District Health Society, Thanjavur District (Medical – Public Health Directorate, under the National Health Mission, Government of Tamil Nadu) has released the official notification for Thanjavur DHS Recruitment 2026 to fill 18 vacancies for the posts of Dental Surgeon (1 post) and Health Inspector Grade-II (17 posts), to be engaged purely on a temporary/contract basis for 11 months in Primary Health Centres, Urban Primary Health Centres, and Urban Health & Wellness Centres functioning under the National Health Mission scheme across Thanjavur District.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply by downloading the application form from the district website and submitting it in person or by post on or before 30.09.2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates must attach self-attested copies of all relevant educational, experience, and identity certificates along with the application; incomplete applications without proper certificates will be summarily rejected.
Thanjavur DHS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | District Health Society, Thanjavur & District Health Officer (National Health Mission, Directorate of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu) |
| Job category | TN Govt Jobs (Contract) |
| Post Name | Dental Surgeon, Health Inspector Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | 18 |
| Application Mode | Offline (Application form to be downloaded online and submitted in person / by post) |
| Job Location | Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu (various PHCs / UPHCs / UHWCs) |
| Salary | Dental Surgeon: ₹40,000/- per month; Health Inspector Grade-II: ₹17,500/- per month |
| Official Website | https://thanjavur.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30.09.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | Not applicable (Selection by Selection Committee / merit basis) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | No application fee mentioned in the notification |
| OBC / EWS | No application fee mentioned in the notification |
| SC / ST | No application fee mentioned in the notification |
| Others | Not applicable — no fee prescribed for this recruitment |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | As per Government Norms (no specific age mentioned) |
| Maximum Age | As per Government Norms (no specific age mentioned) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Not specified in the notification |
| OBC | Not specified in the notification |
| PwBD | Not specified in the notification |
| Others | Priority consideration noted for Transgender, Differently Abled, Deserted Wife, and Destitute Widow candidates (as per application form) |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | BDS / MDS registered with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | Must have passed 12th Standard with Biology / Botany and Zoology; must have passed Tamil language as a subject at SSLC level; must possess a 2-year Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male) / HI / SI course training certificate from a recognized private institution / trust / university / deemed university, including Gandhigram Rural Institute training course certificate granted by DPH & PM |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | 1 |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | 17 |
| Total | 18 |
Health Inspector Grade-II — Urban Vacancy Details (Corporation / Municipality-wise)
| S.No | Name of Corporation / Municipality | Name of UPHC | UHWC Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thanjavur | Maharnobhuchavadi | Town Karambai UHWC |
| 2 | Pattukkottai | Pattukkottai | Nariyampallam |
| 3 | Kumbakonam | EVRM | Thirunarayanapuram |
| 4 | Kumbakonam | Melacavery | Kasiraman Street |
| 5 | Kumbakonam | Kumbeshwar South | Dharasuram |
| 6 | Kumbakonam | Melacavery | Melakottaiyur |
Health Inspector Grade-II — Rural Vacancy Details (Block / PHC / HSC-wise, under MTM Scheme)
| S.No | Name of the Block | Name of the PHC | Name of the HSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patteswaram | Kothankudi | Asoor |
| 2 | Patteswaram | Patteswaram | Maruthanallur |
| 3 | Thondarampattu | Melaulur | Kasanadu Kovilur |
| 4 | Thondarampattu | Vadakkur | Poyundarkottai |
| 5 | Thondarampattu | Vadaseri | Kannukudi East |
| 6 | AN Puram | Kuruvikarambai | Regunathapuram |
| 7 | AN Puram | A.N.Puram | Mallipattinam |
| 8 | AN Puram | A.N.Puram | Pallathur |
| 9 | AN Puram | Kuruvikarambai | Kallangadu |
| 10 | Konulampallam | Kathiramangalam | Aralur |
| 11 | Thiruvonam | Adambai | Kilamangalam |
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of application forms and self-attested certificates
- Verification of educational qualification, experience, and eligibility documents
- Final selection by the District Selection Committee (decision of the Selection Committee is final)
- Engagement on temporary contract basis for 11 months
Contract Terms & Conditions
- The above posts are purely temporary in nature under a contract system for a period of 11 months.
- The temporary appointment will not be converted into a permanent/regular appointment.
- On completion of 11 months, after a break of 1 day, a fresh contract may be entered into.
- The number of contract posts and monthly remuneration mentioned above are subject to change.
- The decision of the Selection Committee in choosing candidates is final.
- Candidates joining the post must submit a self-willingness undertaking and an 11-month contract agreement letter.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon | ₹40,000/- per month |
| Health Inspector Grade-II | ₹17,500/- per month |
How to Apply Thanjavur DHS Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official Thanjavur District website https://thanjavur.nic.in
- Download the prescribed application form for the relevant post (Dental Surgeon / Health Inspector Grade-II)
- Fill in the application form completely with accurate details
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates
- Ensure all required documents and complete details are enclosed (incomplete applications will be rejected)
- Submit the application in person or by post/courier only (no online submission)
- Send/submit the application to the address given below on or before 30.09.2026, 5:00 PM
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Address for Submission:
Required Documents
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature
- Mark sheets / educational certificates (SSLC, +2, Degree/Diploma/Transfer Certificate/Provisional/Course Completion Certificate, etc.)
- Evidence of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC / HSC Certificate)
- Residence proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Community/Caste Certificate
- Prior experience certificate (if applicable)
- Priority certificate — for Transgender / Differently Abled / Deserted Wife / Destitute Widow candidates (if applicable)
- Self-attested copies of all above certificates
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Dental Surgeon Application Form | Click Here |
| Health Inspector Grade II Application form | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://thanjavur.nic.in |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Answer: A total of 18 vacancies have been announced — 1 for Dental Surgeon and 17 for Health Inspector Grade-II, across various UPHCs, UHWCs, and PHCs in Thanjavur District.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit the application is 30.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM. Applications received after this date/time or without complete details and proper certificates will be rejected.
Q3. What is the required qualification?
Answer: For Dental Surgeon, a BDS/MDS degree registered with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council is required. For Health Inspector Grade-II, candidates must have passed 12th Standard with Biology/Botany and Zoology, passed Tamil as a subject at SSLC level, and hold a 2-year MPHW(Male)/HI/SI training course certificate from a recognized institution.
