Educational Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) from a Government or Government-recognized institution approved by the Indian Nursing Council.
Council Registration: Mandatory valid and renewed registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC).
Age Limit: Up to 50 years of age.
Tenure: Purely temporary on an 11-month contract basis under the District Health Society, Tenkasi.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
DHS Tenkasi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 55 Staff Nurse Posts (NHM Tamil Nadu)
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Sep. 15, 2026Staff Nurse (செவிலியர்)
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Vacancies
55 Posts
Pay Scale
₹21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 26, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 50 years as on the date of notification.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Application Screening & Academic Merit Ranking
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Certificate Verification & Counseling
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is formulated through an Academic Merit List & Document Scrutiny process conducted by the District Health Society Selection Committee. Candidates are shortlisted based on qualifying marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc Nursing, Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration seniority, relevant clinical experience, and district nativity. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for original certificate verification. There is no written examination.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses recruited under National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) by the District Health Society, Tenkasi, are deployed across Government Taluk Hospitals and 24x7 Upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHCs) throughout Tenkasi district. Primary responsibilities include clinical triage, vital signs monitoring, maternal and child healthcare (MCH), conducting deliveries in labor rooms, newborn resuscitation in NBSUs/SNCUs, emergency care, vaccination sessions, managing drug inventory, and updating digital health registers (PICME portal). The position involves rotating 8-hour shift duties (morning, evening, and night) with significant patient footfall in rural and semi-urban health facilities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The position is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 11 months under the District Health Society, Tenkasi. Contracts are typically renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance appraisals and grant sanctions under NHM-TN. As explicitly noted in the circular, the appointment is temporary and will not be regularized into permanent government service under any circumstances.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
There is no formal departmental promotion cadre for NHM contractual staff. However, clinical experience in Tamil Nadu Government PHCs and hospitals provides valuable practical proficiency and qualifies candidates for statutory experience weightage / bonus marks in future Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) regular Staff Nurse competitive selections.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict Offline Submission Deadline: Completed applications must be received by the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS) office in Ilathur, Tenkasi by 26.09.2026 before 5:00 PM. Applications sent late or delayed in transit will be rejected.
- Mandatory TNC Registration & Renewal: Candidates must possess valid, unexpired registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC). Submissions without active renewal proof are disqualified.
- Purely Temporary Contract: The appointment is strictly on an 11-month contract basis without any right or claim for permanent absorption or regular service.
- Document Enclosures: Candidates must enclose self-attested copies of all mark sheets (10th, 12th, nursing degree/diploma), TNC registration, community certificate, and nativity certificate.
- Upper Age Limit: The maximum age limit is strictly capped at 50 years.
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 (Govt Hospitals & Primary Health Centres in Tenkasi Health District)55
Total Vacancies55 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹21,000/- per month. The post is purely contractual for an 11-month tenure and will not be regularized at any time.
Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹21,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM-TN) norms. No additional allowances like DA, HRA, or PF are applicable.
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 Tenkasi District portal at tenkasi.nic.in and download the prescribed Staff Nurse application form.
- Fill out the application form legibly with personal details, contact number, educational qualifications, and Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration details.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of essential documents: SSLC (10th) mark sheet, HSC (12th) mark sheet, GNM Diploma / B.Sc Nursing Degree certificate with all semester mark sheets, valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC) registration and renewal certificate, Community Certificate, Nativity / Residence Certificate, and Aadhaar Card.
- Submit the completed application in an envelope superscribed with 'Application for the Post of Staff Nurse - DHS Tenkasi' either in person (நேரிலோ) or via Speed Post (விரைவு தபால்) on or before 26.09.2026 by 5:00 PM to:
The Secretary, District Health Society / Deputy Director of Health Services,
District Health Office, Government Primary Health Centre Campus,
Ilathur – 627 803, Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu. - Late or incomplete applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
Note on Domicile / Nativity: While applications are accepted from eligible candidates across Tamil Nadu, priority and preference are given to native residents of Tenkasi District.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is required for this recruitment).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 26, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
DS
District Social Welfare Office, Tenkasi
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Application Screening & Academic Merit Ranking
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Certificate Verification & Counseling
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is formulated through an Academic Merit List & Document Scrutiny process conducted by the District Health Society Selection Committee. Candidates are shortlisted based on qualifying marks obtained in GNM / B.Sc Nursing, Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration seniority, relevant clinical experience, and district nativity. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for original certificate verification. There is no written examination.
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Candidates who have completed a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and possess an active, renewed registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC), aged up to 50 years, are eligible.
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