DHS Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 (Driver/Microbiologist) — 2 Posts, Apply Offline by 04 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

District Health Society (DHS) Tiruchirappalli, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released DHS Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 1900/A5/2026 for 2 posts — 1 Driver (MMU driver) and 1 Microbiologist — on a contractual basis. This state government job invites candidates holding a Higher School qualification with a permanent driving license for light and heavy motor vehicles for Driver, or an MSc in Medical Microbiology/Microbiology with 2 years' lab experience in diagnostic services for epidemic-prone diseases for Microbiologist. Selected candidates under DHS Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 will support the district's Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) operations and diagnostic laboratory services. Driver requires a heavy vehicle license along with knowledge of minor and routine vehicle repairs. The selection process for DHS Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 involves Document Verification. The salary for Driver is ₹17,500 per month, and for Microbiologist is ₹44,000 per month. The DHS Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026 offline application is open until 04 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official DHS Tiruchirappalli notification PDF before applying, since the maximum age limit is 45 years for Driver and 40 years for Microbiologist, and the Microbiologist role specifically requires experience in diagnostic testing for epidemic-prone diseases. District Health Society, functioning under the National Health Mission at the district level, coordinates public health programmes, disease surveillance, and diagnostic services across Tiruchirappalli district. The Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) brings healthcare access to remote and underserved areas, requiring a dedicated driver familiar with vehicle upkeep on rural routes, while the Microbiologist role supports the district's laboratory capacity for detecting and monitoring epidemic-prone diseases, a role of particular public health importance during disease outbreaks. Candidates should note that these are two entirely distinct positions with separate qualification tracks: the Driver post is open to candidates with a Higher School education and the appropriate commercial driving licenses, while the Microbiologist post targets postgraduate science candidates with hands-on laboratory diagnostic experience, making this recruitment relevant to a fairly broad range of job seekers in the district.

Driver (MMU driver): Higher School qualification, with a Permanent driving license for Light Motor Vehicle and a driving license for Heavy Vehicle. Knowledge of minor/routine repair of vehicles. Microbiologist: MSc in Medical Microbiology or MSc in Microbiology, with 2 years' laboratory experience in diagnostic services for epidemic-prone diseases.

Driver: Maximum 45 years Microbiologist: Maximum 40 years

• Driver: Higher School qualification + LMV/HMV permanent driving license + knowledge of minor and routine vehicle repairs
• Microbiologist: MSc Medical Microbiology/Microbiology + 2 years' diagnostic lab experience for epidemic-prone diseases
• Age: Maximum 45 years (Driver), 40 years (Microbiologist)
• No application fee for any category
• Contractual engagement supporting Mobile Medical Unit and diagnostic services

General/OBC: Nil SC/ST: Nil

Driver (MMU driver): ₹17,500/- per month Microbiologist: ₹44,000/- per month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, tiruchirappalli.nic.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates (driving license for Driver post; degree and experience certificates for Microbiologist post)
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post, or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 04 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference