National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 52 Group B and C Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NIMHANS website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-03-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NIMHANS Group B and C Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Group B & C Posts Overview
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| Organization Name | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) |
| Institute Type | Institute of National Importance, Bengaluru – 29 |
| Notification Number | No. NIMH/Rect/Group B&C/ADVT-3/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancy Count | 52 Posts |
| Post Categories | Group B & Group C |
| Qualification | SSLC / 10th / Diploma / Graduate / Master's Degree |
| Upper Age Limit | 27–35 Years (Post-wise) |
| Pay Level | Level 1 to Level 6 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 04/03/2026 (4:30 PM) |
| Eligibility Test Date | April or May 2026 and onwards |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.nimhans.ac.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | No. of Vacancy | Group |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics) | 01 | B |
| EEG Technician | 03 | B |
| Library Assistant | 03 | B |
| Artist | 01 | C |
| Photographer | 02 | C |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 09 | C |
| Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma) | 04 | C |
| Medical Records Technician | 03 | C |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | 22 | C |
| Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma) | 02 | C |
| Barber | 02 | C |
| Total | 52 Posts |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics) | I or II class Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Life Science from a recognized institution |
| EEG Technician | Diploma in Clinical Neuro Physiology OR B.Sc. Degree in Physics / Electronic / Computer from a recognized institution |
| Library Assistant | Master Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University |
| Artist | a) Pass in SSLC / Matriculation b) Diploma in Arts from a recognized Institution or School |
| Photographer | a) Pass in SSLC / Matriculation b) Diploma in Photography / Cinematography from a recognized school |
| Stenographer Grade-II | a) Graduate of a recognized University and b) Skill test Norms: Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 wpm. Transcription: 50 mts (Eng) / 65mts (Hindi) on computer |
| Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma) | SSLC OR 10th pass with one-year Certificate course in Panchakarma from a recognized University / Institution |
| Medical Records Technician | a. Bachelor Degree preferably in Science from a recognized University and b. Should have undergone training in Medical Records Technician Course from a recognized Institution |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | 1) Any Bachelor Degree from a recognized University 2) 06 months training in computer course |
| Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma) | SSLC / 10th Class Pass |
| Barber | SSLC passed from recognized board |
Age Limit
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics): 35 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
- EEG Technician & Library Assistant: 30 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
- All Group C Posts: 27 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules
Age Relaxation Permissible:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (UR) | 5 Years (minimum 3 years service) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) | 8 (5+3) Years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) | 10 (5+5) Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved) | Length of Military service + 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | Length of Military service + 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | Length of Military service + 8 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Group B Posts Fee | Group C Posts Fee |
| For UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,180/- (including 18% GST) | Rs. 885/- (including 18% GST) |
| For SC / ST | Rs. 885/- (including 18% GST) | Rs. 590/- (including 18% GST) |
| For PwBD (40% or more benchmark disability) | Exempted | |
Note: Application fee, once remitted, shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without the prescribed fee would not be considered and summarily rejected.
Selection Process
- Stage-I: MCQ based Test (Mode of test will be intimated in Admit Card) for 100 marks. Duration: 90 minutes. English medium only. Each correct response will get 1 mark and wrong answer will be awarded 0.25 negative marking.
- Qualifying Criteria: 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC, 30% for SC/ST/PwBD
- Stage-II: Skill Test and/or Document Verification (will be conducted by NIMHANS)
- Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined marks obtained in Stage-I (MCQ based Test) and Stage-II (Skill Test-if applicable)
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 03 February 2026 |
| Opening Date to Apply Online | 03 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM) |
| Issue of Admit Card | March & April 2026 |
| Conduct of Eligibility Test | April or May 2026 and onwards |
| Announcement of Overall Results | May 2026 and onwards |
| Provisional Selection List | May or June 2026 |
| Document Verification / Skill Test & Issue of Appointment Order | June 2026 onwards |
How to Apply
- Visit Official Website nimhans.intedutech.com
- Click on the "Job Openings" section under Recruitment Section
- Register with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number)
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
- Pay the application fee through online mode
- Submit the application form before 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM)
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference
Important: No documents, including the online application form, are required to be sent in Physical form. Correction in registration will not be considered through any mode i.e. Email / letter. Applicants are advised to fill their registration form carefully as no correction will be allowed after specified dates as per the procedure.
NIMHANS Group B and C Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
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