National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has currently issued 10 live job notices with 18 open vacancies. Details are provided below.
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1 Project Research Scientist I (Medical) vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive to be conducted on 13-04-2026 for filling 1 post of Project Research Scientist I (Medical).
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist I (Medical) |
| Project Name | Establishing the Role of Relative Exchangeable Copper in the Clinical Practice for Managing Patients with Wilson's Disease. A Multi-centric Study |
| Project Description | This project focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy for rare metabolic disorders. It aims to establish the role of relative exchangeable copper in clinical practice for managing patients with Wilson's Disease. The study is ICMR funded and based at NIMHANS. |
| Duration | 3 Years (Initial appointment for 6 months, renewable every 6 months based on performance till end of project) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | MBBS degree with completed internship |
| Monthly Salary | Rs.67,000/- + HRA 30% PM |
| Age Limit | maximum 35 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 13-04-2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board room and Exam Hall NBRC Building 4th Floor, NIMHANS Bengaluru-560029 |
| Contact | Dr. D V Seshagiri, Associate Professor of Neurology (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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1 Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has announced a walk-in recruitment drive to be conducted on 13-04-2026 for filling 1 post of Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow.
| Post Name | Clinical Post Doctoral Fellow |
| Project Name | TIDE (Trimetazidine in bipolar depression): A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial |
| Project Description | This research project, funded by the Stanley Medical Research Institute, is conducted at NIMHANS to explore new pharmacological treatments for mood disorders. The study involves TIDE (Trimetazidine in bipolar depression), investigating the potential of a metabolic agent to improve mental health outcomes. Rephrasing is done to evaluate trimetazidine through a rigorous double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The research aims to determine if targeting mitochondrial function and cellular energy metabolism can alleviate the symptoms of the depressive phase in bipolar disorder, providing a novel therapeutic pathway for patients who do not respond to traditional mood stabilizers. |
| Duration | 1 year 6 months |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | M.D in Psychiatry/ M.D Psychological Medicine/ DNB Psychiatry or equivalent qualification from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Monthly Salary | Rs 110000 |
| Age Limit | maximum 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 13-04-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029 |
| Contact | Dr. Muralidharan K, Professor of Psychiatry (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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3 Curator, Assistant Curator and Project Designer vacancies at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has proposed a walk-in interview on 15-04-2026 for appointment to 3 posts of Curator, Assistant Curator and Project Designer.
| Post Name | Curator, Assistant Curator and Project Designer |
| Project Name | Museum of the Brain and Mind |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of public science education. It aims to achieve the creation of a specialized museum dedicated to the human brain and mental health. This project is funded by SBI. |
| Duration | Initial appointment for 6 months (extendable subject to performance) |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Qualification | - Curator (01 Post) : Master's degree in Museology (or equivalent) OR any other Master's degree with Diploma in Museology (or equivalent); proficiency in office software and design/visualization tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, SketchUp etc.);
- minimum 3 years experience in museums, science centres, or cultural institutions in supervisory or project-lead roles.
- Additional: knowledge of interactive and digital exhibit technologies; greater weightage for experience in developing STEM or science-based exhibitions; skills in project management, team coordination, documentation.
- Assistant Curator (01 Post) : Master's degree in Museology (or equivalent) OR any other Master's degree with Diploma in Museology (or equivalent); proficiency in office software and design/visualization tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, SketchUp etc.); knowledge of interactive and digital exhibit technologies.
- Desirable: at least one year experience in museums.
- Project Designer (01 Post) : Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field.
- Preferred: competency in design related computer programs (CAD, Adobe Photoshop etc.); previous experience in museum related work.
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| Monthly Salary | - Curator : Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated
- Assistant Curator : Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated
- Project Designer : Rs. 42,000 per month consolidated
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| Age Limit | - Curator : NA
- Assistant Curator : maximum 40 years
- Project Designer : maximum 35 years
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| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 15-04-2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall, Academic Section 4th Floor, NBRC Building, opposite to NIMHANS Library, Bengaluru 560029
Applicants must produce the following at the time of interview:
- Resume
- Marks cards in original
- Testimonials in original
- One complete set of photocopies of all documents
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Principal Investigator (if currently working in projects at NIMHANS)
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| Contact | Dr. Jaisoorya T S, Professor, Department of Psychiatry (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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1 Project Designer (Department of Psychiatry) vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) will conduct a walk-in interview on 15-04-2026 to fill 1 post of Project Designer (Department of Psychiatry).
| Post Name | Project Designer (Department of Psychiatry) |
| Project Name | Museum of the Brain and Mind |
| Project Description | This project focuses on public neuroeducation and mental health awareness. It aims to establish the Museum of the Brain and Mind to showcase the complexity of the human nervous system. The work identifies innovative ways to present neuroscience to the public. This project is funded by SBI and based at NIMHANS. |
| Duration | 6 months (Initial appointment is for 6 months, may extend further depending on requirement) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field |
| Monthly Salary | Rs 42000 |
| Age Limit | maximum 35 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 15-04-2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall, Academic Section 4th Floor, NBRC Building, opposite to NIMHANS Library, Bengaluru 560029 |
| Contact | Dr. Jaisoorya T S, Professor (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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3 Research Scientist, Research Assistant (Department of Neurology) vacancies at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
A walk-in interview has been scheduled by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on 16-04-2026 to fill 3 posts of Research Scientist, Research Assistant (Department of Neurology).
| Post Name | Research Scientist, Research Assistant (Department of Neurology) |
| Project Name | P-CARRS-BRAIN: Multi-domain (genetic, socio-behavioural, vascular) risk factors and prediction of Alzheimer's Disease continuum in South Asians in India |
| Project Description | This project focuses on identifying the complex causes of cognitive decline in the Indian population. It aims to predict the Alzheimer's Disease continuum by studying genetic, socio-behavioural, and vascular risk factors. The research is NIH funded and based at NIMHANS. |
| Duration | 3 months (Initial appointment for 3 months, based on performance, likely to extend further) |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Qualification | - Research Scientist (01 Post) : PhD in Public health/Life Sciences/related disciplines with experience in Health Systems
- Research Assistant (01 Post) : Masters in Genetics/Cognitive Science/Neuroscience
- Research Scientist (Imaging) (01 Post) : M.Sc. with four years of research experience and Experience in MR image processing and analysis using Free Surfer/FSL/MATLAB/SPM and Research experience in cognition/dementia and integration of multimodal data
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| Monthly Salary | - Research Scientist : Rs 1,16,000/- per month
- Research Assistant : Rs. 40,000/- per month
- Research Scientist (Imaging) : Rs 100000/-
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| Age Limit |
maximum 35 years (maximum 45 years for Research Scientist (Imaging) post) |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 16-04-2026 (10:30 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall, Academic Section 4th Floor, NBRC Building, opposite to NIMHANS Library, Bengaluru 560029 |
| Contact | Dr. Suvarna Alladi, Professor (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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1 Clinician Scientist vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
A walk-in interview will be conducted by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) on 18-04-2026 for filling 1 post of Clinician Scientist.
| Post Name | Clinician Scientist |
| Project Name | India ENIGMA Initiative for Global Ageing & Mental Health |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the brain health of the aging Indian population. It aims to achieve a deeper understanding of mental health and neurodegeneration through the India ENIGMA initiative. This research is funded by the NIH-USA and is based at NIMHANS. |
| Duration | Initial appointment for six months, extended further depending on performance (up to end of project period i.e. 8th November 2027) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | MD in Psychiatry or Equivalent |
| Monthly Salary | Rs.2,10,000/- per month |
| Age Limit | maximum 45 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 18-04-2026 (02 PM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Booking Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029 |
| Contact | Dr. John P. John, Professor of Psychiatry (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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1 Research Officer (Department of Neurophysiology) vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) invites eligible candidates to attend a walk-in interview on 21-04-2026 for filling 1 post of Research Officer (Department of Neurophysiology).
| Post Name | Research Officer (Department of Neurophysiology) |
| Project Name | Target ALS Global Natural History Study |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of neurological research. It aims to achieve a deeper understanding of ALS through longitudinal biofluids and clinical measures. This project is funded by UCL, London. |
| Duration | Initial appointment for 6 months (renewable every 6 months based on performance till end of project) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | MBBS |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 40,000/- (Consolidated) per month |
| Age Limit | maximum 35 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 21-04-2026 (02:30 PM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Lecture Hall-1, 1st Floor, adjacent to Department of Neurophysiology, Old Administrative Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029
Documents Required :
- A detailed and updated resume
- Original copies of testimonials for verification
- One complete set of self‑attested photocopies of testimonials
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the Principal Investigator, applicable to candidates currently engaged in projects at NIMHANS
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| Contact | Dr. Nalini A, Senior Professor of Neurology (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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1 Junior Research Fellow (Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology) vacancy at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Junior Research Fellow (Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology) on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 21-04-2026.
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology) |
| Project Name | Targeting cyclooxygenase as an imaging biomarker for neuroinflammation |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of brain imaging. It aims to achieve the testing of a new tracer for neuroinflammation. This project is funded by ANRF. |
| Duration | 3 years (Initial appointment for 6 months, renewable every 6 months based on performance till end of project) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - M.Sc. or B.E/M.E in subject related to Nuclear Medicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology; selection through National level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments (DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MHRD, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER etc.).
- Desirable: any equivalent degree in relevant subject from recognized Institute.
- Essential Experience: Minimum 1-year experience in handling radioactivity, cell line culturing, small animal especially mice.
- Desirable Experience: cell line culturing, handling small animal especially mice.
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| Monthly Salary | - Rs. 37,000 + 24% HRA (for UGC/CSIR/DBT-JRF/NET or GATE holders)
- Rs. 30,000 + 24% HRA (for non JRF/NET holders)
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years |
| Selection Process | Interviews will be held for candidates shortlisted initially on the basis of their academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| How to Apply | Eligible candidates may apply through email at par3503@nimhans.ac.in. Applications must include complete documentary proof of all essential qualifications, such as a detailed resume, proof of date of birth, and educational certificates. |
| Last Date to Apply | 21-04-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Additional Professor of Radiochemistry (Principal Investigator); Email ID: par3503@nimhans.ac.in |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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3 Field Coordinator, Field Assistant vacancies at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) will conduct a walk-in interview on 22-04-2026 to fill 3 posts of Field Coordinator, Field Assistant.
| Post Name | Field Coordinator, Field Assistant |
| Project Name | System Approach for Management of self-harm by integrating Surveillance with mental health Training in general Hospitals in South India (SAMASTH) |
| Project Description | This project focuses on preventing self-harm through a coordinated healthcare strategy. It aims to integrate real-time surveillance with specialized mental health training in South Indian hospitals. The research identifies methods to improve patient safety. |
| Duration | 3 years (Initial appointment for 6 months, renewable every 6 months based on performance till end of project) |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Qualification | - Field Co-Ordinator (1 Post) : Masters of Social Work / MSc in Psychology. Fluency in English, Kannada language and 2 years of work experience in mental health.
- Field Assistants (2 Posts) : Master of Social Work / MSc Psychology. Fluency in English, Kannada, and Telugu is essential.
- Program Co-Ordinator (1 Post) : M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work/Clinical Psychology. Fluency in English, Kannada is essential.
- Senior Research Fellow (1 Post) : Master's degree in any discipline. Exposure to geological or environmental data, with a strong interest in analyzing patterns related to suicide trends and their potential correlation with climatic changes across different cities. Ability to interpret and work with multi-dimensional datasets (social, environmental, and temporal). Fluency in English is required.
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| Monthly Salary | - Field Co-Ordinator : Rs.35,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- Field Assistants : Rs.25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- Program Co-Ordinator : Rs.55,000/- per month (Consolidated)
- Senior Research Fellow : Rs.55,000/- per month (Consolidated)
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| Age Limit | maximum 40 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 22-04-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029 |
| Contact | Dr. Anish V Cherian, Additional Professor of Psychiatric Social Work (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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3 Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator and Taluka Coordinator vacancies at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) will hold a walk-in interview on 25-04-2026 to fill 3 posts of Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator and Taluka Coordinator.
| Post Name | Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Coordinator and Taluka Coordinator |
| Project Name | KUSUMA: Integrated Mental Health Initiative |
| Project Description | This project focuses on the advancement of community mental health. It aims to achieve an integrated care model for the population. This research is funded by the government. |
| Duration | 1 year (Initial appointment for 3 months, renewable every 3 months based on performance till end of project) |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Qualification | - Project Co-Ordinator (01 Post) : Master's in Clinical Psychology.
- Desirable: Experience in mental health/School Mental Health; experience working in projects/programs at State level; demonstrated ability to liaison with multiple organizations at State Level; ability to fluently read, write and speak in Kannada and English; participated in health-related field-based data collection.
- Assistant Project Co-Ordinator (01 Post) : Master's in Clinical Psychology.
- Desirable: Experience in mental health/School Mental Health; demonstrated ability to liaison with multiple organizations at State Level; ability to fluently read, write and speak in Kannada and English; experience in health-related field-based activities including social media messaging; experience in developing IEC and related materials.
- Taluka Co-Ordinator (01 Post) : Master's in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Economics.
- Desirable: Experience in health/mental health/School Mental Health; experience working in projects/programs at State level; demonstrated ability to liaison with multiple organizations at State/National Level; ability to fluently read, write and speak in Kannada and English; undertaken health-related field-based data collection.
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| Monthly Salary | - Project Co-Ordinator : Rs. 60,000/- (Consolidated)
- Assistant Project Co-Ordinator : Rs. 55,000/- (Consolidated)
- Taluka Co-Ordinator : Rs. 45,000/- (Consolidated)
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| Age Limit | maximum 35 years |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee is required to be paid) |
| Walk-in Date & Time | 25-04-2026 (10 AM) |
| Walk-in Venue | Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029
Documents Required :
- Resume (detailed and updated)
- Original testimonials
- One set of self attested photocopies of testimonials
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Principal Investigator (for candidates currently working in projects at NIMHANS)
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| Contact | Dr. Girish N Rao, Professor of Epidemiology (Principal Investigator) |
| Job Location | Bengaluru (Karnataka) |
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