District Health Society, Nagapattinam
Contractual / Regular

DHS Nagapattinam Various Posts Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 1, 2026
Dispenser / Siddha PharmacistMedical Officer (Siddha)Pharmacist (Siddha)Health Inspector Grade-IIMid Level Health Provider (MLHP)Health Inspector Grade II (BPMU)

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Vacancies
44
Pay Scale
Rs 11,000 to Rs 44,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (Up to 50 Years for MLHP; Up to 59 Years for Siddha Posts)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu39Nagapattinam1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

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Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 9 Oct 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

1. Dispenser / Siddha Pharmacist (1 Post): 12th Std Pass with D.Pharm Siddha / Integrated Pharmacy Course certificate issued by Government of Tamil Nadu.

2. Medical Officer (Siddha) (1 Post): BSMS (TNSMBC) Indian Medicine Registered Candidate or MD (Siddha).

3. Pharmacist (Siddha) (1 Post): Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy with computer proficiency (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

4. Health Inspector Grade-II (HWC) (19 Posts) & BPMU (1 Post): 12th Pass with Biology or Botany and Zoology; Tamil as a subject in SSLC; and 2 years MPHW (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector course certificate from a recognized institution granted by DPH&PM.

5. Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP) (3 Posts): Diploma in GNM / B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution approved by Indian Nursing Council.

6. Radiographer (2 Posts): B.Sc Radiography.

7. Data Manager (1 Post): Masters in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (RCI approved) / PG Degree or Diploma in Hospital/Health Management / MBA with relevant experience.

8. Dental Technician (1 Post): 1 or 2 years course in Dental Technician from a recognized institution.

9. Physiotherapist (1 Post): Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized University.

10. Psychologist (DEIC & NTCP) (2 Posts): Post Graduate in Psychology / MSW or graduate in Psychology trained in Counseling with 2 years counseling experience.

11. Special Educator (1 Post): Bachelor's / Master's degree in Special Education in Intellectual Disability with live RCI registration.

12. Occupational Therapist (1 Post): Bachelor's / Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

13. Counselor (ICTC) (3 Posts): Graduate Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Human Development / Nursing with 3 years HIV/AIDS project experience.

14. Microbiologist (1 Post): MBBS MD / M.Sc Medical Microbiology / M.Sc Microbiology with 2 years lab experience in diagnostic services.

15. Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant (1 Post): HSC with Science subjects plus 1 year certificate course in Audiometry.

16. Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS) (1 Post): Graduate + DMLT + two-wheeler driving license + 2 months computer certificate course.

17. ANM / Urban Health Nurse (1 Post): Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) or GNM / B.Sc Nursing with INC recognition.

18. Data Entry Operator (1 Post): Any Graduate with computer proficiency and Typewriting in English & Tamil (Lower).

19. Multi Purpose Hospital Worker (1 Post): 8th Standard Pass (and 10th Standard Fail), able to read and write in Tamil and English.

Age Limit & Relaxations

General maximum age limit is below 35 years as on crucial date. For Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP), candidates should not be over 50 years of age. For Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS), maximum age limit is 40 years. For AYUSH / Siddha posts (Medical Officer, Dispenser, Pharmacist), maximum age limit is 59 years under NRHM/NAM schemes.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Document Verification

Offline ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received within the due date will be scrutinized against the prescribed educational qualifications, technical certifications, and domain experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview conducted by the District Health Society recruitment committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Academic Record & Technical Qualification
Domain Certifications & Clinical / Field Experience
Personal Interview & Communication

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.

Personnel will be deployed across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Government Hospitals, Urban Health Wellness Centres, or District Early Intervention Centres (DEIC) in Nagapattinam District. Duties involve fieldwork, disease surveillance, public immunization, epidemic tracking, and diagnostic support. Work schedule is standard government clinic hours with emergency on-call duties during epidemics or natural disaster relief.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is strictly on a 1-year contract basis under National Health Mission (NHM) / National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) guidelines, extendable based on annual performance appraisal and fund sanctions from the State Health Society. There is no entitlement to absorption or regular government service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual District Health Society positions do not have direct promotional channels into regular civil service cadres. However, verified contractual service in Tamil Nadu health schemes provides substantial experience certificates and preference in upcoming Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) Tamil Nadu regular recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must reach the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS) office in the Collectorate Complex, Nagapattinam by 09.10.2026 at 5:45 PM; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Candidates applying for Health Inspector Grade-II must have passed Tamil as a subject in SSLC and hold a valid 2-year MPHW(Male)/Sanitary Inspector certificate granted by DPH&PM.
  • All applicants must submit a signed self-declaration certificate/undertaking regarding the veracity of documents and acceptance of contract terms.
  • Separate application forms with full documentation must be submitted if applying for more than one post.
  • The recruitment is purely on a contract basis under NHM/DHS norms, and selected candidates cannot claim permanent appointment or regularization.

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

  • Health Inspector Grade-II (HWC)19
  • Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP)3
  • Counselor (ICTC)3
  • Radiographer2
  • Dispenser / Siddha Pharmacist1
  • Medical Officer (Siddha)1
  • Pharmacist (Siddha)1
  • Health Inspector Grade II (BPMU)1
  • Data Manager (DEIC)1
  • Dental Technician (DEIC)1
  • Physiotherapist (DEIC)1
  • Psychologist (DEIC)1
  • Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy1
  • Occupational Therapist (DEIC)1
  • Microbiologist (IDSP)1
Total Vacancies44

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly pay: Multi Purpose Hospital Worker: Rs 11,000/-; Dental Technician / Radiographer: Rs 17,000/-; Health Inspector Grade-II / ANM / DEO: Rs 17,500/-; Dispenser: Rs 18,000/-; Pharmacist (Siddha) / Special Educator / Audiometrician: Rs 20,000/-; MLHP / Counselor: Rs 21,000/-; Physiotherapist / STLS: Rs 23,000/-; Data Manager: Rs 25,000/-; Psychologist / Occupational Therapist: Rs 27,000/-; Medical Officer (Siddha): Rs 40,000/-; Microbiologist: Rs 44,000/-.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration ranging between Rs 11,000/- and Rs 44,000/- based on the post. No DA, HRA, or other state allowances are admissible.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates should prepare their application form accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae / bio-data.
  2. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all requisite certificates including proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, technical certificates (DPH&PM sanitary inspector / pharmacy / nursing registration), community certificate, and experience certificates.
  3. Include a signed self-declaration certificate / undertaking confirming eligibility and terms of contractual engagement.
  4. Enclose the application in a sealed envelope superscribing "Application for the post of [Post Name] under District Health Society Nagapattinam".
  5. Submit the envelope via Registered Post, Speed Post, or in person to: The Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Society, District Collectorate Complex, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu - 611001.
  6. Physical applications must reach the destination on or before 09.10.2026 by 5:45 PM. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment.

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The last date for receipt of physical applications at the Deputy Director of Health Services Office, Nagapattinam is 09.10.2026 by 5:45 PM.

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