District Health Society, Erode (DHS Erode) invites offline applications for 78 temporary contract vacancies across various health and support posts including Medical Officer (HWC), technicians, supervisors, counsellors, and support staff. Salaries range from Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 63,000 per month depending on the post. Eligible candidates must submit the filled application with self-attested documents in person or by Speed Post to the Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, Chinthamani, Erode by 12-11-2026. Selection involves scrutiny of applications and interview or non-interview as applicable. Detailed notification and application form are available on the official links.
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Vacancy Details
- Medical Officer (HWC): 2 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS Degree awarded by a University or Institution recognized by the UGC; courses approved by the Medical Council of India. - Tuberculosis Health Visitor (NTEP): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Science OR Intermediate (10+2) in science with MPW/LHV/ANM/Health Worker Certificate OR higher course in Health Education/Counselling OR TB health visitor recognized course; certificate course in computer operations (minimum two months). - Lab Technician (NTEP): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) and Diploma or Certified Course in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent; 1 year experience in NTEP or sputum smear microscopy. - Senior Treatment supervisor (STS): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree OR recognized sanitary inspector’s course OR TB health visitor recognized course; govt recognized degree/diploma in Social Work or Medical Social Work; basic training for Multi-purpose health workers; certificate course in computer operation (minimum 2 months); permanent two wheeler driving license. - Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory supervisor (STLS): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate; Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a govt recognized institution; permanent two wheeler driving license; certificate in computer operations (minimum two months); minimum one year experience in RNTCP. - Counsellor (ICTC): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology/Human Development OR Diploma in Nursing with minimum 3 years experience in HIV/AIDS. - Lab Technician (ICTC): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) – 2 years from state government approved institution only. - Refrigeration Mechanic: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Certificate course in ITI Refrigeration Mechanic & Air-Conditioning with one year experience. - Security Guard: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 8th Standard Pass and able to read and write. - Data Entry Operator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in any degree; one year diploma in Computer Application; typing speed of 40 wpm in English. - Mid-Level Health Provider: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma in GNM OR B.Sc (Nursing) from government or government approved private colleges recognized by Indian Nursing Council OR certified course in Community Health Care under TN Dr MGR Medical University OR COVID-19 experience certificate. - Health Inspector (MTM): 34 vacancies
Qualification: Must have passed plus two with Biology or Botany and Zoology; must have passed Tamil at SSLC level; two years MPW (Male)/Health Inspector/Sanitary Inspector course training. - Hospital Worker / Support Staff (UHWC): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Should have studied minimum 8th standard; must be able to read and write. - Multi Purpose Hospital Worker: 13 vacancies
Qualification: 8th Standard Pass; able to read and write in Tamil. - Radiographer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. Radiography. - Physiotherapist: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from any recognized university. - MMU Driver: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10th Pass; LMV Batch. - UPHC Pharmacist: 2 vacancies
Qualification: +2 Examination with Science Subject; Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor of Pharmacy; must be registered with Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council. - ECHO Technician: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Echocardiography/Echocardiography Technology/Cardiac Care Technology.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: MBBS for Medical Officer (HWC); Graduates or Intermediate with relevant health visitor certificates for Tuberculosis Health Visitor; Intermediate plus Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology for Lab Technicians; Bachelor’s degree or recognized sanitary inspector/TB health visitor courses for STS; Graduate with DMLT-equivalent for STLS; Graduate degree in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology/Anthropology/Human Development or Diploma in Nursing with experience for Counsellor; DMLT for ICTC Lab Technician; ITI certificate for Refrigeration Mechanic; 8th pass for Security Guard and Hospital Worker roles; Graduate plus computer diploma for Data Entry Operator; Diploma in GNM or B.Sc Nursing for Mid-Level Health Provider; plus two with biology and MPW/Health Inspector training for Health Inspector; B.Sc Radiography for Radiographer; BPT for Physiotherapist; 10th pass and LMV for MMU Driver; +2 with science and Pharmacy diploma/degree and registration for UPHC Pharmacist; Diploma/Bachelor in Echocardiography or related for ECHO Technician.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Selection Process
- 1: Scrutiny of applications – submitted applications and documents will be checked for eligibility and completeness.
- 2: Interview or Non-Interview – depending on the post requirements, candidates will be called for an interview or selected without an interview.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website: https://erode.nic.in.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
- Send the completed application form to the Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, Chinthamani, Erode District, Erode office through Speed Post / Registered Post or submit in person.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 12-11-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility or qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post: from 8th standard for some support roles to MBBS for Medical Officer. Other posts require qualifications such as 10th, 12th, Diploma, B.Sc, BPT, B.Pharm, DMLT or specific recognized certificates as listed in the notification.
How can I apply for DHS Erode recruitment 2026?
You must apply offline by downloading the application form from https://erode.nic.in, filling it, attaching self-attested documents, and sending it in person or by Speed Post / Registered Post to the Executive Secretary / District Health Officer, District Health Society, Chinthamani, Erode before the last date.
What is the last date to apply for these vacancies?
The last date to apply is 12-11-2026. Applications must reach the specified address by this date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection starts with scrutiny of applications to verify eligibility and documents. Depending on the post, candidates will then be selected through an interview or by a non-interview process as specified.
What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
Salaries range from Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 63,000 per month depending on the post, with specific post-wise amounts (for example, Medical Officer (HWC) Rs. 63,000; Security Guard Rs. 11,000).
