KSMHA Recruitment 2026: 1 Member Medical Practitioner – Apply Offline @ www.ksmha.org

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Structure

Keralam State Mental Health Authority has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Member – Medical Practitioner under Section 74(1)(c) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, for the Mental Health Review Board, Kannur.

Pay / Honorarium Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Member – Medical Practitioner: The candidate must be a medical practitioner as defined under Section 2(1)(n) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. This broadly means a person who holds a recognised medical qualification and is registered with a State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission.
• Disqualification Conditions: A person shall be disqualified for appointment if convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence involving moral turpitude, adjudged as an insolvent, removed or dismissed from Government service or a body corporate owned/controlled by Government, or has financial or other interest prejudicial to the functions of a member.
• Additional Disqualifications: Members holding any full-time or part-time assignment preventing adequate time and attention to this office, or holding any office in a political party during the tenure, shall stand disqualified.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process involves screening of applications submitted by eligible candidates.
• Following screening, appointment of the Member is made by the Chairperson of the State Authority (Keralam State Mental Health Authority).
• There is no written examination or interview for this appointment.
• The appointed Member shall hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, and is eligible for reappointment for another term of five years or up to seventy years of age.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the selection process.

How to Apply – Offline Application Instructions

1. Download the application form from the official website www.ksmha.org.
2. Fill in all required details in the application form accurately.
3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates and documents proving age, educational qualifications, experience, degree, post-graduation, and medical council registration.
4. Attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a separate sheet describing your experience in the field of Mental Health.
5. Place the application and documents inside an envelope.
6. Superscribe the envelope as: "Application for the appointment of Member of the Mental Health Review Board, Kannur".
7. Submit the application by post or by hand to: Chief Executive Officer, Keralam State Mental Health Authority, Red Cross Road, Trivandrum – 695 035, on or before 23 October 2026 before 5:15 PM.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested copy of Degree Certificate (Medical qualification)
• Self-attested copy of Post-Graduation Certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested copy of valid Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Self-attested documents proving Age
• Experience Certificates relevant to Mental Health
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Separate sheet describing experience in the field of Mental Health

Important Note: Applications received after 23 October 2026 (5:15 PM) will not be considered under any circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for KSMHA Member Medical Practitioner Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 23 October 2026, before 5:15 PM. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

2. Where should the KSMHA application be sent?

The completed application, along with all self-attested documents, must be sent by post or submitted by hand to the Chief Executive Officer, Keralam State Mental Health Authority, Red Cross Road, Trivandrum – 695 035. The envelope must be superscribed with "Application for the appointment of Member of the Mental Health Review Board, Kannur".

3. Is there an application fee for KSMHA Kannur recruitment?

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification (A/886/2026/SMHA) issued by Keralam State Mental Health Authority.

4. Is this a permanent government job or a contract appointment?

This is a contractual appointment for a term of five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. The appointed Member is eligible for one reappointment for another five-year term or up to age seventy. This is not a permanent cadre government job.

5. What is the salary for the KSMHA Member Medical Practitioner post?

Serving Government Medical Practitioners receive an honorarium of Rs. 2,000/- per month. Retired Government Medical Practitioners receive an honorarium limited to Rs. 50,000/- (Last Pay minus Pension before commutation; not eligible for DA and HRA). Other categories receive Rs. 1,000/- per sitting plus Travelling Allowance.

6. How will the selection for KSMHA Kannur Member post be conducted?

The selection is based on screening of submitted applications. The appointment is then made by the Chairperson of the State Authority. There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment.

Important Links

• Download KSMHA Member Medical Practitioner Official Notification PDF
• Visit Official Keralam State Mental Health Authority Website