paramedical), residential proof (Nativity certificate), Community Certificate, Aadhaar card copy, and work experience certificates.
  4. Include an undertaking letter confirming acceptance of temporary contractual service terms.
  5. Submit the completed application packet in person (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or send via Speed Post / Registered Post addressed to: The Member Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Society, Peruvangur Road, Kallakurichi – 606 213 on or before 23 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications sent solely via email will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee is payable for any category).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

A total of 22 contractual vacancies across 12 posts are advertised under Notification No. 02/2026. The last date to submit offline applications is 23 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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