NIMHANS Research Officer Recruitment 2026

NIMHANS has released a notification for 1 Research Officer post on contract basis in the Department of Neurology, Bangalore. Candidates with an MBBS degree can attend the walk-in selection. The walk-in date is 21 April 2026. Salary is Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated). Maximum age limit is 35 years.

NIMHANS Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore has invited applications for 1 Research Officer post on a contract basis. This position is for the project titled "Target ALS Global Natural History Study: Longitudinal Biofluids, Clinical Measures, Biomarker and At-Home Measures", funded by University College London (UCL), UK. The project is under Dr. Nalini A, Senior Professor of Neurology at NIMHANS. This is a great opportunity for MBBS doctors interested in neuroscience research and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) studies.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have an MBBS degree from a recognized university.
• Age: You should be 35 years or below.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years
• No minimum age mentioned in the notification.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 per month.
• This is a consolidated pay with no separate allowances mentioned.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required. This is a walk-in selection.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a walk-in process with 3 stages:

1. Written Test: You must score a minimum of 50% in the written exam to qualify for the next round.
2. Skill Test: Candidates who clear the written test will appear for the skill test.
3. Interview: Final round of selection based on your performance and suitability for the research project.

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

How to Apply

1. Download and read the official notification from nimhans.ac.in.
2. Prepare your resume with all relevant details.
3. Collect your original documents — ID proof, MBBS degree, mark sheets, experience certificates (if any), and category certificate (if applicable).
4. Also carry one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents.
5. Report at the venue on 21 April 2026 and register your name 30 minutes before the test begins (arrive by 2:00 PM).
6. Attend the written test, skill test, and interview.

Venue: Lecture Hall-1, 1st Floor, adjacent to the Department of Neurophysiology, Old Administrative Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore - 560029.

If you are currently working in any NIMHANS project (extramural or intramural), you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your Principal Investigator.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 April 2026
• Walk-in Date: 21 April 2026
• Walk-in Time: 2:30 PM (registration starts 30 minutes before)

• Assist in data collection and clinical assessments for the ALS Natural History Study
• Handle patient screening, recruitment, and follow-up as per the study protocol
• Collect and process biofluid samples (blood, CSF) following standard operating procedures
• Record clinical measures and biomarker data accurately in study databases
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator and international collaborators at UCL London
• Prepare progress reports, case report forms, and research documentation
• Follow ethical guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards in all research activities