National AYUSH Mission Kerala
Contractual / Regular

NAM Kerala Pathanamthitta Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Ayurveda Therapist (Male)GNM NurseMulti-Purpose Worker (Janani Project)

Required Qualification

Diploma97
12th Pass50
Gnm2
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
Anticipatory / Not Disclosed
Pay Scale
₹13,500 - ₹17,850 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years (as on 01/10/2026)
Job Location
Kerala38Pathanamthitta1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 3, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 17, 2026

Application Window3 – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date17 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Ayurveda Therapist (Male): Ayurveda Therapist Course conducted by Government of Kerala / Directorate of Ayurveda Medical Education (DAME) OR 1-year Ayurveda Panchakarma Technician Course conducted by CCRAS Cheruthuruthy.
• GNM Nurse: B.Sc Nursing from a recognized University OR GNM Diploma from a recognized Nursing School with valid registration in Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council.
• MPW (Janani Project): Higher Secondary (10+2) pass with computer skills and MS Office proficiency.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 40 years of age as on 01 October 2026. Standard age relaxation is admissible for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) as per Government of Kerala rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Verification of Testimonials

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Screening Test (Mandatory if applicants exceed 20; Scheduled on 17.10.2026 for MPW)

Offline OMRQualifying Only

Interview (15.10.2026 for Therapist, 16.10.2026 for Nurse, 23.10.2026 for MPW)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on application scrutiny followed by Interview. As per notification terms, if more than 20 candidates apply for any post, a written screening examination will be conducted. For MPW (Janani Project), written examination is scheduled on 17/10/2026, followed by interview on 23/10/2026 for shortlisted candidates. For Ayurveda Therapist and GNM Nurse, interviews are scheduled on 15/10/2026 and 16/10/2026 respectively (subject to written screening if applicants exceed 20). Intimations are sent via email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit & Professional Technical Qualification40 MarksEvaluation of qualifying marks in B.Sc Nursing/GNM (with KNMC registration), Ayurveda Therapist / Panchakarma course, or 10+2 with Computer certificate
Clinical / Practical Work Experience in AYUSH or Public Health30 MarksAssessment of verified experience in hospital/clinic, public health schemes, or AYUSH dispensaries
Personal Interview / Viva-Voce30 MarksEvaluation of domain knowledge, patient care protocols, communication skills, and community healthcare understanding

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Screening Test
32.52927.52624

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 engaged under the District Programme Management & Supporting Unit (DPMSU), National AYUSH Mission (NAM), Pathanamthitta work across district AYUSH dispensaries, specialized therapy units, and community maternal health outreach (Janani Project). GNM Nurses manage patient triage, vital signs, medication, and record keeping in AYUSH hospitals; Ayurveda Therapists perform Panchakarma treatments (Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kizhi); MPWs handle field-level maternal health tracking, survey data entry, and community mobilization. The work environment requires compassionate patient handling, field visits in rural Pathanamthitta, and compliance with National AYUSH Mission reporting timelines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at designated AYUSH institutions, dispensaries, or project centers in Pathanamthitta district (Kerala). The appointment is purely on a contract basis for an initial term (typically up to 1 year, extendable based on performance appraisal and project sanction from Government of India / State AYUSH Society). Being district-level contractual engagement, inter-district transfers do not occur.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Engagements under National AYUSH Mission are contractual at consolidated monthly remuneration (₹17,850/- for GNM Nurse, ₹14,700/- for Ayurveda Therapist, ₹13,500/- for MPW). There is no permanent cadre promotion hierarchy or automatic absorption. However, experience gained in NAM Kerala is officially recognized for state health mission recruitments, DHS Kerala empanelments, and gives weightage in regular Kerala PSC health service recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Physical/Postal Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma in a sealed envelope directly or via post to District Programme Manager, National AYUSH Mission, Orikompil Building 2nd Floor, Melevettipuram, Pathanamthitta - 689645 on or before 13/10/2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
  • Active Email & Mobile Mandate: All intimations regarding interview schedules, written exam dates, and shortlisting will be communicated exclusively via the registered email ID provided in the application.
  • Mandatory KNMC Registration for Nurses: GNM Nurse applicants must possess valid, active registration with the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC).
  • Equivalency Certificate Requirement: Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must compulsorily produce an official equivalency certificate; failure to do so will result in summary rejection.
  • Threshold Written Exam Clause: While mode of recruitment is primarily an interview, a written screening examination will be conducted if 20 or more candidates apply for a post.

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

  • Ayurveda Therapist (Male)Anticipatory (Consolidated ₹14,700/- p.m.)
  • GNM NurseAnticipatory (Consolidated ₹17,850/- p.m.)
  • MPW (Janani Project)Anticipatory (Consolidated ₹13,500/- p.m.)
Total VacanciesAnticipatory / Not Disclosed

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• GNM Nurse: ₹17,850/- per month
• Ayurveda Therapist (Male): ₹14,700/- per month
• MPW (Janani Project): ₹13,500/- per month
Purely consolidated remuneration under National AYUSH Mission contractual terms.

Consolidated monthly remuneration under National AYUSH Mission Kerala norms: ₹17,850/- for GNM Nurse, ₹14,700/- for Ayurveda Therapist, and ₹13,500/- for Multi-Purpose Worker (MPW).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format appended to Career Notification No. NAM/DPMSU/PTA/EST/395/2026 from www.nam.kerala.gov.in.
  2. Fill out all details in CAPITAL letters: post applied for, candidate profile, date of birth, communication address, active mobile number, valid email ID, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates proving age (10th/SSLC certificate), educational qualifications (Ayurveda Therapist / Nursing degree/diploma with KNMC registration / Higher Secondary & Computer certificate), experience certificates, and equivalency certificate (if applicable).
  4. Enclose the filled application form and testimonials in a sealed envelope, clearly superscribing the envelope with the name of the post applied for.
  5. Submit the application in person or send by post to: The District Programme Manager, District Programme Management and Supporting Unit, National AYUSH Mission, Orikompil Building 2nd Floor, Melevettipuram, Pathanamthitta - 689645 so as to reach on or before 13/10/2026 by 5:00 PM (applications accepted on working days from 10 AM to 5 PM). Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable for applying to these positions.

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The posts include: (1) Ayurveda Therapist (Male) requiring an Ayurveda Therapist or Panchakarma course certificate from Govt of Kerala/DAME/CCRAS; (2) GNM Nurse requiring B.Sc Nursing or GNM with Kerala Nursing & Midwives Council registration; and (3) Multi-Purpose Worker (MPW - Janani Project) requiring Higher Secondary (10+2) pass with computer/MS Office skills.

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