Chennai Corporation Recruitment 2025 – Overview
The Greater Chennai Corporation has released a major health and allied services recruitment drive for 2025, covering hundreds of contractual vacancies across medical, paramedical, administrative, and support posts under the Urban Health and Wellness Mission / public health initiatives.
Approximate Vacancies & Posts
Recent official recruitment notices indicate a large number of positions including:
Staff Nurse
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Lab Technician / Radiography / Ophthalmic Assistants
Pharmacist & Support Health Workers
Office Assistant / Administrative Support
Programme Administrative Assistant
Hospital / Multipurpose Worker
Security Staff & Related Roles
(Exact totals vary by advertisement — recent counts show around 306–311 posts combined for 2025-26 recruitment).
Many online sources are reporting 311 total vacancies for staff nurse, DEO, and other posts in the 2025-26 drive.
Typical Posts, Vacancies & Pay (Indicative)
Note: The exact post-wise breakup must be confirmed from the official notification PDF published on chennaicorporation.gov.in; here’s an approximate list based on official tables and recruitment forms:
Post Approx. Vacancies Remuneration (Monthly)
Staff Nurse ~288–309 ~₹18,000 – ₹23,000*
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Several Often ₹12,000-₹18,000* (varies)
Lab Technician / X-Ray Tech / Ophthalmic Assistant Varies ~₹15,000-₹20,000*
Pharmacist Few ~₹15,000*
Programme/Administrative Assistant Few ~₹12,000*
Hospital Worker / Multipurpose Health Worker Several ~₹8,500-₹14,000*
Security Staff Few ~₹8,500*
Social Workers / Psychologists / Allied Health Roles Varies ~₹23,000* (specialized roles)
Remunerations are contractual payments; exact amounts depend on post, qualifications, and the specific GCC pay scale.
General Eligibility (Typical)
Staff Nurse
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) OR B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute.
Registration with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (usually required).
Age Limit: Often below ~50 years.
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
12th pass or Graduate (varies by post).
Proficiency in computer operations, MS Office, typing skills.
Lab Technician / Allied Staff
Diploma / Degree in relevant medical lab technology or allied health fields.
Pharmacist
D.Pharm / B.Pharm from a recognized institute; registration as applicable.
Administrative & Support Roles
Graduation / Diploma / 8th pass / ITI — depending on the category.
Note: Each post has specific qualification and age criteria in the official notification — always check the official PDF for exact requirements.
Application & Selection
Application Mode: Traditionally offline by post/email (download application form from chennaicorporation.gov.in and submit with self-attested documents).
Selection Process: Shortlisting → Interview / Direct Recruitment (many posts require interview & document verification).
Contractual Appointments: Most positions are contract basis under health mission/urban health schemes.
Some listings show application deadlines around September 15, 2025, but recent notices (e.g., 311 posts) have last date ~05 Jan 2026 — check the official PDF for your specific advertisement.
Where to Download the Official Notification
Greater Chennai Corporation Official website:
chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/pdf — contains PDF notifications and application forms for various recruitments (Staff Nurse, Medical Officer, DEO, etc.).
Look for files such as Application forms / Advertisement PDFs under GCC Urban Health Mission or general recruitment sections.
Quick Summary
Organisation: Greater Chennai Corporation (Chennai City Urban Health Mission & other civic departments).
Recruitment Year: 2025 – 2026.
Posts Covered: Staff Nurse, Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Administrative & Support positions (among others).
Approx Vacancies: 300+ posts for multiple categories.
Application Mode: Download application → submit offline/email with required docs.
Contract Basis: Most posts on fixed-term contracts.