The District Health Society (DHS), Tiruppur, under the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu, has officially released a recruitment notification for 97 contract positions across Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Urban PHCs, Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH), and the Joint Director of Health Services (JDHS) office, Tiruppur. These openings are being filled under the National Health Mission (NHM) on a purely contractual basis. Eligible and interested candidates must submit fully completed applications on or before 29 June 2026 by 5:00 PM, either in person or by post to the District Health Society office, Tiruppur.
Tiruppur DHS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Organization | District Health Society (DHS), Tiruppur |
| Under Scheme | National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu |
| Department | Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Total Vacancies | 97 Posts. |
| Post Names | Medical Officer, Staff Nurse/MLHP, MPHW/Health Inspector, Dental Surgeon, Physiotherapist, Audiologist, Audiometrician, Audiologist & SLP, Early Interventionist, Occupational Therapist, Account Assistant, Lab Technician, Counsellor, OT Technician, Hospital Worker |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis – Purely Temporary (11 Months, renewable) |
| Posting Locations | UHWC, Rural PHCs, GMCH Tiruppur, JDHS Office, Urban Areas |
| Apply Mode | Offline – In-person or by Post |
| Application Form | https://tiruppur.nic.in/notice_category/recruitment/ |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 June 2026 by 5:00 PM |
| Office Address | District Health Society, 147 – Poonamallee Bypass, Nehruperichal Road, Tiruppur – 641 602 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details – Tiruppur DHS 2026
| S.No | Post Name | Posts | Monthly Pay | Posting Location | Age |
| 1 | Medical Officer (UHWC) | 6 | Rs. 63,000/- | Urban Health and Wellness Centres | Below 40 |
| 2 | Staff Nurse / MLHP (UHWC/Rural) | 11 | Rs. 21,000/- | UHWC and Rural PHCs | Below 50 |
| 3 | MPHW / Health Inspector Grade II | 21 | Rs. 17,500/- | PHCs / Urban Areas | Below 35 |
| 4 | Dental Surgeon | 1 | Rs. 40,000/- | GMCH, Tiruppur | Below 40 |
| 5 | Physiotherapist | 1 | Rs. 23,000/- | GMCH, Tiruppur | Below 35 |
| 6 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist (GMCH) | 1 | Rs. 32,000/- | GMCH, Tiruppur | Below 35 |
| 7 | Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant (JDHS) | 1 | Rs. 20,000/- | JDHS Office | Below 35 |
| 8 | Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist (JDHS) | 1 | Rs. 32,000/- | JDHS Office | Below 35 |
| 9 | Early Interventionist cum Special Educator cum Social Worker | 1 | Rs. 20,000/- | JDHS Office | Below 35 |
| 10 | Occupational Therapist | 1 | Rs. 23,000/- | JDHS Office | Below 40 |
| 11 | Account Assistant | 1 | Rs. 19,000/- | DHS Office | Below 35 |
| 12 | Lab Technician (Grade III) | 4 | Rs. 17,000/- | PHCs / GMCH | Below 50 |
| 13 | Counsellor (HIV/AIDS) | 2 | Rs. 21,000/- | GMCH / PHCs | Below 35 |
| 14 | OT Technician / OT Assistant | 1 | Rs. 15,000/- | GMCH / PHCs | Below 35 |
| 15 | Hospital Worker / MPHW / Sanitary Worker / Security (Rural/Urban/GMCH/JDHS) | 44 | Rs. 11,000/- | Rural, Urban PHCs, GMCH, JDHS | Below 59 |
Eligibility Criteria – Post-Wise Qualifications
1. Medical Officer (UHWC) – 6 Posts | Rs. 63,000/-
- MBBS Degree from a university or institution recognized by UGC, with courses approved by the Medical Council of India / NMC.
- Must be registered with Tamil Nadu Medical Council. Age: Below 40 years.
2. Staff Nurse / MLHP (UHWC/Rural) – 11 Posts | Rs. 21,000/-
- DGNM or B.Sc. Nursing.
- Age: Below 50 years. Positions are spread across both urban and rural health facilities.
3. MPHW / Health Inspector Grade II – 21 Posts | Rs. 17,500/-
- Must have passed Plus Two (+2) with Biology, Botany, and Zoology. Tamil language must have been studied at SSLC level.
- Must possess a 2-year Multi Purpose Health Worker / Health Inspector / Sanitary Inspector training course certificate granted by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, from a recognized institution including Gandhigram Rural Institute. Age: Below 35 years.
4. Dental Surgeon – 1 Post | Rs. 40,000/-
- BDS from a Government or Government-approved private college recognized by the Dental Council of India, and registered under the Tamil Nadu Dental Council. Age: Below 40 years.
5. Physiotherapist – 1 Post | Rs. 23,000/-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognized university. Desirable: At least 2 years of hospital work experience. Age: Below 35 years.
6. Audiologist & Speech Therapist (GMCH) – 1 Post | Rs. 32,000/-
- B.Sc. Audiologist with HSC in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Must also hold a one-year certificate course in Audiometry from a Government Medical Institution under DME or any State/Central Government recognized institute. Age: Below 35 years.
7. Audiometrician / Audiometric Assistant (JDHS) – 1 Post | Rs. 20,000/-
- Technical qualification with a 1-year Diploma in Hearing, Language and Speech (DHLS) from an RCI recognized institute. Age: Below 35 years.
8. Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist (JDHS) – 1 Post | Rs. 32,000/-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology or B.Sc. (Speech and Hearing). Age: Below 35 years.
9. Early Interventionist cum Special Educator cum Social Worker – 1 Post | Rs. 20,000/-
- Post Graduate in Sociology or Social Work, or Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy. Age: Below 35 years.
10. Occupational Therapist – 1 Post | Rs. 23,000/-
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university. Minimum service period is 2 years (contract renewed every 11 months based on performance appraisal). Services are limited to the duration of the TN-Rights project. Age: Below 40 years.
11. Account Assistant – 1 Post | Rs. 19,000/-
- B.Com graduate with experience in accounts maintenance. Must have computer skills and working knowledge of Tally Package. Age: Below 35 years.
12. Lab Technician Grade III – 4 Posts | Rs. 17,000/-
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (2-year course) from King Institute of Preventive Medicine or other TN Government recognized institutions, OR Plus Two with a 1-year Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a DME recognized institution. Must have good physique, good vision, and capacity for outdoor work. Age: Below 50 years.
13. Counsellor (HIV/AIDS) – 2 Posts | Rs. 21,000/-
- Graduate or Post-Graduate in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Development, or Nursing with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HIV/AIDS. Special concession may be given for PLHIV candidates. Age: Below 35 years.
14. OT Technician / OT Assistant – 1 Post | Rs. 15,000/-
- 3-month OT Technician course from a recognized university or institution. Age: Below 35 years.
15. Hospital Worker / MPHW / Sanitary Worker / Security – 44 Posts | Rs. 11,000/-
- Must have passed 8th Standard and should be able to read and write in Tamil. Age: Below 59 years. Posts are available at Rural PHCs, Urban PHCs, GMCH, and JDHS offices.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
| Step 1 | Download the official application form from https://tiruppur.nic.in/notice_category/recruitment/ and read the full notification carefully. |
| Step 2 | Fill in the application form completely and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates: 10th, 12th, Degree, Experience Certificate, and relevant course certificates. |
| Step 3 | Attach a recent passport-size photograph. Applications without mandatory documents (caste certificate, educational qualification) will be summarily rejected. |
| Step 4 | For interview-based posts, candidates already employed within the concerned districts will be given preference. Those from outside districts may be considered if sufficient local candidates are unavailable. |
| Step 5 | Submit the completed application either in-person or by post to: The Executive Director / District Health Officer, District Health Society, 147 – Poonamallee Bypass, Nehruperichal Road, Tiruppur – 641 602 on or before 29 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. |
| Step 6 | For interview-based posts, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview based on marks obtained. For non-interview posts, appointment will be based on government order merit ranking. |
Important Dates & Official Links
| Event | Date / Details |
| Application Form Available | tiruppur.nic.in/notice_category/recruitment/ |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 29 June 2026 by 5:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | In-Person or Speed Post / Ordinary Post |
| Official Website | tiruppur.nic.in |
| Contact Number | 0421-2478503 |
| Postal Address | District Health Society, 147 – Poonamallee Bypass, Nehruperichal Road, Tiruppur – 641 602 |
