District Health Society Kanyakumari, functioning under the Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu, has announced recruitment for 81 temporary contractual posts across district offices and hospitals in Kanyakumari district. The openings cover MPHW, ANM, Medical Officer, Pharmacist, DEO and several other health-sector roles, offering candidates a chance to work in public health services at Nagercoil and other locations in the district.
DHS Kanyakumari Recruitment 2026 - MPHW, ANM and Other Posts
Posted 28 Sept 2026Updated 28 Sept 20261195/A5/2026
Total Vacancies
81
Last Date
30 Sept
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification18 Sept
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About DHS Kanyakumari Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Health Society Kanyakumari
- Advertisement No.
- 1195/A5/2026
- Post Name
- Medical Officer - TB Cell, Consultant - Ayurveda and 19 more
- Job Location
- Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–59 years
- Gender
- All (CEmONC Security Guard: male candidates only)
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive for District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator, Senior Treatment Supervisor, Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor and District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator; up-to-date Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration for Mid-Level Health Provider and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse; registration with the Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine or equivalent council for Consultant - Ayurveda; certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months) for several posts.
- Tenure
- Up to 11 months or completion of the relevant scheme, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer - TB Cell
1
Consultant - Ayurveda
1
Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist
1
District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator
1
Senior Treatment Supervisor
2
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor
1
Counselor
3
Mid-Level Health Provider
3
Pharmacist
1
MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II
29
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse
22
Data Entry Operator
1
Dental Assistant
2
Therapeutic Assistant
1
TB Health Visitor
1
Female Nursing Assistant
1
CEmONC Security Guard
2
Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker
5
District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator
1
Radiographer
1
Attender
1
Total81
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer - TB Cell | 1 |
| Consultant - Ayurveda | 1 |
| Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist | 1 |
| District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator | 1 |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor | 2 |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor | 1 |
| Counselor | 3 |
| Mid-Level Health Provider | 3 |
| Pharmacist | 1 |
| MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II | 29 |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse | 22 |
| Data Entry Operator | 1 |
| Dental Assistant | 2 |
| Therapeutic Assistant | 1 |
| TB Health Visitor | 1 |
| Female Nursing Assistant | 1 |
| CEmONC Security Guard | 2 |
| Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker | 5 |
| District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator | 1 |
| Radiographer | 1 |
| Attender | 1 |
| Grand Total | 81 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer - TB Cell1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS or equivalent degree from an institution recognized by the Medical Council of India with completed compulsory rotatory internship; Diploma or MD in Public Health, Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases; basic knowledge of computers
- Experience
- One year experience in RNTCP
- Age Limit
- 18 to 45 years
Consultant - Ayurveda1 post
- Qualification
- BAMS registered with the respective board or council of the state such as Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine / TNMC / TNHMC
- Age Limit
- 18 to 59 years
Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology or B.Sc. (Speech and Hearing) from an RCI recognized institute
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate
- Experience
- One year experience of working in the field of Communication, ACSM, public-private partnership or health projects and programs; permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive a two-wheeler
- Age Limit
- 18 to 45 years
Senior Treatment Supervisor2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree or recognized sanitary inspectors course; certificate course in computer operation (minimum 2 months)
- Age Limit
- 18 to 45 years
- Note
- Permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive a two-wheeler required
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a government recognized institution; certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months)
- Experience
- Minimum one year experience in RNTCP
- Age Limit
- 18 to 45 years
- Note
- Permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive a two-wheeler required
Counselor3 posts
- Qualification
- RMNCH: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science or Hospital and Health Management. ICTC: graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology or Human Development, or diploma in Nursing with minimum 3 years experience in HIV/AIDS
- Experience
- 1-2 years work experience in the health sector or relevant field for RMNCH; 3 years HIV/AIDS experience for ICTC diploma holders
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Note
- Fluency in the local language in writing and speaking, good data management skills and basic computer skills including MS Office required
Mid-Level Health Provider3 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council; up-to-date Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration
- Age Limit
- Not over 50 years
Pharmacist1 post
- Qualification
- Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university; well conversant with MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages
- Experience
- One year experience in managing a drug store in a reputed hospital or health centre recognized by the government
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II29 posts
- Qualification
- Plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology; Tamil language as a subject at SSLC level; two years MPHW (Male)/Inspector course training from a recognized private institution, trust, university or deemed university including the Gandhigram Rural Institute training course certificate granted by the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse22 posts
- Qualification
- Higher Secondary School Examination pass and one or two year ANM course from a DPH approved institution or Nursing Council; up-to-date entry in the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
Data Entry Operator1 post
- Qualification
- 10th and +2 with Diploma in Computer Application or equivalent recognized by the council for technical education or DOEACC; typing speed of 40 words per minute in English and the local language; knowledge of MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
Dental Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Pass in 10th Standard
- Experience
- Minimum one year experience in the field of dental care and treatment
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
Therapeutic Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Nursing Therapist course, certificate issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu only
- Age Limit
- 18 to 59 years
TB Health Visitor1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate, or Intermediate (10, +2) with experience of working as MPW/LHV/ANM health worker or a certificate or higher course in health education or counselling, or a recognized Tuberculosis Health Visitor's course; certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months); training course for MPW or recognized sanitary inspector's course
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
Female Nursing Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Nursing Assistant course completed under a Government of Tamil Nadu medical institution
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
CEmONC Security Guard2 posts
- Qualification
- Must be able to read and write Tamil
- Age Limit
- Below 59 years
- Note
- Male candidates only
Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker5 posts
- Qualification
- Minimum 8th pass
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate; certificate course in computer operation (minimum two months)
- Age Limit
- Below 45 years
- Note
- Permanent two-wheeler driving licence and ability to drive a two-wheeler required
Radiographer1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Radio Diagnostic Technology (DMRT) course from Tamil Nadu government or a recognized institute
- Age Limit
- Below 40 years
Attender1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum 8th pass
- Age Limit
- Below 59 years
Age Limit
Post-wise, reckoned as on 01-07-2026: 18 to 45 years for Medical Officer - TB Cell, District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator, Senior Treatment Supervisor and Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor; 18 to 59 years for Consultant - Ayurveda and Therapeutic Assistant; up to 40 years for Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist, Counselor and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse; up to 50 years for Mid-Level Health Provider and MPHW (Male)/Health Inspector Gr-II; below 45 years for Data Entry Operator, Dental Assistant, TB Health Visitor, Female Nursing Assistant and District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator; below 59 years for CEmONC Security Guard and Attender; up to 45 years for Pharmacist; below 40 years for Radiographer.
Selection Process
- 1Application and Certificate Scrutiny
Applications and supporting certificates are scrutinized against the prescribed qualification, experience, communal rotation and priority category.
- 2Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility and the applicable priority rules.
- 3Interview and Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and verification of original documents.
- 4Final Selection
The District Health Society makes the final selection; if two candidates obtain equal marks, the older candidate by date of birth is preferred.
Salary Structure
Medical Officer - TB Cell
Pay: Rs. 63,000 per month
Consultant - Ayurveda
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month
Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist
Pay: Rs. 32,000 per month
District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator
Pay: Rs. 29,000 per month
Senior Treatment Supervisor
Pay: Rs. 23,000 per month
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor
Pay: Rs. 23,000 per month
Counselor
Pay: Rs. 21,000 per month
Mid-Level Health Provider
Pay: Rs. 21,000 per month
Pharmacist
Pay: Rs. 18,000 per month
MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Data Entry Operator
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Dental Assistant
Pay: Rs. 16,000 per month
Therapeutic Assistant
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month
TB Health Visitor
Pay: Rs. 15,000 per month
Female Nursing Assistant
Pay: Rs. 11,000 per month
CEmONC Security Guard
Pay: Rs. 11,000 per month
Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker
Pay: Rs. 11,000 per month
District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator
Pay: Rs. 29,000 per month
Radiographer
Pay: Rs. 17,000 per month
Attender
Pay: Rs. 10,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer - TB Cell | Rs. 63,000 per month |
| Consultant - Ayurveda | Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist | Rs. 32,000 per month |
| District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator | Rs. 29,000 per month |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor | Rs. 23,000 per month |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor | Rs. 23,000 per month |
| Counselor | Rs. 21,000 per month |
| Mid-Level Health Provider | Rs. 21,000 per month |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 18,000 per month |
| MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Dental Assistant | Rs. 16,000 per month |
| Therapeutic Assistant | Rs. 15,000 per month |
| TB Health Visitor | Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Female Nursing Assistant | Rs. 11,000 per month |
| CEmONC Security Guard | Rs. 11,000 per month |
| Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker | Rs. 11,000 per month |
| District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator | Rs. 29,000 per month |
| Radiographer | Rs. 17,000 per month |
| Attender | Rs. 10,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the District Health Society application form from the Kanyakumari district website kanniyakumari.nic.in.
- 2Write the name of the post applied for clearly on the application form.
- 3Fill in personal, educational, community, address and experience details.
- 4Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form.
- 5Attach self-attested copies of all applicable certificates, including the nativity certificate and priority-category certificate where claimed.
- 6Submit the application in person or send it by Speed Post to the Executive Secretary, District Health Society/District Health Officer, District Health Office, Krishnankovil, Nagercoil - 629001, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
- 7Ensure the application reaches the office before 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
- 8Submit a separate application for each post applied for.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed application form with recent photograph
•Birth certificate or SSLC/HSC certificate as proof of date of birth
•Educational qualification certificates and all mark sheets
•Updated medical/nursing/professional council registration certificate where applicable
•Tamil-language qualification certificate
•Nativity certificate issued by the Revenue Department
•Aadhaar card
•Community certificate
•Experience certificates for posts requiring experience
•Valid driving licence for applicable posts
•Priority-category certificate where applicable
•Character certificate issued within the prescribed period
•Disability certificate where applicable
•Transgender or destitute-widow certificate where applicable
•No Objection Certificate where applicable
•First-generation graduate certificate where priority is claimed
Important Details
- The appointments are temporary and contractual, for up to 11 months or until completion of the relevant scheme, whichever is earlier, and confer no right to claim permanent government employment.
- The post name must be clearly mentioned in the application, and separate applications are required for different posts.
- Late applications, incomplete applications, and applications without the required certificates or without the post name will be rejected.
- The number of vacancies may change, and the decision of the Chairman, District Health Society, is final regarding appointment.
- If two candidates obtain equal marks, preference is given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
- Reserved-category vacancies that remain unfilled are considered from the next rotation category as per Government Order 122, Human Resources Management Department, dated 02.11.2021.
Priority Categories
- Young people who lost both parents due to COVID-19 or another reason
- Candidates who studied in Tamil medium in Tamil Nadu government schools
- Eligible inter-caste married couples
- Ex-servicemen and eligible dependants of serving or former military personnel
- Persons discharged from Tamil Nadu State Government service
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