The National Health Mission Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) has released a fresh recruitment notification for 4,724 Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse posts across eligible districts of Tamil Nadu. The recruitment is being conducted through the District Health Societies under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Eligible candidates with GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualifications and valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council can apply. The most important point is that this recruitment is not an online application process. Candidates have to download the prescribed form, complete it and submit it to the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society by post or in person. (India Job Alerts –)
The last date for the application to reach the concerned office is 25 September 2026 by 5:00 PM. (India Job Alerts –)
🏥 TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | National Health Mission, Tamil Nadu |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| 📌 Post | Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 4,724 |
| 📅 Notification | September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Start | 12 September 2026* |
| 🔴 Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| ⏰ Last Time | 5:00 PM |
| 🎓 Qualification | GNM / B.Sc. Nursing |
| 🧾 Registration | Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council |
| 🎯 Maximum Age | 50 Years |
| 💰 Salary | Check district/official notice; not specified in the main statewide notice |
| 📝 Selection | As per concerned District Health Society |
| 📍 Job Location | Various districts of Tamil Nadu |
*The recruitment was published on 12 September 2026, while the official statewide notice reportedly does not separately state an application-start date. Candidates should rely on the district notice/application instructions. (India Job Alerts –)
🔥 TN NHM Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026
The recruitment covers 4,724 Staff Nurse vacancies under a single post category:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse | 4,724 |
| Total | 4,724 |
The vacancies are associated with 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. (India Job Alerts –)
District-wise Vacancy
The statewide notification refers candidates to the NHM-TN website for the district-wise vacancy distribution. Since the main notice does not reproduce the complete district table, candidates should check the district-wise annexure before sending their application rather than relying on unofficial vacancy lists. (India Job Alerts –)
Important: Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts are excluded from this particular recruitment notice. (India Job Alerts –)
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 should have either:
GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) qualification, or
B.Sc. Nursing qualification.
The nursing qualification should be from a Government/Government-approved institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
Candidates must also possess valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. (India Job Alerts –)
Who Should Apply?
This recruitment is mainly suitable for:
✅ GNM-qualified nurses
✅ B.Sc. Nursing graduates
✅ Candidates having the required Tamil Nadu nursing registration
✅ Candidates meeting the prescribed age requirement
🎯 Age Limit
The available recruitment information specifies an upper age limit of 50 years.
| Requirement | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 50 Years |
| Minimum Age | Not clearly specified in the statewide notice |
Candidates should check the applicable district instructions for any category-specific provisions before applying. (India Job Alerts –)
💰 TN NHM Staff Nurse Salary 2026
A key point for candidates is that the main statewide notification does not specify a consolidated salary/pay amount. Therefore, NaukriDoot is not presenting an unverified salary figure as official.
Some third-party reports mention ₹21,000 per month, but because the statewide official notice available for this recruitment does not clearly establish that figure, candidates should verify the remuneration from their applicable district notification before relying on it. (India Job Alerts –)
💳 Application Fee
The available statewide recruitment information does not clearly specify an application fee.
Therefore:
⚠️ Candidates should check the applicable district application instructions before assuming that the recruitment is completely fee-free.
Do not pay any person or agency for submitting the application unless a fee is explicitly mentioned in the official district notification.
📝 Selection Process
This recruitment is different from many central government examinations because candidates should not assume that a common written examination will be conducted.
The statewide notification does not clearly specify a single common CBT/written-exam pattern. Selection/shortlisting arrangements are handled through the concerned District Health Society. (India Job Alerts –)
Candidates should therefore watch the concerned district’s official notice for:
Application scrutiny
Merit/shortlisting, if applicable
Certificate verification
Any additional stage specifically announced by the district
📚 Exam Pattern
There is currently no common official CBT exam pattern published for this statewide Staff Nurse drive.
| Exam Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Not specified in statewide notice |
| CBT | Not announced |
| Total Questions | Not announced |
| Total Marks | Not announced |
| Duration | Not announced |
| Negative Marking | Not announced |
This is important because several websites may automatically add a generic “exam pattern” to the recruitment page. Candidates should not treat such information as official unless it appears in the applicable district notification.
📅 TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 September 2026 |
| Application Process | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Time | 5:00 PM |
| Merit/Shortlisting | To be announced |
| Certificate Verification | To be announced |
The completed application must reach the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society by 5:00 PM on 25 September 2026. Candidates using postal services should not wait until the final day. (India Job Alerts –)
🖥️ How to Apply for TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
The application process is offline, so candidates need to be particularly careful.
Step-by-step process:
Visit the official NHM Tamil Nadu website.
Open the recruitment/notification section.
Download the Staff Nurse application form.
Print the prescribed application form.
Fill in your personal and educational details carefully.
Enter your Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration details.
Attach the required self-attested document copies.
Check the district-wise vacancy/application instructions.
Address the application to the Executive Secretary of the concerned District Health Society, as instructed.
Send the application by post or submit it by hand.
Make sure the application reaches the concerned office before 5:00 PM on 25 September 2026.
Keep a copy of the completed application and postal receipt for future reference. (India Job Alerts –)
⚠️ Important
This is not a normal online application. Do not confuse downloading the application form from the NHM website with submitting an online form.
📄 Documents Required
Candidates should keep copies of relevant documents, including:
GNM/B.Sc. Nursing certificate
Nursing marksheets
Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate
Date-of-birth proof
Category certificate, if applicable
Recent photograph
Other documents mentioned in the applicable district notification
The exact document checklist should be verified from the relevant district instructions because the statewide notice does not provide a complete itemised list. (India Job Alerts –)
📊 Previous TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment Data
Candidates frequently search for previous vacancy, total applications and cut-off before applying.
However, there is an important difference with TN NHM recruitment: Staff Nurse hiring is often conducted through District Health Societies, so previous vacancies are not necessarily one single statewide recruitment with one common cut-off.
For example, a DHS Karur 2025 recruitment included 62 Staff Nurse posts, while DHS Ranipet advertised 31 Staff Nurse posts in another 2025 recruitment. (The Nursing Officer)
| Previous Recruitment Example | Staff Nurse Vacancies |
|---|---|
| DHS Karur 2025 | 62 |
| DHS Ranipet 2025 | 31 |
| Current TN NHM 2026 | 4,724 |
❓ Previous Total Forms & Cut-Off
A reliable statewide total application count and a single previous TN NHM Staff Nurse cut-off could not be verified for this recruitment structure.
Therefore, NaukriDoot will not publish an estimated number of forms or an unofficial cut-off as fact.
This is especially important for candidates because district-level NHM recruitments may use different shortlisting/merit arrangements.
🏆 Why NaukriDoot Is Useful for Candidates
At NaukriDoot, our aim is to make government-job information easier to understand without filling articles with unverified numbers.
For this recruitment, we have specifically highlighted that:
✅ There are 4,724 vacancies
✅ The application is offline
✅ The deadline is 25 September 2026, 5 PM
✅ GNM/B.Sc. Nursing candidates can apply subject to registration requirements
✅ The upper age limit is 50 years
✅ Chengalpattu and Tiruppur are excluded from this notice
✅ A common CBT/exam pattern has not been officially established
✅ Previous application-count and cut-off data is not being invented
Candidates should always cross-check the final application instructions with the official NHM-TN/district notification before sending their form.
🔗 Important Links
| Information | Link |
|---|---|
| 📄 Official NHM-TN Website | NHM Tamil Nadu Official Website |
| 📝 Staff Nurse Application Form | Download Staff Nurse Application Form |
| 📍 District-wise Vacancy Details | NHM-TN Official Website |
| 🎫 Admit Card | Not applicable/not released |
| 📊 Result/Merit List | To be announced by concerned District Health Society |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available in TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
A total of 4,724 Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse posts have been announced. (India Job Alerts –)
2. What is the last date for TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The application must reach the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. (India Job Alerts –)
3. Is TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 online or offline?
It is an offline application process. Candidates need to download the prescribed form and submit it by post or in person. (India Job Alerts –)
4. What qualification is required?
Candidates need GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from the prescribed recognised institution and valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration. (India Job Alerts –)
5. What is the maximum age?
The available notification information specifies an upper age limit of 50 years. (India Job Alerts –)
6. Is there a written exam?
The statewide notice does not announce a common written examination pattern. Candidates should follow the selection/shortlisting instructions issued by the concerned District Health Society.
7. Is this a permanent government job?
No. The posts are described as contractual/temporary in nature. (India Job Alerts –)
📌 Conclusion
The TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for nursing candidates, with 4,724 Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse vacancies across eligible areas of Tamil Nadu.
Candidates with GNM or B.Sc. Nursing and the required Tamil Nadu nursing registration should carefully check their district’s vacancy and submission instructions. Most importantly, remember that this is an offline recruitment and the completed application must reach the concerned office by 25 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Don’t wait until the final day for postal submission. Download the correct form, attach all required documents and keep proof of submission safely.
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