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Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline (1 Posts)

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Mental Health Institute has released a new notification: Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026. Applications are open from 17 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. Apply only through the official website (gmch.gov.in).

Last checked: 05 Nov 2026, 1:31 am

Important details

Name of postMental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline (1 Posts)
OrganisationMental Health Institute
Job locationAll India
Total vacancies1 posts
Last date to apply30 October 2026
Pay / salaryThe selected candidate will receive a consolidated fixed salary of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.
Selection processScrutiny of Applications: After scrutiny of the applications, the walk-in interview will be conducted. → Walk-in Interview: The date and time of the interview will be decided in consultation with SMER, Chandigarh, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, and communicated to eligible candidates through email. No separate letter for walk-in interview will be sent. → The selection process involves the following stages: → The selection process comprises scrutiny of applications followed by a walk-in interview.
Posted on15 Oct 2026
Last updated15 Oct 2026

Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.

Important Dates

  • Application Submission Start Date17 October 2026
  • Last date to apply30 October 2026
  • Walk-in Interview DateTo be decided after scrutiny of applications

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 500/- through Demand Draft or Banker Cheque for GEN/OBC and other categories.

Age Limit

  • The upper age limit for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist on contract basis is not exceeding 40 years as on 01.10.2026.
  • The upper age limit is not exceeding 40 years as on 1 October 2026.

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1 Posts

About this notice

Mental Health Institute has published the Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 1 post.

Eligibility: A basic university or equivalent qualification included in any one of the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and must be registered in a State Medical register of Indian Medical register UNDER THE State/Central Medical Registration Act; MD Psychiatry or DNB Psychiatry; Candidates must possess a basic medical qualification included in the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, registered with MCI or State Medical Council, along with MD Psychiatry or DNB Psychiatry. Age: The upper age limit for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist on contract basis is not exceeding 40 years as on 01.10.2026; The upper age limit is not exceeding 40 years as on 1 October 2026. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.

Pay: The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fixed salary of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.

Applications are accepted from 17 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. Applications for this notice have now closed.

Selection is made through scrutiny of applications: after scrutiny of the applications, the walk-in interview will be conducted, walk-in interview: the date and time of the interview will be decided in consultation with smer, chandigarh, chairperson of the selection committee, and communicated to eligible candidates through email. no separate letter for walk-in interview will be sent, the selection process involves the following stages: and the selection process comprises scrutiny of applications followed by a walk-in interview.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Mental Health Institute ने Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 1 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 October 2026 थी, आवेदन अब बंद हो चुके हैं। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।

Vacancy Details

Post nameNo. of posts
Consultant Psychiatrist Under (DMHP)1

Salary / Pay Scale

  • The selected candidate will receive a consolidated fixed salary of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month.

Where and How to Send

  • Candidates must fill out the application form in physical form and submit the same to the Establishment Branch, MHI-32, Chandigarh within two weeks from the date of uploading the advertisement on the GMCH website (submission deadline: 30 October 2026). No application shall be entertained after the stipulated period.

Essential Qualification

  • A basic university or equivalent qualification included in any one of the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and must be registered in a State Medical register of Indian Medical register UNDER THE State/Central Medical Registration Act.
  • MD Psychiatry or DNB Psychiatry.

Experience Required

  • Desirable 2 years experience of working as a Psychiatrist in a Hospital.

Enclosures

  • Two copies of recent passport size photographs with one photograph pasted on the Application Form along with application fee, self attested copies of certificates and testimonials in proof of educational qualifications, degree, Registration, date of birth, experience, caste certificate, UDID Certificate etc.
  • Attested copies of Caste/Community certificate in the prescribed format in case of candidate belonging to OBC category with non-creamy layer clause.

Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Important Instructions

  • The above said post is purely temporary in nature and will be filled up on Contract basis initially, for a period of one year which may be extendable on yearly basis subject to performance of work and conduct of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
  • All Medical / Non Medical Teachers must possess a basic University or equivalent qualifications included in the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. They should also be registered under the State / Central Medical Registration Act.
  • No Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance/Conveyance Allowance will be paid to the candidates, who appear for the walk-in interview.
  • The department reserves the right to reject/cancel any application or withdraw the post at any time without assigning any reasons or without any notice whatsoever.
  • The candidates who have earlier worked in this institute and their services were dispensed with on account of misconduct or otherwise by this Institute are not eligible to apply against this post.
  • The post is to be filled up on whole time basis and private practice of any kind is prohibited.
  • Incomplete/unsigned application and application received without fee, photograph, self attested copies of required certificates such as educational qualifications, experience, age, caste/community certificate/UDID certificate etc will be summarily rejected without any communication to the candidate.
  • SC candidates applying for un-reserved post are not entitled to any relaxation in upper age limit.

More Details

  • Posts, Eligibility and Pay
  • Selection Process

Mode of Selection

  1. Scrutiny of Applications: After scrutiny of the applications, the walk-in interview will be conducted.
  2. Walk-in Interview: The date and time of the interview will be decided in consultation with SMER, Chandigarh, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, and communicated to eligible candidates through email. No separate letter for walk-in interview will be sent.
  3. The selection process involves the following stages:
  4. The selection process comprises scrutiny of applications followed by a walk-in interview.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open the official notice using the link in Important Links and read it fully.
  2. Check eligibility: qualification, age limit (and relaxation), and the last date.
  3. Register on the official website of Mental Health Institute and fill the form carefully.
  4. Upload your photo and signature in the size asked (our Image Resizer can reduce them to the right KB).
  5. Pay the fee if one applies, submit, and keep a printout of the final form.

How to prepare

  • Selection for this notice: Scrutiny of Applications: After scrutiny of the applications, the walk-in interview will be conducted → Walk-in Interview: The date and time of the interview will be decided in consultation with SMER, Chandigarh, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, and communicated to eligible candidates through email. No separate letter for walk-in interview will be sent → The selection process involves the following stages: → The selection process comprises scrutiny of applications followed by a walk-in interview.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the application for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 start?

Application Submission Start Date: 17 October 2026.

What is the last date to apply for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 30 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there in Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

There are 1 posts in total.

What qualification is needed for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

A basic university or equivalent qualification included in any one of the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) and must be registered in a State Medical register of Indian Medical register UNDER THE State/Central Medical Registration Act. | MD Psychiatry or DNB Psychiatry. | Candidates must possess a basic medical qualification included in the schedules to the Indian Med…

What is the selection process for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

Scrutiny of Applications: After scrutiny of the applications, the walk-in interview will be conducted, Walk-in Interview: The date and time of the interview will be decided in consultation with SMER, Chandigarh, Chairperson of the Selection Committee, and communicated to eligible candidates through email. No separate letter for walk-in interview will be sent, The selection process involves the following stages:, The selection process comprises scrutiny of applications followed by a walk-in interview.

What is the official website for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

The official website is https://gmch.gov.in/.

What is the age limit for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

The upper age limit for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist on contract basis is not exceeding 40 years as on 01.10.2026.; The upper age limit is not exceeding 40 years as on 1 October 2026. Reserved categories get relaxation as per the rules in the notification.

Where do I apply for Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026?

Apply only on the official website (gmch.gov.in). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.