National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), a renowned Institute of National Importance, invites applications for the position of Nursing Officer at Level 7 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC, with pre-revised Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 and Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- (Group–B) for NIMHANS Bengaluru.
Job Details:
- Name of the post: Nursing Officer
- Number of Posts: 161 Posts
- Reservation: SC-26, ST-10, OBC-39, UR-70, EWS-16
- Special Reservations: 4% reservations for PwBD candidates for Nursing Officer Posts who can handle patient care.
Educational Qualification:
B.Sc. (Hon) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute/University. OR i. B.Sc.(Post Certificate)/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC recognized Institute/University. ii. Registered as Nurses & Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council.
Experience: Two Years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification as mentioned above.
Upper Age limit: 35 years
Important Notes:
- *Includes Backlog and future vacancies.
- Experience will be calculated only from the Date of Nursing Council Registration (Any State) and any experience prior to Nursing Council Registration will not be considered.
- Any Corrigendum / Addendum / Modification, Etc. in the Notification will be made available on the Institute’s Website (Only). No further News Paper Advertisement / Notification will be published in this regard.
- The prescribed application processing fee (including 18% GST) of Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 885/- for SC/ST candidates) shall be paid through the Institute’s website.
- PwBD Candidates with 40% or more benchmark disability are exempt from the application/processing fee.
Important Dates:
- Online date for registration of application: From 18.10.2023 to 18.11.2023.
- Cut-off Date: For Calculation of Age, Experience, etc. will be 18.11.2023.
- Eligibility Test Details: Date, Time & Place will be Notified on the Institute Website.
Terms & Conditions:
- Application submission through online mode only.
- No physical documents required; keep a copy of the online application.
- Online application portal closes at 4.30 P.M. on 18.11.2023.
- Image guidelines for photos and signatures must be followed.
- Reserved category candidates may apply against UR without age relaxation.
- Age relaxation for various categories as per Government of India rules.
- Educational qualification certificates/Category Certificates must be submitted as required.
- Admit Card to be downloaded from the NIMHANS website.
- Admit Card to be presented at the time of Eligibility Test.
- Document verification required for qualified candidates.
- NOC required for employed candidates.
- Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
- Disputes subject to the jurisdiction of Bengaluru Courts.
- Preliminary scrutiny before score declaration.
- Declaration of eligibility based on the candidate’s declaration in the online application.
- Multi-stage document verification.
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS)
Institute of National Importance
Address: POST BOX NO. 2900, HOSUR ROAD, BENGALURU – 560 029, INDIA
Notification No. NIMH/PER(6)/RECT/ADVT–1/2023-24 Date: 18.10.2023

