The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has officially released the NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Notification on 30 December 2025. Through this recruitment drive, NIMHANS has announced 22 permanent faculty vacancies for the posts of Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across multiple medical and allied disciplines.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications offline (by post) from 30 December 2025 to 31 January 2026 through the official NIMHANS website.
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences |
| Post Name | Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Advertisement No. | NIMH/Rect/ADVT-2/FAC/2025-26 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post) |
| Application Dates | 30 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 |
| Selection Process | Document Verification & Interview |
| Application Fee | ₹2360 / ₹1180 / Nil (Category-wise) |
| Official Website | www.nimhans.ac.in |
NIMHANS Faculty Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post & Department | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor – Neurosurgery | OBC | 1 |
| Additional Professor – Neurosurgery | OBC | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Neurosurgery | EWS | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Neurology | OBC, UR | 2 |
| Assistant Professor – Neurology | OBC, UR | 2 |
| Assistant Professor – Neurology | EWS | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care | OBC | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care | OBC | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care | EWS | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology | ST, EWS | 2 |
| Assistant Professor – Nuclear Medicine | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | UR | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Clinical Psychology | ST, OBC, EWS | 3 |
| Assistant Professor – Neurophysiology | OBC | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Psychiatry | ST | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Psychiatry | ST | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Psychiatry (CAM) | UR | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
NIMHANS Apply Offline 2026
Candidates must apply offline only. Online applications will not be accepted. Applicants are required to submit the duly filled application form along with all annexures and fee payment proof.
How to Apply for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?
Download the notification and application form (Annexure-II) from nimhans.ac.in
Pay the application fee through SBI Collect
Fill the application form carefully with accurate details
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
Enclose:
Annexure-VII (Fee payment proof)
Annexure-VIII (PUBMED / Grant details)
NOC (Annexure-V), if applicable
Send the complete application to:
The Director
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS)
P.B. No. 2900, Hosur Road
Bengaluru – 560029 (Karnataka)
📌 Application must reach on or before 31 January 2026.
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NIMHANS Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee (Including 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹2360 |
| SC / ST | ₹1180 |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Indian Nationals Abroad | US $35 |
💡 Application fee is non-refundable.
NIMHANS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age Limit
As per NIMHANS / Government of India rules
Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Government employees
Educational Qualification & Experience
Required postgraduate qualifications such as MD / DM / MCh / DNB / PhD
Teaching and research experience as prescribed in Annexure-I
Degrees must be from recognized institutions
Category Certificate Validity
OBC-NCL & EWS certificates must be issued between 01-04-2025 to 31-01-2026
Certificate must be digital with QR code
NIMHANS Selection Process 2026
Document Scrutiny by statutory committee
Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates
Final Selection based on interview performance
📌 No TA/DA will be paid for interview attendance.
📌 Jurisdiction of disputes: Bengaluru Courts only.
NIMHANS Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary as per 7th Central Pay Commission:
Pay Level: Level-12 to Level-14
Additional allowances as per NIMHANS / GOI rules
Posts are permanent & pensionable
Important Links – NIMHANS Recruitment 2026
🔗 NIMHANS Faculty Recruitment Notification PDF –Click Here
🔗 Application Form & Annexures – Click Here
FAQs – NIMHANS Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?
👉 A total of 22 faculty vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
👉 31 January 2026.
Q3. Is the application mode online or offline?
👉 Offline only (by post).
Q4. What is the selection process?
👉 Document verification followed by personal interview.
Q5. Are these posts permanent?
👉 Yes, all posts are permanent.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Details are for reference only. Always verify with the official website before applying.
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