AIIMS Bhubaneswar Psychiatry Recruitment 2026

About This Job

AIIMS Bhubaneswar is hiring 5 contractual posts under the Drug De-Addiction Program in the Department of Psychiatry. The posts are Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Senior Resident - Psychiatry, Lab Technician, and Pharmacist Grade-II. You can attend the walk-in interview on 12 June 2026 or 27 June 2026, depending on the post. Selection is through walk-in interview and document verification, and the engagement period is 11 months.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Psychiatry Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) has issued advertisement number AIIMS/BBSR/PSY/DDAP/RECT/23 dated 30 May 2026. The recruitment is for the Drug De-Addiction Program in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. No written exam is mentioned; candidates need to report in person with the application form, photocopies, original documents, and valid photo ID.

Vacancy Details

Total vacancies are 5. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change as per AIIMS Bhubaneswar requirements.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

• Medical Qualification: You need a medical qualification included in the I or II Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule, to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Postgraduate Qualification: You need MD Psychiatry or a recognised equivalent qualification in Psychiatry.
• Experience: You need 3 years of teaching and/or research experience in the speciality after getting MD or an equivalent qualification.

Senior Resident - Psychiatry

• Qualification: You need MD/DNB in Psychiatry recognised by MCI or an Institute of National Importance.
• Result-Awaited Candidates: If you have appeared for exam/viva and the result is pending, you may attend provisionally with a bonafide certificate from the competent authority.
• Joining Condition: If the qualifying pass certificate is not submitted at joining, the selected candidature will be cancelled.

Lab Technician

• Qualification Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Science in Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology and Technology from a recognised institution or university.
• Qualification Option 2: Diploma in Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology and Technology from a recognised institution or university.
• Qualification Option 3: B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering with 1 year experience in a Neuroelectrophysiology laboratory, institution, or university.
• Qualification Option 4: B.Voc in Medical Electrophysiology with at least 6 months internship in a Neuroelectrophysiology lab during the course.
• Desirable: 2 years experience in rTMS, tDCS or EEG, and prior experience in a psychiatry, rehabilitation, or addiction treatment setup.

Pharmacist Grade-II

• Qualification: Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university or institution.
• Registration: You must be a registered pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
• Desirable: Experience in a government hospital, NDPS medication handling, opioid substitution therapy drugs such as Methadone and Buprenorphine, or a mental health facility.

Age Limit

• Assistant Professor of Psychiatry: Upper age limit is 50 years.
• Senior Resident - Psychiatry: Upper age limit is 45 years.
• Lab Technician: You should be between 21 and 30 years.
• Pharmacist Grade-II: You should be between 21 and 27 years.
• Cut-off Date: The notification says age, qualification, and experience will be checked as on the date of interview, as applicable.

Salary

• Salary Basis: Salary will be consolidated as per AIIMS Bhubaneswar institute norms.
• Calculation: The notification says salary will be calculated based on Basic Pay, along with DA and NPA if applicable, at the time of advertisement.
• Exact Amount: The official notification does not mention a fixed post-wise monthly salary amount.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
• TA/DA: AIIMS Bhubaneswar will not pay TA/DA for attending the interview.

Selection Process (Walk-in Interview)

Selection for these AIIMS Bhubaneswar Psychiatry posts will be through a walk-in interview. Candidates must first report for document verification at 08:30 AM on the relevant interview date.

1. Reporting and Document Verification: Reach the venue with filled application form, photocopies, originals, and valid photo ID.
2. Walk-in Interview: The interview starts at 10:00 AM at the Seminar Room, OPD Block, 1st Floor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
3. Presentation: Candidates should come prepared with a PowerPoint presentation of up to 5 minutes on work, service, innovations, research/publications, and major recognitions or awards.
4. Final Decision: The Selection Committee will decide the selection method and final suitability based on the documents and interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application form from aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in.
2. Fill in the application form for the relevant post under advertisement number AIIMS/BBSR/PSY/DDAP/RECT/23.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of qualification, registration, experience, category/reservation, and other documents wherever applicable.
4. Carry all original documents and a valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID.
5. Report to Seminar Room, OPD Block, 1st Floor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Bhubaneswar by 08:30 AM on your interview date.
6. Attend the document verification and walk-in interview scheduled for your post.

Plan for the full day, because the notification advises candidates to remain available for the whole interview day.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 30 May 2026
• Assistant Professor and Senior Resident Walk-in: 12 June 2026, reporting at 08:30 AM and interview at 10:00 AM
• Lab Technician and Pharmacist Grade-II Walk-in: 27 June 2026, reporting at 08:30 AM and interview at 10:00 AM
• Application End Date: 27 June 2026, the last scheduled walk-in date
• Engagement Period: 11 months on contract basis

• Handle clinical, academic, technical, pharmacy, or program duties assigned under the Drug De-Addiction Program
• Assist the Department of Psychiatry in patient care, treatment support, records, and follow-up work
• Prepare and present work details, research, publications, or service achievements during selection when required
• Maintain proper documentation, registers, prescriptions, samples, reports, or medicine records as per post duties
• Follow AIIMS Bhubaneswar rules, patient safety norms, ethical practices, and department instructions
• Support addiction treatment, mental health care, rehabilitation, neuroelectrophysiology, or pharmacy operations as applicable
• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and administrative staff for smooth program delivery