Contractual / Regular

DHS Pudukkottai Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Medical Officer (NTEP) Post

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Sep. 12, 2026
Medical Officer (NTEP)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹63,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 65 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 10, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 29 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

Essential Qualification: MBBS or equivalent medical degree from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) / Medical Council of India (MCI). Must have completed compulsory rotatory residential internship (CRRI) and hold valid State Medical Council registration.
Preferential Qualifications:
  1. Diploma or MD in Public Health / Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM) / Community Medicine / Community Health Administration (CHA) / Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases.
  2. Minimum one year of prior working experience under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) / National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
  3. Working knowledge of computers and health data management portals.
Domicile Requirement: Permanent residents of Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu only.
Communal Roster: Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar on preferential basis).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be above 18 years of age and not exceeding 65 years as of the notification date.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Local Domicile/Credential Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before District Health Society Selection Board

OfflineMerit Scored

Medical Fitness & Contract Agreement Execution

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection mechanism follows a structured portfolio screening and interview procedure:

  1. Document Screening: Applications received by September 29, 2026 (5:00 PM) are scrutinized for MBBS degree validity, TNMC registration, Pudukkottai district residence, and SC(A) roster eligibility.
  2. Personal Interview: Eligible shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview before the Selection Committee headed by the District Collector & Chairman, District Health Society, Pudukkottai. Candidates are evaluated on clinical knowledge of pulmonary tuberculosis management, Nikshay portal workflows, and national health programme implementation.
  3. Appointment: Selected candidate is engaged on a purely contractual basis under NTEP for a period of one year, subject to periodic performance reviews.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
MBBS Academic Credentials & TNMC Registration40 MarksEvaluation of MBBS aggregate marks, clinical internship completion, and permanent registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
Higher Qualifications in Public Health / Pulmonary Medicine20 MarksDiploma or MD in Community Medicine (PSM), Public Health, Community Health Administration (CHA), or Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases.
Prior Experience in RNTCP / NTEP Operations20 MarksDemonstrated field or clinical experience working under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, Nikshay data entry, or DOTS centers.
Personal Interview & Clinical Problem Solving20 MarksAssessment of clinical acumen regarding Drug-Resistant TB regimens, adverse drug reactions, contact screening, and public health communication skills.

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.

District Health Society (DHS) Pudukkottai operates under the Tamil Nadu State Health Mission and the Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu. The Medical Officer (NTEP) is posted at the Medical College TB Cell / District TB Centre (DTC), Old Government Hospital Campus, Pudukkottai. Responsibilities include clinical diagnosis, management of Drug-Sensitive (DS-TB) and Drug-Resistant (DR-TB) cases, monitoring Nikshay portal patient notifications and direct benefit transfers (DBT under Nikshay Poshan Yojana), coordinating CBNAAT/TrueNat testing workflows, contact tracing, and conducting periodic clinical review meetings across primary health centers (PHCs) in Pudukkottai district. Working hours are standard government outpatient timings (typically 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, plus afternoon clinical case follow-ups and documentation).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary contractual position under National Health Mission (NHM) / NTEP guidelines. The contract is terminable with one month's notice from either side. The position is stationed within Pudukkottai district and carries no right or preference for permanent regularization in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service (TNMS).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a district-level contractual NHM assignment, regular government promotion cadres (Assistant Surgeon -> Senior Assistant Surgeon -> Civil Surgeon) do not apply directly. However, service in NHM/NTEP provides vital field experience and weightage marks / incentive points for Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) Assistant Surgeon examinations and state postgraduate medical admissions (NEET-PG service quota).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Exclusive Pudukkottai District Domicile: The circular strictly specifies that only permanent residents of Pudukkottai district are eligible to apply (backed by Ration Card / Nativity proof); non-district candidates will be rejected.
  • Communal Roster Specificity: The post is reserved for Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar on preferential basis) under the Tamil Nadu communal roster.
  • Offline Submission Deadline: Complete applications with all required self-attested enclosures must reach the District TB Centre, Old GH Campus, Pudukkottai by September 29, 2026, 5:00 PM; no applications will be accepted after this deadline.
  • Strict Document Verification: Failure to submit any mandatory certificate (MBBS degree, TNMC registration, internship completion, caste certificate, residence proof, computer certificate) will result in summary rejection.
  • Temporary Non-Regularized Post: The engagement is purely contractual at ₹63,000/- per month and does not confer any entitlement to permanent regular employment in the state medical services.

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

  • Medical Officer (NTEP) - Medical College TB Cell (Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyar on preferential basis)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly contractual remuneration of ₹63,000/- per month.

Consolidated monthly contract remuneration of ₹63,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM) / National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) norms. Purely temporary contractual appointment terminable with one month's notice.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application format and notification from the official Pudukkottai district portal (pudukkottai.nic.in).
  2. Fill in the application form completely with personal details, educational qualifications, medical council registration details, and prior RNTCP/NTEP experience.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of the following mandatory documents:
    • Proof of Age / Date of Birth certificate.
    • MBBS Degree Certificate and Year-wise Mark Sheets.
    • Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) Completion Certificate.
    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) Permanent Registration Certificate.
    • Postgraduate Degree/Diploma Certificate in PSM/Community Medicine/Chest Diseases (if applicable).
    • Community / Caste Certificate (SC/SCA).
    • Nativity / Domicile Certificate & Family Ration Card / Aadhaar Card proving permanent residence in Pudukkottai District.
    • Computer Knowledge / Course Certificate.
    • Prior experience certificate in RNTCP/NTEP (if any).
  4. Superscribe the application envelope with: "Application for the post of Medical Officer (NTEP)".
  5. Submit the completed application in person or send it by registered/speed post to the Office of the District Programme Officer & Deputy Director (TB), District Health Society - NTEP, District TB Centre, Old Government Hospital Campus, Pudukkottai – 622001, Tamil Nadu on or before September 29, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  6. Applications received after the specified date and time or without requisite documents will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The completed application form along with self-attested documents must reach the District TB Centre, Old GH Campus, Pudukkottai on or before September 29, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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