National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. Eligible candidates possessing the required academic qualifications and experience can apply through offline mode. The application must be submitted on or before 31-01-2026 through the prescribed format available in the official notification. Candidates are advised to apply through the official website nimhans.ac.in.
About NIMHANS Recruitment 2026
NIMHANS, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is a premier center for mental health and neurosciences education, research and patient care. Through this recruitment drive, NIMHANS aims to strengthen its academic and clinical faculty across various departments.
This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for qualified medical and academic professionals looking for a prestigious central government faculty job with attractive pay, academic exposure and research opportunities.
💼 Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | Not Specified |
| Qualification | As per NIMHANS faculty recruitment norms |
| Age Limit | As per Government of India rules |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC / Institute norms |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Official Website | https://nimhans.ac.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | Not Specified |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31-01-2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Professor: As per NIMHANS / MCI / NMC norms for the respective discipline
- Associate Professor: As per prescribed academic qualifications and teaching experience
- Assistant Professor: As per minimum qualification standards notified by the institute
Note: Detailed post-wise qualifications, experience and specialization requirements are mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
- Age limit and relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Not Specified |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Not Specified |
✅ Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on:
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Interview / Presentation (if applicable)
- Document Verification
📝 How to Apply Offline?
- Visit the official website nimhans.ac.in
- Download the official notification and application form
- Fill the application form carefully in the prescribed format
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents
- Send the completed application to the address mentioned in the notification
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 31-01-2026
🔗 Important Links
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Applications must be submitted only through offline mode
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Ensure documents are properly self-attested
- Applications received after the last date will not be considered
Disclaimer: All information provided above is compiled from the official notification released by NIMHANS. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification PDF before applying. We are not responsible for any inadvertent errors or omissions.