Candidates must possess:
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) OR B.Sc. in Nursing from a recognized institution approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Mandatory Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC).
Contractual / RegularSep. 12, 2026
District Health Society Vellore Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 75 Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 12, 2026Staff Nurse
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
75 Posts (Vellore District; 4,724 Posts State-Wide)
Pay Scale
₹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
The upper age limit is 50 years as on 25.09.2026 as per National Health Mission / Tamil Nadu Government norms.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Application Scrutiny & Academic Merit Shortlisting
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Certificate Verification & Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through academic merit evaluation and document verification: Applications received at the District Health Office are evaluated based on qualifying examination percentage (DGNM/B.Sc. Nursing), Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration seniority, and relevant clinical experience. Shortlisted candidates are invited for certificate verification and an interview before the District Health Society Selection Committee.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical 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 National Health Mission (NHM) and District Health Society (DHS) in Vellore District are deployed across Government Headquarters Hospitals, Taluk Hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs). Duties include patient bedside care, maternal and child healthcare (maternity wards, labour rooms, NICU/SNCU), emergency triage, administration of medications, maintaining vital charts, vaccination drives, and assisting doctors during clinical procedures. Work is structured in rotational 8-hour day/evening/night shifts with high clinical patient volume typical of Tamil Nadu public health infrastructure.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Appointment is purely temporary on a contract basis under District Health Society, National Health Mission (NHM – Tamil Nadu) initially for 1 year, extendable based on project performance and NHM approvals. The post does not confer any right for permanent absorption or regular appointment into the Tamil Nadu Medical Services cadre. Place of posting is within Vellore District.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Contractual NHM staff nurses do not have a direct cadre promotion within DHS. However, service as an NHM contract nurse earns valuable service weightage marks in regular Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB Tamil Nadu) Staff Nurse competitive examinations, enabling incumbents to transition successfully into permanent Tamil Nadu government nursing cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory Tamil Nadu Nursing Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid, active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council; candidates without TNC registration are strictly ineligible.
- Strict Offline Submission Deadline: The completed application form with all required enclosures must reach the District Health Office, Vellore by 5:00 PM on September 25, 2026; late submissions will be rejected without notice.
- Specific District Office Submission: Applications must be submitted directly to the Executive Secretary, District Health Society, 'B' Block, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Sathuvachari, Vellore – 632 009; sending to the wrong district DHS office will lead to cancellation.
- Purely Contractual Engagement: The appointment is on a contract basis under NHM guidelines at a fixed consolidated pay of ₹21,000/- per month and does not carry pension or regular state government service benefits.
- Self-Attestation of All Documents: Candidates must ensure all attached photocopies of marksheets, DGNM/B.Sc degree, council registration certificate, community certificate, and transfer certificate are properly self-attested.
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 (Vellore District Health Society)75
Total Vacancies75 Posts (Vellore District; 4,724 Posts State-Wide)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Appointed Staff Nurses will receive a monthly consolidated pay of ₹21,000/-. No additional allowances like DA or HRA are applicable on contract project pay.
Consolidated remuneration of ₹21,000/- per month as per National Health Mission (NHM – Tamil Nadu) norms.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download the official application form in PDF format from the Vellore District website vellore.nic.in or NHM portal nhm.tn.gov.in.
- Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, DGNM / B.Sc Nursing marks), and Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration number and date.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of: (i) Class 10th and 12th mark sheets, (ii) DGNM / B.Sc Nursing certificate and consolidated mark sheets, (iii) Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate and renewal, (iv) Community Certificate, (v) Nativity/Aadhaar Certificate, and (vi) Experience certificates (if any).
- Enclose the filled application form and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed: "Application for the Post of Staff Nurse on Contract Basis – District Health Society, Vellore".
- Submit the application by Registered Post, Speed Post, or in person to: Executive Secretary, District Health Society and Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Office, 'B' Block, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Sathuvachari, Vellore District, Vellore – 632 009 on or before 25.09.2026 at 05:00 PM.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
NIL (No application fee is required to apply).
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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
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District Health Society Vellore
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Application Scrutiny & Academic Merit Shortlisting
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Certificate Verification & Interview
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through academic merit evaluation and document verification: Applications received at the District Health Office are evaluated based on qualifying examination percentage (DGNM/B.Sc. Nursing), Tamil Nadu Nursing Council registration seniority, and relevant clinical experience. Shortlisted candidates are invited for certificate verification and an interview before the District Health Society Selection Committee.
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The appointed Staff Nurses receive a fixed consolidated salary of ₹21,000/- per month under the District Health Society, National Health Mission.
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