Community Nurse

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 335,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru invites eligible candidates for a Community Nurse post on a contract basis. Attend a walk-in interview on 28 Oct 2026, at 10:30 AM, with resume and testimonials; Kannada proficiency required.

Consolidated pay is ₹32,000 per month. The selection includes a written test and a skill test or interview; initial appointment is for 6 months and renewable thereafter for up to 1 year based on performance.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent qualification with Kannada speaking, reading and writing.
• Contract-based appointment for 1 year with renewal based on performance.
• Walk-in interview with resume and original testimonials.

Responsibilities

• Provide community nursing services as part of project activities.
• Attend walk-in interview and written test as part of selection.

Skills

Kannada language proficiency

Education

B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent

Job description

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has announced 2 vacancies for the Community Nurse post on a contract basis. Eligible candidates can attend a walk-in interview on 28 October 2026, reporting at 10:30 AM at Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore. Applicants must possess a B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent qualification along with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada, and appear for the Walk-in-cum-Written Test with a resume, original testimonials, and a set of self-attested photocopies. The consolidated pay is Rs. 32,000 PM, and the selection process includes a Written Test followed by a Skill Test / Interview.

NIMHANS Community Nurse Walk-in Details

Particulars

Details

Walk-in Date 28.10.2026

Reporting or Registration Time 10:30 AM (Candidates must report/join 30 minutes before the scheduled time)

Venue Board Room and Exam Hall on the 4th floor of NBRC Building, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 560029

Posts Community Nurse

Vacancies 02 (Two)

Pay Rs. 32,000/- (Consolidated) PM

Who Can Attend Candidates fulfilling the essential qualifications with B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent and Kannada proficiency

Community Nurse 02 B.Sc. Nursing or Equivalent with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada. Desirable: Experience in mental health or addiction services. Maximum Age Limit: 40 years. Rs. 32,000/- (Consolidated) PM

What to Bring

• Resume
• Original testimonials
• A set of self-attested photocopies of testimonials
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Principal Investigator, if currently working in projects (Extramural/Intramural) at NIMHANS

Candidates must report 30 minutes before the scheduled time. The selection process involves a Walk-in-cum-Written Test followed by a skill test or interview for those who score a minimum of 50% in the written examination. Initial appointment will be made for 6 months and is renewable every 6 months based on performance till the end of the project duration of 1 year.

NIMHANS Community Nurse Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is the NIMHANS Community Nurse post permanent or on contract?

The post is on a contract basis for a project duration of 1 year, with initial appointment made for a period of 6 months and renewable every 6 months based on performance.

Q2. What are the desirable qualifications for this position?

Experience in mental health or addiction services is listed as a desirable qualification.

Q3. Which documents should candidates bring to the walk-in interview?

Candidates must bring their resume, original testimonials, a set of self-attested photocopies, and an NOC from their Principal Investigator if they are currently working in projects at NIMHANS.

Q4. What is the selection criteria for the skill test or interview?

Candidates should score a minimum of 50% in the written examination to qualify for the skill test or interview.