GCC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 512 Vacancies

Recruitment Overview

The Greater Chennai Corporation, through the Chennai City Urban Health Mission, has announced recruitment for Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse positions. These roles are purely temporary and on a contract basis. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for vacancies within institutions under the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, and the Greater Chennai Corporation.

Job Highlights

Organization: Greater Chennai Corporation - Chennai City Urban Health Mission

Post Name: Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse

Total Vacancies: 512* (estimated number, likely to change)

Application Mode: Offline

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Important Dates

The filled applications must reach the specified address on or before 25.09.2026, 5:00 PM.

Vacancy Details

*The number of vacancies is estimated and may change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Staff Nurse posts:

• Age Limit: Up to 50 years as of the application deadline.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing.
  • The qualification must be from a Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College.
  • The college must be recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
  • Must have valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Not specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection process details are not explicitly mentioned in the notification. However, applications are invited and will be processed based on the submitted documents and eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates need to apply offline. The application process involves the following steps:

1. Download the application form and district-wise vacancy details from the official websites of NHM-TN or Greater Chennai Corporation.
2. Fill out the application form completely with accurate information.
3. Attach photocopies of all relevant documents, duly self-attested.
4. Submit the filled application form along with the required documents to the address mentioned below.

Address to send the application:
The City Health Officer / Member Secretary
Chennai City Urban Health Mission
Public Health Department
3rd floor, Amma Maaligai
Ripon Buildings, EVR Periyar Salai,
Chennai – 600 003.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit one set of self-attested photocopies of the following certificates/documents along with two recent passport-size colour photographs:

• Evidence of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC / HSC certificate).
• Evidence of Educational Qualification (Diploma/B.Sc. Degree Certificate).
• Mark sheets of SSLC, HSC, and Qualifying Examination (GNM / B.Sc.).
• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate.
• Evidence for Tamil eligibility (10th or 12th standard marks).
• Community Certificate issued by the Revenue Department.
• Proof of residency (Voter ID, Aadhar Card, or Ration Card).
• Certificate of Character and conduct issued by a Group A or Group B Officer working in Government (must be recent, issued within 3 months prior to the notification).
• If applicable: Certificate of Transgender / Deserted wife / Ex-Serviceman / Destitute widow issued by the competent authority.
• Any other special records of significance from competent authorities as indicated in the selection criteria.

Important Instructions

• The Staff Nurse post is purely temporary on a contractual basis under the National Health Mission Tamil Nadu.
• The services will not be regularised for any reason.
• Ensure all details in the application form are correct.
• Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Staff Nurse post in Greater Chennai Corporation?
A1: The last date to submit the filled application form is 25.09.2026, by 5:00 PM.

Q2: How many vacancies are available for Staff Nurse?
A2: There are 512 vacancies announced for the Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse post. This number is estimated and may change.

Q3: What is the age limit for applying?
A3: Candidates should be up to 50 years of age.

Q4: What are the required educational qualifications?
A4: Candidates must have a GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualification from a recognised institution and valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

Q5: Is the application process online or offline?
A5: The application process is offline. Candidates need to download the form, fill it, and send it by post to the given address.

Official Notification

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here