Candidates must hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or a B.Sc. Nursing degree from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Applicants must possess active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council and evidence of studying Tamil in the 10th or 12th standard.
Contractual / RegularSep. 16, 2026
Greater Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 512 Staff Nurse Posts
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Sep. 16, 2026Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
512 Posts (Estimated / Tentative)
Pay Scale
₹ 18,000/- to ₹ 20,000/- 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 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 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
Maximum age limit is 50 years as on the application deadline (25.09.2026). Standard government concessions apply for priority and reserved categories.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Submission of Application & Scrutiny of Documents
Offline Application Receipt & Certificate ScrutinyQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Formulation
Merit Ranking based on Qualifying Nursing Exam (GNM / B.Sc.), HSC, and SSLC MarksMerit Scored
Original Certificate Verification & Council Registration Check
In-person Document VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted purely on the basis of an Academic Merit List calculated from aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying Nursing Diploma/Degree (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing), Higher Secondary (+2), and SSLC (10th), alongside active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. There is no written examination or viva-voce.
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.
Contractual staff nurses are deployed across Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), Urban Community Health Centres (UCHCs), Urban Health & Wellness Centres (UHWCs), and peripheral maternity centres in Greater Chennai Corporation, as well as hospitals under DPH, DMS, and DME across Chennai district. Duties involve maternal and child health immunization clinics, antenatal/postnatal care, national health program surveys, communicable disease screening, and outpatient nursing care.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Purely temporary engagement on a contract basis under the Chennai City Urban Health Mission / NHM-TN. Appointees sign an undertaking confirming they understand the service is contractual and will not be regularized under any circumstances.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
No promotional hierarchy during the contract term. However, contractual NHM hospital experience provides significant bonus marks and preferential weightage in future Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) regular Staff Nurse recruitment drives.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict Application Deadline: Applications must be physically submitted or delivered by post to the Ripon Buildings (Amma Maaligai 3rd Floor) by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 PM; late or email submissions are summarily rejected.
- Recent Conduct Certificate Mandate: Applicants must enclose a recent Character and Conduct Certificate issued within the past 3 months by a Group A or Group B Government Gazetted Officer.
- Council Registration Requirement: Candidates must possess valid and active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
- Tamil Language Eligibility: Evidence of studying Tamil in 10th or 12th standard is mandatory.
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 (Across DPH, DMS, DME & GCC Facilities)512
Total Vacancies512 Posts (Estimated / Tentative)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹ 18,000/- to ₹ 20,000/- per month under the National Health Mission framework. No other allowances or permanent regularisation benefits are admissible.
Consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹ 18,000/- to ₹ 20,000/- per month on a purely temporary/contractual basis under National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) 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 from the Greater Chennai Corporation website (www.chennaicorporation.gov.in) or NHM Tamil Nadu (nhm.tn.gov.in).
- Fill out the application form with personal, educational, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration, and academic marks (SSLC, HSC, GNM/B.Sc. Nursing).
- Assemble one set of self-attested photocopies of mandatory documents in order: (a) Date of Birth proof (Birth Certificate / SSLC / HSC), (b) GNM/B.Sc. Nursing Degree/Diploma Certificate, (c) Marksheets of SSLC, HSC, and Qualifying Nursing Course, (d) Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate, (e) Evidence for Tamil eligibility (10th/12th marksheets), (f) Community Certificate, (g) Proof of residency (Voter ID / Aadhaar Card / Ration Card), (h) Recent Character and Conduct Certificate issued within 3 months by a Group A or Group B Government Officer, and (i) Two recent passport-size photographs.
- Submit the completed application form in person or by post to: The City Health Officer / Member Secretary, Chennai City Urban Health Mission, Public Health Department, 3rd Floor, Amma Maaligai, Ripon Buildings, EVR Periyar Salai, Chennai – 600 003.
- Ensure the application arrives on or before 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil (No application fee is required).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 15, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Submission of Application & Scrutiny of Documents
Offline Application Receipt & Certificate ScrutinyQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Formulation
Merit Ranking based on Qualifying Nursing Exam (GNM / B.Sc.), HSC, and SSLC MarksMerit Scored
Original Certificate Verification & Council Registration Check
In-person Document VerificationQualifying Only
Selection is conducted purely on the basis of an Academic Merit List calculated from aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying Nursing Diploma/Degree (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing), Higher Secondary (+2), and SSLC (10th), alongside active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. There is no written examination or viva-voce.
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Selected contractual staff nurses receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹ 18,000/- to ₹ 20,000/- per month under the National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu guidelines.
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