Recruitment for 4,724 Staff Nurse Posts at NHM; Opportunity for B.Sc. Nursing Graduates

NHM-TN has invited applications for 4,724 Staff Nurse positions. This recruitment is being conducted at the district level under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, on a contractual basis.

National Health Mission-Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN) has invited applications for 4,724 Staff Nurse posts. The recruitment is being carried out at the district level under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Appointments will be made at health department institutions across various districts of the state on a contractual basis. Interested candidates are not required to apply online; instead, they must fill out the prescribed application form and submit it to the District Health Office or District Health Society. The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 PM on September 25.

For the Staff Nurse positions, candidates must possess a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification from a recognized institution. The nursing institution must be recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Before applying, candidates should verify their eligibility regarding educational qualifications and registration.

Which institutions will the recruitment cover?

A total of 4,724 Staff Nurse posts are to be filled under NHM. Appointments will be made for health institutions across various districts of Tamil Nadu. The recruitment covers institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education and Research, and the Greater Chennai Corporation. Details regarding the district-wise distribution of posts are provided in the application form and the accompanying annexure.

Selection based on merit, not a written exam

There will be no written examination for this recruitment. According to the details provided, candidates will be shortlisted based on marks obtained in their educational qualifications, relevant experience, and a merit-based system. This will be followed by a document verification process. Selected candidates for the post of Staff Nurse will receive a monthly salary of approximately ₹21,000. This appointment will be on a contractual basis.

How ​​to apply offline

Candidates must first download the application form and details regarding district-wise vacancies from nhm.tn.gov.in. Next, they need to fill in all the required information in the form and attach copies of necessary documents. Educational certificates, nursing council registration, photographs, and other essential documents must be submitted along with the application. The filled-out form must be submitted to the office of the District Health Officer or the District Health Society of the respective district. The application must reach the office by 5:00 PM on September 25. Candidates are advised to check the notification for specific details regarding the application process and required documents for their district before submitting their application.