Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse (112 Posts):
• Educational Qualification: GNM (Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery) OR B.Sc. Nursing from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Council Registration: Mandatory valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Language Proficiency: Evidence for Tamil eligibility (Tamil studied as a subject with marks in 10th SSLC or 12th HSC).
• Residency: Proof of residency (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, or Ration Card) in the district. Note: An applicant can apply for a maximum of three districts only.
Contractual / RegularSep. 12, 2026
NHM Tamil Nadu Ramanathapuram Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 112 Contractual Staff Nurse Posts
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
112
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 50 years as on 12/09/2026
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
Candidate must not exceed 50 years of age as on the date of notification (12.09.2026). Statutory reservation rules and age relaxation as per Government of Tamil Nadu guidelines.
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 Scoring
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Document Verification (DV)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is formulated through Academic Merit List & Weightage-based Scoring as per Annexure-II to G.O.(Ms) No.258, dated 11.09.2026. There is no written examination. Candidates are ranked based on marks secured in qualifying examinations (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing, HSC, SSLC), 200-point communal roster, Differently Abled reservations (under G.O.(Ms) No.12 and G.O.(Ms) No.20), and local residency verification.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Staff Nurses recruited under the District Health Society (DHS) / National Health Mission Tamil Nadu are deployed across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Sub-District Hospitals, and Medical College Hospitals under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH), Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMRHS), and Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Ramanathapuram district. Primary duties include 24/7 maternal and child healthcare, labour room management, emergency triage, immunization drives, inpatient nursing care, and electronic health record documentation. Postings are allocated preferably close to the candidate's place of residence within the district.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The appointment is purely contractual and temporary for a tenure of 11 months, renewable periodically subject to satisfactory performance appraisals and National Health Mission project approvals. The notification explicitly states that contractual tenure does not confer any legal right or entitlement for permanent regularization into the Tamil Nadu Medical Subordinate Service cadre.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
There is no formal cadre seniority or automatic promotion ladder for contractual NHM staff nurses. However, serving contractual nurses gain invaluable clinical experience and high patient-volume handling skills that confer substantial weightage in Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB), Tamil Nadu permanent Staff Nurse recruitments. Many contractual nurses subsequently qualify for regular government service through MRB competitive examinations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Maximum District Limit: Each candidate is strictly permitted to apply for a maximum of three (3) districts across Tamil Nadu. Applying to more than three districts violates government norms.
- Application Submission Window: Filled offline applications along with self-attested photocopies of all required certificates must reach the District Health Office in Ramanathapuram on or before 25th September 2026 by 5:00 PM. Late submissions will not be entertained.
- Mandatory Nursing Council Registration: Candidates must possess an active, valid registration certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Unregistered candidates or those with expired registration are ineligible.
- Tamil Language Requirement: Proof of Tamil eligibility (having studied Tamil as a subject in 10th or 12th standard) is mandatory.
- Zero Recommendation Tolerance: Any canvassing, political influence, or external recommendation for selection will result in immediate disqualification.
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 (Ramanathapuram District)112
Total Vacancies112
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated pay of Rs. 21,000/- per month under National Health Mission (NHM) Tamil Nadu norms as approved in G.O.(Ms) No.258 dated 11.09.2026.
Monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 21,000/- per month as per G.O.(Ms) No.258, Health and Family Welfare (EAP.II/2) Department, dated 11.09.2026. Contract duration is initially up to 11 months, renewed periodically based on satisfactory performance evaluation.
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 prescribed application form from the Ramanathapuram district portal (ramanathapuram.nic.in) or obtain it from the District Health Society office.
- Fill out the application form legibly in Tamil or English with personal, academic, nursing council registration, and communication details.
- Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph in the space provided on the application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of mandatory supporting documents:
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate, SSLC, or HSC Certificate)
• Evidence of Educational Qualifications & Mark Sheets (SSLC, HSC, Diploma GNM / B.Sc. Degree and Provisional/Degree Certificate)
• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate
• Evidence of Tamil eligibility (10th or 12th standard mark sheet with Tamil language)
• Proof of Local Residency (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, or Ration Card)
• Community Certificate / Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable) - Place the filled application form and self-attested document enclosures in a sealed envelope superscribed: "Application for the Post of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse - District Health Society Ramanathapuram".
- Submit the application in person or send by Registered Post / Speed Post to reach on or before 25.09.2026 by 5:00 PM at:
The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer,
Office of the District Health Office,
Vivekanadar Salai, Sigil Raja Veethi,
Ramanathapuram - 623501, Tamil Nadu. - Note: Each candidate can apply for a maximum of three districts only across Tamil Nadu. Incomplete applications or those received after 25.09.2026 (5:00 PM) will be summarily rejected.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil. No application fee is required for this contractual recruitment.
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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
Current Active Vacancies in District Health Society, Ramanathapuram
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 Scoring
OfflineQualifying Only
Original Document Verification (DV)
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is formulated through Academic Merit List & Weightage-based Scoring as per Annexure-II to G.O.(Ms) No.258, dated 11.09.2026. There is no written examination. Candidates are ranked based on marks secured in qualifying examinations (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing, HSC, SSLC), 200-point communal roster, Differently Abled reservations (under G.O.(Ms) No.12 and G.O.(Ms) No.20), and local residency verification.
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The last date for receipt of filled applications at the Office of the District Health Officer, Ramanathapuram is 25th September 2026, 5:00 PM.
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