The recruitment information you are concerned about is currently valid. Walk-in process is being followed and main details are given below.
Basic Details for Recruitment Tour
· Post Name: Field Officer
· No: 2 Seats
· Project Name: Youth Mental Health and Self-Harm Study (YASHAS)
· Date of Interview: 23 January 2026, Friday
· Interview Timing: Starts at 10:30 AM
· Venue of Interview: Boardroom, 4th Floor, NBRC Building, Administrative Division, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029
· Place of Employment: Mysore and Chamarajanagar (Must be prepared to work in General Hospitals in Karnataka)
Eligibility of contestants
· Educational Qualification: Masters in Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Psychology (MSc Psychology).
· Language Skills: Fluent speaking and writing ability in Kannada and English is essential.
· Age Limit: Maximum 40 years.
· Preferred Experience: Any of the following experience will be preferred:
· Research experience in suicide prevention.
· Knowledge of Telugu or Hindi languages.
· Experience in use of MS Excel and Google Sheets.
Documents to be brought for direct interview
Attend the interview directly with all the following original documents and photocopies. Online application is not required.
List of Important Documents:
- Cover Letter (Resume/CV)
- Original copies of academic mark sheets
- Original copies of degree certificates
- Experience Certificates (if any)
- One set of photocopies of all the above documents
Letter of Acknowledgment (NOC): If you are currently working at NIMHANS (on any project), you must bring a Letter of Acknowledgment (NOC) from your Principal Investigator.
Salary, Tenure and Selection Process
· Monthly Salary: ₹25,000/- (Consolidated Amount).
· Nature of Employment: 1 year project based contract. Initially 6 months appointment will be made. May be extended every 6 months based on performance and project needs.
· Selection Process: Selection on the basis of Direct Interview and Written/Skill Test. It is mandatory to register your name half an hour before the start of the interview process.
· Travel Cost:TA/DA will not be given for attending interview.
Live Interview Date and Final Preparation Notes
These are the last and most important things that you should keep in mind.
Main Date
· Date of Interview: 23 January 2026
· Registration and Interview Timing: 10:30 AM (Registration will be done half an hour before interview)
· Venue: Boardroom, 4th Floor, NBRC Building, Administrative Division, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029
Final Notes
· Document verification: All original documents and photocopies must be brought along.
· Half an hour early: Reach the venue at least half an hour before the interview time for registration.
· Project Introduction: “Yashas” project funded by Indira Foundation includes emergency intervention for suicide attempt and self-harm cases, telephonic follow-up and data recording activities.
· Verification of Notification: To avoid any confusion, it is recommended to re-check the notification (delete no. 07/01/2026) on the official website of NIMHANS, nimhans.ac.in. Although the direct recruitment link is not available at present, the important details are provided on this page.
Interview preparation notes
Here are some tips for a successful interview:
- Project Awareness: Ensure there is a clear understanding of the “Success” project objective (youth mental health, self-harm prevention) and field functions (emergency response, follow-up).
- Skill Demonstration: Show fluent communication ability in Kannada and English in the interview.
- Technical Ability: Be willing to demonstrate your Excel and Google Sheets skills.
- Important documents: Double check that all original documents, especially NOC (if required), are ready.