Vacancies: 4,724 · Posts: Staff Nurse (1 designation) · Type: Contractual · Mode: Offline · Fee: Not listed in the notice · Apply: 12 September 2026–25 September 2026 (5:00 PM) · Remuneration: ₹21,000/month consolidated · Selection: Merit shortlist + document verification · Location: Tamil Nadu (except Tiruppur & Chengalpattu)
District Health Society units under the National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN), Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, opened a statewide Staff Nurse (செவிலியர்) drive on 12 September 2026. The seats sit 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.
This is not an MRB regular cadre notification. The 4,724 seats are vacant Staff Nurse posts earlier linked to Medical Services Recruitment Board selection, now offered on an 11-month contract through District Health Societies. Consolidated pay is ₹21,000 a month. The last date to submit the form at the concerned District Health Office is 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Tiruppur and Chengalpattu are out of this round because the Model Code of Conduct is in force there. GNM or B.Sc. Nursing holders with live Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration and working knowledge of Tamil can apply offline only. There is no online portal for this cycle.
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Who Should Apply?
- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) from a government or government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council + valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration → Staff Nurse – 4,724 posts
- B.Sc. Nursing from a government or government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council + valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration → Staff Nurse – 4,724 posts
- Working knowledge of Tamil, shown through SSLC or HSC mark sheet, is compulsory for both routes.
The model form also records community (OC / BC / MBC / SC / ST), differently abled status, and special categories such as transgender, deserted wife, destitute widow and Ex-Serviceman. Those fields do not create a second post. They only feed reservation and priority handling at district level.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates without valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration on or before the notification date
- Candidates above 50 years
- Candidates who cannot show Tamil in SSLC or HSC
- Applications meant for Tiruppur or Chengalpattu District Health Societies in this round
Serving government employees should keep an NOC ready for document verification if their parent department requires one. The published notice does not say the NOC must be attached on day one.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published on nhm.tn.gov.in | 12 September 2026 |
| Offline applications open | 12 September 2026 |
| Last date to reach the District Health Office / District Health Society | 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Walk-in / online window | Not applicable |
| Merit list/counselling | To be notified by the concerned district |
Late packets after 5:00 PM on 25 September 2026 are treated as not received. No extension is announced.
Quick Overview – NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) / District Health Society |
| Sector | Public healthcare (National Health Mission) |
| Parent department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Not printed as a numbered MRB-style advertisement in the published notice; dated 12 September 2026 |
| Post | Staff Nurse (செவிலியர்) |
| Total vacancies | 4,724 |
| Job location | Government health institutions across Tamil Nadu, excluding Tiruppur and Chengalpattu |
| Official website | NHM Tamil Nadu recruitment / downloads page |
| Last date | 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Apply Offline | Download the NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 application form (open until 25 September 2026) |
| Notification/guidelines PDF | Download NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 applicant guidelines |
| Notice image | View NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 official notice |
What Posts Are Available?
One designation covers the full 4,724 seats. Volume differs by district. Apply only to a district that is actually recruiting and that you can reach before 5:00 PM on 25 September 2026.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse (செவிலியர்) | 4,724 | GNM or B.Sc. Nursing + TNNMC registration | ₹21,000/month; 11-month contract, renewable |
Vacancy interpretation: This is a single-cadre, high-volume district drive, not a multi-post combined exam. Among the sample figures published with the notice coverage, DHS NHM Coimbatore (144) and DHS NHM Ramanathapuram (112) are large clusters; Vellore (64) and Ariyalur (61) are mid-size. The complete district annexure is part of the download pack on nhm.tn.gov.in. Do not assume a seat in Tiruppur or Chengalpattu in this round.
| District Health Society (sample from published annexure coverage) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| DHS NHM Coimbatore | 144 |
| DHS NHM Ramanathapuram | 112 |
| DHS NHM Vellore | 64 |
| DHS NHM Ariyalur | 61 |
| Other recruiting districts | See official district annexure |
| Tiruppur and Chengalpattu | Not included (Model Code of Conduct) |
✅ Confirmed: 4,724 Staff Nurse seats, district-wise submission, TNNMC registration, Tamil knowledge, ₹21,000 consolidated pay, 11-month renewable contract.
❓ Not specified in the short public notice pack reviewed here: full category-wise (OC/BC/MBC/SC/ST/PwBD) roster for every district, exact merit-mark formula, and a single statewide postal address.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Education: GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a government institution or a government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
Council registration: Valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council must already exist before the notification date. If your TNNMC card is pending, start renewal or first registration now. Council processing often takes 2–4 weeks.
Tamil: Working knowledge of Tamil is compulsory. SSLC or HSC mark sheet is the proof the form expects.
Domicile: The notice is a Tamil Nadu district drive, not an all-India MRB advertisement. Other-state nurses can apply only if they already hold TNNMC registration and can show Tamil in school records. Local nativity may carry weight at district shortlisting. Check the guidelines PDF before assuming an open all-India quota.
If your mark sheet is in CGPA, convert it with the method printed in your university rules. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator only as an estimate. The official formula in the guidelines prevails.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Maximum age in the notice |
|---|---|
| General ceiling printed | 50 years |
| SC / ST / BC / MBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Extra years are not printed as final numbers in the public notice |
Age: not more than 50 years. SC/ST/BC/MBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates should read Enclosure V and the relevant Tamil Nadu government order before assuming a specific extended age. Do not treat standard central +3 / +5 figures as confirmed for this drive.
A separate cut-off date is not printed beside the 50-year cap. Use 25 September 2026 (last date) as the working date unless the guidelines PDF names another date.
Examples:
✅ A 49-year-old candidate born on 26 September 1976 — eligible (within the 50-year ceiling if age is reckoned on 25 September 2026).
❌ A 51-year-old candidate born on 24 September 1975 — not eligible (exceeds 50 years by one year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Remuneration? – NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026
Selected Staff Nurses draw a consolidated ₹21,000 per month. That figure is the official monthly remuneration cited in the notification. No separate basic, DA or HRA is listed.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated remuneration | ₹21,000 / month |
| DA / HRA / Transport | Not listed |
| NPS / pension | Not listed |
| Indicative in-hand | About ₹21,000 / month before any statutory cuts; the engagement letter may apply |
₹21,000 is contract pay, not 7th CPC Level-7 nurse pay. Compare it with a regular MRB Staff Nurse only as a career choice, not as the same package.
Annual cash-in-hand is about ₹2.52 lakh if the monthly amount is paid in full. Actual credit depends on attendance, leave and any statutory deductions named in the contract. Renewal after 11 months is performance-linked, not automatic.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is printed in the published notice or in the model form fields. Do not pay anyone who calls offering a “district list” or “guaranteed posting.” If a later district circular names a fee, pay only through that office’s written instruction.
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
Applications are offline only. There is no Samarth, MRB or NHM online form for this cycle.
- Open the NHM Tamil Nadu website and download the Staff Nurse 2026 model application form, plus the applicant guidelines and the district vacancy annexure (open until 25 September 2026).
- Fill in every field: name, father’s name, DOB, gender, institution, TNNMC number, Aadhaar, phone, email, community, SSLC / HSC marks, GNM or B.Sc. marks, district(s) applied for, and PwBD / special-category flags.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the certificates listed in the Documents section.
- Submit in person by dropping the packet in the designated Application Box at the Office of the District Health Officer, or send it by post to the Executive Secretary, District Health Office / District Health Society of the district you are applying for.
- The packet must reach that office by 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Posting on the last day is not the same as reaching on the last day.
Suggested (not stated as a notification rule): write “Application for Contractual Staff Nurse – NHM 2026 – [Your Name]” on the envelope and keep a photocopy plus speed-post receipt.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending one form to a Chennai headquarters address instead of the district District Health Society that has the vacancy.
- Applying for Tiruppur or Chengalpattu in this round.
- Quoting a TNNMC number that is expired, applied-for, or issued after the notification date.
- Leaving Tamil proof out because your nursing college taught in English.
- Treating this form as an MRB regular appointment application.
என்.எச்.எம் தமிழ்நாடு செவிலியர் நியமனம் 2026 – 4724 பதவிகளுக்கு ஆஃப்லைன் விண்ணப்பம்
தேசிய நலவாழ்வு குழுமம் – தமிழ்நாடு (NHM-TN) மாவட்ட நலவாழ்வு சங்கங்கள் மூலம் 4,724 ஒப்பந்த செவிலியர் (Staff Nurse) இடங்களுக்கு 12 செப்டம்பர் 2026 அன்று அறிவிப்பு வெளியிட்டுள்ளது. மாதம் ₹21,000 ஒருங்கிணைந்த ஊதியம். கடைசி நாள் 25 செப்டம்பர் 2026 மாலை 5:00 மணி. திருப்பூர் மற்றும் செங்கல்பட்டு இந்த சுற்றில் சேர்க்கப்படவில்லை.
யார் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம்?
அரசு அல்லது அரசு அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட தனியார் செவிலியர் கல்லூரியில் GNM அல்லது B.Sc. Nursing முடித்து, இந்திய செவிலியர் கவுன்சில் அங்கீகாரம் பெற்றவர்கள் விண்ணப்பிக்கலாம். தமிழ்நாடு செவிலியர் மற்றும் மருத்துவச்சிகள் மன்றத்தில் (TNNMC) செல்லுபடியாகும் பதிவு கட்டாயம். SSLC அல்லது மேல்நிலைத் தாளில் தமிழ் இருக்க வேண்டும். வயது உச்சவரம்பு 50.
ஊதியம் மற்றும் தேர்வு எப்படி?
இது நிரந்தர MRB பதவி அல்ல. 11 மாத ஒப்பந்தம்; செயல்திறன் அடிப்படையில் புதுப்பிக்கப்படும். எழுத்துத் தேர்வு இந்த அறிவிப்பில் குறிப்பிடப்படவில்லை. தகுதி மற்றும் மதிப்பெண் / அனுபவத்தின் அடிப்படையில் மாவட்ட அளவில் பட்டியல் தயாரிக்கப்பட வாய்ப்புள்ளது. முழு மாவட்ட வாரியான காலிப்பணியிட அட்டவணையை nhm.tn.gov.in-இல் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்யுங்கள்.
எப்படி விண்ணப்பிப்பது?
மாதிரி விண்ணப்பப் படிவத்தை nhm.tn.gov.in தளத்தில் இருந்து எடுத்து, சான்றிதழ் நகல்களுடன் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட மாவட்ட நலவாழ்வு அலுவலக Application Box-இல் போடவும் அல்லது தபாலில் அனுப்பவும். விண்ணப்பம் அலுவலகத்தை 25 செப்டம்பர் 2026, 5:00 மணிக்குள் சென்றடைய வேண்டும். ஆன்லைன் வசதி இல்லை.
How Are Staff Nurses Selected?
No written-exam date, syllabus or interview calendar is printed in the public notice.
Your qualifying-exam percentage matters before any interview
There is no CBT mentioned in the current notice. Districts are expected to screen forms, then rank eligible nurses on academic marks and experience, then call for documents. A low GNM / B.Sc. percentage can keep you off the district list even if your interview skills are strong. Confirm the exact weightage from Enclosure V before you assume a walk-in interview.
Expected stages (verify against the guidelines PDF):
- Form reaches the correct District Health Society by 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Screening of TNNMC registration, Tamil proof, age and qualification
- Merit list based on academic marks and recorded experience
- Document verification at the district office
- Engagement letter for an 11-month contract
No interview stage is mentioned in the current public notice. Selection, as published, rests on eligibility screening, merit and document verification. Ties will follow the procedure in the guidelines, not a guessed “older candidate first” rule.
Why Does NHM Tamil Nadu Matter?
National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu is the state arm of India’s public healthcare mission under the Health and Family Welfare Department. It funds and staffs programmes inside DPH, DMRHS, DME&R institutions and Greater Chennai Corporation facilities, from PHCs to medical-college hospitals.
Candidates search this drive because 4,724 Staff Nurse seats in one window is rare at district level, and because TNNMC-registered GNM / B.Sc. nurses in Tamil Nadu have been waiting on MRB regular lists. The official site and form pack also attract searches for “TN NHM staff nurse last date”, “NHM TN application form” and “செவிலியர் நியமனம் 2026”.
The honest limit is simple. NHM contract nursing is government workplace exposure without regular cadre protection. Pay is fixed at ₹21,000. Renewal is an 11-month cycle. Treat NHM Tamil Nadu as a public healthcare employer in Tamil Nadu, not as a substitute for an MRB appointment order.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
The closest tab most applicants already have open is TN MRB Staff Nurse, not another state’s NHM form. MRB is the regular Medical Services Recruitment Board route into government hospitals. This NHM-TN drive fills a large slice of the same hospital system through District Health Societies on contract. Process, pay and legal status are different even when the ward looks the same.
Best fit: TNNMC-registered GNM or B.Sc. Nursing candidates under 50 who need immediate hospital work in their home district, can live on ₹21,000, and will keep preparing for the next MRB / state regular nurse list.
Skip this if you need permanence, NPS or Level-7 style allowances from month one. Also skip if your council registration is only “applied” and will not be live before the notice date, or if you planned to post the form to Tiruppur or Chengalpattu.
Practical tip: Download the district annexure first, pick one reachable District Health Society, and put the packet in that office’s Application Box before 20 September 2026. Last-day post to a taluk that is two districts away is the usual rejection story in offline NHM drives.
Based on similar Tamil Nadu contractual nurse cycles, expect several weeks from the last date to the district merit list, then a short joining window. Do not freeze an MRB application plan because you submitted this form.
What Documents Are Required for Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs?
Keep self-attested photocopies ready. Originals are for verification day.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- SSLC / birth certificate (date of birth)
- SSLC and HSC mark sheets (Tamil proof + age)
- GNM or B.Sc. Nursing certificate and all mark sheets
- Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate (valid)
- Aadhaar and one photo ID
- Community certificate (OC applicants skip this)
- PwBD / Ex-Serviceman / destitute widow / deserted wife / transgender certificate, if claimed
- Experience certificate, if you want those marks counted
- Nativity/residence proof if the district guidelines ask for it
- NOC readiness if you already work in government service
Document alert: A TNNMC receipt is not the same as a live register number. Districts will match the number on the form with the council record.
Service Conditions
| Item | What the notice supports |
|---|---|
| Nature | Contract / purely temporary |
| Tenure | 11 months at a time |
| Minimum service mentioned in public reporting of the notice | Two years, through renewals |
| Renewal | After every 11 months, subject to performance |
| Absorption | Notice states the post will not become permanent under this engagement |
| Posting | Allotted government institution in the district you applied to; rural PHC posting is common |
Hostel, quarters or night-duty allowance are not guaranteed in the public notice.
What Happens After Selection?
- The District Health Society publishes or displays the eligible / merit list for that district.
- You attend document verification with originals and TNNMC proof.
- An 11-month engagement letter is issued at a consolidated ₹21,000.
- You join the allotted DPH, DMRHS, DME&R or Greater Chennai Corporation institution.
- Duty is full Staff Nurse work: wards, labour room, NCD / RCH / SNCU units as assigned. Shifts are hospital shifts, not office hours.
- Near month 11, performance appraisal decides renewal. There is no automatic regularisation into MRB cadre through this letter.
Career line after this contract is still the regular MRB / state nurse pipeline. This engagement does not replace that exam.
Contact & Helpline
Submit forms and queries to the Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society of the district you are applying for. Drop boxes are at the concerned O/o DHO.
State Mission contact published on the NHM-TN site: md@nhmtn.in (Mission Director, NHM-TN). Use this for programme-level queries, not as a substitute for the district Application Box.
District-wise landline numbers are not printed in the short public notice. Check the district annexure on nhm.tn.gov.in or the district NIC page before you call.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official website/notice pack. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official website | Visit the NHM Tamil Nadu website for current openings |
| Applicant guidelines | Download NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 guidelines PDF |
| Application form | Download NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 application form |
| Official notice | View NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026 notice |
| Last date | Form must reach the district office by 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
FAQs – NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026
What is the last date to apply for NHM TN Staff Nurse 2026?
25 September 2026, 5:00 PM. The form must reach the District Health Office / District Health Society by that time. Late post is not a valid excuse. No extension is announced as of 13 September 2026.
What is the age limit for NHM TN Staff Nurse?
50 years is the printed ceiling. Extra years for SC, ST, BC, MBC, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen are not printed as final ages in the public notice. Read Enclosure V before you assume a number. Reckon age against the last date unless the PDF names another cut-off.
Is there an exam for NHM TN Staff Nurse, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned in the current notice. Districts screen applications and are expected to rank nurses on academic marks and experience, then verify documents. No interview calendar is printed. Confirm the scoring table from the guidelines PDF.
What is the salary of an NHM TN Staff Nurse?
₹21,000 consolidated per month. That is the official contract remuneration. There is no published DA, HRA or NPS component. Indicative in-hand is about ₹21,000 before any statutory deductions written into the engagement letter.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for NHM TN 2026?
No safe reading supports that. You need a completed GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualification and a live TNNMC registration before the notification date. Produce certificates at verification. Do not apply on a “result awaited” hope.
Is NHM TN Staff Nurse a permanent government job?
No. The notice calls the engagement contractual / purely temporary. The contract runs for 11 months and may be renewed based on performance. Public reporting of the same notice says the post will not become permanent under this route.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Only if they already hold Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration and can show Tamil in SSLC or HSC. This is a district NHM drive, not an all-India MRB advertisement. Local candidates will be stronger on district residence marks if those marks exist in Enclosure V.
Where will I be posted if I get selected?
Inside the district whose District Health Society received your form, in a DPH, DMRHS, DME&R or Greater Chennai Corporation institution. Rural PHC posting is common. You do not get a Chennai-only option by default.
Is TNNMC registration mandatory for government nursing jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. This notice requires valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration before the notification date. Other-state council cards are not a substitute until TNNMC enrolment is complete.
How much do NHM staff nurses earn in Tamil Nadu?
This cycle pays ₹21,000 consolidated per month. That is contract remuneration, not regular state nurse pay under the Tamil Nadu pay revision. Do not mix the two figures when you compare hospital offers.
Are contractual nursing posts converted to permanent in Tamil Nadu?
The honest downside is that this notice says the engagement will not become permanent. Renewal after 11 months is performance-based. Regular entry remains the MRB / state recruitment route. Do not treat an NHM contract as a back door into cadre.
Can I apply in more than one district?
The model form has a “district(s) applied for” field. Follow Enclosure V on whether one packet can name more than one district. If the guidelines are silent, submit a complete packet to each district you actually want, and keep receipts.
What happens if my form reaches the office after 5:00 PM on 25 September 2026?
It will not be accepted. Reach-by time is the rule, not the postmark. Hand-drop in the Application Box a few days early if you live far from the DHO office.
Pre-Contract Checklist – Before You Apply
- You are 50 or below and hold GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognised college.
- Your Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration is live.
- SSLC or HSC shows Tamil.
- You accept an 11-month contract at ₹21,000, not a permanent MRB post.
- You will submit the form to a recruiting district other than Tiruppur and Chengalpattu.
- The packet can reach that District Health Office by 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
📄 Source: Official notice published by the District Health Society, National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu, on 12 September 2026 at nhm.tn.gov.in. Core dates, eligibility and form fields are confirmed from the applicant guidelines and the model application form (same recruitment pack). Consolidated pay of ₹21,000 and the 11-month renewal terms are as stated in that official notification.
