DHS Erode recruitment 2026: apply offline for 78 DEO, Security Guard & other posts by 12 November

In short

The District Health Society, Erode, has announced recruitment for 78 contractual vacancies.
Positions include Data Entry Operator, Security Guard, Medical Officer, and Health Inspector.
Eligible candidates must apply offline between 27 October 2026 and 12 November 2026.
Salaries for these contractual roles range from ₹11,000 to ₹63,000 per month.
Application forms are available on erode.nic.in or at the District Health Office.

The District Health Society (DHS), Erode, has issued a recruitment notification for 78 contractual vacancies across various medical, technical, administrative, and support staff posts. The application window for these positions opened today, 27 October 2026, and will close on 12 November 2026.

erode.nic.in homepage — Official website: erode.nic.in

This recruitment drive aims to fill critical roles within the healthcare sector in Erode District, Tamil Nadu, with positions such as Data Entry Operator (DEO), Security Guard, Medical Officer, Lab Technician, and Health Inspector. The roles offer monthly salaries ranging from ₹11,000 to ₹63,000.

Vacancy Details and Roles Available

The DHS Erode recruitment encompasses a total of 78 posts, distributed across 19 different categories. These include specialized medical roles, technical positions, and various support staff functions essential for healthcare operations. The largest number of vacancies is for Health Inspector (MTM) with 34 posts, followed by Multi Purpose Hospital Worker with 13 posts.

The specific breakdown of vacancies, as released by the District Health Society, Erode, is detailed below:

Post Name	Total Posts
Medical Officer (HWC)	2
Tuberculosis Health Visitor (NTEP)	1
Lab Technician (NTEP)	3
Senior Treatment supervisor (STS)	1
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory supervisor (STLS)	1
Counsellor (ICTC)	2
Lab Technician (ICTC)	3
Refrigeration Mechanic	1
Security Guard	1
Data Entry Operator	1
Mid-Level Health Provider	7
Health Inspector (MTM)	34
Hospital Worker / Support Staff (UHWC)	2
Multi Purpose Hospital Worker	13
Radiographer	1
Physiotherapist	1
MMU Driver	1
UPHC Pharmacist	2
ECHO Technician	1
Total	78

Application Process and Submission

Candidates interested in these contractual positions must apply through offline mode. The application form can be downloaded from the official Erode district website, erode.nic.in, or collected directly from the District Health Office in Erode. This matters a lot for applicants to ensure all required details are accurately filled.

Once completed, the application form, along with self-attested copies of all necessary certificates, must be submitted. Submissions can be made in person at the District Health Office or sent via Speed Post to the District Health Society, Erode District, Erode – 638012, Tamil Nadu. The deadline for submission is 12 November 2026.

Context of Previous Recruitments

This current recruitment drive by DHS Erode follows several previous initiatives to staff the district’s healthcare facilities. In 2025, DHS Erode announced 20 vacancies for positions including Lab Technician, Data Assistant, and Pharmacist, with an online application period from 21 November 2025 to 6 December 2025. Another recruitment in 2026 by DHS Erode also mentioned 19 contractual vacancies.

Earlier, in 2023, Erode DHS had sought to fill 73 supportive staff posts. The District Social Welfare Department Erode also issued a job notification in 2022 for 7 vacancies, including Case Worker, Multipurpose Helper, and Security Guard/Driver, with an offline application deadline of 31 January 2022. These past recruitments highlight an ongoing need for various personnel within Erode’s public health and social welfare sectors.

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