NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 | Group B & C Posts | 52 Posts | Any Degree | Bengaluru | Last Date: 4th March 2026

The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 52 Group B and C. Candidates with Any Graduate, B.Sc, Diploma, 10TH, M.Sc, M.Lib Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 03-02-2026, and closes on 04-03-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NIMHANS website, https://www.nimhans.ac.in/.

NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Group B & C Posts Overview

Company	National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
About Company	National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), located in Bengaluru, is India’s premier autonomous institute for mental health and neurosciences, functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Established in 1974,
Official Website	www.nimhans.ac.in
Company Type	Government
Position	Group B & Group C
Total Vacancies	52 Posts
Experience	Freshers
Salary	Level 1 to Level 6
Job Location	Bengaluru
Last Date	4th March 2026

NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Name of the Post	No. of Vacancy	Group
Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics)	01	B
EEG Technician	03	B
Library Assistant	03	B
Artist	01	C
Photographer	02	C
Stenographer Grade-II	09	C
Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma)	04	C
Medical Records Technician	03	C
Junior Secretarial Assistant	22	C
Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma)	02	C
Barber	02	C
Total	52 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026:

Post Name	Qualification
Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics)	I or II class Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Life Science from a recognized institution
EEG Technician	Diploma in Clinical Neuro Physiology OR B.Sc. Degree in Physics / Electronic / Computer from a recognized institution
Library Assistant	Master Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University
Artist	a) Pass in SSLC / Matriculation b) Diploma in Arts from a recognized Institution or School
Photographer	a) Pass in SSLC / Matriculation b) Diploma in Photography / Cinematography from a recognized school
Stenographer Grade-II	a) Graduate of a recognized University and b) Skill test Norms: Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 wpm. Transcription: 50 mts (Eng) / 65mts (Hindi) on computer
Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma)	SSLC OR 10th pass with one-year Certificate course in Panchakarma from a recognized University / Institution
Medical Records Technician	a. Bachelor Degree preferably in Science from a recognized University and b. Should have undergone training in Medical Records Technician Course from a recognized Institution
Junior Secretarial Assistant	1) Any Bachelor Degree from a recognized University 2) 06 months training in computer course
Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma)	SSLC / 10th Class Pass
Barber	SSLC passed from recognized board

Age Limit:

Senior Scientific Assistant (Human Genetics): 35 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
EEG Technician & Library Assistant: 30 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
All Group C Posts: 27 Years (as on 04-03-2026)
Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules

Selection Process for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026:

Stage-I: MCQ based Test (Mode of test will be intimated in Admit Card) for 100 marks. Duration: 90 minutes. English medium only. Each correct response will get 1 mark and wrong answer will be awarded 0.25 negative marking.
Qualifying Criteria: 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC, 30% for SC/ST/PwBD
Stage-II: Skill Test and/or Document Verification (will be conducted by NIMHANS)
Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined marks obtained in Stage-I (MCQ based Test) and Stage-II (Skill Test-if applicable)

Application Fees:

Category	Group B Posts Fee	Group C Posts Fee
For UR / OBC / EWS	Rs. 1,180/- (including 18% GST)	Rs. 885/- (including 18% GST)
For SC / ST	Rs. 885/- (including 18% GST)	Rs. 590/- (including 18% GST)
For PwBD (40% or more benchmark disability)	Exempted

Mode of Payment: Through Online (Debit card / Credit card etc.)

How To Apply for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?

Visit Official Website nimhans.intedutech.com
Click on the “Job Openings” section under Recruitment Section
Register with basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number)
Fill the online application form carefully
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
Pay the application fee through online mode
Submit the application form before 04 March 2026 (4:30 PM)
Take a printout of the application form for future reference

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using their official website on or before 4th March 2026

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	03 February 2026
Opening Date to Apply Online	03 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	04 March 2026 (4:30 PM)
Issue of Admit Card	March & April 2026
Conduct of Eligibility Test	April or May 2026 and onwards
Announcement of Overall Results	May 2026 and onwards
Provisional Selection List	May or June 2026
Document Verification / Skill Test & Issue of Appointment Order	June 2026 onwards

NIMHANS Online Form 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 04 March 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 52 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts.

Q3. Which posts are available under this recruitment?

Posts include Senior Scientific Assistant, EEG Technician, Library Assistant, Artist, Photographer, Stenographer Grade-II, Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma), Medical Records Technician, Junior Secretarial Assistant, Hospital Assistant, and Barber.

Q4. What is the age limit for NIMHANS Group B & C posts?

The age limit varies from 27 to 35 years depending on the post. Senior Scientific Assistant: 35 years, EEG Technician & Library Assistant: 30 years, and all Group C posts: 27 years.

Q5. What qualification is required for NIMHANS posts?

Qualifications vary from SSLC / 10th pass to Master’s Degree depending on the post. Check the detailed eligibility table above for post-wise qualifications.

Q6. What is the application fee for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026?

For Group B posts: Rs. 1,180/- (UR/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 885/- (SC/ST). For Group C posts: Rs. 885/- (UR/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 590/- (SC/ST). PwBD candidates are exempted from fee.

Q7. What is the selection process for NIMHANS Recruitment?

Selection is based on Stage-I (MCQ based Test) and Stage-II (Skill Test and/or Document Verification). Final merit list will be prepared based on combined marks.