Tamil Nadu NHM Recruitment: 4,724 Staff Nurse Positions Available
Overview of Recruitment Notification
The National Health Mission (NHM) in Tamil Nadu has announced a recruitment drive for 4,724 Staff Nurse positions across various departments in the state. Eligible candidates are invited to apply through offline methods within the designated application period.
Vacancy Distribution by District
Here is the breakdown of vacancies by district:
District Name Number of Vacancies
| District Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| DHS NHM Coimbatore | 144 |
| DHS NHM Ramanathapuram | 112 |
| DHS NHM Vellore | 64 |
| DHS NHM Ariyalur | 61 |
| DHS NHM Kanchipuram | 203 |
| DHS NHM Ranipet | 64 |
| DHS NHM Kanyakumari | 93 |
| DHS NHM Theni | 119 |
| DHS NHM Thoothukudi | 112 |
| DHS NHM Sivaganga | 112 |
| DHS NHM Salem | 187 |
| DHS NHM Perambalur | 42 |
| DHS NHM Madurai | 90 |
| DHS NHM Erode | 140 |
| DHS NHM Kallakurichi | 65 |
| DHS NHM Dindigul | 113 |
| DHS NHM Thanjavur | 132 |
| DHS NHM Tenkasi | 55 |
| DHS NHM Villupuram | 94 |
| DHS NHM Nilgiris | 108 |
| DHS NHM Mayiladuthurai | 37 |
| DHS NHM Cuddalore | 160 |
| DHS NHM Tiruvallur | 120 |
| DHS NHM Tirupathur | 54 |
| DHS NHM Thiruvarur | 150 |
| DHS NHM Dharmapuri | 160 |
| DHS NHM Krishnagiri | 46 |
| DHS NHM Chennai | 512 |
| DHS NHM Karur | 70 |
| DHS NHM Trichy | 205 |
| DHS NHM Nagapattinam | 66 |
| DHS NHM Pudukkottai | 158 |
| DHS NHM Namakkal | 126 |
| DHS NHM Tirunelveli | 104 |
| DHS NHM Tiruvannamalai | 208 |
| DHS NHM Tiruvarur | 150 |
| DHS NHM Virudhunagar | - |
Educational Requirements
To qualify for the TN NHM Recruitment 2026, candidates must have completed either a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or a B.Sc. Nursing degree from an accredited institution. Furthermore, a valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council is mandatory.
The upper age limit for applicants is set at 50 years, and candidates must meet additional eligibility criteria as outlined in the official notifications for each district.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants must include self-attested copies of the following documents with their application:
- GNM/B.Sc. Nursing mark sheets
- Degree/Diploma certificate
- Registration certificate from the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
- SSLC/HSC mark sheet (for date of birth verification)
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- Nativity/Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License)
Application Process
Candidates must submit their applications for the Staff Nurse positions offline. The application form should be filled out and sent along with the necessary documents to the relevant office.
To apply, download the application form and details regarding district-wise vacancies from the official NHM-TN website. Ensure all required information is accurately filled in the application form, and attach photocopies of the necessary documents.
The completed application form must be submitted to the District Health Officer/District Health Society of the respective district by 5 PM on September 25, 2026. For all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur, address the application to the Executive Secretary of the District Health Society at the District Health Office.