Nilgiris Health Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Nilgiris District Health Office is hiring 14 temporary health staff for Government Medical College Hospital, District Health Office and Government Primary Health Centres in the Nilgiris district. If you have an 8th pass, Plus Two Science, B.Sc, Diploma or healthcare technical qualification matching the post, you can apply offline. The last date for the office to receive your application is 15 June 2026 by 5:00 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 32,000 per month, depending on the post.

Nilgiris Health Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 14 Posts

The District Health Office, Nilgiris has released a notice for contract and purely temporary posts in government health facilities at Ooty, Manjoor, Coonoor, Nedugula, Nellakottai and other local units. This is one combined notification for Radiographer, Hospital Worker, Audiologists and Speech Therapists, Health Inspector, Lab Technician, Audiometrician, Physiotherapist and Audiologist. The notice clearly says the work is temporary and does not create any claim for permanent government service.

Offline application is required. You need to download the application form from nilgiris.nic.in, fill it, attach self-attested documents and send it to the District Health Officer at Udhagamandalam. Applications can be submitted in person or sent by Speed Post.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Hospital Worker: 5 posts at Government Medical College Hospital, Ooty
• Health Inspector: 2 posts at Coonoor
• Lab Technician: 2 posts at Nedugula
• Radiographer: 1 post at Sub-District Hospital, Manjoor
• Audiologists and Speech Therapists: 1 post at GMCH, Ooty
• Audiometrician: 1 post at GMCH, Ooty
• Physiotherapist: 1 post at Nellakottai
• Audiologist: 1 post at GMCH, Ooty

Total vacancies: 14. The notification also says the number of posts may change, so keep checking the official district website for any update.

Who Can Apply?

Healthcare Technical Posts

• Radiographer: You need a B.Sc or Diploma in Radiographer Course.
• Audiologists and Speech Therapists: You need a Bachelor degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology or B.Sc Speech and Hearing from an RCI recognised institute.
• Audiologist: You need the same Audiology and Speech Language Pathology or B.Sc Speech and Hearing qualification from an RCI recognised institute.
• Audiometrician: You need High School with Diploma in Audiometrician or an equivalent certificate programme.
• Physiotherapist: You need a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from a recognised university.

Support and Field Posts

• Hospital Worker: You should have studied at least 8th standard, be able to read and write Tamil, and be within the age condition mentioned for the post.
• Health Inspector: You need Plus Two Science Group and Health Inspector training.
• Lab Technician: You must have passed Plus Two and completed a one-year Medical Laboratory Technology certificate course recognised by the Director of Medical Education.
• Lab Technician fitness: You should have good physique, good vision and capacity for outdoor work, as mentioned in the notice.

Age Limit

• Hospital Worker: The notice mentions 45 years with the 8th standard and Tamil reading/writing requirement.
• Lab Technician: Maximum age is 35 years and below.
• Other posts: The notification does not give a separate age number for every post. Follow the official notice and district office instructions while applying.

Salary

• Audiologists and Speech Therapists: Rs. 32,000 per month
• Audiologist: Rs. 32,000 per month
• Physiotherapist: Rs. 23,000 per month
• Audiometrician: Rs. 20,000 per month
• Health Inspector: Rs. 17,500 per month
• Radiographer: Rs. 17,000 per month
• Lab Technician: Rs. 17,000 per month
• Hospital Worker: Rs. 11,000 per month

Pay type: These are monthly contract salaries. The notification does not mention DA, HRA or other separate allowances.

Selection Process

The notice is for temporary contract engagement. It does not announce a written exam pattern.

1. Application Scrutiny: The District Health Office will check whether your form, qualification proof and other documents match the post.
2. Interview / Document Check: The application form instructions say original documents and experience proof must be produced during interview for interview posts.
3. Final Engagement: Selected people may need to give an undertaking and 11-month contract agreement before joining.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Nilgiris district website at nilgiris.nic.in.
2. Open the recruitment notice and download the application form.
3. Fill the form with your name, parent/spouse name, date of birth, community, qualification, address and mobile number.
4. Attach a recent passport-size photo and self-attested copies of all required certificates.
5. Attach community certificate, qualification certificate, experience certificate and preference certificate if applicable.
6. Send or submit the application to District Health Officer, No. 38 Jail Hill Road, Near CT Scan, Udhagamandalam 643001.
7. Make sure the application reaches the office before 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM.

Mode: You can submit the application in person or send it by Speed Post. Incomplete forms or forms without certificate copies may be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 June 2026
• Application Start: 02 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview / Document Check: To be informed by the District Health Office

• Handle assigned patient care, diagnostic or support duties in the posted health facility
• Maintain basic records, registers and reports required by the department
• Assist doctors, nurses and senior health staff during daily service delivery
• Follow hospital infection-control, safety and hygiene rules during duty hours
• Support field or outdoor work where the post requires community or facility visits
• Keep equipment, samples, therapy tools or workplace materials ready for use
• Report attendance, work progress and any patient-service issues to the supervising officer