Urgent Recruitment for Pharmacist Positions Announced in Nagapattinam District Government Hospitals

The Health Department has officially released a recruitment notification inviting applications for contract-based appointments of Pharmacists to serve across Government Primary Health Centres, Government Hospitals, and the District Government Medical College Hospital located within the Nagapattinam Health District.

Overview of Vacancies and Schemes

There are a total of 2 posts available under specific government health schemes:

Dispenser – Siddha Pharmacist (AYUSH Scheme):
- Scheme: Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy.
- Number of Posts: 1.
- Monthly Salary: ₹18,000.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard along with a D.Pharm Siddha or Integrated Pharmacy Course certificate issued strictly by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Pharmacist (Siddha – NPCDCS Scheme):
- Scheme: National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke.
- Number of Posts: 1.
- Monthly Salary: ₹20,000.
- Educational Qualification: Diploma in Integrated Pharmacy accompanied by essential computer proficiency, including hands-on knowledge of MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

Age Limit and Key Conditions

Age Requirements: There is generally no age limit, though a maximum age limit of 59 years is applicable for appointments made under the NRHM/NAM Scheme.
Nature of Employment: These positions are purely temporary and will not be regularized or made permanent under any circumstances. Selected candidates must submit a formal self-willingness and undertaking letter agreeing to all terms of appointment upon joining.

Application Process and Important Deadlines

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted on or before 09-10-2026 up to 5:45 PM.
Mode of Submission: Applications can be handed over in person or sent via Speed Post. Note that the final number of vacancies is subject to change.
Postal/Submission Address:Administrative Secretary / District Health OfficerDistrict Health SocietyDistrict Health OfficeNagapattinam District