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After Interview Under NHM on Contractual Basis

Official gazetted recruitment notification for After Interview Under NHM on Contractual Basis administered by NIMHR Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIMHR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-11 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under NIMHR

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Academic Vacancies Fddi Noida	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
Academic Vacancies Fddi Rohtak	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
Academy Young Scientist Award	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11
Afsarul Pathan	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-08-11

Active Procurement Tenders by NIMHR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Fabrication Drawings TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Steel Components TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fabrication Steel Structure TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Final Coat of Aluminium Painting TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for After Interview Under NHM on Contractual Basis?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-08-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NIMHR Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain nimhr.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official NIMHR recruitment portal, locate the active contractual vacancy advertisement under the NHM scheme, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using a valid email and mobile number.

Fill in the online application form with precise personal, educational, and professional details, ensuring that all entered data matches matriculation certificates and professional council registrations.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of essential documents, including educational transcripts, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration certificates, experience letters, and a recent passport-sized photograph.

Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, print the system-generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the interview call letter.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for After Interview Under NHM on Contractual Basis is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Shortlisting and Academic Screening	Qualifying (No Marks / Profile Evaluation)	Evaluation of essential academic qualifications, validity of RCI registration, relevance of post-qualification clinical or research experience, and publication records in indexed journals.
Stage 2: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Clinical Psychology, Psychiatric Social Work, Community Mental Health, Rehabilitation Science, General Mental Health Legislation in India, and NHM National Health Programmes.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Subject matter expertise, clinical case study analysis, therapeutic intervention strategies, communication skills, ethical practices in rehabilitation, and problem-solving capabilities.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying (No Marks)	Verification of original academic degrees, RCI registration certificates, experience credentials, category certificates, and a standard medical fitness evaluation by an authorized medical board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The contractual recruitment under the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) under the National Health Mission (NHM) aligns its consolidated remuneration with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. For professional cadres equivalent to Level 7, the entry basic pay is set at Rs. 44,900. Incorporating the Dearness Allowance (DA) at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities (such as Bhopal/Sehore region) at 20% (Rs. 8,980), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the simulated Gross Monthly Salary stands at Rs. 83,185. Since this is a contractual engagement, the consolidated monthly pay is typically fixed between Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 75,000. Deductions for Employee Provident Fund (EPF) or Professional Tax amount to approximately Rs. 1,800 to Rs. 5,000, resulting in an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 70,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines, statutory reservations are strictly implemented for NIMHR contractual recruitments. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applicable. A 10% vertical reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from application fee payments, ensuring equal opportunity and promoting gender diversity across all contractual cadres under the National Health Mission framework.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — After Interview Under NHM on Contra

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the interview stage?

The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 50% for General/EWS candidates and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates to be considered for the final merit list.

Is there any normalization of marks applied for this recruitment?

Since the screening test and interviews are conducted in a single session or batch, no normalization formula is applied; selection is based entirely on raw scores.

Is there a service bond or contract execution requirement?

Yes, selected candidates must sign a contract agreement for a minimum period of one year, which is renewable based on performance and project extension.

What is the probation or evaluation period for this contractual role?

There is no formal probation period, but the first three months of the contractual engagement serve as an active performance evaluation period.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus for the screening test?

The detailed syllabus is published on the official NIMHR website under the recruitment tab along with the official vacancy notification.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, or its designated extension centers.