NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 for 20 Teaching Faculty Vacancies
January 11, 2026
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 Organization
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Post Name
Faculty Posts (Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor)
Education
MD / DM / M.Ch in relevant specialty + experience
Total Vacancies
20
Salary
₹1,01,500 – ₹2,20,400 (Pay Level-12 to Level-14A) + NPA
Age Limit
Maximum 50 Years (as on 31.01.2026)
Application Fee
₹2,360 (UR/OBC), ₹1,180 (SC/ST), USD $35 (Abroad)
Selection Process
Interview
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Last Date To Apply
31 January 2026
Vacancy & Education
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Professor of Neurosurgery
01
DM/M.Ch + Exp.
Additional Professor of Neurosurgery
01
DM/M.Ch + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
01
M.Ch + Exp.
Associate Professor of Neurology
02
DM + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurology (Lower cadre)
02
DM + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurology
01
DM + Exp.
Associate Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC (Lower cadre)
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroanaesthesia & NCC
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neuroimaging & IR
02
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
03
M.Phil/Ph.D + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Neurophysiology
01
MD + Exp.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Lower cadre)
01
MD + Exp.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (CAM)
02
MD + Exp.
How to Apply
Download the application form from the official NIMHANS website.
Fill out the form carefully with accurate personal, academic, and experience details.
Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents including educational qualifications, experience certificates, and fee receipt.
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________” in block letters.
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.