NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
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Overview

NIMHANS invites applications for 2 Field Officer positions on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates with a Master of Social Work (MSW) or MSc in Psychology may attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 23 January 2026. Visit the official NIMHANS website for full details.

Total Vacancies

2

Age Limit

40y - 40y

Age Details

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age: 40 Years

Eligibility

Educational Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) or MSc Psychology.
  • Fluency in English and Kannada.

Experience and Skills

  • Research experience in suicide prevention will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of Telugu and Hindi will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets will be an added advantage.

Eligibility Notes

  • This recruitment is for the project titled “Youth Mental Health and Self-Harm Study (YASHAS)” on a contractual basis.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

TBA

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 07/01/2026
  • Walk-in Date: 23/01/2026 at 10:30 A.M

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • Not mentioned in the notification. No application fee information is available.

How to Apply

General Instructions

  • NIMHANS will conduct a walk-in selection to fill the post of Field Officer on a contract basis for the project “Youth Mental Health and Self-Harm Study (YASHAS)” funded by the Indira Foundation.
  • Initial appointment will be for six months and may be extended in six-month increments up to the end of the 1-year project, based on performance and project requirements.
  • Work involves emergency-based intervention for suicide attempts and self-harm cases, telephone follow-up, and data entry in performance sheets and Google Sheets.
  • Candidates should be willing to work in general hospitals in Karnataka.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written/skill test.
  • NOC from the Principal Investigator is required if currently working on projects at NIMHANS.
  • Walk-in interview will be held at Boardroom, 4th Floor, NBRC Building Administrative Block, NIMHANS, Bengaluru-560029.

How to Apply

  • Desirous candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria should appear for the walk-in selection.
  • Bring Resume, original Marks Cards, original Testimonials, and a set of photocopies.
  • Register names half an hour before the written/skill test.
  • Attend the walk-in selection on 23/01/2026 at 10:30 A.M. at the address above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview"?

The "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview" is conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS).

How many vacancies are there for "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview"?

There are a total of 2 vacancies available for "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview".

What is the age limit for "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview"?

The age limit for "NIMHANS Field Officer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview" is between 40 and 40 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

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