Staff Nurse (66 Posts): Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc., Nursing) from a Government or Government recognized Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). Must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC). Adequate proficiency in Tamil language is mandatory.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 66 Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 16, 2026Staff Nurse
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
66
Pay Scale
Consolidated Pay: Rs. 21,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years (50 வயது வரை)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 14, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 14, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window14 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be up to 50 years of age as on the notification date.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Scrutiny & Academic Qualification Verification
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District Selection Committee Merit Ranking & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted on an academic merit and credential evaluation basis by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector and the Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS), District Health Society, Nagapattinam. Applications will be screened based on marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc. Nursing, validity of registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, and local Tamil language proficiency.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses recruited under the District Health Society (DHS), Nagapattinam, National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu, are deployed across 24x7 Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Upgraded PHCs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), Government Taluk Hospitals, and the Nagapattinam Government Medical College Hospital. As a coastal district prone to seasonal monsoons, cyclone impacts, and vector-borne diseases, clinical duties encompass round-the-clock shift duties (morning, evening, and night rotations). Core responsibilities include inpatient nursing care, labor room deliveries, maternal and child health tracking under the RCH registry, emergency triage, immunization outreach sessions, NCD screening (hypertension, diabetes), and attending to fishermen and rural farming communities. The working environment is demanding yet deeply rewarding in public health delivery, demanding compassion, stamina, and fluency in Tamil.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The engagement is purely temporary and on a contractual consolidated basis for an initial duration of 11 months / 1 year under the National Health Mission (NHM-TN) framework, extendable based on project sanction, satisfactory performance evaluation, and mutual concurrence. Stationed across health facilities within the Nagapattinam Health Unit District.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Contractual NHM positions do not have direct departmental cadre promotion. However, verified contractual service as an NHM Staff Nurse awards weightage marks and priority experience points during permanent recruitments conducted by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) for regular Staff Nurse vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory TNC Registration: Applicants must possess a valid, up-to-date registration certificate from the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC). Applications without proof of registration will be summarily rejected.
- Strict Submission Cut-Off: Completed physical application packets with all requisite self-attested documents must reach the District Health Society office by hand or Speed Post on or before 25-09-2026 by 5:00 PM. Postal delays will not be condoned.
- Tamil Language Fluency: Candidates must have adequate fluency in the Tamil language (spoken and written) as day-to-day work involves patient communication in government primary healthcare facilities.
- Contractual Tenure Disclaimer: The appointment is purely contractual and temporary under NHM norms; it confers no permanent rights or claim for absorption into regular government service.
- Complete Enclosure Checklist: Ensure self-attested copies of 10th mark sheet, +2 mark sheet, GNM/B.Sc. Nursing degree/diploma certificates, all year mark statements, TNC registration, community certificate, and nativity proof are enclosed.
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 (PHCs / Upgraded PHCs / GHs / Govt Medical College Hospital)66
Total Vacancies66
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- per month under NHM Tamil Nadu norms.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms for contractual/temporary Staff Nurse positions.
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 Nagapattinam district portal at nagapattinam.nic.in to download the prescribed application format.
- Fill in the application form completely with personal particulars, educational qualifications (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), TNC registration number with validity, contact details (mobile/WhatsApp & email), and permanent address.
- Affix a recent passport-size color photograph in the designated space on the application format.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all requisite certificates:
• Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC Mark Sheet / Transfer Certificate)
• Higher Secondary (+2) Mark Sheet
• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Passing Certificate and Mark Sheets of all academic years
• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC) Registration Certificate (valid/renewed)
• Community Certificate issued by competent revenue authority
• Residential / Nativity Certificate (Aadhaar / Voter ID proof)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable) in government/private healthcare facilities - Submit the completed application form along with enclosures either in person or by Speed Post on or before 25-09-2026 by 5:00 PM to:
Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services
District Health Society (DHS),
District Health Office, District Collectorate Campus,
Nagapattinam District – 611003.
Note: Applications received after 25-09-2026 (5:00 PM) will not be considered under any circumstances.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable for this recruitment (Free).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 14, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 14, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window14 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
DH
District Health Society, Nagapattinam
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Application Scrutiny & Academic Qualification Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
District Selection Committee Merit Ranking & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted on an academic merit and credential evaluation basis by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector and the Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS), District Health Society, Nagapattinam. Applications will be screened based on marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc. Nursing, validity of registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, and local Tamil language proficiency.
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Candidates must have passed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC).
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