Candidates must possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. in Nursing from a government institution or recognized private nursing college accredited by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Candidates must be actively registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC).
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 93 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse (ஒப்பந்த / தற்காலிக செவிலியர்)
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Vacancies
93 Posts
Pay Scale
₹ 21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 13, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 13, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window13 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 50 years as on the application deadline. In case of identical aggregate marks, preference will be accorded to candidates who are older in age based on date of birth.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Receipt of Applications & Document Scrutiny (by 25.09.2026, 05:00 PM)
In-person / Speed Post SubmissionQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Preparation & Tie-breaking by Age Seniority
Merit-based RankingMerit Scored
Certificate Verification & Posting Order Issuance
In-person VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted purely on the basis of Academic Merit and professional qualifications. Candidates are ranked based on aggregate marks secured in GNM/B.Sc. Nursing, Higher Secondary (+2), and SSLC (10th). In the event of a tie in marks, preference will be granted to the candidate senior in age. Selected candidates undergo certificate verification by the District Health Society, Kanniyakumari before receiving posting orders to government hospitals or health centres.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Contractual Staff Nurses recruited under the District Health Society, Kanniyakumari operate within Kanniyakumari Government Medical College Hospital (KGMCH, Asaripallam), Government Taluk Hospitals, rural Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs). The role demands rotational shift duties, maternal delivery room management, casualty triage, child immunization clinics, and community outpatient care. The working environment provides intensive clinical exposure across Tamil Nadu's high-performing public health delivery system.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Appointments are purely temporary and contractual under National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu for an initial tenure of 11 months, extendable subject to annual Project Implementation Plan (PIP) approvals by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and satisfactory performance. The engagement is contract-bound and explicitly confers no right or claim for permanent regularisation or absorption into the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Fixed consolidated pay of ₹ 21,000/- per month without direct cadre promotion. However, contractual nursing experience gained under NHM-TN provides critical weightage marks in regular Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) Staff Nurse recruitments and priority consideration in future state healthcare openings.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory TNNMC Registration: Candidates must possess an active registration certificate with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC); applications without valid registration will be summarily rejected.
- Strict 5:00 PM Deadline: Applications must physically reach the District Health Office in Krishnankovil, Nagercoil by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications delayed in transit or post will not be accepted.
- Purely Contractual Non-Regularizable Engagement: Applicants must sign a declaration confirming awareness that the appointment is on an 11-month contract under NHM-TN and will not be regularized under any circumstances.
- Mandatory Document Enclosures: Copies of SSLC, +2, GNM/B.Sc. certificates, TNNMC registration, community certificate, residential proof (Aadhaar/Ration Card), and experience certificates must be enclosed.
- Direct Merit Selection with No Fee: There is no written examination and no application fee. Candidates should beware of unauthorized agents or intermediaries making fraudulent job promises.
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 Staff Nurse - Kanniyakumari District (MCH, GH, PHC, UPHC)93
Total Vacancies93 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹ 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu guidelines.
Consolidated remuneration of ₹ 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms for contractual staff nurses.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download the official Application Form from the Kanniyakumari district portal (kanniyakumari.nic.in) or obtain the proforma from the notification circular (Ref. No. 11506/A5/2026).
- Fill in all required particulars including candidate name, date of birth, educational qualifications, TNNMC registration number, and community details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the designated space on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of: SSLC (10th) marksheet, HSC (+2) marksheet, GNM/B.Sc. Nursing diploma/degree and marksheets, valid TNNMC registration certificate, Community Certificate, proof of residence (Family Card / Aadhaar Card), and prior work experience certificates (if any).
- Submit the completed application in person or send by Speed Post to: The Executive Secretary, District Health Society / Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Office, Krishnankovil, Nagercoil – 629001, Kanniyakumari District.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline will be rejected.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is required for any category).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 13, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 13, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window13 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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District Health Society, Kanniyakumari, under National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Receipt of Applications & Document Scrutiny (by 25.09.2026, 05:00 PM)
In-person / Speed Post SubmissionQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Preparation & Tie-breaking by Age Seniority
Merit-based RankingMerit Scored
Certificate Verification & Posting Order Issuance
In-person VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted purely on the basis of Academic Merit and professional qualifications. Candidates are ranked based on aggregate marks secured in GNM/B.Sc. Nursing, Higher Secondary (+2), and SSLC (10th). In the event of a tie in marks, preference will be granted to the candidate senior in age. Selected candidates undergo certificate verification by the District Health Society, Kanniyakumari before receiving posting orders to government hospitals or health centres.
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Selected Staff Nurses receive a fixed consolidated salary of ₹ 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu guidelines.
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