The District Health Society, Nilgiris District, has released a recruitment notification for various temporary positions under the Health and Family Welfare Department. The available posts include Laboratory Technician (ICTC), Pharmacist, and Tribal Counsellor, which are to be filled on a purely contract basis for a period of 11 months. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications offline on or before the scheduled deadline.
Job Details
| Job Details | |
| Department | District Health Society, Nilgiris District |
| Employment Type | Temporary (Contract Basis – 11 Months) |
| Job Title(s) | Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, Tribal Counsellor |
| Total Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Job Location | Nilgiris District (Ooty, Coonoor, Pandalur, etc.) |
| Start Date | November 2025 |
| Last Date | 28-11-2025 (05:00 PM) |
| Application Method | Offline (In-Person / Speed Post) |
| Official Site | nilgiris.nic.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Location |
| Laboratory Technician (ICTC) | 03 | Ketti, Kodanadu, T. Oranally |
| Pharmacist | 01 | Coonoor Urban PHC |
| Tribal Counsellor | 01 | GH Pandalur |
| Total | 05 |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Laboratory Technician (ICTC) | Rs. 13,000/- |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Tribal Counsellor | Rs. 10,500/- |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Laboratory Technician (ICTC) | Must possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a recognized University or Institution. |
| Pharmacist | 1. Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) OR Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) OR Pharm.D. 2. Must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council with active renewal status. |
| Tribal Counsellor | 1. SSLC (10th Std) Passed. 2. The candidate must belong to a tribal community to ensure better communication and engagement with the target population. |
Age Limit
- Pharmacist: 35 Years & Below.
- Other Posts: As per District Health Society norms.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Applications will be scrutinized based on eligibility.
- Interview: Eligible candidates may be called for an interview where original documents must be produced.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website nilgiris.nic.in to download the application form.
- Fill in the application form with all required details.
- Attach self-attested copies of relevant certificates (Education, Community, Experience, etc.) and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Send the completed application via In-Person or Speed Post to the address mentioned below.
- The application must reach the office before 5:00 PM on 28.11.2025.
Postal Address:
District Health Officer,
No.38 Jail Hill Road,
Near CT Scan,
Udhagamandalam – 643001.
Instructions
- The posts are purely temporary and for a contract period of 11 months only.
- Selected candidates must provide an undertaking letter upon joining.
- No right to permanent employment can be claimed in the future.
- Incomplete applications or those without required certificates will be rejected.
- The number of vacancies is subject to change.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: November 2025
- Last Date to Receive Application: 28-11-2025 (up to 05:00 PM)
Important Links
- Notification Link: [Click Here]
- Application Form: [Click Here]







