District Health Society, Tiruvannamalai
Contractual / Regular

NHM Tiruvannamalai Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 17, 2026
Staff Nurse

Required Qualification

B.Sc110
Diploma in Medical33
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
208 Posts
Pay Scale
₹21,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years
Job Location
Tamil Nadu79Tiruvannamalai1

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

Candidates must possess a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc Nursing from a Government institution or a recognized private nursing college approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), along with valid and active registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The upper age limit is 50 years as on the date of notification. Candidates must be under 50 years of age.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Application & Certificate Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Academic Merit List Formulation (G.O. Ms. No. 258)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is formulated strictly on an Academic Merit List based on marks scored in qualifying examinations (GNM / B.Sc Nursing, Higher Secondary, and SSLC) in accordance with the evaluation criteria laid down in Government Order G.O. (Ms) No. 258, Health and Family Welfare (EAP.II-2) Department dated 11.09.2026. No written test or personal interview is conducted.

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 Nurses engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM - TN) District Health Society, Tiruvannamalai, serve in Government Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Upgraded PHCs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), Sub-District Hospitals, and the Tiruvannamalai Government Medical College Hospital. Duties involve emergency casualty handling, 24x7 maternal delivery care, postnatal stabilization, pediatric care, immunization drives, and public health field campaigns. Work demands round-the-clock shift discipline in high patient-volume rural and semi-urban health facilities.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely contractual for an initial duration of 11 months, with renewals determined by performance and scheme continuation under NHM. Postings are distributed across government healthcare institutions within Tiruvannamalai District.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The contractual position carries no automatic regularisation or direct promotion in state government cadre. However, contract service experience under NHM confers critical priority weightage marks during direct recruitment examinations conducted by the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Physical Submission Deadline: Applications must reach the District Health Office in Tiruvannamalai by 25.09.2026 at 5:00 PM; applications received after the deadline will be rejected without consideration.
  • Mandatory Active Registration: Candidates must possess valid, unexpired registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC); applications with pending renewal slips are subject to rejection.
  • Complete Document Enclosures: All educational mark sheets, transfer/birth certificates, caste certificate, and residence proof must be enclosed; omissions will cause immediate disqualification during scrutiny.
  • Purely Contractual Undertaking: Candidates must sign an undertaking acknowledging that this appointment does not confer any right or claim to regularisation or permanent absorption in government service.

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 (Total Vacancies)208
Total Vacancies208 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly pay of ₹21,000/- under the National Health Mission (NHM-TN) scheme.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 21,000/-.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application format from the Tiruvannamalai District portal at tiruvannamalai.nic.in.
  2. Fill in the application form completely with candidate details, qualifications, and nursing council registration number.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of required certificates: Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC/HSC), academic and nursing mark sheets with Diploma/Degree certificate, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate, Community/Caste Certificate, and Proof of Residence (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, or Ration Card).
  4. Sign the undertaking confirming acceptance of the purely temporary contract terms (no claim for permanent absorption).
  5. Submit the completed application packet in person or send by post to: Executive Secretary / Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS), District Health Society, District Health Office, Old Government Hospital Campus, Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai - 606603 on or before September 25, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this contractual engagement.

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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.

No. The selection is conducted strictly on an Academic Merit List formulated from marks scored in GNM/B.Sc Nursing, 12th standard, and 10th standard board examinations in accordance with G.O. (Ms) No. 258 dated 11.09.2026.

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