NIMHANS Group B and C Recruitment 2026 - 52 Vacancies

About This Recruitment

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru has released a notification (No. NIMH/Rect/Group B&C/ADVT-3/2025-26) for filling 52 Group B and Group C posts. NIMHANS works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. This is a great chance for candidates looking for a central government job in Karnataka.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 52

• Junior Secretarial Assistant: 22 posts
• Stenographer: 9 posts
• Assistant Instructor Panchakarma: 4 posts
• EEG Technician: 3 posts
• Library Assistant: 3 posts
• Medical Records Technician: 3 posts
• Photographer: 2 posts
• Hospital Assistant Panchakarma: 2 posts
• Barber: 2 posts
• Senior Scientific Assistant: 1 post
• Artist: 1 post

Qualification

The minimum qualification depends on the post you are applying for:

• Some posts need SSLC/10th Pass
• Some posts need a Diploma or Bachelor's degree
• Senior Scientific Assistant needs M.Sc. or Master's degree

Check the official notification PDF for post-wise qualification details.

Age Limit (as on 04.03.2026)

• Age: 27 to 35 years (varies by post)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation

Salary

• Group C posts: Starting from Rs. 18,000 (Level 1)
• Group B posts: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level 6)

Application Fee

• Group B posts: Rs. 885 to Rs. 1,180
• Group C posts: Rs. 590 to Rs. 885
• PwBD candidates: Fee exempted

Selection Process

1. MCQ Written Exam (100 marks, 90 minutes)
2. Skill Test (for applicable posts)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Special Requirements

• Stenographer: 80 WPM dictation speed + transcription test
• Junior Secretarial Assistant: 35 WPM English typing / 30 WPM Hindi typing

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NIMHANS recruitment portal
2. Register yourself and fill in your details
3. Upload your documents and photo
4. Pay the application fee online
5. Submit your application before the last date

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 3 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 4 March 2026

Job Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka

For full details, read the official notification PDF carefully before applying.

• Perform assigned duties in the respective department at NIMHANS, Bengaluru
• Handle secretarial and office work including typing, filing and record keeping (for Secretarial Assistant)
• Take dictation at 80 WPM and transcribe accurately (for Stenographer)
• Operate EEG equipment and assist doctors in neuro diagnostic procedures (for EEG Technician)
• Maintain medical records and patient data as per hospital guidelines (for Medical Records Technician)
• Assist in library management, cataloguing and book issue/return (for Library Assistant)
• Follow all rules and guidelines set by NIMHANS and the Government of India