NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Walk-in for Yoga Therapist and Junior Research Fellow Posts
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has issued an official recruitment notification for Yoga Therapist and Junior Research Fellow, announcing a total of 3 vacancies located in Karnataka. To be eligible, applicants must hold MSc in Yoga, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work/Psychology, or MSc in Psychology/Counselling Psychology with 1 year of work experience in mental health and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 40 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 30,000 - 50,000 Per Month. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in-cum-Written Test followed by an Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 26 Sep 2026 |
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📋 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy Overview
| Post Name |
💼 Yoga Therapist
💼 Junior Research Fellow
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| Total Vacancies | 3 |
| Qualification | MSc in Yoga, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work/Psychology, or MSc in Psychology/Counselling Psychology with 1 year of work experience in mental health |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years |
| Salary | Rs. 30,000 - 50,000 Per Month |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Walk-in-cum-Written Test followed by an Interview |
📝 Detailed Notification Guide
NIMHANS Recruitment 2026 Overview
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Yoga Therapist and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions on a contract basis. Candidates meeting the specified educational qualifications can attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 26 September 2026 along with necessary documents.
Vacancy Details and Salary
- Yoga Therapist: 1 Post | Salary: Rs. 30,000 Per Month
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 2 Posts | Salary: Rs. 50,000 Per Month
Eligibility Criteria
- Yoga Therapist: MSc in Yoga with proficiency in English and Tamil.
- Junior Research Fellow: M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work/Psychology or MSc in Psychology/Counselling Psychology with 1 year of work experience in mental health.
Age Limit
Maximum Age Limit: 40 years for all posts as per the official notification.
Walk-in Interview Details
Candidates must report to the designated venue on 26 September 2026 for the walk-in-cum-written test and interview. Ensure you carry all original educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and self-attested photocopies.
