Contractual / Regular

NHM Coimbatore District Health Society Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 85 ANM, Lab Technician & Other Posts

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Aug. 22, 2026
Urban Health Nurse / ANM (ULB-UHN)Lab Technician Gr-IIIOccupational Therapist (DEIC)District Programme ManagerRMNCH+A CounsellorAssistant cum Data Entry Operator (DEO)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
85 Posts (ANM/UHN: 75, Lab Technician: 3, RMNCH+A Counsellor: 2, Cleaner: 2, Occupational Therapist: 1, District Programme Manager: 1, Assistant cum DEO: 1)
Pay Scale
₹11K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
Varies by post (Up to 35, 40, or 59 years as on 15-09-2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 22, 2026

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Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 15 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

Post-wise educational qualification and eligibility criteria:
Urban Health Nurse / ANM (ULB-UHN) - 75 Posts | ₹17,500/pm: Passed Higher Secondary (12th Std) and 2-year Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) course from an institution approved by Directorate of Public Health (DPH).
Lab Technician Gr-III - 03 Posts | ₹17,000/pm: CMLT / DMLT from any institution recognized by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu.
Occupational Therapist (DEIC) - 01 Post | ₹23,000/pm: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University.
District Programme Manager - 01 Post | ₹42,000/pm: Minimum Bachelor Degree (BAMS) with working experience in public health organizations, social sector schemes, and computer proficiency (MS Office); PG in AYUSH stream preferred.
RMNCH+A Counsellor (Female Only) - 02 Posts | ₹21,000/pm: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, or Hospital & Health Management with 1-2 years relevant health sector experience.
Assistant cum Data Entry Operator (DEO) - 01 Post | ₹17,500/pm: Any Bachelor's Degree with working computer knowledge (1 year experience preferred).
Cleaner - 02 Posts | ₹11,000/pm: Passed 8th Standard and able to read and write in Tamil.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is calculated as on the closing date of application (15.09.2026):
• ULB-UHN/ANM, Lab Technician Gr-III, Assistant cum DEO, and Cleaner: 35 Years & below.
• Occupational Therapist and RMNCH+A Counsellor: Below 40 Years.
• District Programme Manager: Less than 59 Years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Receipt and Screening of Applications with Certificates & Domicile Proof (Deadline: 15.09.2026, 05:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Technical / Certificate Verification and Evaluation by District Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Signing of 11-Month NHM Contract Agreement & Field Deployment in Coimbatore

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through screening and district-level merit evaluation:
1. Application: Candidates submit the completed application form downloaded from https://coimbatore.nic.in along with self-attested copies of certificates, marksheets, community certificate, and residential proof (Aadhaar/Ration Card) to the District Health Society, Coimbatore by 15.09.2026 (05:00 PM) in person or by Speed Post.
2. Verification & Evaluation: Applications are evaluated on academic merit, technical qualification approvals (DPH/DME), and local domicile.
3. Appointment: Selected personnel sign an 11-month contract agreement and undertaking for deployment across Coimbatore urban and rural health centres.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Technical Clinical Competency & Academic Merit
Public Health & Hospital Experience
Local Domicile, Tamil Literacy & Counseling Skills

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.

Under the National Health Mission (NHM) and Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu, District Health Society Coimbatore operates across Coimbatore Municipal Corporation Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs), Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, taluk hospitals, and rural primary health centres. Urban Health Nurses (75 ANM posts) spearhead maternal health tracking, antenatal checkups, child vaccination, non-communicable disease (NCD) door-to-door screening, and reproductive health counseling. Fast-paced community-oriented healthcare delivery.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary appointment on an 11-month contract basis. Selected candidates must sign an 11-month contract agreement and an undertaking that they will not claim permanent absorption. Tenure is routinely renewed annually based on satisfactory performance and NHM project budget sanction.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual NHM cadre. Service certificates in government health institutions provide substantial weightage in Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) regular recruitment examinations for Village Health Nurse (VHN), Lab Technician, and Pharmacist posts.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Application Deadline of 15.09.2026 (05:00 PM): Applications received after the deadline or without complete enclosures will be summarily rejected.
  • Enclosure of Mandatory Domicile Proof: Applicants must attach self-attested copies of residence proof (Ration Card or Aadhaar Card) along with qualification certificates and caste certificates.
  • Mandatory 11-Month Contract Undertaking: Selected candidates must furnish an undertaking and sign an 11-month contract agreement; no permanent regularization claims will be entertained.
  • Female-Only Restriction for RMNCH+A: The post of RMNCH+A Counsellor is strictly reserved for female applicants only.
  • Postal Address & Delivery Modes: Applications must be submitted in person or by Speed Post to The Member Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services, District Health Society, 219, Race Course Road, Coimbatore – 641 018.

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

  • ULB - UHN / ANM (Urban Health Nurse)75
  • Lab Technician Gr-III3
  • RMNCH+A Counsellor (Female candidates only)2
  • Cleaner2
  • Occupational Therapist (DEIC)1
  • District Programme Manager (AYUSH / BAMS)1
  • Assistant cum Data Entry Operator (DEO)1
Total Vacancies85 Posts (ANM/UHN: 75, Lab Technician: 3, RMNCH+A Counsellor: 2, Cleaner: 2, Occupational Therapist: 1, District Programme Manager: 1, Assistant cum DEO: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated honorarium under National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu:
• District Programme Manager: ₹42,000/- per month.
• Occupational Therapist: ₹23,000/- per month.
• RMNCH+A Counsellor: ₹21,000/- per month.
• Urban Health Nurse / ANM: ₹17,500/- per month.
• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator: ₹17,500/- per month.
• Lab Technician Gr-III: ₹17,000/- per month.
• Cleaner: ₹11,000/- per month.
No other allowances are admissible.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms: District Programme Manager: ₹42,000/-; Occupational Therapist: ₹23,000/-; RMNCH+A Counsellor: ₹21,000/-; ULB-UHN/ANM: ₹17,500/-; Assistant cum DEO: ₹17,500/-; Lab Technician Gr-III: ₹17,000/-; Cleaner: ₹11,000/- per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit their applications to the following address: உறுப்பினர் செயலாளர் / மாவட்ட சுகாதார அலுவலர், மாவட்ட நலவாழ்வு சங்கம், மாவட்ட சுகாதார அலுவலகம், 219, ரேஸ் கோர்ஸ் ரோடு, கோயம்புத்தூர்-18. Applications can be submitted either in person or through Speed Post. The application forms can be downloaded from the official website: https://Coimbatore.nic.in. It is mandatory to attach the following self-attested documents with the application form:
  • Application form with a passport size photograph affixed.
  • Documents clearly mentioning the candidate's full address and mobile number.
  • Copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
  • Community certificate.
  • Residence certificate (e.g., Family Card / Aadhar Card).
Applications that are incomplete or received after the specified deadline (15.09.2026, 05.00 PM) will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Application forms can be downloaded free of cost from https://coimbatore.nic.in.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

There are 85 total vacancies, of which 75 posts are specifically for Urban Health Nurse / ANM (ULB-UHN), 3 for Lab Technician Gr-III, 2 for RMNCH+A Counsellor, 2 for Cleaner, and 1 each for Occupational Therapist, District Programme Manager, and DEO.

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