The Cantonment Board St.Thomas Mount cum Pallavaram established in the year 1774, is the second oldest Cantonment in the country. It is located 18kms away from the Central Railway Station. The total area of Cantonment is 2892.82 acres. It is basically divided into three locations namely St.Thomas Mount, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram.

Qualification:-

I. ANM qualification frorn Government or Government approved Private Auxiliary Nurse Midwife School which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, namely:
(a) For those who have acquired Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) qualification prior to 15.11.2012:- SSLC with 18 monthly Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) course.
(b)For those who have acquired Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) qualification after 15.11.2012:- HSLC with 2 years Auxiliary Nurse Midwife/ Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) course.
2. Must have a Certificate of registration issued by Indian Nursing Council (or) Tamilnadu Nurses & Midwives Council ( or) Other Similar Government Institution which is
competent to do such registration.