DHS Coimbatore Recruitment 2026 — 85 Posts

District Health Society Coimbatore (DHS Coimbatore) has released its Recruitment 2026 notification for 85 posts. Is DHS Coimbatore Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification is officially live, and eligible candidates can apply offline until 15 September 2026. DHS Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is recruiting across seven distinct post categories on a contractual basis: 3 Lab Technician Gr-III, 1 Occupational Therapist (DEIC), 1 District Programme Manager, 2 RMNCH+A Counsellor (Female candidates only), 1 Assistant cum Data Entry Operator/DEO, 75 ULB-UHN/ANM, and 2 Cleaner. Qualification requirements span the full spectrum: Cleaner needs only an 8th standard pass with the ability to read and write Tamil, ULB-UHN/ANM needs Higher Secondary plus a two-year ANM course from a DPH-approved institution, Lab Technician Gr-III needs CMLT/DMLT recognised by the Director of Medical Education, Assistant cum DEO needs any Degree with computer knowledge, RMNCH+A Counsellor needs a Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, or Hospital & Health Management with 1-2 years of health-sector experience, Occupational Therapist (DEIC) needs a Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy, and District Programme Manager needs a Bachelor's degree (BAMS) with public health organisation experience. Selected candidates will draw post-specific monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 11,000 (Cleaner) to Rs. 42,000 (District Programme Manager), on a contractual basis. Age limits also vary by post, from a maximum of 35 years (Lab Technician Gr-III, Assistant cum DEO, ULB-UHN/ANM, Cleaner) to 40 years (Occupational Therapist, RMNCH+A Counsellor) up to 59 years for District Programme Manager. No application fee is mentioned for any category. With 75 of the 85 posts allocated to ULB-UHN/ANM, this drive is heavily weighted toward frontline maternal and child health service delivery roles. Eligible candidates can apply offline by downloading the prescribed application form from the official Coimbatore district website, with the last date for submission set at 15 September 2026. DHS Coimbatore Recruitment 2026 offers a substantial 85 vacancies spanning frontline healthcare delivery, laboratory technology, therapy, counselling, and administrative roles, making it one of Coimbatore district's largest health-sector recruitment drives this year. Additional context: District Health Society Coimbatore, functioning under Tamil Nadu's public health administration, coordinates contractual staffing across a wide range of frontline health service delivery roles, from basic sanitation support to specialised therapy and programme management functions. The overwhelming concentration of vacancies in the ULB-UHN/ANM category — 75 of the total 85 posts — reflects the critical role Auxiliary Nurse Midwives play in delivering maternal, newborn and child health services at the Urban Local Body Urban Health Nodal level, forming the backbone of India's community health infrastructure. The RMNCH+A Counsellor posts, restricted to female candidates, support the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Adolescent programme, a cornerstone public health initiative requiring counsellors who can build trust and rapport within community health settings. Together, these 85 posts span nearly every tier of a functioning district health system, from entry-level support staff to experienced public health programme managers, offering candidates across a wide qualification spectrum a route into Tamil Nadu's public healthcare delivery network.

• Lab Technician Gr-III: CMLT/DMLT from any institution recognized by the Director of Medical Education
• Occupational Therapist (DEIC): Bachelor's/Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university
• District Programme Manager: Minimum Bachelor's Degree (BAMS) from a recognized university with working experience in organizations working in Public Health; exposure to Social Sector Schemes/Missions of Government at National, State and District level; knowledge of MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) given preference to candidates with PG qualification in AYUSH stream and experience working in the Health Sector including AYUSH
• RMNCH+A Counsellor (Female candidates only): Master's/Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Public Administration/Psychology/Sociology/Home Science/Hospital & Health Management, with 1-2 years' work experience in the Health Sector or relevant field
• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator/DEO: Any Degree with computer knowledge (one year's experience preferable)
• ULB-UHN/ANM: Higher Secondary School Examination and a two-year ANM course from a DPH-approved institution
• Cleaner: 8th Standard Pass, able to read and write Tamil

• Lab Technician Gr-III: Maximum 35 years
• Occupational Therapist (DEIC): Maximum 40 years
• District Programme Manager: Maximum 59 years
• RMNCH+A Counsellor: Maximum 40 years
• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator/DEO: Maximum 35 years
• ULB-UHN/ANM: Maximum 35 years
• Cleaner: Maximum 35 years

Candidates applying for Lab Technician Gr-III must hold a CMLT/DMLT qualification from an institution recognised by the Director of Medical Education. Candidates applying for Occupational Therapist (DEIC) must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university. Candidates applying for District Programme Manager must hold a minimum Bachelor's Degree (BAMS) with working experience in public health organisations and exposure to government social sector schemes; candidates with a PG qualification in the AYUSH stream and health-sector (including AYUSH) experience will be given preference. Candidates applying for RMNCH+A Counsellor must be female, with a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, or Hospital & Health Management, along with 1-2 years of relevant health-sector work experience. Candidates applying for Assistant cum Data Entry Operator/DEO must hold any Degree with computer knowledge, with one year of experience preferable. Candidates applying for ULB-UHN/ANM must have passed Higher Secondary School Examination and completed a two-year ANM course from a DPH-approved institution. Candidates applying for Cleaner must have passed 8th standard and be able to read and write Tamil. Candidates must fall within the respective age limit for their applied post, ranging from 35 to 59 years depending on the position.

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.

• Lab Technician Gr-III: Rs. 17,000/month
• Occupational Therapist (DEIC): Rs. 23,000/month
• District Programme Manager: Rs. 42,000/month
• RMNCH+A Counsellor: Rs. 21,000/month
• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator/DEO: Rs. 17,500/month
• ULB-UHN/ANM: Rs. 17,500/month
• Cleaner: Rs. 11,000/month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website, Coimbatore.nic.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and post-specific information.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational/experience certificates relevant to the post applied for.
5. Check all details carefully before submission, particularly which of the seven posts you are applying for.
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post, or as instructed.
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 15 September 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.