The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has invited offline applications for 512 posts of Staff Nurse under the National Health Mission across various urban primary health centres and hospitals in Chennai. This is a large-scale opportunity for nursing graduates and diploma holders looking to serve in the public healthcare sector.
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the prescribed offline mode before the deadline. The recruitment aims to strengthen healthcare delivery at the city’s health institutions under the Chennai City Urban Health Mission.
Greater Chennai Corporation Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
Post
Staff Nurse
Total Vacancies
512
Application Mode
Offline
Application End Date
25 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Official Website
chennaicorporation.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma or B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognised institution and must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. The upper age limit for applicants is 50 years as of the last date of application, with relaxation applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
Selection Process
Scrutiny of offline applications
Verification of educational and registration certificates
Merit-based shortlisting
Document verification and counselling
Application Fee
Not specified in the notification.
How to Apply for Greater Chennai Corporation Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Download the application format from the official Greater Chennai Corporation website
Fill in personal, educational, and nursing council registration details
Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, and nursing council registration
Send the completed application to “The City Health Officer / Member Secretary, Chennai City Urban Health Mission” at the address specified in the notification
Ensure the application reaches the office before 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM
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Q1: How many Staff Nurse posts are available in this GCC recruitment?
A: A total of 512 Staff Nurse posts are available under the National Health Mission in Chennai.
Q2: What is the last date to submit the application?
A: Applications must reach the office before 25 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q3: What qualification is required for GCC Staff Nurse posts?
A: Candidates need a GNM diploma or B.Sc Nursing degree with Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council registration.
Q4: What is the mode of application for this recruitment?
A: Applications must be submitted offline as per the prescribed format.
Q5: What is the upper age limit for GCC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
A: The upper age limit is 50 years as of the last date of application, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Practical Tip: Since this is an offline recruitment with a large number of posts, send your application well before the deadline via registered post or speed post to have proof of timely submission.
