NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 for 20 Teaching Faculty Vacancies

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has invited offline applications for the recruitment of 20 Faculty Posts including Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors in various medical specialties. The posts are available in departments such as Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Neuroimaging, Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Psychology, and others. Indian Nationals residing in India and abroad who hold the required MD/DM/M.Ch qualifications with experience can apply offline. The last date for submission of applications is 31 January 2026.

Name of OrganizationNational Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Post NameFaculty Posts (Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor)
EducationMD / DM / M.Ch in relevant specialty + experience
Total Vacancies20
Salary₹1,01,500 – ₹2,20,400 (Pay Level-12 to Level-14A) + NPA
Age LimitMaximum 50 Years (as on 31.01.2026)
Application Fee₹2,360 (UR/OBC), ₹1,180 (SC/ST), USD $35 (Abroad)
Selection ProcessInterview
Apply ModeOffline
Job LocationBengaluru, Karnataka
Last Date To Apply31 January 2026

Vacancy & Education

Post NameVacancyEducation
Professor of Neurosurgery01DM/M.Ch + Exp.
Additional Professor of Neurosurgery01DM/M.Ch + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery01M.Ch + Exp.
Associate Professor of Neurology02DM + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurology (Lower cadre)02DM + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurology01DM + Exp.
Associate Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC (Lower cadre)01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroimaging & IR02MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology03M.Phil/Ph.D + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurophysiology01MD + Exp.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Lower cadre)01MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (CAM)02MD + Exp.

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form from the official NIMHANS website.
  2. Fill out the form carefully with accurate personal, academic, and experience details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents including educational qualifications, experience certificates, and fee receipt.
  4. Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________” in block letters.
  5. Send the filled application to:
    The Director, NIMHANS, P.B. No. 2900, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, India
    so it reaches on or before 31 January 2026.

Important Dates

EventDate
Last Date for Application Receipt31 January 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Experience31 January 2026

Application form, details & registration

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