DHS Kanyakumari Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 81 MPHW, DEO and More Posts
Kanyakumari DHS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | District Health Society, Kanyakumari |
|---|---|
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu |
| Notification Reference | 1195/A5/2026 |
| Post Names | Medical Officer, Consultant, Counselor, Health Inspector, ANM, Pharmacist, DEO and other posts |
| Total Vacancies | 81 |
| Qualification | 8th, 10th, 12th, Diploma, Degree, BAMS, MBBS, Nursing and other post-specific qualifications |
| Monthly Salary | Rs.10,000 to Rs.63,000 |
| Job Type | Temporary contractual appointment |
| Contract Period | Up to 11 months or completion of the scheme, whichever is earlier |
| Application Mode | Offline - In person or through Speed Post |
| Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | kanniyakumari.nic.in |
Kanyakumari DHS Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Salary | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer - TB Cell | 1 | Rs.63,000 | 18 to 45 years |
| Consultant - Ayurveda | 1 | Rs.40,000 | 18 to 59 years |
| Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist | 1 | Rs.32,000 | Up to 40 years |
| District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator | 1 | Rs.29,000 | 18 to 45 years |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor | 2 | Rs.23,000 | 18 to 45 years |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor | 1 | Rs.23,000 | 18 to 45 years |
| Counselor | 3 | Rs.21,000 | Up to 40 years |
| Mid-Level Health Provider | 3 | Rs.21,000 | Up to 50 years |
| Pharmacist | 1 | Rs.18,000 | Up to 45 years |
| MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II | 29 | Rs.17,500 | Up to 50 years |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse | 22 | Rs.17,500 | Up to 40 years |
| Data Entry Operator | 1 | Rs.17,500 | Below 45 years |
| Dental Assistant | 2 | Rs.16,000 | Below 45 years |
| Therapeutic Assistant | 1 | Rs.15,000 | 18 to 59 years |
| TB Health Visitor | 1 | Rs.15,000 | Below 45 years |
| Female Nursing Assistant | 1 | Rs.11,000 | Below 45 years |
| CEmONC Security Guard | 2 | Rs.11,000 | Below 59 years |
| Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker | 5 | Rs.11,000 | Below 45 years |
| District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator | 1 | Rs.29,000 | Below 45 years |
| Radiographer | 1 | Rs.17,000 | Below 40 years |
| Attender | 1 | Rs.10,000 | Below 59 years |
| Total | 81 | - | |
Post-wise Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer - TB Cell | MBBS or equivalent recognized medical qualification with completed compulsory rotatory internship; Diploma or MD in Public Health, Tuberculosis or Chest Diseases; one year of RNTCP experience and basic computer knowledge |
| Consultant - Ayurveda | BAMS with registration in the respective State Board or Council, such as the Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine |
| Audiologist-cum-Speech Therapist | Bachelor's Degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology or B.Sc. Speech and Hearing from an RCI-recognized institution |
| District Public Private Mix/ACSM Coordinator | Postgraduate qualification with one year of experience in communication, ACSM, public-private partnership or health programmes; permanent two-wheeler licence and ability to drive |
| Senior Treatment Supervisor | Bachelor's Degree or recognized Sanitary Inspector course, minimum two-month computer-operation certificate and permanent two-wheeler driving licence |
| Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor | Graduate with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent, computer-operation certificate, permanent two-wheeler licence and at least one year of RNTCP experience |
| Counselor - RMNCH | Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science or Hospital and Health Management, with one to two years of relevant experience |
| Counselor - ICTC | Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology or Human Development; alternatively, Diploma in Nursing with at least three years of HIV/AIDS experience |
| Mid-Level Health Provider | Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council-recognized institution, with valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration |
| Pharmacist | Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy, one year of experience managing a drug store in a recognized hospital or health centre, and computer knowledge |
| MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II | 12th pass with Biology or Botany and Zoology, Tamil as a subject at SSLC level, and two-year MPHW Male or Health Inspector training from a recognized institution |
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse | Higher Secondary pass with one-year or two-year ANM course from a DPH-approved or Nursing Council-recognized institution and valid Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration |
| Data Entry Operator | 10th and 12th pass with Diploma in Computer Applications or equivalent, typing speed of 40 words per minute in English and the local language, and knowledge of MS Word, Excel and basic statistical packages |
| Dental Assistant | 10th pass with at least one year of experience in dental care and treatment |
| Therapeutic Assistant | Diploma in Nursing Therapy issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu |
| TB Health Visitor | Graduate or 12th pass with relevant MPW, LHV, ANM, health-education or counselling experience; alternatively, a recognized TB Health Visitor course, along with a computer-operation certificate |
| Female Nursing Assistant | Nursing Assistant course completed from a Government of Tamil Nadu medical institution |
| CEmONC Security Guard | Must be able to read and write Tamil; male candidates only |
| Multi-Purpose Hospital Worker/Hospital Worker | Minimum 8th pass |
| District PMDT TB-HIV Coordinator | Graduate with minimum two-month computer-operation certificate and permanent two-wheeler driving licence |
| Radiographer | Diploma in Radio Diagnostic Technology from the Government of Tamil Nadu or another recognized institution |
| Attender | Minimum 8th pass |
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Contract Period
The appointments are temporary and contractual. The contract will continue for up to 11 months or until completion of the relevant scheme, whichever occurs earlier.
Selection under this notification does not provide a right to claim permanent government employment.
Selection Process
The notification indicates that applications and supporting certificates will be scrutinized according to the prescribed qualification, experience, communal rotation and priority category.
- Application and certificate scrutiny
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and applicable priority rules
- Interview and original-document verification, if called
- Final selection by the District Health Society
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If two candidates obtain equal marks, preference will be given to the older candidate based on date of birth.
How to Apply for Kanyakumari DHS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the Kanyakumari district official website.
- Download the District Health Society application form.
- Clearly write the name of the post applied for in the application form.
- Enter personal, educational, community, address and experience details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of all applicable certificates.
- Submit the application in person or send it through Speed Post.
- Ensure that the application reaches the prescribed address before the notified deadline and closing time.
Applications that do not mention the post name or do not contain the required certificates will be rejected.
Application Address
Executive Secretary,District Health Society/District Health Officer,
District Health Office,
Krishnankovil,
Nagercoil - 629001,
Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Documents Required
- Completed application form with recent photograph
- Birth certificate, SSLC certificate or HSC certificate as proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates and all mark sheets
- Updated medical, nursing or 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
Applicants must produce the original documents during the interview or document-verification process.
Priority Categories
The notification provides priority according to the applicable Tamil Nadu Government rules for eligible candidates such as:
- 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
Candidates claiming a priority category must attach the relevant certificate issued by the competent authority.
Important Dates
| Last Date to apply | 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
Important Instructions
- The post name must be clearly mentioned in the application.
- Separate applications should be submitted when applying for different posts.
- Applications must contain copies of all required certificates.
- Late applications will be rejected.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The number of vacancies may change.
- Original documents must be produced when requested.
- The decision of the Chairman, District Health Society, will be final regarding appointment.
DHS Kanyakumari Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Kanyakumari DHS Recruitment 2026?
There are 81 temporary contractual vacancies under 21 post categories.
Which post has the highest number of vacancies?
MPHW Male/Health Inspector Grade-II has 29 vacancies, followed by Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/Urban Health Nurse with 22 vacancies.
What is the salary?
The monthly salary ranges from Rs.10,000 for Attender to Rs.63,000 for Medical Officer.
What is the application mode?
Applications must be submitted offline, either in person or through Speed Post.
What is the contract period?
The appointment will be for up to 11 months or until completion of the scheme, whichever is earlier.
What is the qualification for Health Inspector Grade-II?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Biology or Botany and Zoology, studied Tamil at SSLC level and completed the prescribed two-year MPHW Male or Health Inspector training.
Where should applications be submitted?
Applications should be submitted to the Executive Secretary, District Health Society/District Health Officer, District Health Office, Krishnankovil, Nagercoil - 629001.