DHS Cuddalore Recruitment 2026 — 54 Posts, Apply by 09 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

District Health Society, Cuddalore (DHS Cuddalore), functioning under the National Health Mission, has released the DHS Cuddalore Recruitment 2026 on 21 August 2026 for 54 posts across 15 categories, including Medical Officer, ANM, Lab Technician, Public Health Inspector Grade II, Dental Surgeon and Siddha and Homeopathy medical posts. This is a district-level Tamil Nadu government job opportunity for candidates ranging from SSLC/HSC pass to MBBS and BDS degree holders, offered on a purely temporary contract basis under the District Collector of Cuddalore. Candidates meeting the post-specific qualification and age criteria, ranging from below 35 to below 59 years depending on the post, can register online and submit their application at cuddalore.nic.in. Selected candidates will be posted at various health facilities across Cuddalore district under the National Health Mission, delivering primary and specialised healthcare services ranging from laboratory testing and public health inspection to Siddha and Homeopathy medical care. The DHS Cuddalore Recruitment 2026 is a temporary/contract engagement, and the service of any selected candidate can be terminated at any time; the posts do not become permanent at any stage. Monthly consolidated pay ranges from ₹15,000 for Therapeutic Assistant to ₹63,000 for Medical Officer, with the largest single category being Public Health Inspector Grade II at 31 posts. The DHS Cuddalore Recruitment 2026 online registration opened on 22 August 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 09 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must first register online at cuddalore.nic.in for the relevant post, then take a printout of the filled application, attach self-attested copies of required documents, and submit it in person or by Speed Post to the District Health Office, Cuddalore, before the deadline. Candidates should read the complete official DHS Cuddalore 2026 notification PDF before applying, since qualification and age limits vary significantly across the 15 post categories.

• Medical Officer: MBBS or equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India, with completed compulsory rotatory internship
• ANM: Higher Secondary Examination plus a one/two-year ANM Course from a DME-approved institution, or equivalent Nursing Course
• RBSK Pharmacist: D.Pharm from a recognized University, registered with the Pharmacy Council
• Lab Technician / ICTC Lab Technician: Intermediate (10+2) plus a Diploma or certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent
• ICTC Counselor: Master of Social Work (MSW) or B.Sc. (Nursing)
• Mid Level Health Provider: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) or B.Sc. Nursing recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
• Public Health Inspector Grade II: Plus Two with Biology or Botany and Zoology, Tamil as a subject at SSLC level, and a two-year Multipurpose Health Worker (Male)/Health Inspector/Sanitary Inspector training certificate
• Homeopathy Medical Officer: PG Degree with registration under the Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine/TSMC/TNHMC or equivalent state board/council
• Yoga Trainer: BNYS Degree from a recognized University
• Pharmacist (Siddha): Qualified Pharmacist with a 2-year course from a Government-approved Indian Medicine Institution
• Siddha Medical Officer: SSLC, HSC, and a Degree/Registration with the Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine/TSMC/TNHMC or equivalent
• Medicine Dispenser (Siddha): SSLC, HSC, D.Pharm (Ayush) or Integrated Pharmacy Course certified by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• Therapeutic Assistant (Male): SSLC, HSC, and a Nursing Therapist Course certified by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• Dental Surgeon: BDS from a Government or Government-approved private Dental College recognized by the Dental Council of India

• Medical Officer, Lab Technician, ICTC Lab Technician, Public Health Inspector Grade II, Dental Surgeon: Below 35 years
• ANM, ICTC Counselor, Mid Level Health Provider: Below 50 years
• RBSK Pharmacist: Below 35 years
• Homeopathy Medical Officer, Yoga Trainer, Pharmacist (Siddha), Siddha Medical Officer, Medicine Dispenser (Siddha), Therapeutic Assistant: Below 59 years

• Qualification varies by post, ranging from SSLC/HSC-based diploma courses to MBBS and BDS degrees; see the Qualification field for exact post-wise requirements
• Age limit varies by post, ranging from below 35 years to below 59 years, as on the date specified in the notification
• Nature of job is purely temporary/contract; posts are not permanent at any stage and service can be terminated at any time
• Candidates must register online at cuddalore.nic.in and follow up with physical submission of the filled application
• Community, residence (nativity), and other category-specific certificates required where applicable, per post

No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification.

• Medical Officer: ₹63,000 per month
• Homeopathy Medical Officer: ₹60,000 per month
• Siddha Medical Officer / Dental Surgeon: ₹40,000 per month
• Yoga Trainer: ₹28,000 per month
• ICTC Counselor / Mid Level Health Provider: ₹21,000 per month
• Pharmacist (Siddha): ₹20,000 per month
• RBSK Pharmacist / Medicine Dispenser (Siddha): ₹18,000 per month
• ANM / Public Health Inspector Grade II: ₹17,500 per month
• Lab Technician / ICTC Lab Technician: ₹17,000 per month
• Therapeutic Assistant (Male): ₹15,000 per month

1. Visit the official website, cuddalore.nic.in, and complete the online registration for the specific post
2. Take a printout of the filled application form after online registration
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents: SSLC certificate, HSC certificate, the educational qualification certificate relevant to the post, mark sheets, community certificate, and residence (nativity) certificate
4. Attach certificates for differently abled, widow, divorced person or third gender status where applicable
5. Submit the completed application with document copies in person, or send it by Speed Post
6. Address the application to: Member Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, District Health Office, 05 Beach Road, Cuddalore - 607001
7. Ensure the application reaches the office between 22 August 2026, 10:00 AM and 09 September 2026, 5:00 PM
8. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted under any circumstances
9. Keep a copy of the submitted application and postal receipt (if sent by Speed Post) for future reference
10. Watch cuddalore.nic.in for further communication regarding document verification or interview, if applicable to the post