Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 10 August 2026 on the official website www.igims.org. A total of 5 vacancies have been announced through the IGIMS Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant, Senior Resident/ Consultant, Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse, Project Co-ordinator and Data Entry Operator posts.
Candidates up to 66 years for Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant and Senior Resident/ Consultant posts and up to 59 years for the other posts who have the required qualifications such as postgraduate Psychiatry qualifications, M.Phil/ M.A./ M.Sc. in Psychology or Psychiatric Social Work/ Nursing, BE/ Diploma/ MCA, or Diploma in Computer Application are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The offline application process for IGIMS Recruitment 2026 will remain open until 4 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply offline through the direct links provided below in this article.
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar has officially released Advertisement No. 02/ Psy/ TeleManas/ 2026 dated 10 August 2026 for recruitment to 5 contractual posts under the National Tele Mental Health Programme. The recruitment includes vacancies for Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant, Senior Resident/ Consultant, Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse, Project Co-ordinator and Data Entry Operator. The notification contains complete details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, documents required, application procedure and important instructions. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying. The notification is available on the official IGIMS website.
- Download IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Offline Application Form Link
- Official Website
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Sheikhpura, -800014, Bihar |
| Advertisement Number | 02/ Psy/ TeleManas/ 2026 |
| Programme | National Tele Mental Health Programme () |
| Job Location | Department of Psychiatry, IGIMS, -14 |
| Nature of Employment | Purely contractual, for a period of six months, extendable depending on performance and at the discretion of the competent authority |
| Total Posts | 5 posts (Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant, Senior Resident/ Consultant, Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse, Project Co-ordinator, Data Entry Operator) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Speed Post/ Registered Post only) |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | www.igims.org |
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 10 August 2026 (as per Memo No. 84/ IGIMS/ 2026/ TMC) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 4 September 2026, by 5:00 PM |
| Date & Time of Interview/ Written Test | Not available in the official notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check www.igims.org for updates. |
IGIMS Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 5 posts have been advertised across five categories. Here is the post-wise vacancy breakup:
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Resident/ Consultant | 1 |
| 3 | Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse | 1 |
| 4 | Project Co-ordinator | 1 |
| 5 | Data Entry Operator | 1 |
The notification does not mention any category-wise (UR/ SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS) reservation breakup for these posts.
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for each post depends on the required educational qualification and, for two posts, prior experience. Details for every post are given below.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant | Postgraduate Psychiatry qualification such as MD or a recognized equivalent qualification in Psychiatry, along with three years' experience in a recognized institution in Psychiatry after obtaining the qualifying degree of MD or an equivalent recognized qualification |
| Senior Resident/ Consultant | Postgraduate Psychiatry qualification such as MD or a recognized equivalent qualification in Psychiatry |
| Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse | First or Second Class M.Phil in Clinical Psychology, or M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work, or M.A./ M.Sc. degree in Psychology, or First- or Second-Class M.A./ M.S.W. degree in Medical Psychiatric Social Work, or M.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing, from a recognized institute as per the Indian Nursing Council |
| Project Co-ordinator | BE in Engineering, OR Diploma in Engineering with 2 years' experience of working in health-related technologies, OR MCA |
| Data Entry Operator | Diploma in Computer Application |
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant | 66 years |
| Senior Resident/ Consultant | 66 years |
| Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse | 59 years |
| Project Co-ordinator | 59 years |
| Data Entry Operator | 59 years |
The notification does not specify a date for age reckoning or any age relaxation for reserved categories.
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
| Post Name | Monthly Consolidated Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant | Rs. 1,50,000/ - |
| Senior Resident/ Consultant | Rs. 1,00,000/ - |
| Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse | Rs. 50,000/ - |
| Project Co-ordinator | Rs. 40,000/ - |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 25,000/ - |
As per the notification, no other or additional allowances apart from the consolidated salary mentioned above will be admissible, and appointees will not be entitled to any benefits available to regularly appointed IGIMS, employees.
IGIMS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- For Assistant Professor/ Senior Consultant and Senior Resident/ Consultant (Sl. No. 1 & 2): Selection will be made through Screening and Interview.
- For Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatric Social Worker/ Psychiatric Nurse, Project Co-ordinator, and Data Entry Operator (Sl. No. 3, 4 & 5): Screening will be done, and if necessary, a written test may also be conducted in case a large number of applications are received.
- Applications will be scrutinized by a Screening Committee, and the final decision regarding appointment rests solely with the competent authority.
- The list of shortlisted candidates for interview/ test will be published on the IGIMS, official website.
- No separate communication will be sent regarding the date, time, and venue of the interview/ written test; candidates must keep checking www.igims.org.
- Mere fulfilment of the essential qualification does not guarantee selection.
Documents Required for IGIMS Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit the duly filled application form along with self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
- Duly filled prescribed application form
- Photocopy of Identification proof, viz. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, or any other government identity proof
- Self-attested certificates, mark sheets, and degrees
- 10th Mark sheet
- Experience certificates
- MCI/ State Medical Council registration certificate (as applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently working in a government organization
- Any other relevant document
Original certificates must be produced by shortlisted candidates at the time of the interview/ test, as no call letter will be issued separately.
How to Apply for IGIMS Recruitment 2026?
The application process for this recruitment is entirely offline. Follow these steps to apply:
- Download the application form from the official website of IGIMS, -14 (www.igims.org).
- Fill the application form as per the prescribed proforma, ensuring no change is made to the serial number, order, or heading of any column.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the certificates and all other required documents listed above. Additional annexures may be added as separate sheets if required.
- Superscribe the envelope with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF -" (mentioning the specific post applied for).
- Send the completed application only through Speed Post/ Registered Post to: Director, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, -800014 (Bihar).
- Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before 4 September 2026, by 5:00 PM. Applications will not be accepted through any other means.
Important Instructions - IGIMS Recruitment 2026
- No TA/ DA will be paid for attending the interview, written test, or joining duties.
- Incomplete applications, or applications received after the due date, or not in the prescribed format, will not be considered.
- It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to track their application; IGIMS, is not responsible for any postal delay.
- In case of a large number of applications, interviews may be spilled over to the next day, or any other shortlisting criteria may be adopted at the discretion of the competent authority.
- The Director, IGIMS, reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or selection process without assigning any reason.
- If any information furnished by a candidate is found to be incorrect, false, or willfully suppressed, the candidate will be liable for removal from service and other action deemed necessary.
- Any candidate found canvassing for their selection will be disqualified.
- The appointment is purely contractual for six months, extendable based on performance, and can be terminated by either side by giving one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu of notice.
- Appointees will be on whole-time engagement for the project and shall not accept any other paid or unpaid assignment, nor engage in private practice, during the contract period.
- The appointee shall have no right or claim to a regular appointment at IGIMS, .
- Any dispute related to this recruitment will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Hon'ble Court having jurisdiction over (Bihar).
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.igims.org for updates regarding this recruitment.
Candidates with a postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry or Psychology can also explore more Medical and Healthcare Government Jobs and Psychiatry and Psychology Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more opportunities in Bihar can check the latest Bihar Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to can explore Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a BE/ Diploma in Engineering or MCA can also browse IT and Project Co-ordinator Government Jobs, while candidates with a computer diploma can check the latest Data Entry Operator Government Jobs matching their qualification.
