NIMHANS Recruitment 2026: Group B & C Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

NIMHANS Recruitment 2026: Notification for 52 Group B & C Posts

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has released an official notification (No. NIMH/Rect/Group B&C/ADVT-3/2025-26) for the recruitment of 52 Group B and Group C posts. This is a premier opportunity for candidates holding qualifications ranging from SSLC/10th pass to Master's Degree. The recruitment process involves an MCQ-based test followed by skill tests and document verification. Applications are invited online from 03 February 2026 to 04 March 2026.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics): I or II class Master's degree or equivalent in Life Science.
• EEG Technician: Diploma in Clinical Neuro Physiology OR B.Sc. in Physics/Electronic/Computer.
• Library Assistant: Master Degree in Library and Information Science.
• Artist: SSLC/Matriculation + Diploma in Arts.
• Photographer: SSLC/Matriculation + Diploma in Photography/Cinematography.
• Stenographer Grade-II: Graduate + Skill test (Dictation 10 mins @ 80 wpm; Transcription 50mts Eng / 65mts Hindi).
• Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma): SSLC/10th + 1-year Certificate course in Panchakarma.
• Medical Records Technician: Bachelor Degree preferably in Science + Training in Medical Records Technician Course.
• Junior Secretarial Assistant: Any Bachelor Degree + 06 months training in computer course.
• Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma): SSLC/10th Class Pass.
• Barber: SSLC passed.

2. Age Limit (as on 04 March 2026)

• Senior Scientific Assistant: Up to 35 Years.
• EEG Technician & Library Assistant: Up to 30 Years.
• All Group C Posts: Up to 27 Years.

3. Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years (13 Years for OBC, 15 Years for SC/ST)
• Central Govt. Employees: Up to 5/8/10 Years based on category.
• Ex-Servicemen: Length of Military service + 3/6/8 Years.

Selection Process & Exam Structure

The selection involves a competitive examination process:

Stage-I: MCQ based Test

• Mode: To be intimated in Admit Card (likely Computer Based Test/OMR).
• Duration: 90 Minutes.
• Language: English Medium.
• Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for correct answer; -0.25 Mark (Negative Marking) for wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS (40%), OBC (35%), SC/ST/PwBD (30%).

Stage-II: Skill Test & Document Verification

• Conducted by NIMHANS for specific posts (e.g., Stenographer, Junior Secretarial Assistant).
• Final merit list based on combined marks of Stage-I and Stage-II.

Application Fee

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Visit the official application portal: nimhans.intedutech.com.
2. Click on the "Job Openings" section under the Recruitment tab.
3. Register with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number).
4. Log in and fill out the online application form carefully.
5. Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Qualification Certificates).
6. Pay the application fee via online mode before the deadline.
7. Submit the form by 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM).
8. Save and print the application form for future reference.

Important: No physical documents are required to be sent. Correction in registration will not be allowed via email/letter.

📅 Important Dates

• Notification Release: 03 February 2026
• Application Start: 03 February 2026
• Application End: 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM)
• Admit Card Release: March & April 2026
• Eligibility Test: April or May 2026 onwards
• Result Declaration: May 2026 onwards
• Document Verification/Skill Test: June 2026 onwards

🔗 Important Official Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link
• Official Website