District Child Protection Unit, Virudhunagar
Contractual / Regular

DHS Virudhunagar Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 17, 2026
Staff Nurse

Required Qualification

B.Sc110
Diploma in Medical33
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
129 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years (as on 12.09.2026)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu79Virudhunagar1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 12, 2026

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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

Candidates must possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution approved by the Indian Nursing Council. Mandatory active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) prior to 12.09.2026 is required. Working knowledge of Tamil (passed in SSLC or HSC) is mandatory.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not be over 50 years of age as on the date of notification (12.09.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Offline Application Receipt & Eligibility Scrutiny

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Weightage-based Academic Merit Scoring (100 Marks)

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Original Certificate Verification & Physical Fitness Certification

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Selection is formulated strictly on merit without a written test. Evaluation of applications is conducted via a 100-mark weightage-based scoring formula as per Annexure II of G.O. (Ms) No. 258, dated 11.09.2026, evaluating qualifying GNM/B.Sc. Nursing marks and verified prior government healthcare service. Tie-breaking prioritizes older candidates by date of birth. Selected candidates must execute a non-regularization declaration form and produce a physical fitness certificate from a Civil Surgeon upon appointment.

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.

Staff Nurses recruited under the District Health Society, Virudhunagar / NHM Tamil Nadu are posted in Government Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Urban PHCs, and District Headquarter Hospitals across Virudhunagar and Sivakasi Health Unit Districts (HUDs). The role entails 24/7 rotational shifts, labor room duty, delivery assistance, immunization clinics, emergency triage, and inpatient ward management. Workload is high with significant clinical exposure in public healthcare delivery.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary and on a contractual basis under National Health Mission (NHM-TN) guidelines. Selected candidates must sign an individual declaration acknowledging that the post is purely contractual with no claim for permanent regularisation or absorption into the permanent Tamil Nadu Medical Services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because the appointment is contractual under the District Health Society, there is no direct departmental promotion ladder. However, contractual nursing service under NHM Tamil Nadu provides valuable clinical seniority and bonus weightage marks in future regular Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) Staff Nurse direct recruitment examinations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Three Districts Limitation Rule: In accordance with Rule 12 of the recruitment notification, each applicant is strictly restricted to applying for a maximum of three districts across Tamil Nadu. Submitting applications in more than three districts will lead to disqualification.
  • Mandatory State Nursing Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid and active live registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) obtained prior to the date of notification (12.09.2026).
  • Mandatory Tamil Knowledge: Candidates must have studied Tamil as a subject in SSLC or HSC. Proof of Tamil knowledge via marksheets is strictly mandatory.
  • Hardcopy Submission by Due Date: Complete application form (Enclosure-II) along with self-attested supporting certificates must reach the Office of the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS) / District Health Society, Virudhunagar on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM. No online application is accepted.

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

  • Virudhunagar HUD68
  • Sivakasi HUD61
  • Total Virudhunagar District129
Total Vacancies129 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated salary of Rs. 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission Tamil Nadu contractual norms.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- per month as sanctioned under G.O. (Ms) No. 258, Health and Family Welfare (EAP II-2) Department, dated 11.09.2026. Purely temporary contractual position under District Health Society / NHM Tamil Nadu.

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 form (Enclosure-II) from the Virudhunagar district portal (www.virudhunagar.nic.in) or the NHM-TN website (nhm.tn.gov.in).
  2. Complete the application form accurately in capital letters, stating personal information, educational qualifications, TNNMC registration details, and Tamil language certification.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of SSLC/HSC marksheets (age & Tamil language proof), GNM/B.Sc. Nursing diploma/degree and marksheets, valid TNNMC registration certificate, community certificate, and experience/NOC certificates (if applicable).
  4. Submit the completed application form in an envelope clearly superscribed with the post name to the Office of the Deputy Director of Health Services / Executive Secretary, District Health Society, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM. Note: Candidates can apply for a maximum of three districts only across Tamil Nadu.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable by any category of candidates.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

No. Candidates must possess a valid live registration certificate from the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNNMC) issued before the notification date (12.09.2026).

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