District Health Society, Nagapattinam (DHS Nagapattinam) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for contract-based vacancies in Government Primary Health Centres, Government Hospitals and the District Government Medical College Hospital in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. A total of 44 vacancies have been announced across 21 categories of posts.
Candidates who meet the post-wise age limit and educational qualification requirements are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The offline application process requires candidates to submit their applications in person or through Speed Post, and the applications must reach the concerned office by 09-10-2026 up to 5:45 PM.
Candidates can check the official notification PDF and complete the offline application process using the details provided below in this article.
DHS Nagapattinam Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the DHS Nagapattinam Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download DHS Nagapattinam Job 2026 Notification PDF
DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026 Overview
The notification is issued in Tamil and English by the District Health Society, Nagapattinam. It invites applications for posts sanctioned under various health schemes in Government Primary Health Centres, Government Hospitals and the District Government Medical College Hospital. All appointments are on contract, with the mode of appointment shown as "On Contract (Interview)".
| Organisation | District Health Society, Nagapattinam (DHS Nagapattinam) |
|---|---|
| Department | Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu |
| Number of post categories | 21 |
| Total vacancies | 44 (sum of the post-wise vacancies in the notification) |
| Type of appointment | On Contract (Interview) |
| Job location | Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu |
| Application mode | In person or Speed Post |
| Last date | 09-10-2026, up to 5:45 PM |
DHS Nagapattinam Important Dates
The notification gives only one date for candidates: the deadline for receiving applications.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 25/09/2026 |
| Last date to apply | 09-10-2026, up to 5:45 PM |
The signature block carries a handwritten date that appears to read 25/09/2026. The notification does not label it as the issue date, so it is not treated as one here.
DHS Nagapattinam Vacancy 2026
The table below lists every post, the scheme under which it falls, the number of vacancies and the monthly salary exactly as given in the notification. The notification states that the number of posts is subject to change.
| Sl. No. | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | 1 |
| 2 | Medical Officer Siddha | 1 |
| 3 | Pharmacist (Siddha) | 1 |
| 4 | Health Inspector Grade-II | 19 |
| 5 | Mid Level Health Provider | 3 |
| 6 | Health Inspector Grade II | 1 |
| 7 | Radiographer | 2 |
| 8 | Data Manager | 1 |
| 9 | Dental Technician | 1 |
| 10 | Physiotherapist | 1 |
| 11 | Psychologists | 1 |
| 12 | Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | 1 |
| 13 | Occupational Therapists | 1 |
| 14 | Counselor | 3 |
| 15 | Micro Biologist | 1 |
| 16 | Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | 1 |
| 17 | Psychologist | 1 |
| 18 | Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | 1 |
| 19 | ANM / UHN | 1 |
| 20 | Data Entry Operator | 1 |
| 21 | Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | 1 |
| Total (calculated) | 44 | |
DHS Nagapattinam Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is post-specific. A candidate must meet both the qualification and the age limit for the post applied for. The sections below give each condition as stated in the notification.
DHS Nagapattinam Qualification
| Sl. No. | Post | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | 12th Std Pass, D.Pharm Siddha / Integrated Pharmacy Course (for certificate issued by Government of Tamil Nadu). |
| 2 | Medical Officer Siddha | BSMS (TNSMBC) Indian Medicine Registered Candidate or MD (Siddha). |
| 3 | Pharmacist (Siddha) | Pharmacist (Siddha) with Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy with Computer Knowledge including MS Office, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Access would be essential. |
| 4 | Health Inspector Grade-II | 1. Must have passed plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology. 2. Must have passed Tamil language as a subject at S.S.L.C level. 3. Must possess two years for Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector Course training / offered by recognized Private Institution / Trust / Universities including Gandhigram Rural Institute training course certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. |
| 5 | Mid Level Health Provider | Diploma in GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from Government or Government approved Private Nursing colleges which are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. |
| 6 | Health Inspector Grade II | Same three conditions as listed for Sl. No. 4 (plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology; Tamil as a subject at S.S.L.C level; two-year Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector course training certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine). |
| 7 | Radiographer | BSC Radiography. |
| 8 | Data Manager | (a) Masters in Disability Rehabilitation Administration approved by Rehabilitation Council of India; Basic Qualification in BPT (Bachelor in Physiotherapy), BOT (Bachelor in Occupational Therapy), BPO (Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics), B.Sc. Nursing and other RCI recognized degrees. (b) A Post graduate degree / Diploma in Hospital / Health Management from a recognized / reputed institution with 1 year relevant experience for diploma holders. (c) An MBA degree from a recognized institution with 2 years experience in Hospital / Health programme. |
| 9 | Dental Technician | Passed 1 or 2 years course on Dental Technician from a recognized institution. |
| 10 | Physiotherapist | Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from any recognized university in India. |
| 11 | Psychologists | Post Graduate in Psychology / MSW or graduate in Psychology trained in Counseling with 2 years of experience in the field of Counseling services. |
| 12 | Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | Bachelor's / Master's degree in Special Education in Intellectual Disability from a UGC-recognized University. The person should have live RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration with a valid number. |
| 13 | Occupational Therapists | Bachelor's / Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University. |
| 14 | Counselor | 1. Any Graduate Degree Holder in Psychology / Social Work / Sociology / Anthropology / Human Development in Nursing with minimum 3 years of experience in HIV / AIDS Project. 2. In case of those recruited from community of people infected with or affected by HIV / AIDS, graduates from any failed or diploma in Nursing may be considered if they have minimum 1 year of experience in HIV/AIDS Project. Point 3 appears in the document but its text is not visible in the provided copy. |
| 15 | Micro Biologist | M.B.B.S. MD / M.Sc. Medical Microbiology / M.Sc. Microbiology with 2 years lab experience in diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases. |
| 16 | Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | Must have passed HSC with subjects Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (or) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with one of the related subjects. Must have passed a one year certificate course in Audiometry from Government Medical Institutions under the control of the Director of Medical Education (or) in any other institution recognized by the State (or) Central Government. |
| 17 | Psychologist | Post Graduate in Psychology / MSW or graduate in Psychology trained in Counseling with 2 years of experience in the field of Counseling services. |
| 18 | Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | Essential Qualification: 1. Graduate. 2. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a government recognized institution. 3. Permanent two wheeler driving license and should be able to drive two wheeler. 4. Certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months). Preferential Qualification: 1. Minimum one year experience in RNTCP. |
| 19 | ANM / UHN | Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (or) Diploma in GNM / B.Sc. (Nursing) from Government or Government approved Private Nursing colleges which are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. |
| 20 | Data Entry Operator | Any Graduate with Computer Knowledge including MS Office, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Access would be essential. Typewriting in English and Tamil (Lower). |
| 21 | Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | 1. 8th Standard Pass / 10th Standard Fail. 2. Able to read and write in English and Tamil. 3. Produce Date of Birth Certificate (from competent authority). |
DHS Nagapattinam Age Limit
Age limits differ by post. For the Siddha and Ayurveda-related posts at Sl. No. 1 to 3, the notification states "No Age Limit" and a maximum age of 59 for appointment under the NRHM / NAM Scheme. Most other posts require candidates to be below 35 years. The notification does not mention age relaxation, and no cut-off date for calculating age is given.
| Sl. No. | Post | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme |
| 2 | Medical Officer Siddha | No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme |
| 3 | Pharmacist (Siddha) | No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme |
| 4 | Health Inspector Grade-II | Below 35 years |
| 5 | Mid Level Health Provider | Candidates should not be over 50 years of age |
| 6 to 17 | Health Inspector Grade II, Radiographer, Data Manager, Dental Technician, Physiotherapist, Psychologists, Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy, Occupational Therapists, Counselor, Micro Biologist, Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant, Psychologist (National Tobacco Control) | Below 35 years |
| 18 | Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | Maximum 40 years |
| 19 to 21 | ANM / UHN, Data Entry Operator, Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Below 35 years |
DHS Nagapattinam Salary
Salary is paid per month and varies by post. The lowest salary listed is Rs. 11,000 for Multi Purpose Hospital Worker, and the highest is Rs. 44,000 for Micro Biologist. Medical Officer Siddha is listed at Rs. 40,000. Post-wise salary is shown in the vacancy table above. No allowances or other benefits are mentioned in the notification.
| Sl. No. | Post | Salary per month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | Rs. 18,000/- |
| 2 | Medical Officer Siddha | Rs. 40,000/- |
| 3 | Pharmacist (Siddha) | Rs. 20,000/- |
| 4 | Health Inspector Grade-II | Rs. 17,500/- |
| 5 | Mid Level Health Provider | Rs. 21,000/- |
| 6 | Health Inspector Grade II | Rs. 17,500/- |
| 7 | Radiographer | Rs. 17,000/- |
| 8 | Data Manager | Rs. 25,000/- |
| 9 | Dental Technician | Rs. 17,000/- |
| 10 | Physiotherapist | Rs. 23,000/- |
| 11 | Psychologists | Rs. 27,000/- |
| 12 | Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | Rs. 20,000/- |
| 13 | Occupational Therapists | Rs. 27,000/- |
| 14 | Counselor | Rs. 21,000/- |
| 15 | Micro Biologist | Rs. 44,000/- |
| 16 | Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | Rs. 20,000/- |
| 17 | Psychologist | Rs. 27,000/- |
| 18 | Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | Rs. 23,000/- |
| 19 | ANM / UHN | Rs. 17,500/- |
| 20 | Data Entry Operator | Rs. 17,500/- |
| 21 | Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Rs. 11,000/- |
| Total (calculated) | ||
DHS Nagapattinam Terms and Conditions
- The posts are entirely temporary.
- Appointees will not be made permanent at any time.
- Candidates must submit a self-willingness undertaking letter for joining the service.
- The number of posts is subject to change.
How to Apply for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026
The notification describes only offline submission. No online application link, application form format or list of enclosures is provided.
- Check the qualification and age limit for the post you want.
- Prepare your application along with the undertaking letter stating your willingness to join the service.
- Submit the application in person, or send it by Speed Post, to the address below.
- Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 09-10-2026, 5:45 PM.
DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Application Form | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
