Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 512 Contractual Vacancies

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), through the Chennai City Urban Health Mission, has officially released a recruitment notification for the engagement of Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurses.

This major public health recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 512 vacancies across various health institutions, hospitals, and urban primary health centers under the Greater Chennai Corporation and associated state health directorates. Eligible and qualified nursing candidates can download the prescribed application format and submit their completed offline applications either by post or in person up to 25th September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
Executing Body	Chennai City Urban Health Mission (CCUHM)
Post Designation	Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse
Total Estimated Openings	512 Vacancies (Note: Estimated figure subject to change)
Job Nature	Purely Contractual / Temporary (Initially for 11 Months)
Place of Posting	GCC Health Institutions & Urban Health Centers across Chennai Zones
Application Mode	Offline Only (By Post or In-Person Submission)
Notification Release Date	September 2026
Last Date & Time to Apply	25th September 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Official Website Portal	www.chennaicorporation.gov.in / nhm.tn.gov.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Publication Date	September 2026
Commencement of Offline Application Process	Active Now
Last Date and Time for Receipt of Applications	25th September 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM)
Scrutiny and Document Verification Process	To be notified subsequently

Post & Vacancy Breakdown Matrix

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Contract Terms
Contractual / Temporary Staff Nurse	512 Posts (Estimated)	Purely temporary contract basis under Urban Health Mission guidelines.
Total	512 Openings	—

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters

• Maximum Age Limit: Up to 50 Years (Calculated as per the reference date mentioned in the official notification).

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Nursing Qualification: Must have passed GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized Government or Government-approved Private Nursing College recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Council Registration: Must possess a valid and active registration certificate issued by the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Language Eligibility: Must have studied Tamil as a subject up to Class 10th or 12th standard (evidence required via mark sheets).

Selection Process Structure

1. Application Scrutiny: All received offline applications undergo preliminary screening by the health board committee to check age, academic records, and council registration validity.
2. Merit-Based Shortlisting: Shortlisting of candidates is conducted strictly based on academic performance and percentage of marks secured in the qualifying GNM / B.Sc. Nursing examinations, adhering to health mission regulations.
3. Certificate Verification & Placement: Final selection lists are published, followed by document verification before appointment across Chennai health units.

Application Fee Structure

• All Categories (General / BC / MBC / SC / ST / PwBD): Nil (No application processing or examination fee is specified for this drive).

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Offline

1. Download Application Form: Visit the official website portals at www.chennaicorporation.gov.in or nhm.tn.gov.in to download the prescribed application form and district-wise details.
2. Fill Application Details: Print the application proforma on clean A4 paper and fill it out completely in your own handwriting (or clear capital letters) in English or Tamil.
3. Affix Photograph: Paste two recent passport-size color photographs on the designated slots of the form and sign the declaration section.
4. Enclose Mandatory Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of the following records:
   • Evidence of Date of Birth (SSLC / HSC Certificate or Birth Certificate)
   • Educational qualification certificates (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Diploma or Degree certificate)
   • Consolidated mark sheets of SSLC, HSC, and Nursing Course
   • Current Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate
   • Tamil language proficiency proof (10th/12th mark sheets)
   • Community Certificate (if claiming reservation benefits)
   • Proof of Residency (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Ration Card)
   • Character and Conduct Certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer (Group A or B) within the last 3 months.
   • Special category certificates (Destitute Widow, Ex-Servicemen, Deserted Wife, or Transgender, if applicable).
5. Postal Dispatch / Hand Delivery: Place all documents inside an envelope and mail it via Speed Post/Registered Post or hand-deliver it to the designated official address so that it reaches on or before 25th September 2026, 5:00 PM:

Official Submission Address:

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

🔗 Greater Chennai Corporation Official Portal

📄 Download GCC Staff Nurse Notification & Application Form PDF

🔗 National Health Mission Tamil Nadu Portal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to submit offline applications for Greater Chennai Corporation Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?

A: The filled application form must reach the official address on or before 25th September 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this notification?

A: A total of 512 estimated vacancies have been notified for Contractual/Temporary Staff Nurses.

Q3: Can candidates apply online for this recruitment?

A: No, the application process is completely offline. Candidates must download the application form, fill it out physically, and send it by post or submit it by hand.

Q4: What educational qualifications are required to apply?

A: Candidates must hold a GNM or B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized institution and possess a valid registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council.

Q5: What is the upper age limit for GCC Staff Nurse posts?

A: The maximum age limit is 50 years.