The Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram, wants government officers with mechanical engineering expertise from the Public Works Department or the Motor Vehicles Department to apply for the post of State Health Transport Officer. The post is filled on deputation. Applications go through the concerned superior officer to the Director of Health Services, Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram. They must reach the office within 15 days from the date the notification was published. The notification is dated 14 October 2026.
DHS Kerala State Health Transport Officer at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Notice No. | DHS/11299/2026-ED3 |
| Notice Date | 14-10-2026 |
| Post | State Health Transport Officer (on deputation) |
| Vacancies | 1 (the notice does not print a number, so the single post is counted as 1) |
| Who Can Apply | Government officers with mechanical engineering expertise from the Public Works Department or the Motor Vehicles Department |
| Pay | Subject to existing Government orders |
| Job Location | Health Transport section, Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Apply By | Application through the concerned superior officer (proper channel) |
| Last Date | Must reach within 15 days from the date of publication of the notification |
The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification, the age limit, the application fee or the selection process.
About DHS Kerala
The Office of the Director of Health Services is the head office of Kerala's Health Services Department. It is at Vanchiyoor P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695035. The State Health Transport Officer post belongs to the office's Health Transport section (ആരോഗ്യ ഗതാഗത വിഭാഗം). The office has issued this notification on the basis of Government letter No. E2/197/2026 of the Health and Family Welfare (E) Department, dated 3 October 2026.
Where and How to Send
Eligible officers who want the post must send their application through the concerned superior officer (proper channel). It is addressed to: Director of Health Services, Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Prepare an application with a detailed biodata.
- Add your service details.
- Enclose copies of the certificates that prove your qualification.
- Forward the application through your concerned superior officer to the Director of Health Services, Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Make sure it reaches the office within 15 days from the date the notification was published. Applications received after this period will not be considered.
The notice does not prescribe an application form, a postal mode or anything to write on the envelope. For questions, the office's letterhead gives phone number 0471 2302490 and the email addresses [email protected] and [email protected].
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
- Post: State Health Transport Officer, Health Transport section, Office of the Director of Health Services, Thiruvananthapuram – 1 post.
- Mode of appointment: deputation (അന്യത്രസേവന വ്യവസ്ഥ).
- Who can apply: government officers with mechanical engineering expertise from the Public Works Department or from the Motor Vehicles Department.
- Educational qualification: the official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. It states that the qualifications for the deputation appointment are subject to existing Government orders.
- Deputation period, pay and service conditions: subject to existing Government orders.
For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification and the Government orders it refers to.
Enclosures
- Detailed biodata
- Service details
- Copies of certificates proving qualification
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| DHS Kerala State Health Transport Officer Notification PDF | Notice No. DHS/11299/2026-ED3 dated 14-10-2026 |
| Directorate of Health Services Kerala Official Website | www.dhs.kerala.gov.in |