DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026: Health Inspector, Nurse and Counselor Contract Jobs, Salary Up to Rs.44,000
The District Health Society (DHS), Nagapattinam has invited applications for 44 contract posts in twenty-one different job roles under NHM, NAM and other health schemes. The biggest share is 20 Health Inspector Grade II seats, followed by Mid Level Health Provider and Counselor posts. Salaries run from Rs.11,000 to Rs.44,000 per month. If you live in or near Nagapattinam and want a Tamil Nadu government job in the health sector in your own district, this is a good chance. Posts range from 8th pass to MBBS, each with its own age limit. See more Tamil Nadu government jobs.
This is an offline recruitment. Your application must reach the DHS office by 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM, either in person or by Speed Post. That leaves very little time, so start today. Below we cover every post, its qualification, salary, age limit, the selection method and the exact steps to apply. Read the conditions section carefully, because these are contract jobs with some strict terms. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have checked every figure against the official notice.
What are the Key Highlights of DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Health Society, Nagapattinam (Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department) |
| Total Vacancies | 44, spread over twenty-one job roles |
| Biggest Posts | Health Inspector Grade II (20), Mid Level Health Provider (3), Counselor (3) |
| Nature of Job | Contract, purely temporary |
| Monthly Salary | Rs.11,000 to Rs.44,000 (consolidated) |
| Job Location | Nagapattinam health district, Tamil Nadu |
| Mode of Application | Offline – in person or Speed Post |
| Last Date | 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM |
The jobs are in government primary health centres, government hospitals and the district government medical college hospital in Nagapattinam health district.
DHS Nagapattinam Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts are There?
Each post is filled under a separate scheme. Health Inspector Grade II and Psychologist appear twice because they sit under two different schemes.
| Post | Scheme | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) | 1 |
| Medical Officer Siddha | AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) | 1 |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | NPCDCS | 1 |
| Health Inspector Grade II | Health and Wellness Center | 19 |
| Mid Level Health Provider | Health and Wellness Center | 3 |
| Health Inspector Grade II | Block Programme Management Unit | 1 |
| Radiographer | DH Strengthening | 2 |
| Data Manager | District Early Intervention Centre | 1 |
| Dental Technician | District Early Intervention Centre | 1 |
| Physiotherapist | District Early Intervention Centre | 1 |
| Psychologist | District Early Intervention Centre | 1 |
| Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre) | 1 |
| Occupational Therapist | District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre) | 1 |
| Counselor | Integrated Counselling Testing Center | 3 |
| Micro Biologist | Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme | 1 |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | NPPCD (Deafness control) | 1 |
| Psychologist | National Tobacco Control | 1 |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor | National TB Elimination Programme | 1 |
| ANM / UHN | National Urban Health Mission | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator | State Bureau of Health Intelligence | 1 |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Trauma Care | 1 |
| Total | 44 |
The notice says the number of posts is subject to change, so the final count may go up or down.
What is the Eligibility for DHS Nagapattinam Health Inspector and Other Posts?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | 12th pass with D.Pharm Siddha or Integrated Pharmacy Course (certificate issued by Government of Tamil Nadu) |
| Medical Officer Siddha | BSMS with TNSMBC Indian Medicine registration, or MD (Siddha) |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy, with computer knowledge (MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) essential |
| Health Inspector Grade II (both schemes) | Plus two with Biology (or Botany and Zoology); Tamil as a subject at SSLC level; two-year Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male), Health Inspector or Sanitary Inspector course, including Gandhigram Rural Institute course, with certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine |
| Mid Level Health Provider | Diploma in GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a Government or Government-approved private college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council |
| Radiographer | B.Sc. Radiography |
| Data Manager | (a) Masters in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (RCI approved) with basic degree in BPT, BOT, BPO, B.Sc. Nursing or other RCI degree; or (b) PG degree or diploma in Hospital or Health Management (diploma holders need 1 year relevant experience); or (c) MBA with 2 years experience in a hospital or health programme |
| Dental Technician | 1 or 2 year Dental Technician course from a recognised institution |
| Physiotherapist | Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised university in India |
| Psychologist (both schemes) | PG in Psychology or MSW, or graduate in Psychology trained in counselling, with 2 years experience in counselling services |
| Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) from a UGC-recognised university, with live RCI registration and valid number |
| Occupational Therapist | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university |
| Counselor | Graduate in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology or Human Development in Nursing with at least 3 years experience in an HIV / AIDS project. Candidates from the community of people infected or affected by HIV / AIDS may be considered as graduates or nursing diploma holders with at least 1 year HIV / AIDS project experience |
| Micro Biologist | MBBS with MD, or M.Sc. Medical Microbiology, or M.Sc. Microbiology, with 2 years lab experience in diagnostic services for epidemic-prone diseases |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | HSC with Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (or Physics, Chemistry, Biology) plus a one-year Audiometry certificate course from a Government medical institution under the Director of Medical Education or a State or Central Government recognised institution |
| Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor | Graduate, plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent) from a govt recognised institution, permanent two-wheeler licence and ability to ride, and a computer course of at least two months. One year RNTCP experience is preferred |
| ANM / UHN | ANM, or Diploma in GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognised college |
| Data Entry Operator | Any graduate with computer knowledge (MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and typewriting in English and Tamil (Lower) |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | 8th pass or 10th fail; able to read and write English and Tamil; date of birth certificate from competent authority |
Many of these posts need a medical and healthcare qualification, but the Data Entry Operator post is open to any graduate with computer and typing skills. Note that Tamil matters here: Health Inspector Grade II needs Tamil at SSLC level, the hospital worker and DEO posts need Tamil reading or typing, and the document list asks every applicant for proof of Tamil eligibility from 10th or 12th marks.
How should you choose? Match your certificate to the row, not the post name. A B.Sc. Nursing holder fits both Mid Level Health Provider and ANM / UHN, while a Psychology postgraduate with two years of counselling experience fits both Psychologist rows. Several posts also ask for experience, such as the Counselor, Micro Biologist and Psychologist rows, so keep a proper experience certificate ready. The form has a line that reads “Application for the post of”, so write the exact post name as it appears in the vacancy table, including the scheme where a post appears twice.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist, Medical Officer Siddha, Pharmacist (Siddha) | No age limit; maximum age for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM |
| Mid Level Health Provider | Not over 50 years |
| Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor | Maximum 40 years |
| All other posts | Below 35 years |
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The notice does not give a cut-off date for age, and it does not mention category-wise relaxation. If you are close to 35, check your age carefully before you send the form.
What is the DHS Nagapattinam Salary 2026 for Each Post?
All salaries are consolidated monthly pay on contract. There is no pay level or allowance table.
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Micro Biologist | Rs.44,000 |
| Medical Officer Siddha | Rs.40,000 |
| Psychologist, Occupational Therapist | Rs.27,000 each |
| Data Manager | Rs.25,000 |
| Physiotherapist, Senior TB Laboratory Supervisor | Rs.23,000 each |
| Mid Level Health Provider, Counselor | Rs.21,000 each |
| Pharmacist (Siddha), Special Educator, Audiometrician | Rs.20,000 each |
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | Rs.18,000 |
| Health Inspector Grade II, ANM / UHN, Data Entry Operator | Rs.17,500 each |
| Radiographer, Dental Technician | Rs.17,000 each |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Rs.11,000 |
The notice gives one fixed monthly figure per post and no increment details.
What is the Selection Process for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode of appointment | On contract, through interview (stated for every post) |
The notice lists the mode of appointment as “On Contract (Interview)” for every post and does not describe any other stage. It does not give an interview date or say how candidates will be informed, so fill your phone number and address correctly.
Which DHS Nagapattinam Contract Conditions Can Cost You the Job?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Temporary post | The post is purely temporary |
| No regularisation | The job will not be made permanent at any time |
| Undertaking | You must give a voluntary consent letter (undertaking) to join |
| Posts may change | The number of posts is subject to change |
| Deadline | The application must reach the office by 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM |
How to Apply Offline for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026?
- Download the DHS Nagapattinam application form (link in Essential Links below) and write the post name you are applying for at the top.
- Fill in your name, father’s name, date of birth, age, qualification, current and permanent address, Aadhaar number, phone and email, then paste a passport size photo and sign.
- Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed on the second page of the form.
- The notification does not mention any application fee, so you only need to send the form and documents.
- Hand it over in person or send it by Speed Post to: Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, Nagapattinam District, so that it reaches before 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM.
Check these listed documents with extra care: your council registration certificate, proof of Tamil eligibility, residence proof, and a character and conduct certificate from a Group A or Group B government officer issued within 3 months before the notification — this last one applies even to fresh graduates. Differently-abled candidates also need a fitness certificate from the Block Medical Officer showing the percentage of disability, and a No Objection Certificate, if applicable.
What are the Important Dates for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application | 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM |
| Interview date | Not given in the notification |
Is There an Application Fee for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
Essential Links for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download Application Form for the DHS Nagapattinam Posts
- Official Notification Page for DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026 – Health Inspector Grade II, MLHP, Counselor & Other Posts
- Visit DHS Nagapattinam Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
With 44 posts and qualifications from 8th pass to MBBS, there is something here for many job seekers in Nagapattinam. Remember these are temporary contract jobs that will not be made permanent, so apply with clear expectations. Post or deliver your form early, well before 9 October 2026, 5.45 PM, because a Speed Post that arrives late will not help you. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more health department updates.