Tamil Nadu NHM: Opportunity for GNM and B.Sc. Nursing graduates; recruitment for 4,724 posts; what are the age limit criteria?
The Tamil Nadu National Health Mission (NHM) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 4,724 Staff Nurses. This recruitment will be carried out across various departments in the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the offline mode within the stipulated timeframe.
View Vacancy Count
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 -
What are the educational qualifications?
For the TN NHM Recruitment 2026, candidates must possess a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing degree/certificate from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
The maximum age limit for applicants is 50 years. Candidates must also fulfill other eligibility criteria specified in the official district-wise notifications.
Documents required for application
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the documents specified in the respective district's notification along with their application. These typically include:
GNM/B.Sc. Nursing mark sheets
Degree/Diploma certificate
Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate
SSLC/HSC mark sheet (as proof of date of birth)
Community certificate (if applicable)
Nativity/Domicile certificate
Passport-size photograph
Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License)
How to apply?
Applications for the post of Staff Nurse must be submitted offline. Candidates need to fill out the application form and submit copies of the required documents to the concerned office.
Download the application form and details of district-wise vacancies from the official NHM-TN website.
Fill in all the required information accurately in the application form and attach photocopies of the necessary documents.
Submit or send the filled-in application form to the office of the District Health Officer/District Health Society of the respective district.
For all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur, address the application to the Executive Secretary of the District Health Society at the District Health Office. The application form must reach the concerned office by 5 PM on September 25, 2026.
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