• Educational Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. in Nursing from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Statutory Council Registration: Must possess a valid, active registration certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC).
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Sivagangai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 112 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 15, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
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Vacancies
112
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 years as on 25.09.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window12 – 25 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be up to 50 years of age as on the closing date of application submission (25.09.2026). Category-wise age relaxations apply as per Tamil Nadu Government rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Academic Merit Screening & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted without a written examination. Candidates are ranked strictly on the basis of an Academic Merit List prepared from aggregate percentage/marks obtained in the qualifying GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree, followed by physical scrutiny of original certificates, council registration, and nativity/community credentials at the District Health Office, Sivagangai.
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, National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) in Sivaganga District are deployed across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Taluk/District Headquarters Hospitals. Daily responsibilities include patient triage, administering prescribed medications, managing inpatient and outpatient wards, antenatal and postnatal maternal-child care, assisting doctors during deliveries and emergencies, administering universal immunization vaccines, maintaining electronic health registers, and executing national and state public health initiatives. Shift duties (morning, evening, night) are standard, with high patient inflow in rural and semi-urban health facilities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely temporary and on a contract basis under the District Health Society, Sivagangai, subject to National Health Mission guidelines and state health society approval. The contractual tenure is typically for an initial period of 11 months to 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory performance, project necessity, and grant renewals from the Government of Tamil Nadu and Government of India. The contractual service does not confer any right to permanent absorption or regular appointment into the Tamil Nadu Medical Services / Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine cadre.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Because this is a contractual position under NHM-TN, standard state government seniority lists, promotional cadres (e.g. Nursing Superintendent Grade II/I), and regular pay commission increments do not automatically apply. However, contractual staff nurses gain critical clinical experience in public healthcare delivery. Furthermore, candidates serving in NHM / Government hospitals often receive preferential weightage or bonus service marks in Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) Tamil Nadu regular Staff Nurse recruitment drives.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict Postal Submission Mode: Applications must be submitted strictly through Registered Post to the Office of the Executive Secretary, District Health Society / District Health Officer, Sivagangai on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM. Applications sent via unverified courier, email, or delivered after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Mandatory State Nursing Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid, up-to-date registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC). Registration from other state councils without TNC reciprocity or endorsement will invalidate the application.
- Enclosure Completeness: Incomplete applications, forms lacking mandatory self-attested photocopies of certificates (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing degree, mark sheets, +2 mark sheet, SSLC birth proof, TNC registration, Community certificate), or un-signed forms will be rejected without notification.
- Purely Contractual Engagement: The post is temporary and contractual under NHM-TN; it does not confer any legal right, title, or claim for permanent absorption or regular government service in the Health and Family Welfare Department.
- District Jurisdiction: Vacancies (112 posts) are allocated specifically within health facilities under Sivaganga District administration; candidates must be willing to serve in rural and remote PHCs within the district.
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 / Temporary Staff Nurse (Sivaganga District Health Society)112
Total Vacancies112
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated pay of Rs. 21,000/- per month under the District Health Society, NHM Tamil Nadu scheme.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- under National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) guidelines. The post is purely temporary and on contract basis without entitlement to regular allowances or pensionary benefits.
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 district portal of Sivaganga (sivaganga.nic.in) and download the prescribed application form.
- Fill out all required columns in the application proforma, including personal details, educational qualifications (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing), marks obtained, and Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration number and validity.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents:
• Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC / 10th mark sheet)
• Higher Secondary (+2) mark sheet
• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Degree / Diploma certificate and all semester mark sheets
• Valid Registration Certificate issued by Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
• Community Certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
• Nativity / Domicile Certificate (Sivaganga district priority where applicable)
• Clinical / Public Health Experience Certificate (if applicable) - Place the filled application along with all document photocopies in an envelope superscribed: "Application for the Post of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse - District Health Society, Sivagangai".
- Send the completed application packet strictly through Registered Post so as to reach on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM at the following address:
The Executive Secretary, District Health Society / District Health Officer,
District Health Office, Chief Educational Officer Office Upstairs,
Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Sivagangai – 630562.
Phone: 04575-240524.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No Application Fee). Applications can be submitted free of cost.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window12 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Current Active Vacancies in District Health Society, Sivaganga
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Academic Merit Screening & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted without a written examination. Candidates are ranked strictly on the basis of an Academic Merit List prepared from aggregate percentage/marks obtained in the qualifying GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree, followed by physical scrutiny of original certificates, council registration, and nativity/community credentials at the District Health Office, Sivagangai.
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The selected candidate receives a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- per month as per National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) norms. No additional DA, HRA, or regular service allowances are applicable.
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