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 hold an active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC).
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Madurai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 90 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse (ஒப்பந்த / தற்காலிக செவிலியர்)
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Vacancies
90 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 & Priority Verification
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), along with special priority categories (Transgender, Differently Abled, Destitute Widow, Ex-Servicemen). 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, Madurai before receiving posting orders to healthcare facilities under DPH, DM&RHS, DME&R, or Madurai Corporation.
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, Madurai are deployed across institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (Taluk and Non-Taluk Hospitals), Directorate of Medical Education and Research (Government Rajaji Hospital / Madurai Medical College), and Madurai Corporation Urban Health Centres. Duties include rotational night shifts, casualty triage, maternal delivery room duties, fever clinics, and immunization drives. The role offers high-volume clinical experience across premier tertiary and primary healthcare centers in southern Tamil Nadu.
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 Viswanathapuram, Madurai by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications delayed in transit or post will not be accepted.
- Fresh Application Requirement: Even if a candidate has previously applied for other contractual staff nurse positions in Madurai District Health Society, a fresh application must be submitted specifically for these posts.
- Mandatory Document Enclosures: Copies of Birth Certificate, Marksheets (SSLC, +2, GNM/B.Sc), Transfer Certificate (TC), Community Certificate, Nativity Certificate, and Priority Certificates must be self-attested and enclosed along with a joining undertaking.
- 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 recruitment 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 - Madurai District (Institutions under DPH, DM&RHS, DME&R, and Madurai Corporation)90
Total Vacancies90 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 Madurai district portal (madurai.nic.in/notice_category/recruitment/) or obtain the proforma from the notification circular (Ref. No. 4074/R1/2026).
- 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: Birth Certificate, Marksheets (SSLC/10th, Higher Secondary/+2, GNM/B.Sc. Nursing diploma/degree and marksheets), Transfer Certificate (TC), Community Certificate, Nativity / Residence Certificate, and Special Priority Certificates (Transgender / Differently Abled Person / Destitute Widow / Ex-Serviceman), along with an undertaking letter.
- Submit the completed application in person or send by Speed Post to: The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Viswanathapuram, Madurai – 625 014 (Telephone: 0452-2640778).
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline will be summarily rejected. Note: Candidates who previously applied for other contractual posts in Madurai DHS must submit a fresh application for these vacancies.
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
DH
District Health Society Madurai
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 & Priority Verification
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), along with special priority categories (Transgender, Differently Abled, Destitute Widow, Ex-Servicemen). 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, Madurai before receiving posting orders to healthcare facilities under DPH, DM&RHS, DME&R, or Madurai Corporation.
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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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