The District Health Society (DHS), Nagapattinam, under the National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu, has released an official recruitment notification for 44 vacancies across various healthcare, technical, administrative, and support roles on a contract basis.
Eligible candidates possessing 8th Pass, 10th Pass, 12th, ANM, DMLT, GNM/B.Sc Nursing, Health Inspector Course, BSMS, Graduation, M.Sc, or MSW can apply offline. Completed application forms with self-attested document copies must reach the Nagapattinam DHS office on or before October 09, 2026 (by 5:00 PM).
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization Name | District Health Society (DHS), Nagapattinam / National Health Mission |
| Job Category | Tamil Nadu Government Jobs (Contract Basis / NHM) |
| Total Vacancies | 44 Posts |
| Place of Posting | Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Offline (In-person / Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Notification Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 09, 2026 |
| Official Website | nagapattinam.nic.in |
Post Details, Educational Qualification & Salary
| Post Name | Posts | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Fixed Salary / Month |
| Medical Officer (Siddha) | 01 | BSMS (registered with TNSMBC) or MD (Siddha) | Up to 59 Yrs | ₹40,000/- |
| Microbiologist | 01 | M.B.B.S / M.Sc Medical Microbiology with 2 years lab experience | Below 35 Yrs | ₹44,000/- |
| Psychologist / Counsellor | 02 | M.Sc / PG in Psychology or MSW with 2 years counseling experience | Below 35 Yrs | ₹27,000/- |
| Occupational Therapist | 01 | Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy | Below 35 Yrs | ₹27,000/- |
| Data Manager | 01 | Masters in Disability Rehab / BPT / BOT / B.Sc Nursing / MBA / Post Graduate Diploma | Below 35 Yrs | ₹25,000/- |
| Physiotherapist | 01 | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) | Below 35 Yrs | ₹23,000/- |
| Senior TB Lab Supervisor | 01 | Degree + DMLT + 2-wheeler license + Computer Certificate + 1 yr RNTCP exp. | Max 40 Yrs | ₹23,000/- |
| Mid Level Health Provider (MLHP) | 03 | Diploma in GNM / B.Sc Nursing | Below 50 Yrs | ₹21,000/- |
| Counselor (HIV/AIDS Project) | 03 | Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Sociology or Diploma in Nursing + Experience | Below 35 Yrs | ₹21,000/- |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | 01 | Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy + MS Office computer skills | Up to 59 Yrs | ₹20,000/- |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Asst. | 01 | 12th Pass (Science stream) + 1-year Certificate Course in Audiometry | Below 35 Yrs | ₹20,000/- |
| Specialist Educator (Behavioral) | 01 | Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) | Below 35 Yrs | ₹20,000/- |
| Dispenser (Siddha Pharmacist) | 01 | 12th Pass + Diploma in Siddha Pharmacy / Integrated Pharmacy | Up to 59 Yrs | ₹18,000/- |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | 20 | 12th Pass (Biology/Botany/Zoology) + 2-Year Sanitary / Health Inspector Course | Below 35 Yrs | ₹17,500/- |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 01 | Any Degree + Computer Proficiency + Typewriting English & Tamil (Lower) | Below 35 Yrs | ₹17,500/- |
| Radiographer | 02 | B.Sc in Radiography / Medical Imaging Technology | Below 35 Yrs | ₹17,000/- |
| Dental Technician | 01 | 1 or 2 Years Dental Technician Course Certificate | Below 35 Yrs | ₹17,000/- |
| ANM / UHN | 01 | Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) or GNM / B.Sc Nursing | Below 35 Yrs | ₹27,000/- |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | 01 | 8th Pass / 10th Fail (Must read/write Tamil & English) | Below 35 Yrs | ₹11,000/- |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of Applications based on age eligibility, qualification score, experience, and certificates.
- Direct Interview & Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply Offline
1.Download Official Application Form:nagapattinam.nic.in.
Visit the official Nagapattinam district portal at nagapattinam.nic.in under the “Notices -> Recruitment” section to download the notification and application format.
2.Fill Details Carefully:In Legible Handwriting.
Print the form and complete all personal, educational, typing/computer qualification, work experience, and address details.
3.Attach Supporting Enclosures:Self-attestation mandatory.
Enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
• Passport-size photograph affixed on the application form
• Educational Marksheets & Degree/Diploma Certificates (8th / 10th / 12th / Degree / Nursing / DMLT)
• Professional Council Registration Certificates (if applicable)
• Typewriting & Computer Proficiency Certificates (if applicable)
• Work Experience Certificates (if applicable)
• Proof of Age / School Transfer Certificate (TC) / Birth Certificate
• Community Certificate & Nativity Proof
• Address & Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Ration Card)
4.Dispatch Application to DHS Office:Before Oct 09, 2026.
Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the Post of _________________” and submit it via Speed Post, Registered Post, or in person to:
Executive Secretary / District Health Officer,
District Health Society (DHS),
District Health Office,
Nagapattinam District – 611 001, Tamil Nadu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is this a permanent Tamil Nadu government job?
No, all 44 posts under Nagapattinam District Health Society are filled purely on a contract basis under the National Health Mission (NHM).
Q2. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, applying for Nagapattinam DHS positions is 100% free of cost.
Nagapattinam DHS Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of Nagapattinam DHS: Website Link |
| Advertisement for Nagapattinam DHS: Click Here to Download |
| Application Form for Nagapattinam DHS: Click Here to Download |