The District Health Society, Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), under the National Health Mission, has invited applications for 44 posts in 21 categories on contract (interview) in government health institutions of Nagapattinam district. Pay ranges from Rs 11,000 to Rs 44,000 per month. Applications must reach by 09 October 2026, 5:45 PM by speed post or in person.
Nagapattinam DHS NHM Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organisation
District Health Society, Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), National Health Mission
Total Posts
44 in 21 categories
Mode of Appointment
Contract (interview)
Pay
Rs 11,000 – Rs 44,000 per month
Apply Mode
Offline – speed post or in person
Last Date
09 October 2026, 5:45 PM
Posts
Siddha, nursing, health inspector, radiographer, counsellor, psychologist, therapist and more
Post-wise Details
1. Dispenser (Siddha)
Scheme
AYUSH (Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy)
Qualification
12th pass, D.Pharm Siddha / Integrated Pharmacy course (Tamil Nadu Govt. certificate)
Age
Max 59 (NRHM/NAM scheme)
2. Medical Officer (Siddha)
Qualification
BSMS (TNSMBC) registered, or MD (Siddha)
3. Pharmacist (Siddha)
Qualification
Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy (Siddha) with MS Office knowledge
4. Health Inspector Grade-II
Scheme
Health & Wellness Centre
Qualification
Plus two with Biology/Botany and Zoology; Tamil as SSLC subject; 2-year Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male)/Health Inspector/Sanitary Inspector course
5. Mid Level Health Provider
Scheme
Health & Wellness Centre
Qualification
Diploma GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognised college
6. Health Inspector Grade-II
Scheme
Block Programme Management Unit
Qualification
Same as Sl. 4
7. Radiographer
Qualification
B.Sc. Radiography
8. Data Manager
Scheme
District Early Intervention Centre
Qualification
Master’s in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (RCI) with basic BPT/BOT/BPO/B.Sc. Nursing; OR PG degree/diploma in Hospital/Health Management (1 year experience for diploma); OR MBA with 2 years hospital/health programme experience
9. Dental Technician
Scheme
District Early Intervention Centre
Qualification
1 or 2-year Dental Technician course from a recognised institution
10. Physiotherapist
Scheme
District Early Intervention Centre
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
11. Psychologist
Scheme
District Early Intervention Centre
Qualification
PG in Psychology/MSW, or graduate in Psychology trained in counselling, with 2 years counselling experience
12. Special Educator for Behavioural Therapy
Scheme
DEIC (One Stop Centre)
Qualification
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Special Education (Intellectual Disability), UGC recognised; live RCI registration
13. Occupational Therapist
Scheme
DEIC (One Stop Centre)
Qualification
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Occupational Therapy
14. Counselor
Scheme
Integrated Counselling & Testing Centre
Qualification
Graduate in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology/Human Development/Nursing with 3 years HIV/AIDS project experience (1 year for community-recruited candidates)
15. Micro Biologist
Scheme
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
Qualification
MBBS, MD, M.Sc. Medical Microbiology or M.Sc. Microbiology with 2 years lab experience in diagnosing epidemic-prone diseases
16. Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant
Qualification
HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany, Zoology); 1-year audiometry certificate from a recognised institution
17. Psychologist
Scheme
National Tobacco Control
Qualification
PG in Psychology/MSW, or graduate in Psychology trained in counselling, with 2 years counselling experience
18. Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor
Scheme
National TB Elimination Programme
Qualification
Graduate, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, permanent two-wheeler licence, 2-month computer certificate. Preferred: 1 year RNTCP experience
19. ANM / UHN
Scheme
National Urban Health Mission
Qualification
ANM, or Diploma GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from an INC recognised college
20. Data Entry Operator
Scheme
State Bureau of Health Intelligence
Qualification
Any graduate with MS Office knowledge; typewriting in English and Tamil (Lower)
21. Multi Purpose Hospital Worker
Qualification
8th pass / 10th fail; able to read and write English and Tamil; date of birth certificate
The notice says the number of posts may change.
Terms and Conditions
- ✓These posts are purely temporary.
- ✓Service will not be regularised at any time.
- ✓Selected candidates must give a written undertaking before joining.
Application Fee and Selection
The notice does not mention any application fee. The mode of appointment is on contract by interview.
How to Apply
- 1Prepare your application with certificates for qualification, age, community, experience and registration.
- 2Send it by speed post, or hand it over, to the Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Nagapattinam (address as printed in Tamil at the end of the notice).
- 3It must reach before 5:45 PM on 09.10.2026.
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FAQs – Nagapattinam DHS NHM Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many posts are there in Nagapattinam NHM recruitment?
44 posts in 21 categories, including 19 Health Inspector Grade-II posts.
Q2. What is the last date?
09 October 2026, 5:45 PM, by speed post or in person.
Q3. What is the pay?
Rs 11,000 to Rs 44,000 per month depending on the post, such as Rs 17,500 for Health Inspector Grade-II and Rs 44,000 for Micro Biologist.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Below 35 years for most posts. Medical/Siddha posts allow up to 59 years under NRHM/NAM, and Mid Level Health Provider up to 50 years.
Q5. Who can apply for Health Inspector Grade-II?
Candidates with plus two (Biology/Botany and Zoology), Tamil as a subject at SSLC, and a 2-year Multi Purpose Health Worker/Health Inspector/Sanitary Inspector course. Age below 35.
Q6. Is this a permanent job?
No. The posts are temporary on contract and will never be regularised.
Q7. Can 8th pass candidates apply?
Yes, for the Multi Purpose Hospital Worker post (Rs 11,000).