DHS Thanjavur Recruitment 2026: District Health Society Thanjavur has released a notification for 18 healthcare posts, split between a single Dental Surgeon vacancy and 17 Health Inspector Grade II positions. This is a contractual drive with a fixed monthly salary, aimed squarely at candidates already holding dental or public health qualifications recognized within Tamil Nadu.
Applications must be submitted offline by 30 September 2026, and the eligibility criteria differ meaningfully between the two post types, so it’s worth checking which one matches your qualifications before you start filling out the form.
DHS Thanjavur Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
District Health Society Thanjavur (DHS Thanjavur)
Post Name
Dental Surgeon, Health Inspector Grade II
Total Vacancies
18 (1 Dental Surgeon + 17 Health Inspector Grade II)
Salary
Rs. 40,000 per month
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Type
Contract
Notification Date
10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
30 September 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Dental Surgeon
1
Health Inspector Grade II
17
Total
18
Eligibility Criteria
Dental Surgeon: BDS or MDS degree, registered with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council.
Health Inspector Grade II: 12th pass with Biology, Botany, and Zoology; must have passed Tamil as a subject at SSLC level; and must hold a two-year Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male)/HI/SI training course certificate from a recognized institution (including Gandhigram Rural Institute), granted by the DPH&PM.
Salary
Both posts carry a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 40,000 on a contractual basis.
How to Apply for DHS Thanjavur Recruitment 2026
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Fill it out accurately with your personal and educational details.
Attach self-attested copies of your photograph, signature, ID proof, and relevant certificates.
Review all details before submission.
Send the completed form to the address given in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post.
Ensure it reaches before the deadline of 30 September 2026.
Keep a photocopy of your submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Link
Description
Dental Surgeon Notification PDF
Full eligibility details for the Dental Surgeon post
Health Inspector Grade II Notification PDF
Full eligibility details for HI Grade II posts
Official Website
thanjavur.nic.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for DHS Thanjavur Recruitment 2026?
30 September 2026, and applications must be submitted offline.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
18 total — 1 Dental Surgeon and 17 Health Inspector Grade II posts.
Q3. What qualification is needed for the Dental Surgeon post?
A BDS or MDS degree registered with the Tamil Nadu Dental Council.
Q4. What qualification is needed for Health Inspector Grade II?
12th pass with Biology, Botany, and Zoology, Tamil at SSLC level, plus a two-year MPHW/HI/SI training certificate from a recognized institution.
Q5. What is the salary for these posts?
Rs. 40,000 per month, on a contractual basis.
Q6. Is there an application fee?
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
Practical tip: Since the two posts have entirely separate notification PDFs and eligibility tracks, download the specific PDF that matches the post you’re applying for rather than relying only on this summary — Health Inspector Grade II applicants in particular should double-check their training certificate was issued by an institution recognized under the DPH&PM, as this is the detail most likely to trip up an otherwise qualified candidate.
