National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
| Application Start | 29 Aug 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | Research Associate Grade III |
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| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Qualification | PhD in Life Sciences / Social Sciences / Public Health, MD / MS / MDS, or MPH with Science |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years as on cut-off date |
| Salary | Rs. 67,000 + 30% HRA per month |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by Written Test and/or Interview |
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru has issued a recruitment notification for the position of Research Associate Grade III on a contractual basis. Candidates holding a PhD in relevant branches of Life Sciences, Social Sciences, or Public Health, or possessing MD/MS/MDS or MPH degrees are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must submit their application and required documents via email on or before September 12, 2026.
| Parameters | Details |
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| Recruiting Institute | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) |
| Post Title | Research Associate Grade III |
| Total Openings | 01 Position |
| Monthly Salary | Rs. 67,000 + 30% HRA per month |
| Age Upper Limit | 40 Years (as of closing date) |
| Application Mode | Email Application |
| Application Deadline | 12th September 2026 |
| Official Website | nimhans.ac.in |
Applicants must satisfy any of the following educational criteria from a recognized university or institute:
The upper age limit for the post of Research Associate Grade III is 40 years as of the application cut-off date (12 September 2026). Age relaxation applies as per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories and experienced personnel where applicable.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 67,000 along with 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per institute rules.
The selection process for NIMHANS Research Associate Grade III comprises:
Analyzes examination schemes, marking patterns, category-wise qualifying cutoffs, and syllabus structures directly from official government gazettes.
