NIMHANS Group B and C Recruitment 2026; National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has released the recruitment notification for Group B & C vacancies, including Junior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer, Library Assistant, EEG Technician, Barber, Hospital Assistant MRT, etc. Through this recruitment, a total of 52 vacancies have been released by the authority. Interested candidates can apply online from 3rd February 2026, from the official website of NIMHANS, www.nimhans.ac.in.
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Summary
| Organization | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) |
| Posts | Junior Secretariat Assistant, Stenographer, Library Assistant, EEG Technician, Barber, Hospital Assistant MRT |
| Advt. No. | NIMH/Rect/Group B&C/ADVT-3/2025-26 |
| Vacancies | 52 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Date | 3rd February 2026 to 4th March 2026 |
| Exam Date | April 2026 |
| Selection Process | written Exam, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | www.nimhans.ac.in |
NIMHANS Group B & C Vacancy 2026
The NIMHANS has announced a total number of 52 vacancies under Group B & C. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply from the official website.
| Post | No. of Vacancies | Category |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | 1 | OBC-1 |
| EEG Technician | 3 | ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 |
| Library Assistant | 3 | SC-1, UR-1 |
| Artist | 1 | OBC-1 |
| Photographer | 2 | OBC-1, UR-1 |
| Stenographer Grade II | 9 | ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-2, UR-5 |
| Assistant Instructor (Panchakarma) | 4 | OBC-1, UR-3 |
| Medical Record Technician | 3 | OBC-1, EWS-1, UR-1 |
| Junior Secretarial | 22 | SC-5, EWS-2, UR-15 |
| Hospital Assistant (Panchakarma) | 2 | UR-2 |
| Barber | 2 | UR-2 |
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Posts | Educational Qualification | Upper Age Limit |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Life Science from a recognised institution. | 35 |
| EEG Technician | Diploma in Cinical neuro Physiology Technology from a recognised institution OR B.Sc in Physics/Electronics/Computer | 30 |
| Library Assistant | Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised institution | 30 |
| Artist | A) Pass in SSLC/MatriculationB) Diploma in Arts from a recognised institution. | 27 |
| Photographer | A) Pass in SSLC/MatriculationB) Diploma in Photography/Cinematography from a recognised institution. | 27 |
| Stenographer Grade II | A) Graduate from a recognised university | 27 |
| Assistant Instructor | SSLC or 10th pass with a one-year certificate course in Panchkarma from a recognised institution | 27 |
| Medical record Technician | A) A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science from a recognised university | 27 |
| Junior Secretarial Assistant | A) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised UniversityB) 06 Months training in a computer course | 27 |
| Hospital Assistant | SSLC/10th Class pass | 27 |
| Barber | SSLC passed from recognised board | 27 |
NIMHANS Group B & C Salary 2026
Candidates who are selected in the NIMHANS Group B & C will get the salary according to the 7th Pay Commission. The pay level is between 1 and 6; salary varies depending on the posts. Along with the salary, candidates will also get various allowances such as DA, TA, HRA, Medical Allowance and other government benefits.
NIMHANS Group B & C Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
After filling all the details in the application form, including personal information and educational qualification candidates must have to pay the application fee for final submission of the applicatio form. Without paying the application fee candidates will not consider as a valid candidates.
| Category | Group B Application Fee | Group C Application Fee |
| UR, OBC & EWS | Rs. 1,180 | Rs. 885 |
| SC & ST | Rs. 885 | Rs. 590 |
| PwBD | Exempted | |
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates who are preparing for the NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 should have proper knowledge about the important dates regarding the application process and exam.
| Events | Dates |
| Application Start Date | 3rd February 2026 |
| Application End Date | 4th March 2026 |
| Exam | April 2026 |
NIMHANS Group B & C Selection Process
The selection process of NIMHANS Group B & C is based on the multi-stage recruitment process, like written exam, skill test, document verification, and medical examination.
- The first stage of the selection process is a written examination.
- After the written examination, the skill test will be conducted by the exam conducting body.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the document verification.
- At the end a medical examination will be conducted to check the mental and physical fitness.
NIMHANS Group B & C Application Form 2026 Link
The application form link has been activated from 3rd February 2026 on the official website. Eligible candidates can submit the application form till 4th March 2026. Apart from the official website candidates can also get the direct link here to apply online for NIMHANS Group B & C vacancies.
Steps to Apply Online for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of NIMHANS, www.nimhans.ac.in.
- On the home page click on the Link “NIMHANS Group B & C Recruitment.”
- Register themself for getting a registration number and password.
- Fill out the application form.
- Upload all required documents, including scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Links
| NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply Online for NIMHANS Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website of NIMHANS, www.nimhans.ac.in.
