📋 Complete Notification Details
National Health Mission (NHM) Chandigarh has released an official notification for the recruitment of Counselor posts under the Tele Mental Health Programme. Interested candidates with the requisite qualifications can apply offline before the deadline. This is a contract-based position initially valid till 31.03.2027.
Overview
| Company Name | National Health Mission, Chandigarh (NHM Chandigarh) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Counselor (Tele Mental Health Programme) |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Advt No | NHM-UT/11/2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Last Date | 15th January 2026 (till 1:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.nrhmchd.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor (Tele Mental Health Programme) under NHM | SC | 01 |
| Counselor (Tele Mental Health Programme) under NHM | OBC | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Counselor
- Essential Qualification: Masters in Clinical Psychology/Social Work or other related disciplines such as MA Sociology/Psychology OR Bachelors in Psychology or social work with 2 years experience in mental health work, preferably counseling.
- Age Limit: Maximum 60 years.
- Experience (Marks): Candidates who worked in COVID-19 between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022 in GMCH-32 or/and GMSH-16, Chandigarh, will get marks: 10 marks for >6 months, 05 marks for 3-6 months, and 0 marks for <3 months.
Salary
Consolidated amount of Rs. 35,000/- per month.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Written Test (90 Marks)
- Experience (10 Marks based on COVID-19 duty)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date of receipt of Applications | 15th January 2026 (up to 1:00 PM) |
| List of Eligible candidates and detail of written test | 4th February 2026 |
How to Apply
- Download the Application Format from the official website.
- Fill in the Bio-data and attach self-attested photocopies of certificates (from matriculation onwards).
- Attach one recent passport size photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Send the application to: Office of the Mission Director, National Health Mission, 4th Floor, Administrative Block, Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector-16, Chandigarh.
Important Links:
Official Website: Click here
Application Form: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for NHM Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date is 15th January 2026.
Q2: Is this recruitment online or offline?
A: Applications must be submitted offline via post.
Q3: What is the salary for the Counselor post?
A: The salary is Rs. 35,000 per month.