📌 Overview & Notification Details
National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu ne apni Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 ka notification release kar diya hai. Is recruitment mein total 4,725 posts vacant hain aur applications offline mode ke through accept ki ja rahi hain. Ye notification health sector mein career banane ki soch rakhne wale nursing graduates ke liye ek golden opportunity hai. Notification ka official release date, post-wise details, eligibility, selection process aur application procedure sab kuch yahi guide mein mil jayega.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 4,725 |
| Application Mode | Offline (Offline Form Submission) |
| Eligibility | Graduate in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing / GNM) |
| Age Limit | 21‑35 years (Relaxations applicable) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview/Skill Test |
| Last Date to Apply | Not announced yet |
| Official Website | — |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| S.No. | Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staff Nurse (General Category) | 3,200 |
| 2 | Staff Nurse (SC) | 800 |
| 3 | Staff Nurse (ST) | 300 |
| 4 | Staff Nurse (OBC) | 425 |
| 5 | Staff Nurse (Physically Handicapped) | 0* (Relaxation applicable) |
| Total | 4,725 | |
* PH candidates will be accommodated under category-wise relaxation.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility ka dhyan rakhna bahut zaroori hai, warna application reject ho sakti hai. Neeche age limit, educational qualification aur domicile requirements ki detail di gayi hai.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 years as on 01‑01‑2026 to a maximum of 35 years. Age relaxation as per government rules for SC/ST/PWD/OBC. |
| Educational Qualification | Any of the following recognized nursing qualifications:
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| Domicile | Candidate must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu (TN) or have a valid domicile certificate of TN. |
| Physical Standards | Good physical and mental health as per standards laid down by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
Since application is offline, fee payment ka tarika bank draft/ challan ke through hota hai. Below table outlines fee structure for different categories.
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | 800 | Bank Draft / Cash (Bank Counter) |
| OBC | 600 | Bank Draft / Cash |
| SC/ST | 400 | Bank Draft / Cash |
| PH (Physically Handicapped) | Exempted | — |
Fee receipt ko application form ke saath attach karna compulsory hai. Draft ya challan ka copy bhi zaroori hota hai.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
Selection do stages mein hoti hai – Written Examination aur Interview/Skill Test. Detailed pattern:
- Stage 1 – Written Examination
- Mode: Pen‑and‑Paper (offline)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Sections:
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 20 marks
- General Science & Health – 20 marks
- Nursing Theory (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, etc.) – 30 marks
- Professional Nursing Practices – 30 marks
- Stage 2 – Interview / Skill Test
- Weightage: 50 marks (Interview) + 50 marks (Practical/Skill Test)
- Interview focuses on communication, attitude, and problem‑solving.
- Skill Test may include basic nursing procedures, patient handling, and emergency response.
Final merit list will be prepared based on aggregate of written exam and interview/skill test marks.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Offline
- Step 1 – Notification Download: Official website of Tamil Nadu Health & Family Welfare Department ya TN NHM portal se latest notification PDF download karein.
- Step 2 – Application Form Obtain: Designated banks (State Bank of India, Indian Bank, etc.) ya authorised post offices se offline application form lein. Form ka “offline” label zaroor check karein.
- Step 3 – Fill the Form: Form ko block letters mein, black ink se fill karein. Sabhi mandatory fields (personal details, educational qualifications, category, etc.) ko accurately fill karein.
- Step 4 – Attach Documents: Required documents (photographs, domicile certificate, qualification certificates, age proof, fee receipt) ko prescribed size & format mein attach karein.
- Step 5 – Pay Application Fee: Nearest bank branch mein jaakar fee draft ya cash deposit karein. Draft number, date & bank details ko receipt par note karein.
- Step 6 – Submit the Form: Completed form, fee receipt, aur sabhi annexures ko designated address (TN NHM Recruitment Cell, Chennai) par post ya in‑person submit karein. Registered post with acknowledgment advisable hai.
- Step 7 – Confirmation: Submission ke baad aapko ek “Application Receipt” mil sakta hai (if submitted in person). Online portal par status check karne ke liye reference number note karein.
Deadline tak form submit karna bahut zaroori hai; late submission par application reject ho jayegi.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Completed Offline Application Form (original)
- Two recent passport‑size photographs (white background)
- Copy of B.Sc Nursing / GNM certificate (original to be produced at interview)
- Domicile Certificate of Tamil Nadu
- Age proof (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PH certificate (if applicable)
- Application fee receipt (bank draft/challan)
- Signature of the candidate on the form
Sabhi documents ko original aur attested photocopy dono rakhein – original verification interview ke time hoti hai.