Thoothukudi DHS Recruitment 2026: 11 MLHP, Dental Assistant Posts – Apply Offline

Thoothukudi District Health Society (DHS) has released a recruitment notification for 11 vacancies in different posts. The vacancies include Occupational Therapist, Audio Metric Assistant, Quality Manager, Medical Officer, MLHP, Dental Assistant, RMNCH Counsellor, MMU Van Cleaner, Data Entry Operator, Microbiologist and MMU Van Driver. Eligible candidates can apply through offline mode. The last date to submit the application is 28th August 2026.

Post Details

• Occupational Therapist – 01 Post
• Audio Metric Assistant – 01 Post
• Quality Manager – 01 Post
• Medical Officer – 01 Post
• MLHP – 01 Post
• Dental Assistant – 01 Post
• RMNCH Counsellor – 01 Post
• MMU Van Cleaner – 01 Post
• Data Entry Operator (SBHI) – 01 Post
• Microbiologist – 01 Post
• MMU Van Driver – 01 Post
• Total Vacancies: 11 Posts

Qualification

• Occupational Therapist: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Audio Metric Assistant: Diploma in Training Young Deaf and Hearing Handicapped (DTYDHH).
• Quality Manager: Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration, Health Management or Public Health. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Public Health or Hospital Administration.
• Medical Officer: MBBS Degree.
• MLHP: DGNM or B.Sc Nursing.
• Dental Assistant: 10th Pass with experience in assisting a Dental Surgeon.
• RMNCH Counsellor: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Home Science, Hospital and Health Management or a related field. Relevant experience and basic computer knowledge are also required.
• MMU Van Cleaner: Must be able to read and write Tamil.
• Data Entry Operator (SBHI): Computer Graduate or any Undergraduate Degree with Diploma in Computer Applications.
• Microbiologist: M.Sc in Microbiology or relevant higher qualification as mentioned in the notification, with required experience.
• MMU Van Driver: 8th Pass with 2 years of experience and a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence.

Salary Details

• Occupational Therapist: Rs. 23,000/- per month
• Audio Metric Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- per month
• Quality Manager: Rs. 60,000/- per month
• Medical Officer: Rs. 63,000/- per month
• MLHP: Rs. 21,000/- per month
• Dental Assistant: Rs. 16,000/- per month
• RMNCH Counsellor: Rs. 21,000/- per month
• MMU Van Cleaner: Rs. 11,000/- per month
• Data Entry Operator (SBHI): Rs. 17,500/- per month
• Microbiologist: Rs. 44,000/- per month
• MMU Van Driver: Rs. 17,500/- per month

Age Limit

• Occupational Therapist: Up to 40 years
• Audio Metric Assistant: OC – 32 years, BC/MBC/DNC – 34 years, SC/ST – 37 years
• Quality Manager: Up to 45 years
• Medical Officer: Up to 40 years
• MLHP: Up to 50 years
• Dental Assistant: OC – 32 years, BC/MBC/DNC – 34 years, SC/ST – 37 years
• RMNCH Counsellor: OC – 32 years, BC/MBC/DNC – 34 years, SC/ST – 37 years
• MMU Van Cleaner: 18 to 40 years
• Data Entry Operator (SBHI): Not exceeding 35 years
• Microbiologist: 42 to 60 years
• MMU Van Driver: 18 to 40 years

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the provided notification details.
• Candidates should check the official notification before submitting the application.

Selection Process

• Short Listing
• Interview
• Final selection will be based on the performance of eligible candidates in the selection process.

How to Apply

• Download the application form from the official Thoothukudi District website.
• Fill in the application form with the correct details.
• Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification, age proof, experience and other required certificates.
• Submit the completed application either in person or by post to the address given in the notification.
• The application must reach the office before 5:00 PM on 28th August 2026.
• Application Address: District Health Officer, District Health Officer Office, Mappilaiurani Primary Health Centre Campus, Mappilaiurani, Thoothukudi – 628 002.

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply: 14th August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28th August 2026
• Last Time: 5:00 PM

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