District Health Society, Ranipet
Contractual / Regular

DHS Ranipet Health Staff Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 21, 2026
Dispenser (Pharmacist)Attender (MPHW)Medical Officer (TB)Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TBHV)Special Educator for Behavioural TherapyOccupational Therapist

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
26 Posts
Pay Scale
₹10,000 - ₹63,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 45 Years as on 01.10.2026 (Standard TN NHM limits)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu87Ranipet2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 17, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 17, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window17 Sep – 1 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

Post-wise essential qualifications:
• Medical Officer (TB) [01 Post]: MBBS degree recognized by NMC/MCI with Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) registration (Remuneration: ₹63,000/-).
• Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP) [01 Post]: DGNM or B.Sc. Nursing with TNMC registration (Remuneration: ₹21,000/-).
• Urban Health Nurse [02 Posts]: Higher Secondary (10+2) + 1 or 2-year ANM course approved by DME / Nursing Council (Remuneration: ₹17,500/-).
• MTM Health Inspector & Health Inspector Gr-II [14 Posts]: 10+2 with Biology/Botany & Zoology, Tamil in SSLC, and 2-year Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector course approved by DPH & PM (Remuneration: ₹17,500/-).
• Dispenser (Pharmacist - Siddha) [01 Post]: D.Pharm / Integrated Pharmacy Course certificate issued by Government of Tamil Nadu (Remuneration: ₹18,000/-).
• Occupational Therapist [01 Post]: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Remuneration: ₹23,000/-).
• Special Educator [01 Post]: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) with valid RCI registration (Remuneration: ₹17,000/-).
• RMNCH Counsellor [01 Post]: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, or Hospital Management + 1-2 years experience (Remuneration: ₹21,000/-).
• Tuberculosis Health Visitor (TBHV) [01 Post]: Graduate OR 10+2 with MPW/ANM/LHV certificate + 2-month computer course (Remuneration: ₹15,000/-).
• MMU Driver [01 Post]: 10th pass + valid Light Motor Vehicle driving license + 3 years experience + motor mechanism knowledge (Remuneration: ₹17,500/-).
• Attender (MPHW - Siddha) [01 Post]: SSLC (10th) pass with ability to read and write Tamil (Remuneration: ₹10,000/-).
• Lab Attender (IDSP) [01 Post]: 8th pass or 10th fail with reading and writing knowledge of Tamil (Remuneration: ₹11,000/-).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years as of 01.10.2026. Standard upper age limit under Tamil Nadu District Health Society guidelines is up to 35-40 years for paramedics and up to 45-50 years for Medical Officers.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Receipt of Applications & Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Certificate Verification & Interview by District Selection Committee

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Selection is conducted by the District Health Society committee headed by the District Collector, Ranipet. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic and technical qualifications, Council/Board registration, local resident status, and relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for certificate verification and interview. Selected candidates must sign an 11-month contract agreement and submit a self-declaration letter.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic & Technical Qualification MarksEvaluation of marks obtained in relevant qualifying board/degree examinations (MBBS, D.Pharm, Nursing, Sanitary Inspector, etc.).
Relevant Work Experience & Local DomicileWeightage for prior public health/government hospital service and resident status in Ranipet district.
Personal Interview & Certificate VerificationVerification of original credentials, professional communication in Tamil, and subject domain suitability.

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.

Recruits work under the District Health Society (DHS), Ranipet across various state healthcare wings including Indian Medicine (Siddha), Directorate of Public Health (DPH), Revised National TB Control Programme (NTEP), and Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (MTM). Health Inspectors and Urban Health Nurses perform extensive field duties, household surveys, screening for non-communicable diseases, and maternal-child health monitoring at the grassroots level. Medical Officers handle primary patient care at government primary and urban health centers. The role is community-facing, fast-paced, and requires local mobility within Ranipet district.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is strictly on an 11-month contract basis under the District Health Society. Re-engagement or extension depends on project continuation, National Health Mission (NHM) fund allocation, and individual performance evaluation by the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS). Postings are strictly within Ranipet district.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because these posts are contractual and temporary on consolidated remuneration, there is no permanent cadre promotion track or absorption into regular Tamil Nadu Medical Services / Public Health Services. However, experience gained in DHS/NHM schemes offers valuable priority and weightage in state Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) permanent recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict 11-Month Contract Condition: The appointment is purely temporary and contractual for 11 months. Candidates must execute an agreement and submit a self-declaration undertaking confirming they understand this service will not be regularized under any circumstances.
  • Physical Submission / Speed Post Deadline: Applications must reach the District Health Society office at the Ranipet Collectorate complex on or before 01.10.2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline (due to postal delay or any other reason) will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Tamil Proficiency: For posts like Health Inspector and Attender, candidates must have studied Tamil as a subject at the SSLC level or possess reading and writing proficiency in Tamil.
  • Zero Application Fee: The recruitment process is completely free of cost (Fee: NIL).

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

  • MTM Health Inspector13
  • Urban Health Nurse2
  • Medical Officer (TB)1
  • Dispenser (Siddha)1
  • Attender (MPHW - Siddha)1
  • Tuberculosis Health Visitor1
  • Special Educator1
  • Occupational Therapist1
  • RMNCH Counsellor1
  • Health Inspector Gr-II1
  • Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP)1
  • MMU Driver1
  • Lab Attender1
Total Vacancies26 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly honorarium:
• Medical Officer: ₹63,000/-
• Occupational Therapist: ₹23,000/-
• MLHP & RMNCH Counsellor: ₹21,000/-
• Dispenser (Siddha): ₹18,000/-
• Health Inspector (MTM & Gr-II), Urban Health Nurse, MMU Driver: ₹17,500/-
• Special Educator: ₹17,000/-
• TBHV: ₹15,000/-
• Lab Attender: ₹11,000/-
• Attender (MPHW): ₹10,000/-

Purely contractual engagement under District Health Society (DHS) / National Health Mission (NHM) on consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹63,000/- for a period of 11 months. Service will not be regularized.

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 application format from the official Ranipet district portal at ranipet.nic.in.
  2. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, community certificate data, and registration numbers.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents: educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates, residence proof (Aadhaar Card), community certificate, council registration certificate, and disability/widow/destitute certificate (if applicable).
  4. Sign the self-declaration undertaking attached to the application.
  5. Submit the completed application form in an envelope either in person (in the drop box provided) or by Registered / Speed Post on or before 01.10.2026 by 5:00 PM to:
    Executive Secretary, District Health Society, B-Block, 3rd Floor, Collectorate Complex, Ranipet District – 632403, Tamil Nadu.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Fee: NIL (No application fee required)

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The last date for receipt of completed application forms along with required documents is 01 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.

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