NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4,724 Posts

National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN), Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released an official notification (Notification No. DIPR/802/DISPLAY/2026) for the direct recruitment of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurses across District Health Societies (DHS) in Tamil Nadu. The selected staff nurses will be placed in government healthcare institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). For those wishing to apply, the application process began on 12/09/2026 and will continue until 25/09/2026. Here, you will find updates on all types of jobs, as well as important dates, application details, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary, result, and more.

Parameter Details
Recruiting Authority National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) & District Health Societies (DHS)
Notification Number DIPR/802/DISPLAY/2026
Post Name Staff Nurse (Contractual / Temporary)
Total Vacancies 4724 Posts
Monthly Remuneration Rs. 21,000/- per month
Mode of Application Offline (In-Person Drop Box / Registered Post / Courier)
Official Website nhm.tn.gov.in

Important Dates

Activity Schedule
Notification Issue Date 12/09/2026
Application Start Date 12/09/2026
Last Date for Receiving Filled Applications 25/09/2026
Evaluation of Applications 03/10/2026
Despatch of Appointment Orders 05/10/2026

NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

  • Maximum Age : 50 years
  • Age Limit as on : 12/09/2026

NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name Vacancy Qualification
Nurse Staff 4724 Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) OR B.Sc. Nursing

Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Documents Required

  • Two recent passport-size color photographs (one pasted on the form).
  • Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC Certificate / HSC Certificate).
  • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (SSLC, HSC, GNM Diploma / B.Sc. Nursing Degree or Provisional).
  • Valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNC) Registration Certificate.
  • Evidence of Tamil language eligibility (10th or 12th standard mark sheet).
  • Proof of Residence (Nativity Certificate / Voter ID / Ration Card / Panchayat or Municipality Tax Receipt).
  • Character and Conduct Certificate issued by a Group A or Group B Government Officer (issued within the last 3 months).
  • Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
  • Community Certificate (SC / ST / BC / MBC / OC).
  • Differently Abled Certificate issued by a Block Medical Officer (if applicable).
  • Work Experience Certificate / No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).

How to Apply For NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

  • Download the official Staff Nurse Application Form from the official website: nhm.tn.gov.in or the respective district administrative portal. Alternatively, the application form is available in our Important section; you can download it from there.
  • Fill in all personal, educational, council registration, address, and mark details legibly in capital letters.
  • Paste a recent passport-size photograph in the designated box and sign the declaration.
  • Enclose self-attested photocopies of all mandatory educational, council registration, conduct, and nativity documents.
  • All the information must be gathered and put into an envelope. And it must be sent via the post office; the address to which it should be sent is provided below.

Send Application To

To The Concerned,
The Executive Secretary,
District Health Office, Respective District Health Society

Important Links

Application Form PDF

Click Here

Guidelines

Click Here

Notification Link

Click Here

Official Portal

Click Here

Home Page

Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse recruitment?

25 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2. Is there an online application portal to submit the form?

No. The application form must be downloaded, filled out manually, and submitted in physical form by post, courier, or deposited in the application drop box at the concerned District Health Office.

Q3. Are candidates from private nursing colleges eligible?

Yes. Candidates holding a GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualification from any government-approved private nursing college recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and registered with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council are eligible.

NHM Tamil Nadu Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 4,724 Staff Nurse posts