The District Health Society, NHM-TN, has invited applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse. The engagement is purely temporary in nature and is meant to fill vacancies available in health institutions functioning under four directorates/bodies across Tamil Nadu districts.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Health Mission - Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN), Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Recruiting authority | District Health Society (through the respective District Health Office) |
| Post name | Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse |
| Total vacancies | 4724 |
| Nature of engagement | Contract basis / purely temporary |
| Mode of application | Offline (physical submission to District Health Office/District Health Society) |
| Last date to apply | 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | nhm.tn.gov.in |
The official notification specifies only the closing date for submission of applications. The application start date is not mentioned in the notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | Not specified in notification |
| Last date to submit application | 25.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
A total of 4724 vacancies for the Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse post are available across districts, in institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, and the Greater Chennai Corporation. District-wise vacancy details are available in the application form/annexure that can be downloaded from the official NHM-TN website.
| Post | Total Vacancies (all districts) |
|---|---|
| Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse | 4724 |
Candidates should check both the qualification and age requirements below before applying.
Applicants must have completed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing from a Government institution or a Government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. Candidates must also hold valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
TN NHM Staff Nurse Age LimitThe upper age limit for applicants is 50 years. The notification does not specify a minimum age or any upper-age relaxation details for reserved categories.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
How to Apply for NHM TN Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026Applications are to be submitted offline, not through an online portal. Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Download the application form and the district-wise vacancy details from the official NHM-TN website: nhm.tn.gov.in.
- Fill in the application form completely and attach photocopies of the relevant supporting documents.
- Send the filled application, along with document photocopies, to the Office of the District Health Officer/District Health Society of the concerned district.
- For all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur, the application should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, District Health Office, respective District Health Society.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM.
There is no online application (apply online) facility for this recruitment. Applications must be submitted physically to the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society, as detailed in the "How to Apply" section above.
Important NoteAs per the official notification, this recruitment drive is not applicable to Tiruppur and Chengalpattu Districts, where the Model Code of Conduct for elections is currently in force.
TN NHM Staff Nurse Important Links- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here ↗
Candidates who have completed GNM or B.Sc. Nursing can also explore more Hospital/ Medical Government Jobs and GNM/B.Sc Nursing Jobs available across India. Those looking for more opportunities within the state can check the latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants interested in the health sector can also browse more NHM Recruitment 2026 notifications and District Health Society Jobs matching their qualification.
A total of 4724 vacancies are available, distributed across districts as per district-wise vacancy details published on the official website.
The last date to submit the application is 25.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates need GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a Government or Government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, along with valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
The upper age limit is 50 years, as per the official notification.
Applications must be submitted offline. Download the form from nhm.tn.gov.in and send the filled form with document photocopies to the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society on or before the last date.