The Mental Health Institute, Sector 32, Chandigarh, a government psychiatric institution under the District Mental Health Programme, is hiring a Consultant Psychiatrist on a contract basis. There is one unreserved vacancy to fill. The role involves working as a psychiatrist in a hospital setting under the DMHP, and appointment starts on a one-year contract that can be extended yearly based on performance and conduct.
Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
30 Oct
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification15 Oct
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About Mental Health Institute Consultant Psychiatrist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mental Health Institute, Sector 32, Chandigarh
- Post Name
- Consultant Psychiatrist (under DMHP)
- Job Location
- Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Desirable: 2 years experience of working as a Psychiatrist in a Hospital
- Credentials Required
- Registration in a State Medical Register or Indian Medical Register under the State/Central Medical Registration Act
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 1,00,000 per month (consolidated fixed salary)
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable on a yearly basis subject to performance of work and conduct
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant Psychiatrist (under DMHP)
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Psychiatrist (under DMHP) | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Consultant Psychiatrist (under DMHP)
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. Desirable: 2 years experience of working as a Psychiatrist in a Hospital.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant Psychiatrist (under DMHP) | 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. Desirable: 2 years experience of working as a Psychiatrist in a Hospital. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years as on 01.10.2026
Age Relaxation
SC candidates applying for the unreserved post are not entitled to any relaxation in the upper age limit.
Application Fee
GEN / OBC and other categories
Rs. 500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee paid by Demand Draft or Banker Cheque; the name of the bank, DD number and date are to be entered in the application form.
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
Applications are scrutinised and eligible candidates are shortlisted for the interview.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Conducted by a Selection Committee chaired by the SMER, Chandigarh; the date and time are communicated to eligible candidates by email and no separate letter is sent.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,00,000 per month (consolidated fixed salary)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the GMCH website
- 2Fill in the form in block letters with personal, qualification and experience details
- 3Paste one recent passport size photograph on the form and attach a second copy
- 4Attach self attested copies of certificates and testimonials for qualification, degree, registration, date of birth, experience and caste
- 5Pay the application fee by Demand Draft or Banker Cheque and enter the bank name, DD number and date in the form
- 6Submit the completed application by hand or post to the Establishment Branch, MHI-32, Chandigarh on or before 30 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two recent passport size photographs (one pasted on the application form)
•Self attested copies of certificates and testimonials in proof of educational qualifications
•Degree
•Registration
•Date of birth
•Experience and caste certificate
•UDID certificate
•Attested caste/community certificate in the prescribed format with non-creamy layer clause for OBC candidates
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and filled on a contract basis initially for one year, extendable yearly based on performance and conduct.
- It is a whole time post and private practice of any kind is prohibited.
- No travelling, daily or conveyance allowance is paid to candidates appearing for the walk-in interview.
- Candidates who earlier worked in this institute and whose services were dispensed with on account of misconduct or otherwise are not eligible.
- Incomplete or unsigned applications, or those received without fee, photograph or self attested copies of the required certificates, are summarily rejected without any communication to the candidate.
Employer Certificate
Candidates applying on deputation or contract must submit a certificate from their cadre controlling authority confirming the particulars furnished, stating no objection to the application, and certifying that no disciplinary or vigilance proceedings are pending or contemplated and that no major or minor penalty was imposed in the last ten years.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0172-2601738 (Ext. 230)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate who previously worked at the institute apply?
Yes, unless the earlier services were dispensed with by the institute on account of misconduct or otherwise.
Is private practice allowed after appointment?
No. The post is whole time and private practice of any kind is prohibited.
Will travel or daily allowance be paid for the walk-in interview?
No. No travelling, daily or conveyance allowance is paid to candidates who appear for the walk-in interview.
How will candidates be informed about the walk-in interview?
The date and time are decided with the Chairperson of the Selection Committee and communicated to eligible candidates by email. No separate letter is sent.
Can SC candidates claim age relaxation for this unreserved post?
No. SC candidates applying for the unreserved post are not entitled to any relaxation in the upper age limit.
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