The Office of the District Health Officer (DHO), Thoothukudi, has released an official recruitment notification inviting eligible candidates to apply for 44 contract-based positions across various government health facilities in the district. These posts span a wide range of medical, paramedical, administrative, and support functions under the National Health Mission (NHM) and related schemes. Vacancies are available at institutions including TKMCH (Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital), DEIC (District Early Intervention Centre), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Urban Health & Wellness Centres, and the District Headquarters Hospital, Kovilpatti. Candidates who meet the educational and age requirements are encouraged to apply promptly, as these are contract-based engagements with competitive monthly remuneration.
Thoothukudi Health Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name: | Office of the District Health Officer, Thoothukudi |
| Job Category: | Health Department / Medical / Paramedical / Support Staff |
| Recruitment Type: | Contract Basis (NHM & District Health Schemes) |
| Total Vacancies: | 44 Posts |
| Work Locations: | TKMCH, DEIC, PHCs, UPHC, DHQ Kovilpatti, UHWC & more |
| Salary Range: | Rs.6,000/- to Rs.63,000/- per month (post-wise) |
| Application Mode: | As per official notification (Walk-in / Direct Application) |
| Official Website: | www.thoothukudi.tn.gov.in |
List of Posts and Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post Name | Work Location | Vacancies | Qualification | Salary (Month) | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist | DEIC-TKMCH | 1 | B.Sc. Speech & Language Pathology | ₹23,000 | OC: 32 | BC/MBC: 34 | SC/ST: 37 |
| 2 | Therapeutic Assistant (Female) | PHC Alwarthirunagari | 1 | Diploma in Nursing Therapy | ₹13,000 | Up to 59 years |
| 3 | District Quality Advisor | DHO Office, Thoothukudi | 1 | Dental/AYUSH/Nursing + Masters in Hospital Admin/Public Health | ₹44,000 | Below 45 years |
| 4 | Multipurpose Hospital Worker | DGHQ Kovilpatti, TKMCH, Sriram Nagar PHC | 7 | Tamil Read/Write Ability | ₹8,500 | 18–40 years |
| 5 | Security Guard | TKMCH-CEmONC, DHQ Kovilpatti-SNCU | 2 | Tamil Read/Write Ability | ₹8,500 | 18–40 years |
| 6 | Librarian & Statistician | DGHQ Kovilpatti | 1 | B.Sc/B.Com + Library Science + Computer Knowledge | ₹22,000 | 18–40 years |
| 7 | Occupational Therapist | DEIC-TKMCH | 1 | B.Sc/M.Sc Occupational Therapy | ₹23,000 | Up to 40 years |
| 8 | Programme cum Administrative Assistant | DHO Office, Thoothukudi | 1 | Graduate + MS Office + Experience | ₹20,000 | Below 45 years |
| 9 | Dental Technician | TKMCH-DEIC | 1 | Dental Technician Course | ₹9,500 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
| 10 | Medical Officer | UHWC Muthaiahpuram & Silverpuram | 2 | MBBS | ₹63,000 | Below 40 years |
| 11 | Van Cleaner | PHC Ottanatham | 1 | Tamil Read/Write Ability | ₹11,000 | 18–40 years |
| 12 | Account Assistant | DPMU-BPHC Ottanatham | 1 | B.Com/B.A + Tally + Computer Skills | ₹19,000 | Up to 35 years |
| 13 | Hospital Worker | UPHC Ganeshnagar, Valluvar Nagar HWC | 2 | Tamil Read/Write Ability | ₹11,000 | 18–40 years |
| 14 | TB Health Visitor | O/o DD(TB), Thoothukudi | 1 | Graduate in Science / 10+2 Science + Experience | ₹15,000 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
| 15 | Radiographer | TKMCH(TAEI), DHQH Kovilpatti | 3 | Diploma in Radio Diagnosis Technology | ₹17,000 / ₹8,000 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
| 16 | Health Inspector Gr.II | Various Locations | 9 | 12th Biology + Health Inspector Course | ₹17,500 | Up to 50 years |
| 17 | ANM | Sriram Nagar Urban PHC | 1 | ANM Course + Registration | ₹17,500 | Up to 50 years |
| 18 | Audio Metric Assistant | DGHQ Kovilpatti | 1 | Diploma in DTYDHH | ₹20,000 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
| 19 | Operation Theatre Technician | DGHQ Kovilpatti | 3 | Certificate/Diploma in Theatre Technician | ₹6,000 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
| 20 | Nursing Assistant | DGHQ Kovilpatti | 4 | Certificate of Nursing Assistant Course | ₹6,000 | OC:32 | BC/MBC:34 | SC/ST:37 |
Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualifications and age limits differ for each post. Refer to the vacancy table above for post-wise details. Below are general highlights:
- Medical Officer (MBBS): Must hold an MBBS degree from a UGC/MCI recognised university. Age: Below 40 years at the time of appointment. Salary: Rs.63,000 per month.
- District Quality Advisor: Dental/AYUSH/Nursing/Life Science graduates with a Master’s in Hospital Administration, Public Health, or Health Management (Full-time). Minimum 2 years of experience in health administration required. Desirable: NABH/ISO/Six Sigma/Lean exposure. Salary: Rs.44,000 per month.
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist / Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the respective specialisation , Salary: Rs.23,000 per month.
- Health Inspector Gr.II: 12th standard with Biology, passed Tamil at SSLC level, and a 2-year MPHW/Health Inspector/Sanitary Inspector Course from a recognised institution. Age: Up to 50 years.
- ANM: MPHW(F)/ANM training course from DPH&PM plus valid registration with Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. Salary: Rs.17,500 per month.
- Account Assistant: B.Com or B.A Corporate/BCS graduate with Tally Package proficiency and computer skills. Age: Up to 35 years. Salary: Rs.19,000 per month.
- Radiographer: Diploma in Radio Diagnosis Technology (2 years) or Certificate of Radiology Assistant. Category-wise age limits apply. Salary: Rs.17,000/Rs.8,000.
- TB Health Visitor: Science Graduate or 10+2 in Science with MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker experience plus a minimum 2-month computer operations certificate. Salary: Rs.15,000 per month.
- Support staff (Hospital Worker, Security Guard, Van Cleaner, Multipurpose Hospital Worker): Must be able to read and write Tamil. Age: 18 to 40 years. Salary: Rs.8,500 to Rs.11,000 per month.
Age Relaxation
For posts where community-based age limits are mentioned, the following standard relaxations apply:
- OC (General Category): Up to 32 years
- BC / MBC / DNC: Up to 34 years
- SC / ST: Up to 37 years
Certain posts carry a fixed upper age limit (e.g., 40, 45, 50 years) regardless of category. Check the individual post details carefully before applying.
Selection Process
The selection for these contract-based posts will be conducted by the District Health Department, Thoothukudi. The general selection methodology includes:
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on educational qualifications and work experience as mentioned in the notification.
- Interview / Direct Selection for most posts, especially specialist and skilled positions such as Medical Officer, Audiologist, Occupational Therapist, and District Quality Advisor.
- Merit-based selection for support staff posts including Hospital Worker, Security Guard, and Van Cleaner, based on basic literacy and age criteria.
- Certificate verification at the time of selection. Candidates are required to carry all original certificates along with self-attested copies.
How to Apply
- Carefully read the official notification released by the District Health Officer, Thoothukudi to understand the eligibility requirements, age limits, and application procedure specific to each post.
- Prepare all required documents including educational qualification certificates, community certificate, age proof (SSLC/Aadhaar), experience certificates (wherever required), and registration certificates (for ANM, Audiologist, Occupational Therapist).
- Applications must be submitted as per the mode specified in the official notification. Keep watching the official website www.thoothukudi.tn.gov.in for walk-in schedule or application submission address.
- Ensure that all documents are self-attested and arranged neatly before appearing for the selection process.
- Applicants currently employed in government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
Important Links
| Official Website | www.thoothukudi.tn.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF and Application Form Link | Click Here |
