NIMHANS Coordinator Recruitment 2026

NIMHANS has released notification for 3 Coordinator posts (Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator, and Taluka Coordinator) under the KUSUMA: Integrated Mental Health Initiative project in Bengaluru. If you have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Economics, you can attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in date is 25 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated).

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Coordinator Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is hiring 3 Coordinators on a contract basis for its KUSUMA project — an Integrated Mental Health Initiative led by Dr Girish N Rao, Professor of Epidemiology. These are walk-in positions, so there is no online application needed. The project duration is 1 year, and the initial appointment is for 3 months, renewable based on performance. Candidates with experience in mental health and school mental health programs are preferred.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Project Coordinator and Assistant Project Coordinator

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university.
• Desirable: Experience in mental health or school mental health programs, working in state-level projects, and field-based health data collection.
• Language: You should be able to read, write, and speak fluently in Kannada and English.

For Taluka Coordinator

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Economics from a recognised university.
• Desirable: Experience in health or mental health programs, state/national level project coordination, and field-based health data collection.
• Language: You should be able to read, write, and speak fluently in Kannada and English.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 24 April 2026.
• Age relaxation as per NIMHANS norms for reserved categories.

Salary

• Project Coordinator: Rs. 60,000 per month (consolidated)
• Assistant Project Coordinator: Rs. 55,000 per month (consolidated)
• Taluka Coordinator: Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated)

All salaries are consolidated amounts. No separate DA, HRA, or other allowances are payable.

Selection Process

Selection will be through a walk-in process with the following stages:

1. Written Test: You must score a minimum of 50% marks in the written exam to qualify for the next stage.
2. Skill Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the written test will face an interview. For direct interview posts, you must score at least 50% marks in the interview.

Note: The institute reserves the right to select a suitable candidate. Meeting the essential qualifications alone does not guarantee selection.

How to Apply

1. This is a walk-in selection — there is no online application form.
2. Prepare your resume and gather all original certificates and testimonials.
3. Make a set of self-attested photocopies of all your documents.
4. If you are currently working on any NIMHANS project, get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your Principal Investigator.
5. Reach the venue at least 30 minutes before 10:00 AM on 25 April 2026 to register your name.
6. Walk-in at Board Room and Exam Hall, 4th Floor, NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore - 560029.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test or interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 April 2026
• Walk-in Date: 25 April 2026 at 10:00 AM

• Lead and supervise field activities related to the mental health initiative
• Coordinate with stakeholders at state and taluka levels
• Draft IEC (Information, Education, Communication) campaigns and related materials
• Plan and undertake activities in educational institutions across Bangalore rural district
• Prepare reports and handle project administration tasks
• Assist in health-related field-based data collection and social media messaging
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator and project team at NIMHANS