NHM Tamil Nadu SHSRC Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited for 27 Chief Advisor, Advisor, Consultant and Intern positions at the State Health Systems Resource Centre, Chennai.
NHM Tamil Nadu SHSRC Recruitment Overview
The State Health Systems Resource Centre under National Health Mission Tamil Nadu invites applications from qualified public-health, healthcare-management, technology, engineering, research and social-sector professionals. The appointments are based at SHSRC in Chennai and are contractual.
| Organisation | National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Recruiting unit | State Health Systems Resource Centre |
| Post names | Chief Advisor, Advisor, Consultant and Intern |
| Total vacancies | 27 |
| Employment type | Contractual engagement |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application mode | Online, through the application facility published by NHM Tamil Nadu |
| Last date | 23 July 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post or functional area | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chief Advisor | 1 |
| Advisor – Digital Health & Analytics | 1 |
| Advisor – Health Programmes & Innovations | 1 |
| Advisor – Health Systems Strengthening | 1 |
| Advisor – Knowledge Management & Development | 1 |
| Consultants in multiple SHSRC functional areas | 8 |
| Consultant – Information Technology | 1 |
| Consultant – Health Technology Assessment | 1 |
| Intern | 12 |
| Total | 27 |
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Designation | Essential eligibility summary |
|---|---|
| Chief Advisor | Medical graduate with postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine or an equivalent public-health discipline, together with the senior-level experience prescribed in the official ToR. |
| Advisors | Relevant medical, public-health, health-management, public-policy, health-informatics, technology or allied postgraduate qualification with substantial domain and leadership experience. Requirements differ across the four functional areas. |
| Consultants | Medical graduation or a relevant postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Health Management, Community Medicine, Health Informatics, Data Science, Public Policy, research or another discipline specified for the concerned assignment. |
| Consultant – IT | Relevant Engineering qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification such as MCA, M.Tech or postgraduate study in Health Informatics, subject to the official experience conditions. |
| Consultant – HTA | Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Electronics or a related discipline; eligible medical graduates must satisfy the Health Technology Assessment qualification and experience requirements in the ToR. |
| Intern | MPH, MHA, MSW or relevant postgraduate degree/diploma in Public Health, Health Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or another field accepted in the Intern ToR. |
Important: This recruitment uses separate Terms of Reference. Applicants must read the ToR for their chosen position because specialisation, experience and desirable skills are not identical for all 27 posts.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Chief Advisor | 65 years as on the notification date |
| Advisor – Digital Health & Analytics | 65 years as on the notification date |
| Advisor – Health Programmes & Innovations | 60 years as on the notification date |
| Other Advisor positions | 50 years as on the notification date |
| Consultant – IT and Consultant – HTA | 45 years as on the notification date |
| Other Consultants and Interns | Refer to the applicable official ToR |
Salary, Tenure and Application Fee
- Professional appointments are initially for 11 months and may be extended based on requirement and performance.
- The official senior-position ToRs state that remuneration will be determined by National Health Mission Tamil Nadu.
- Internship tenure and stipend conditions must be checked in the separate official Intern ToR.
- No application fee is specified in the available official recruitment material.
- Contractual engagement does not create a right to permanent government appointment.
Salary clarification: Some job portals show a ₹10,000–₹60,000 range. NHM’s official senior-role ToRs do not confirm that as a common pay scale; applicants should rely on their applicable ToR and offer terms.
Selection Process
NHM Tamil Nadu has not published a common written-examination pattern or mark distribution for all 27 positions. Applications may be scrutinised based on the prescribed qualification, relevant experience and suitability for the concerned SHSRC role. Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview, document verification or another assessment decided by NHM Tamil Nadu.
Only shortlisted or selected candidates should act on communication received through verifiable NHM Tamil Nadu channels. No unofficial agent is authorised to collect an application or appointment fee.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid mobile number and email address
- Proof of date of birth
- Government-issued identity proof
- All relevant degree and postgraduate certificates
- Semester or year-wise marksheets
- Experience certificates showing designation and period of service
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Professional registration certificate, where applicable
- Research publications or project details where required by the ToR
How to Apply Online
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment announced | June 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 23 July 2026 |
| Shortlisting/interview information | To be communicated by NHM Tamil Nadu |
Official Terms of Reference
Official Website and Application
Closing soon: The final application date is 23 July 2026. Because NHM has issued separate ToRs, candidates should select the correct designation and verify its eligibility before submitting the online form.
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