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TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – 4724 Posts
Last Updated: 13 September 2026
State Health Society, Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) has released a massive recruitment notification to fill 4724 Staff Nurse posts on pure contract basis in hospitals under Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education & Research and Greater Chennai Corporation. The last date for receipt of applications is 25 September 2026 (05:00 PM).
About NHM Tamil Nadu
National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) works under the State Health Society to strengthen public health infrastructure and provide quality healthcare services across the state through various national and state health programmes.
🔥 Key Highlights
- Organization: State Health Society, Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN)
- Total Vacancies: 4724 Staff Nurse Posts
- Job Type: Contract Basis (Temporary)
- Location: Tamil Nadu (District-wise)
- Last Date: 25 September 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Apply Mode: Offline
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Quick Summary
| Organization | State Health Society, Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) |
| Job Category | Tamil Nadu Government Jobs |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Total Posts | 4724 Staff Nurse Posts |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Starting Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | https://nhm.tn.gov.in/en |
Recruitment Overview
State Health Society, Tamil Nadu has invited applications for 4724 temporary Staff Nurse posts on pure contract basis to fill vacancies in hospitals under Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education & Research and Greater Chennai Corporation.
Why Join NHM-TN?
This is a large-scale contract opportunity for qualified nurses to work in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu under the National Health Mission with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs.21,000/-.
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment – Job Openings
- Staff Nurse – 4724 Posts
District-wise Vacancy Details
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 512 |
| Salem & Attur | 231 |
| Trichy | 205 |
| Thiruvannamalai & Cheyyar | 197 |
| Coimbatore | 193 |
| Thiruvallur & Poonamallee | 178 |
| Cuddalore | 172 |
| Erode | 169 |
| Thanjavur | 166 |
| Dindigul & Palani | 161 |
| Pudukottai & Aranthangi | 158 |
| Thiruvarur | 156 |
| Dharmapuri | 152 |
| Madurai | 147 |
| Virudhunagar & Sivakasi | 129 |
| Namakkal | 128 |
| Tuticorin & Kovilpatti | 126 |
| Sivaganga | 120 |
| Theni | 119 |
| Krishnagiri | 111 |
| Nilgiris | 111 |
| Tirunelveli | 101 |
| Karur | 99 |
| Villupuram | 94 |
| Tenkasi | 76 |
| Vellore | 75 |
| Kallakurichi | 74 |
| Nagapattinam | 70 |
| Ramanathapuram | 66 |
| Paramakudi | 65 |
| Tirupathur | 65 |
| Ranipet | 64 |
| Ariyalur | 61 |
| Kancheepuram | 48 |
| Perambalur | 45 |
| Mayiladuthurai | 41 |
| Nagercoil | 39 |
| Tiruppur | 0 |
| Chengalpattu | 0 |
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment – Educational Qualification
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM / GNM) OR
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) from a Government or Government-recognized private nursing college approved by the Indian Nursing Council
- Mandatory: Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nursing Council
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment – Age Limit (As on 25.09.2026)
- Staff Nurse – Maximum 50 Years
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment – Pay Scale
- Staff Nurse – Rs.21,000/- (Consolidated)
Method of Selection
- Short Listing
- Interview
TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment – How to Submit an Application
- Download the application form and district-wise vacancy details from the official website https://nhm.tn.gov.in
- Fill the application form carefully and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents (educational certificates, Nursing Council registration, etc.)
- Submit the completed application to the concerned District Health Officer / Executive Secretary of the District Health Society (except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts) on or before 25 September 2026 by 05:00 PM
- Applications must be submitted to the respective district office based on the preferred place of posting
District-wise Submission Addresses:
- Tiruvallur: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society (DHS), District Health Office, 54/5, Asuri Street, Tiruvallur District.
- Salem: Executive Secretary / District Health Office, District Health Society, Old Nattamai Building Campus, Salem District – 636 001.
- Trichy: District Health Officer, District Health Office, Race Course Road, Near Jamal Mohamed College, T.V.S. Tollgate, Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
- Tiruvannamalai: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Old Government Hospital Campus, Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai – 03.
- Coimbatore: The Member Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, 219, Race Course Road, Coimbatore – 18.
- Cuddalore: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, 05 Beach Road, Cuddalore – 607001.
- Erode: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, Thindal, Erode District, Erode – 638012.
- Thanjavur: Executive Secretary, District Health Society and District Health Officer, District Health Office, Gandhiji Road, Near LIC Building, Thanjavur – 613 001. Phone: 04362 – 273503.
- Dindigul: Dindigul District Welfare Society, District Health Office, Meenakshinayakkanpatti, Dindigul – 624002.
- Pudukkottai: District Health Society, (Near Old Bus Stand, Opposite Court), Madurai Road, Pudukkottai – 622 001.
- Dharmapuri: The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Dharmapuri – 636705.
- Madurai: District Health Officer / Executive Secretary, District Health Society, District Health Office, Viswanathapuram, Madurai – 625 014. Phone: 0452 2640778.
- Virudhunagar: Administrative Secretary / District Health Officer, Office of the District Health Officer, New District Collectorate Complex, Room No. 126, First Floor, Virudhunagar – 626 001.
- Namakkal: District Health Officer / Executive Secretary, District Health Society, District Collectorate Complex, Namakkal District – 637003. Phone: 04286-281424.
- Thoothukudi: District Health Officer, District Health Officer Office, Mappilaiurani Primary Health Centre Campus, Mappilaiurani, Thoothukudi – 628 002.
- Sivaganga: Secretary, District Health Society / District Health Officer, District Health Office, Upper Floor of Chief Educational Officer Office, Sivagangai District Collector Master Plan Complex, Sivagangai. Phone: 04575-240524.
- Theni: The District Health Officer, District Health Office, Multidisciplinary Office Complex, Block No: 1, Behind District Collector’s Office, Theni – 625 531.
- Krishnagiri: Secretary / District Health Officer, District Collectorate rear side, near Regional Transport Office, Rayakottai Post, Krishnagiri District – 635 115.
- Nilgiris: District Health Officer, No.38 Jail Hill Road, Near CT Scan, Udhagamadalam – 643001.
- Tirunelveli: District Health Office, No. 16/22, Old Police Hospital Road, Samathanapuram, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627002.
- Karur: Executive Secretary / District Health Office, District Health Society, District Collector’s Office Campus, Karur District, Karur – 639 007.
- Villupuram: The Executive Secretary, District Health Society and Deputy Director of Health Services, GH Road, Villupuram – 605 602.
- Tenkasi: Secretary, District Health Society and District Health Officer, District Health Officer Office, District Collectorate Complex, Tenkasi District – 627811.
- Vellore: Executive Secretary, District Health Society and District Health Office, “B” Block, 2nd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Sathuvachari, Vellore District, Vellore – 632 009. Phone: 0416-2252025.
- Kallakurichi: The Executive Secretary, District Health Society O/o District Health Office, Peruvangur Road, Kallakurichi – 606 213.
- Nagapattinam: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, (District Collectorate Campus), Nagapattinam District – 611003.
- Ramanathapuram: The Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, Office of the District Health Office, Vivekanadar Salai, Sigil Raja Veethi, Ramanathapuram – 623501.
- Tirupathur: The District Health Officer / Executive Secretary, District Health Office, District Health Society, Chairman Lakshmanan Street, Near Municipal Office, Tirupathur (Tk.) & Tirupathur (Dt.) – 635601.
- Ranipet: Secretary, District Health Society, B-Block, 3rd Floor, District Collectorate Complex, Ranipet District – 632403.
- Ariyalur: The District Health Officer, Executive Secretary / District Health Society, District Health Office, Multi Purpose Complex, Jayankondam Road, Ariyalur District – 621 704.
- Kanchipuram: The Executive Secretary, District Health Society / Office of the District Health Officer, 42A, Railway Road, Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital Campus, Kanchipuram District – 631501. Phone: 044-27222019.
- Perambalur: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Old Government Eye Hospital Campus, Thuraimangalam, Perambalur.
- Mayiladuthurai: District Health Society, District Health Office, 7th Floor, District Collector Office Complex, Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai – 609305.
- Chennai, Nagercoil & Paramakudi: Addresses will be updated soon. Keep checking the official NHM-TN website.
Note: Detailed postal addresses for most districts are available in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the official short notice and vacancy details for exact submission addresses.
✅ Fact-Check Note: This is a pure contract recruitment. Applications must be submitted offline to the concerned District Health Society office. Tiruppur and Chengalpattu currently show zero vacancies. Always verify the latest district-wise vacancy details and submission addresses from the official NHM-TN website before applying.
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TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment FAQ
Q: Total number of vacancies?
A: 4724 Staff Nurse Posts
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 25 September 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
Q: What is the educational qualification?
A: DGNM / B.Sc Nursing + Mandatory registration with Tamil Nadu Nursing Council
Q: What is the age limit?
A: Maximum 50 years as on 25.09.2026
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Short Listing + Interview
Q: What is the salary?
A: Rs.21,000/- (Consolidated)
Q: Is the application online or offline?
A: Offline – Applications must be submitted to the concerned District Health Society office
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