NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 02 Posts

NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 02 Posts

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has announced a recruitment drive for the year 2026 to fill the position of Field Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Master of Social Work or MSc in Psychology to work on a project funded by the Indira Foundation.

NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Field Officer

• Essential Qualification: Master of Social Work / MSc Psychology.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Kannada is essential.
• Experience: Research experience in suicide prevention will be considered an added advantage. Experience in Excel and Google spreadsheets will be considered an added advantage.
• Desirable Skills: Knowledge of Telugu and Hindi languages will be considered an added advantage.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 40 Years.

Selection Process

• Walk-in selection with written/skill test.
• Candidates are required to register their names half an hour before commencement of the written/skill test.
• Resume, original marks cards, original testimonials, and set of photocopies will be reviewed at the time of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07/01/2026
• Walk-in Date: 23/01/2026 at 10:30 A.M

How to Apply

• Desirous candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should appear for the walk-in selection.
• Report with Resume, Marks Cards in Original, Testimonials in Original, and a set of photocopies.
• Register names half an hour before commencement of the written/skill test.
• Attend the walk-in selection at Boardroom, 4th Floor, NBRC Building Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bengaluru–560029 on 23/01/2026 at 10:30 A.M.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to attend the walk-in interview for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 23/01/2026 at 10:30 A.M.

Q2: How many vacancies are available for the Field Officer post?

Ans: There are a total of 02 vacancies for the Field Officer position.

Q3: What is the salary for the Field Officer post?

Ans: The selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000/- per month.

Q4: Is knowledge of regional languages required?

Ans: Yes, fluency in English and Kannada is essential. Knowledge of Telugu and Hindi is considered an added advantage.