NHM JK Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 15 Posts

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• Updated February 09, 2026 03:30 PM
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• National Health Mission Jammu and Kashmir (NHM JK) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 15 Psychiatrist Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NHM JK website. The last date to submit the application form is 26-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the NHM JK Psychiatrist Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

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Vacancy Details

• Note: Vacancies are indicative and may increase or decrease. District-wise merit lists will be prepared and preference will be given to candidates from the concerned district; if suitable local candidates are not available, divisional merit will be considered.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India.
• MD/DNB in Psychiatry or equivalent degree from an NMC recognized institution.
• Valid registration with NMC or Jammu & Kashmir State Medical Council for MBBS and PG Psychiatry qualification.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 65 years as on the last date of application.

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Selection Process

• Application Screening: Applications will be checked for eligibility and completeness.
• Merit List: District-wise merit lists will be prepared based on the notified scoring criteria.
• Viva-Voce: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Viva-Voce to assess knowledge, experience, and suitability.
• Final Selection: Final merit will be calculated from academic qualifications and Viva-Voce performance.
• As per notification, selection is based on MBBS marks (up to 60 points), PG qualification (10–20 points), and Viva-Voce (20 points); no written test is mentioned.

Salary and Contract Details

• Monthly Salary: ₹85,000 per month (consolidated).
• Nature of Employment: Contractual under National Health Mission, J&K.
• Initial Contract Period: Up to 31st March of the financial year in which selection is made.
• Extension: Yearly extension based on satisfactory performance and approval from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
• Total Tenure: Renewable annually; no fixed upper limit mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply for NHM JK Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official NHM J&K website: https://jknhm.jk.gov.in/.
• Download the application form for Psychiatrist (Specialist) under District Mental Health Programme from the notice/career section. [web:2][web:8]
• Fill in all details carefully: Post applied for (Psychiatrist). Personal details (name, DOB, address, mobile, email). Educational qualifications (MBBS and PG Psychiatry details with year, marks, percentage). Medical Council registration numbers for MBBS and PG. Experience details, if any, in Psychiatry/mental health.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required documents: Date of Birth certificate (10th class certificate). Domicile Certificate of UT Jammu & Kashmir. All MBBS mark sheets / consolidated mark sheet. MBBS degree certificate. PG Degree/Diploma in Psychiatry. Registration certificate from NMC/J&K State Medical Council for MBBS. Registration certificate from NMC/J&K State Medical Council for PG Psychiatry.
• Submit the completed application form along with documents to the respective office: For Kashmir Division: Mission Director, NHM J&K, Old Secretariat, Srinagar – 190001. For Jammu Division: Regional Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Nagrota, Jammu – 181221.
• Ensure that the application reaches the concerned office on or before 26 February 2026; applications received after the deadline will not be accepted, either in person or by post.
• Only applications with complete documents will be considered. Candidates must regularly visit the official website for updates regarding scrutiny, Viva-Voce schedule, and final merit list—no separate individual communication will be sent.

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Q2. How many Psychiatrist vacancies are available?

• A total of 15 Psychiatrist positions are available under the District Mental Health Programme: 5 positions in Kashmir Division (Pulwama, Bandipora, Shopian, Anantnag, Baramulla) and 10 positions in Jammu Division (Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Rajouri, Poonch).

Q3. What are the educational qualifications required?

• Candidates must have MBBS from an NMC recognized institution plus MD or DNB in Psychiatry from an NMC recognized institution. Valid registration certificates from NMC or J&K State Medical Council for both

Q4. What is the age limit?

• The maximum age limit is 65 years. There is no minimum age limit mentioned in the notification.

Q5. What is the monthly salary?

• The monthly salary is ₹85,000 (all-inclusive). This is a contractual position.