National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has released the official Project Associate 1 Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. NIMH/PROJ/SERB/PA-I/5448/NOTIF/2026-2027 on its official website. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under the NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged up to 50 years with a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics, Medical Genetics, Human Disease Genetics, or related areas, along with qualification through CSIR UGC-NET, GATE, or other national-level examinations, can apply online up to 13 June 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Overview
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the NIMHANS Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Job 2026 Notification PDF
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Post graduate in biomedical sciences, preferably genetics, human genetics, applied genetics, medical genetics, human disease genetics or related areas from a recognized University or Institution.
- Must be selected through National Eligibility Tests (CSIR UGC-NET including lectureship and GATE) or through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.
- Experience in genomics, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) (wet lab and/or bioinformatics) focused on Human Genetics and clinical applications.
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Rs. 37,000/- +24% HRA per month for Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests- CSIR UGC-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) and GATE or selection process through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their Agencies and Institutions.
- Rs. 30,000/- + 24% HRA per month for others who do not fall under the above category.
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Written test/interview
- Direct Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 13-06-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of NIMHANS to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
NIMHANS Project Associate 1 Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
