Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 is a fantastic opportunity for medical and paramedical professionals looking to work with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The Chennai City Urban Health Mission (CCUHM) has released a notification to hire 311 candidates for various positions, including Staff Nurses, Medical Officers, Data Entry Operators (DEO), Pharmacists, and Lab Technicians. These positions are on an 11-month contract basis to support health care facilities across the city. Interested candidates must submit their applications via post or in person before the deadline on January 5, 2026. This article covers all the essential details regarding eligibility, salary, and the application process in simple language.
Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
December 2025
Application Start Date
Started
Last Date For Registration
05 January 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
Not Applicable
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later
Interview Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Nil (Not mentioned in notification)
SC / ST / PH
Nil
Payment Mode
No Fee
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
18 Years (As per standard rules)
Maximum Age
Varies by Post (See below)
Specialist / Medical Officer
Up to 50 Years
Asst. Specialist / Data Manager
Up to 40 Years
Multipurpose Assistant
Up to 30 Years
Programme Admin Assistant
Preferably less than 45 Years
Age Relaxation
As per DoPT Guidelines for retired Govt Employees
Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Details
Information
Total Posts
311 Posts
Organization Name
Chennai City Urban Health Mission (CCUHM)
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type
Contract Basis (11 Months)
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Post Name
Vacancy Count
Staff Nurse
107
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
82
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
46
Lab Technician
20
Medical Officer
15
X-Ray Technician
7
Operation Theatre Assistant
5
Pharmacist
4
Occupational Therapist
3
Other Specialist & Support Posts
22
Total
311
Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Qualification & Eligibility
Medical Officer
MBBS recognized by MCI & Registered in TN Medical Council.
Staff Nurse
12th Pass + Diploma in Nursing / GNM / B.Sc Nursing. Registered with TN Nurse & Midwives Council.
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
12th Pass + 2 Years ANM Course from Govt recognized institution.
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Any Degree + Typewriting Certificate (Tamil & English) + Certificate in Computer Office Automation.
Lab Technician
12th Pass + Diploma in Lab Technician (2 Years).
Pharmacist
12th Pass + Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy + Registered with TN Pharmacist Council.
X-Ray Technician
X-Ray Technician Course (2 Years).
Office Assistant
10th Standard Pass.
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Remarks
ID Proof
Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
Educational Certificates
10th & 12th Mark sheets, Degree/Diploma Certificates
Required for specific posts (like Specialists, Data Manager)
Photographs
Passport size photo affixed to the application
Community Certificate
Self-attested copy
Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Syllabus
Not Applicable. Selection is based on qualification and interview.
Note
Candidates should prepare for a technical interview based on their respective field (Nursing, Medicine, Computer skills for DEO).
Exam Pattern
Criteria
Description
Exam Mode
No Written Exam
Selection Stage
Shortlisting of Applications followed by an Interview
Interview Marks
Decided by the board
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Step 1: Application Scrutiny
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and document correctness.
Step 2: Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Step 3: Document Verification
Original documents must be produced during the interview.
Step 4: Agreement
Selected candidates will sign an agreement for the 11-month contract.
Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Remuneration (Per Month)
Public Health Specialist
₹90,000
Medical Officer / Asst. Specialist
₹60,000
Veterinary Officer
₹53,000
Microbiologist
₹40,000
Data Manager
₹26,000
Staff Nurse
₹18,000
Pharmacist / Assistant cum DEO
₹15,000
ANM / Ophthalmic Assistant
₹14,000
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
₹13,500
Lab Technician
₹13,000
Office Assistant / MPW
₹10,000
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
1. Download Form
Visit the official website or use the link below to download the Application Format.
2. Fill Details
Fill in your Name, Age, Qualification, and Experience in the prescribed format strictly.
3. Attach Documents
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates (Mark sheets, Aadhaar, Experience, etc.).
4. Paste Photo
Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
5. Submission Mode
You can submit the form via Post or In-Person.
6. Address
Send to: The Member Secretary, CCUHM / City Health Officer, Public Health Department, 3rd Floor, Amma Maligai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Buildings, Chennai – 600003.
7. Deadline
Ensure it reaches before 05.01.2026 at 5:00 PM. Late applications will be rejected.
