Educational & Professional Criteria:
• Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) from a Government or Government-recognized private nursing institution approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Registration: Active and valid registration certificate with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC) is strictly mandatory.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
DHS Karur Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 70 Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 16, 2026Staff Nurse
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
70
Pay Scale
₹21,000/- Per Month (Consolidated Pay)
Age Limit
Upto 50 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 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
Maximum age limit is up to 50 years. Minimum age requirement is 18 years.
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 Scrutiny
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Certificate Verification & Counseling
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through the ACADEMIC_MERIT_LIST mechanism. No written examination or interview is held. Eligible candidates are ranked based on marks obtained in the qualifying nursing examination (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), compliance with Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration, and state reservation guidelines. Shortlisted applicants are called for Certificate Verification before the District Selection Committee.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses under District Health Society (DHS), Karur / National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu are posted across Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Karur, Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWCs), and Block Medical Offices. Core clinical responsibilities include patient triage, vital signs monitoring, administering medications, maternal and child healthcare (MCH), immunizations, assisting doctors in emergency wards, casualty, and ICU, and managing patient health registers under NHM reporting systems. Work involves rotating 8-hour shift rosters including night shifts.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Purely contractual and temporary appointment under National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu. The appointment does not confer any right to permanent absorption or regularisation in government service (as explicitly conditioned in the circular). Tenure is initially for 1 year, subject to periodic performance appraisal, project extension, and state health budget grants.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As a contractual position under NHM, there is no formal departmental promotion ladder like regular state government cadres. However, clinical experience gained under NHM counts significantly as service weightage in future Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) regular Staff Nurse recruitments. Contractual nurses can also progress to Senior Staff Nurse / Nursing Supervisor / Community Health Officer (CHO) positions upon relevant post-basic qualifications and internal vacancies.
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
- Staff Nurse (Contractual / Temporary)
Total Vacancies70
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹21,000/- per month as sanctioned under G.O.(Ms.)No.258, Health and Family Welfare Department and Mission Directorate, National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu.
Purely contractual monthly consolidated remuneration under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms. Standard state government DA, HRA, and Pay Matrix benefits do not apply.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download and print the official application form attached with the notification circular from the official Karur district portal (karur.nic.in).
- Fill in all mandatory details neatly in your own handwriting, including applicant name, father's name, DOB, age, educational qualifications (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing), TN Nurses & Midwives Council registration number, address, contact details, community, and academic marks (SSLC, HSC, and Nursing aggregate percentage).
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the designated space and sign the mandatory undertaking confirming understanding of the contractual nature of the appointment.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of all required supporting certificates: Date of Birth proof (10th marksheet / TC), qualifying degree/diploma marksheets and completion certificate (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate, community certificate, nativity/residence certificate, and employment exchange card (if registered).
- Submit the completed application form in a sealed envelope superscribed with "Application for the Post of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse" either in person or by Speed Post / Registered Post / Ordinary Post to: Executive Secretary / District Health Office, District Health Society (DHS), District Collector Office Campus, Karur District, Karur – 639 007.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline or without original signature will be summarily rejected.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is required to be paid for this recruitment.
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Published
Sep 15, 2026
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Starts
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Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 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 Scrutiny
OfflineMerit Scored
Certificate Verification & Counseling
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted through the ACADEMIC_MERIT_LIST mechanism. No written examination or interview is held. Eligible candidates are ranked based on marks obtained in the qualifying nursing examination (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), compliance with Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration, and state reservation guidelines. Shortlisted applicants are called for Certificate Verification before the District Selection Committee.
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Selected Staff Nurses will receive a fixed consolidated salary of ₹21,000/- per month under the National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu. No separate DA, HRA, or regular pay matrix scales apply to this contractual post.
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