Description:
Kanyakumari District Health Society (DHS) has released the latest recruitment notification under the National Health Mission (NHM) and National AYUSH Mission (NAM) schemes. Eligible candidates are invited for Consultant (Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga & Naturopathy), Ayush Medical Officer (Siddha, Homeopathy), Occupational Therapist, RMNCH Counsellor, Therapeutic Assistant, and MPHW/Attender positions. Applications are open till 28.10.2025 (5:00 PM).
Department:
District Health Society, Kanyakumari District
(Under NHM & NAM Schemes)
Post Designation:
- Consultant (Ayurveda) – 1 Post
- Consultant (Unani) – 1 Post
- Consultant (Yoga & Naturopathy) – 2 Posts
- Ayush Medical Officer (Siddha) – 1 Post
- Ayush Medical Officer (Homeopathy) – 1 Post
- Occupational Therapist (DEIC Unit) – 1 Post
- Counsellor – RMNCH Scheme – 1 Post
- Therapeutic Assistant (Male/Female) – 5 Posts
- Attender / Multipurpose Health Worker – 3 Posts
Total Vacancies: 18 Posts
Job Location:
Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Application Start Date:
Immediately after advertisement (01.10.2025 expected)
Application Closing Date:
28 October 2025 – 5:00 PM
How To Apply?
Eligible candidates can download the application form from the official website www.kanniyakumari.nic.in.
Complete the form and send it along with self-attested photocopies of relevant documents (education, experience, ID, and certificates) via Registered or Speed Post to:
The Executive Secretary,
District Health Society, Office of the Deputy Director of Health Services,
Kanyakumari District – 629001.
Applications must reach on or before 28.10.2025 by 5.00 PM.
Salary Details (Per Month):
- Consultant (Ayurveda / Unani / Yoga-Naturopathy): ₹40,000/-
- Ayush Medical Officers (Siddha / Homeopathy): ₹34,000/-
- Occupational Therapist (DEIC): ₹23,000/-
- Counsellor – RMNCH: ₹18,000/-
- Therapeutic Assistant: ₹13,000 – ₹15,000/-
- Attender / MPHW: ₹10,000/-
Qualification:
- Consultant (Ayurveda / Unani / Yoga & Naturopathy): BAMS / BUMS / BNYS registered with TN Board of Indian Medicine.
- Ayush Medical Officer (Siddha / Homeopathy): BSMS / BHMS registered with respective councils.
- Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
- Counsellor (RMNCH): M.A / B.A in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, or related field with 1–2 years experience in health sector.
- Therapeutic Assistant: Diploma in Nursing Therapy issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu only.
- Attender / MPHW: Minimum qualification – 10th Pass.
Age Eligibility (as on 01.07.2025):
Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 59 Years (except some roles at 40 Years Max)
Age Relaxation:
Applicable as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
Exam Type:
Offline – Direct recruitment based on qualification and interview.
Important Links:
- Official Website: https://www.kanniyakumari.nic.in
- Application Form: Available under “Recruitment” section on District Portal
- Notification Reference No: DHS/NAM/NHM/2025
