Dhule Mental Health Review Board Member Recruitment 2026

The Directorate of Health Services, Maharashtra is inviting applications for 4 Member posts on the Dhule Mental Health Review Board (MHRB), which covers Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts. If you are a psychiatrist, a registered medical practitioner, or represent an NGO working in mental health, you can apply. Your application must reach the Deputy Director of Health Services, Nashik by 20 July 2026. Selected members get a 5-year term of office and can continue to serve up to the age of 70 years.

Dhule Mental Health Review Board (MHRB) Member Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Government of Maharashtra has extended the last date for nominating non-ex-officio members to the Dhule Mental Health Review Board, a body set up under Section 73(1) and 74 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017. This board looks after mental health care matters for Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts under the Nashik health circle. There is no written exam for this opportunity — the Deputy Director of Health Services, Nashik nominates eligible members directly based on their qualification and years of experience. This is a good opportunity for senior psychiatrists, registered doctors, and NGO representatives who want to contribute to mental health care governance in Maharashtra. The Deputy Director of Health Services, Nashik works under the Commissionerate of Health Services, Mumbai and the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority, so your nomination becomes part of a state-wide mental health care framework.

Vacancy Details

Note: The above split for Care-Giver/NGO Representative posts is derived from the total of 4 posts notified; check the official notification for the exact category-wise split.

Who Can Apply?

Each member category below has its own qualification criteria, so check carefully which one matches your background before you apply.

For Psychiatrist Member:

• Qualification: You need a Post-Graduate Degree or Diploma in Psychiatry from a university recognized by the UGC, the National Board of Examinations (NBE), or the Medical Council of India.
• Experience: You must have at least 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry.

For Medical Practitioner Member:

• Qualification: You must be a registered Medical Practitioner under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, the Indian Medicine Central Council Act 1970, or the Homoeopathy Central Council Act 1973, with your name entered in the relevant State Register.

For Care-Giver / NGO Representative Member:

• Qualification: You can represent an organization of persons with mental illness, a care-giver group, or a non-governmental organization working in the field of mental health.
• Experience: If you are applying as an NGO representative, you need at least 10 years of experience in the field of mental health.

Age Limit

• You will serve as a member for a term of 5 years from the date of your nomination.
• You cannot continue to hold office after you turn 70 years old.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this nomination. Your selection happens in these steps:

1. Application Screening: The Deputy Director, Health Services, Nashik checks your qualification and experience documents against the eligibility criteria for each category.
2. Document Verification: You need to submit self-attested copies of all relevant certificates as proof of your qualification and experience.
3. Nomination: Eligible candidates are nominated as members of the Dhule Mental Health Review Board for a 5-year term.

How to Apply

1. Download the MHRB Application Form given with the official notification and fill in your personal details, academic/professional education summary, and complete work experience summary.
2. Note that all fields in the form are mandatory — an incomplete form will be treated as rejected.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your educational and experience certificates.
4. Combine your filled form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file before submitting.
5. Submit your application in person at the Office of the Deputy Director, Health Services, Nashik (Government Regional Referral Hospital Campus, Indira Gandhi Chowk, Shalimar, Nashik - 422001), or email it to ddhsnsk@rediffmail.com or mhrb.nashik@gmail.com.
6. Make sure your application reaches the office by 20 July 2026, 6:15 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, and all further communication will happen only by email.

Important Dates

• Original Application Start Date: 25 June 2026
• Extension Notice Published: 7 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Extended): 20 July 2026, 6:15 PM

• Review admission and treatment records of patients under the Mental Health Care Act, 2017
• Protect the rights of persons with mental illness across Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts
• Attend board meetings and hearings regularly through the 5-year term
• Examine complaints related to mental health care facilities and services
• Coordinate with government hospitals and NGOs on mental health matters
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and case details
• Submit reports and recommendations to the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority