TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 4724 Posts

The National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN), under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released a notification inviting applications for Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse posts. The recruitment is conducted through the District Health Society at the district level, for vacancies available in institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, and the Greater Chennai Corporation.

Here is a quick summary of the NHM TN Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026:

• Recruiting body: District Health Society, National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu (NHM-TN)
• Post: Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse
• Total vacancies: 4724 (district-wise, as per the official notification)
• Who can apply: Candidates with GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institution, aged up to 50 years
• Last date to apply: 25.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM
• Application mode: Offline, by submitting the physical application to the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society
• Job location: Institutions across districts of Tamil Nadu (excluding Tiruppur and Chengalpattu Districts, where the Model Code of Conduct for elections is currently in force)

TN NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview

The District Health Society, NHM-TN, has invited applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse. The engagement is purely temporary in nature and is meant to fill vacancies available in health institutions functioning under four directorates/bodies across Tamil Nadu districts.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Important Dates

The official notification specifies only the closing date for submission of applications. The application start date is not mentioned in the notification.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026

A total of 4724 vacancies for the Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurse post are available across districts, in institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, and the Greater Chennai Corporation. District-wise vacancy details are available in the application form/annexure that can be downloaded from the official NHM-TN website.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should check both the qualification and age requirements below before applying.

Applicants must have completed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing from a Government institution or a Government-approved private nursing college recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. Candidates must also hold valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Age Limit

The upper age limit for applicants is 50 years. The notification does not specify a minimum age or any upper-age relaxation details for reserved categories.

How to Apply for NHM TN Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

Applications are to be submitted offline, not through an online portal. Eligible candidates should follow these steps:

1. Download the application form and the district-wise vacancy details from the official NHM-TN website: nhm.tn.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely and attach photocopies of the relevant supporting documents.
3. Send the filled application, along with document photocopies, to the Office of the District Health Officer/District Health Society of the concerned district.
4. For all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur, the application should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, District Health Office, respective District Health Society.
5. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Apply Online

There is no online application (apply online) facility for this recruitment. Applications must be submitted physically to the concerned District Health Office/District Health Society, as detailed in the “How to Apply” section above.

Important Note

As per the official notification, this recruitment drive is not applicable to Tiruppur and Chengalpattu Districts, where the Model Code of Conduct for elections is currently in force.

TN NHM Staff Nurse Important Links

• Official Website: Click here