NIMHANS Faculty Recruitment 2026: Online Application Form 20 Vacancies

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, located in Bengaluru, has announced the availability of 20 Faculty Positions (Professor, Additional/Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor) on a permanent basis across various departments.

Indian Nationals, both residing in India and abroad, are encouraged to submit their applications offline. Candidates are strongly urged to thoroughly review the detailed NIMHANS Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification and the eligibility criteria prior to applying. The deadline for submitting applications is 31st January 2026.

NIMHANS Faculty Recruitment 2026

Organization	National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
Post Name	Faculty Posts (Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor)
Total Vacancies	20 Posts
Age Limit	Maximum 50 Years (as on 31.01.2026)
Monthly Salary	Pay Level-12 to Level-14A (Rs.1,01,500 – Rs.2,20,400) + NPA
Minimum Qualification	MD / DM / M.Ch in Relevant Specialty + Experience
Application Fee	Rs.2,360/- (UR/OBC) | Rs.1,180/- (SC/ST)
Selection Process	Interview
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Last Date	31 January 2026

Vacancy Details:

• Professor of Neurosurgery: 01 Post (OBC)
• Additional Professor of Neurosurgery (Lower cadre for Professor): 01 Post (OBC)
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery: 01 Post (EWS)
• Associate Professor of Neurology: 02 Posts (OBC-1, UR-1)
• Assistant Professor of Neurology (Lower cadre): 02 Posts (OBC-1, UR-1)
• Assistant Professor of Neurology: 01 Post (EWS)
• Associate Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care: 01 Post (OBC)
• Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care (Lower cadre): 01 Post (OBC)
• Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care: 01 Post (EWS)
• Assistant Professor of Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology: 02 Posts (ST-1, EWS-1)
• Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine (under NI & IR): 01 Post (UR)
• Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: 01 Post (UR)
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology: 03 Posts (ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
• Assistant Professor of Neurophysiology: 01 Post (OBC)
• Associate Professor of Psychiatry: 01 Post (ST)
• Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Lower cadre): 01 Post (ST)
• Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Centre for Addiction Medicine): 02 Posts (UR-2)
• Total: 20 Posts

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications OFFLINE exclusively in the specified format. Online submission is not permitted.

• Step 1: Download the application form from the official website.
• Step 2: Complete the application form accurately, ensuring all details are provided.
• Step 3: Include the necessary enclosures (educational certificates, proof of experience, fee payment receipt, etc.).
• Step 4: Clearly label the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________” (using Block Letters).
• Step 5: Dispatch the application to The Director, NIMHANS, P.B. No. 2900, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, India by the deadline of 31 January 2026.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A Post Graduate Degree: MD / DM / M.Ch in the pertinent specialty from an accredited University/Institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching and/or research experience in the specialty following the acquisition of the qualifying degree (requirements may differ based on the post level).
• Comprehensive experience criteria as specified in the official notification.

Age Limit:

• Maximum age limit: 50 years (as on 31 January 2026).
• Relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Application Fee:

Category	Application Fee (Including 18% GST)
Unreserved / OBC	Rs.2,360/-
SC / ST	Rs.1,180/-
Indian Nationals Residing Abroad	US $35
Payment Mode	Online (State Bank Collect)

Selection Process:

Interview

Important Links:

Official Website	Click Here
Eligibility Criteria & Application Form	Click Here
Detailed Notification	Click Here

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Application	31 January 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Experience	31 January 2026