The District Health Society, Nagapattinam, which functions under the Public Health and Preventive Medicine department of Tamil Nadu, has announced recruitment for 44 contract-based posts across 21 categories, including Data Entry Operator, ANM, Dental Technician, Health Inspector, Radiographer and Physiotherapist. The positions fall under various health schemes and are based in Government Primary Health Centres, Government Hospitals and the District Government Medical College Hospital in Nagapattinam district. All appointments are temporary and made through interview.
DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026 - Data Entry Operator, ANM and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
44
Last Date
09 Oct
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Applications closed on 09 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open25 Sept
- Applications Closed09 Oct
About DHS Nagapattinam Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Health Society Nagapattinam
- Post Name
- Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist, Medical Officer Siddha and 19 more
- Job Location
- Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Live RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration with a valid number for Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy; permanent two wheeler driving licence for Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors
Vacancy Breakdown
Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist
1
Medical Officer Siddha
1
Pharmacist (Siddha)
1
Health Inspector Grade-II
19
Mid Level Health Provider
3
Health Inspector Grade II
1
Radiographer
2
Data Manager
1
Dental Technician
1
Physiotherapist
1
Psychologists
1
Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy
1
Occupational Therapists
1
Counselor
3
Micro Biologist
1
Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant
1
Psychologist
1
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors
1
ANM / UHN
1
Data Entry Operator
1
Multi Purpose Hospital Worker
1
Total44
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | 1 |
| Medical Officer Siddha | 1 |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | 1 |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | 19 |
| Mid Level Health Provider | 3 |
| Health Inspector Grade II | 1 |
| Radiographer | 2 |
| Data Manager | 1 |
| Dental Technician | 1 |
| Physiotherapist | 1 |
| Psychologists | 1 |
| Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | 1 |
| Occupational Therapists | 1 |
| Counselor | 3 |
| Micro Biologist | 1 |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | 1 |
| Psychologist | 1 |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | 1 |
| ANM / UHN | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator | 1 |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | 1 |
| Grand Total | 44 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist1 post
- Qualification
- 12th Std Pass, D.Pharm Siddha / Integrated Pharmacy Course (for certificate issued by Government of Tamil Nadu).
- Age Limit
- No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme
Medical Officer Siddha1 post
- Qualification
- BSMS (TNSMBC) Indian Medicine Registered Candidate or MD (Siddha).
- Age Limit
- No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme
Pharmacist (Siddha)1 post
- Qualification
- Pharmacist (Siddha) with Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy with Computer Knowledge including MS Office, MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Access would be essential.
- Age Limit
- No Age Limit / maximum age limit for appointment is 59 under NRHM / NAM Scheme
Health Inspector Grade-II20 posts
- Qualification
- 1. Must have passed plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology. 2. Must have passed Tamil language as a subject in S.S.L.C level. 3. Must possess two years for Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector Course training offered by recognized Private Institution / Trust / Universities including Gandhigram Rural Institute training course certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Mid Level Health Provider3 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from Government or Government approved Private Nursing colleges which are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Age Limit
- Candidates should not be over 50 years of age
Health Inspector Grade II20 posts
- Qualification
- 1. Must have passed plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology. 2. Must have passed Tamil language as a subject in S.S.L.C level. 3. Must possess two years for Multi Purpose Health Worker (Male) / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector Course training offered by recognized Private Institution / Trust / Universities including Gandhigram Rural Institute training course certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Radiographer2 posts
- Qualification
- BSC Radiography.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Data Manager1 post
- Qualification
- (a) Masters in Disability Rehabilitation Administration approved by Rehabilitation Council of India; Basic Qualification in BPT (Bachelor in Physiotherapy), BOT (Bachelor in Occupational Therapy), BPO (Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics), B.Sc. Nursing and other RCI recognized degrees. (b) A Post graduate degree / Diploma in Hospital / Health Management from a recognized / reputed institution with 1 year relevant experience for diploma holders. (c) An MBA degree from a recognized institution with 2 years experience in Hospital / Health programme.
- Experience
- 1 year relevant experience for diploma holders; 2 years experience in Hospital / Health programme for MBA degree holders
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Dental Technician1 post
- Qualification
- Passed 1 or 2 Years course on Dental Technician from a recognized Institutions.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Physiotherapist1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from any recognized University in India.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Psychologists1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Psychology / MSW or graduate in Psychology trained in Counseling with 2 years of Experience in the field of Counseling services.
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in the field of Counseling services
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Special Education in Intellectual Disability from a UGC-recognized University. The person should have live RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration with a valid number.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
- Note
- Live RCI registration with a valid number is mandatory.
- Registration
- Live RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration with a valid number
Occupational Therapists1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelors / Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Counselor3 posts
- Qualification
- 1. Any Graduate Degree Holder in Psychology / Social work / Sociology / Anthropology / Human Development in Nursing with Minimum 3 years of Experience in HIV / AIDS Project. 2. In case of those recruited from community of people infected with or affected by HIV / AIDS, graduates from any failed or diploma in Nursing may be considered if they have minimum 1 year of experience in HIV/AIDS Project.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in HIV / AIDS Project; 1 year for candidates recruited from the community of people infected with or affected by HIV / AIDS
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Micro Biologist1 post
- Qualification
- M.B.B.S. MD / M.Sc. Medical Microbiology / M.Sc. Microbiology with 2 years lab experience in diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases.
- Experience
- 2 years lab experience in diagnostic services for epidemic prone diseases
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Must have passed HSC with Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (or) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with one of the related subjects. Must have passed a one year certificate course in Audiometry from Government Medical Institutions under the control of the Director of Medical Education (or) in any other institution recognized by the State (or) Central Government.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Psychologist1 post
- Qualification
- Post Graduate in Psychology / MSW or graduate in Psychology trained in Counseling with 2 years of Experience in the field of Counseling services.
- Experience
- 2 years of experience in the field of Counseling services
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors1 post
- Qualification
- Essential Qualification: 1. Graduate. 2. Diploma in Medical laboratory technology or equivalent from a govt., recognized institution. 3. Permanent two wheeler driving license and should be able to drive two wheeler. 4. Certificate course in computer operations (Minimum two month). Preferential Qualification: 1. Minimum one year experience in RNTCP.
- Experience
- Minimum one year experience in RNTCP (preferential)
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Note
- Permanent two wheeler driving license and ability to drive a two wheeler required.
- Driving Licence
- Permanent two wheeler driving license and should be able to drive two wheeler
- Preferential Qualification
- Minimum one year experience in RNTCP
ANM / UHN1 post
- Qualification
- Auxilary Nurse Midwife (or) Diploma in GNM / B.Sc (Nursing) from Government or Government approved Private Nursing colleges which are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Data Entry Operator1 post
- Qualification
- Any Graduate with Computer Knowledge including MS Office, MS word, MS Power Point and MS Excel, MS access would be essential. Typewriting in English & Tamil (Lower).
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
Multi Purpose Hospital Worker1 post
- Qualification
- 1. 8th Standard Pass / 10th Standard Fail. 2. Able to Read and write in English & Tamil. 3. Produce Date of Birth Certificate from Competent authority.
- Age Limit
- Below 35 years
- Documents
- Date of Birth Certificate from competent authority
Age Limit
Below 35 years for most posts. No age limit with a maximum age limit of 59 years for appointment under the NRHM / NAM Scheme for the Siddha posts at Sl. No. 1 to 3. Candidates should not be over 50 years of age for Mid Level Health Provider. Maximum 40 years for Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Appointment is on contract, with the mode of appointment shown in the notification as On Contract (Interview).
Salary Structure
Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist
Pay: Rs. 18,000 per month
Medical Officer Siddha
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month
Pharmacist (Siddha)
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Health Inspector Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Mid Level Health Provider
Pay: Rs. 21,000 per month
Health Inspector Grade II
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Radiographer
Pay: Rs. 17,000 per month
Data Manager
Pay: Rs. 25,000 per month
Dental Technician
Pay: Rs. 17,000 per month
Physiotherapist
Pay: Rs. 23,000 per month
Psychologists
Pay: Rs. 27,000 per month
Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Occupational Therapists
Pay: Rs. 27,000 per month
Counselor
Pay: Rs. 21,000 per month
Micro Biologist
Pay: Rs. 44,000 per month
Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month
Psychologist
Pay: Rs. 27,000 per month
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors
Pay: Rs. 23,000 per month
ANM / UHN
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Data Entry Operator
Pay: Rs. 17,500 per month
Multi Purpose Hospital Worker
Pay: Rs. 11,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | Rs. 18,000 per month |
| Medical Officer Siddha | Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Mid Level Health Provider | Rs. 21,000 per month |
| Health Inspector Grade II | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Radiographer | Rs. 17,000 per month |
| Data Manager | Rs. 25,000 per month |
| Dental Technician | Rs. 17,000 per month |
| Physiotherapist | Rs. 23,000 per month |
| Psychologists | Rs. 27,000 per month |
| Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Occupational Therapists | Rs. 27,000 per month |
| Counselor | Rs. 21,000 per month |
| Micro Biologist | Rs. 44,000 per month |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Psychologist | Rs. 27,000 per month |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | Rs. 23,000 per month |
| ANM / UHN | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 17,500 per month |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Rs. 11,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Check the qualification and age limit for the post you want to apply for.
- 2Prepare your application along with the undertaking letter stating your willingness to join the service.
- 3Submit the application in person, or send it by Speed Post, to the District Health Society, Nagapattinam office.
- 4Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 09-10-2026 up to 5:45 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-willingness undertaking letter for joining the service
Important Details
- All posts are entirely temporary and appointees will not be made permanent at any time.
- Candidates must submit a self-willingness undertaking letter for joining the service.
- The number of posts is subject to change.
- Applications must reach the office by 09-10-2026 up to 5:45 PM; submission is in person or by Speed Post only.
Scheme-wise Post Allocation
Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist
Scheme: Ayurveda Yoga Naturopathy Unani Siddha Homoeopathy
Medical Officer Siddha
Scheme: Ayurveda Yoga Naturopathy Unani Siddha Homoeopathy
Pharmacist (Siddha)
Scheme: National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardio Vascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)
Health Inspector Grade-II
Scheme: Health And Wellness Center
Mid Level Health Provider
Scheme: Health And Wellness Center
Health Inspector Grade II
Scheme: Block Programme Management Unit
Radiographer
Scheme: DH Strengthening
Data Manager
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre
Dental Technician
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre
Physiotherapist
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre
Psychologists
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre
Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre)
Occupational Therapists
Scheme: District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre)
Counselor
Scheme: Integrated Counselling Testing Center
Micro Biologist
Scheme: Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme
Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant
Scheme: National Programme For Prevention And Control Of Deafness (NPPCD)
Psychologist
Scheme: National Tobacco Control
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors
Scheme: National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme
ANM / UHN
Scheme: National Urban Health Mission
Data Entry Operator
Scheme: State Bureau Of Intelligence
Multi Purpose Hospital Worker
Scheme: Trauma Care
| Post | Scheme |
|---|---|
| Dispenser Siddha-Pharmacist | Ayurveda Yoga Naturopathy Unani Siddha Homoeopathy |
| Medical Officer Siddha | Ayurveda Yoga Naturopathy Unani Siddha Homoeopathy |
| Pharmacist (Siddha) | National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardio Vascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | Health And Wellness Center |
| Mid Level Health Provider | Health And Wellness Center |
| Health Inspector Grade II | Block Programme Management Unit |
| Radiographer | DH Strengthening |
| Data Manager | District Early Intervention Centre |
| Dental Technician | District Early Intervention Centre |
| Physiotherapist | District Early Intervention Centre |
| Psychologists | District Early Intervention Centre |
| Special Educator for Behavioral Therapy | District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre) |
| Occupational Therapists | District Early Intervention Centre (One Stop Centre) |
| Counselor | Integrated Counselling Testing Center |
| Micro Biologist | Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme |
| Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant | National Programme For Prevention And Control Of Deafness (NPPCD) |
| Psychologist | National Tobacco Control |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisors | National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme |
| ANM / UHN | National Urban Health Mission |
| Data Entry Operator | State Bureau Of Intelligence |
| Multi Purpose Hospital Worker | Trauma Care |
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