DHFWS Puducherry ANM Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Services, Puducherry
- Post Name: Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)
- Total Vacancy: 36
- Qualification: 12th and Diploma
- Age Limit: 18-30 years
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 28.02.0226
- Apply Last Date: 08.03.2026
- Official Website: health.py.gov.in
Vacancy Details for DHFWS Puducherry ANM 2026
Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Services (DHFWS), Government of Puducherry has released a notification for the recruitment of 36 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) posts.
- Puducherry & Karaikal (Tamil language) - 30 posts
- Mahe (Malayalam language) - 5 posts
- Yanam (Telugu language) - 1 post
Eligibility Criteria for DHFWS Puducherry Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
- 12th Pass (HSC) or equivalent.
- Diploma in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) or Diploma in Multipurpose Health Worker (Female) from a recognized institution.
- Registration as a Midwife in any State Nursing and Midwifery Council in India.
- Must have studied the regional language (Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam) at SSLC level or above depending on the region.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:-
- OBC/ MBC/ EBC/ BCM: 3 years
- SC: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Military service period + 3 years
- Widows/ Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC)
How to Apply for DHFWS Puducherry ANM Recruitment 2026
Eligible and willing candidates should first visit the official recruitment portal of the DHFWS Puducherry at (recruitment.py.gov.in). The link to apply online will be available from 28th February 2026 to 8th March 2026 . Applicants should read the official notification carefully and then fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details. After submitting the online form, candidates should download and print the completed application form. The printed application form, along with the necessary supporting documents, should be sent by post or submitted to the Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Victor Simonel Street, Old Maternity Hospital Building, Puducherry - 605001. The hard copy should reach the office on or before 5:00 PM on 11th March 2026.
Important Dates for DHFWS Puducherry Recruitment
- Starting Date of Online Application: 28.02.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 08.03.2026
- Last date for submission of hard copy: 11.03.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
DHFWS Puducherry ANM Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in Puducherry ANM Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: There are 36 vacancies for Auxiliary Nurse Midwife posts.
Q2. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
- Answer: The age limit is 18 to 30 years.
Q3. Who can apply for this recruitment?
- Answer: Only natives or residents of Puducherry for at least 5 years can apply.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 08 March 2026.
