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IMH Kilpauk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 27 Clinical Psychologist Posts

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The Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Kilpauk, Chennai has published the official notification for IMH Kilpauk Recruitment 2026 to fill 27 vacancies on a contract basis under the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) 2025-26 project “Behavioral Intervention for Technology Addiction (BITA)”. The recruitment is for the roles of Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor/General Psychologist, Psychiatry Social Worker, Statistician, Accountant cum Data Entry Operator, Psychiatry Support Worker and Office Assistant. 8th Pass to Postgraduate Degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Statistics and Commerce are eligible to apply.

                Selected candidates will do research and intervention project to tackle technology addiction among teenagers in schools in Chennai . Last Date: 08 July 2026 Interested candidates may apply before the last date.

IMH Kilpauk Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Name Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Kilpauk
Job Category Tamil Nadu Govt Jobs
Project Name Behavioral Intervention for Technology Addiction (BITA)
Post Name Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Psychiatry Social Worker & Other Posts
Total Vacancies 27
Application Mode Offline
Job Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Salary ₹12,000 – ₹53,000 Per Month
Official Website https://imh.tn.gov.in

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release Date 23.06 2026
Application Start Date 23.06.2026
Last Date to Apply 08.07.2026
Interview Date To Be Announced

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / UR No Fee
OBC / EWS No Fee
SC / ST No Fee
PwBD No Fee
Others No Application Fee

Age Limit

Criteria Details
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age Not Mentioned in Notification

Age Relaxation

Category Relaxation
SC / ST As Per Government Rules
OBC As Per Government Rules
PwBD As Per Government Rules
Others As Per Tamil Nadu Government Norms

Educational Qualification

Post Name Qualification
Clinical Psychologist UG & PG in Psychology, M.Phil Clinical Psychology from RCI recognized University and RCI Registration
Counsellor / General Psychologist UG/PG in Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Child Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Applied Psychology. Preference for candidates with PG Thesis in Technology Addiction
Psychiatry Social Worker Master’s Degree in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work. Preference for candidates with PG Thesis in Family Studies
Statistician PG Degree in Statistics/Biostatistics with knowledge of SPSS, R, STATA, MS Office and statistical analysis
Accountant cum Data Entry Operator B.Com with Tally, Data Entry Skills and Photoshop Knowledge
Psychiatry Support Worker +2 Pass with Certificate Course in Psychiatry Supportive Worker
Office Assistant VIII Pass and should be literate

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts
Clinical Psychologist 4
Counsellor / General Psychologist 8
Psychiatry Social Worker 8
Statistician 1
Accountant cum Data Entry Operator 1
Psychiatry Support Worker 4
Office Assistant 1
Total 27

Selection Process

  • Application Screening

  • Shortlisting

  • Interview

  • Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email regarding the interview schedule. Applications submitted without complete documentary proof will not be considered.

Salary Details

Post Name Salary
Clinical Psychologist ₹53,000 + ₹2,000 TA
Counsellor / General Psychologist ₹28,000 + ₹2,000 TA
Psychiatry Social Worker ₹28,000 + ₹2,000 TA
Statistician ₹30,000
Accountant cum Data Entry Operator ₹20,000
Psychiatry Support Worker ₹13,000 + ₹2,000 TA
Office Assistant ₹12,000

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Psychologist

  • Conduct psychological assessments.

  • Provide counselling and intervention services.

  • Support technology addiction prevention programmes.

  • Coordinate school mental health activities.

Counsellor / General Psychologist

Psychiatry Social Worker

  • Work with families and communities.

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments.

  • Coordinate social support interventions.

Statistician

  • Perform statistical analysis.

  • Handle research data.

  • Prepare reports and project documentation.

Accountant cum Data Entry Operator

  • Manage project accounts.

  • Maintain financial records.

  • Handle data entry and documentation.

How to Apply IMH Kilpauk Recruitment 2026?

  1. Prepare a detailed application with resume.

  2. Attach educational qualification certificates.

  3. Attach experience certificates wherever applicable.

  4. Clinical Psychologist applicants should attach RCI Registration Certificate.

  5. Verify all details carefully.

  6. Send the application to the Director, Institute of Mental Health.

  7. Ensure the application reaches before 08 July 2026.

  8. Keep a copy of the application for future reference.

Postal Address

Address
The Director Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Medavakkam Tank Road Kilpauk Chennai – 600010

Required Documents

  • Passport Size Photograph

  • Resume / CV

  • Educational Certificates

  • Experience Certificates

  • RCI Registration Certificate (For Clinical Psychologist)

  • Aadhaar Card

  • Community Certificate (If Applicable)

  • Identity Proof

  • Other Relevant Documents

Important Instructions

  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.

  • Applications received after 08 July 2026 will not be accepted.

  • Candidates should be fluent in reading, writing and speaking Tamil.

  • No hostel accommodation will be provided.

  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

  • Candidates should report 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time.

Important Links

Description Link
Application Form Click Here
Notification PDF Click Here
Official Website https://imh.tn.gov.in

FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?

Answer: Institute of Mental Health has announced 27 vacancies.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

Answer: The last date to submit the application is 08 July 2026.

Q3. What is the qualification required for Clinical Psychologist?

Answer: UG, PG in Psychology, M.Phil Clinical Psychology and RCI Registration.

Q4. What is the highest salary offered?

Answer: Clinical Psychologist posts offer ₹53,000 per month plus ₹2,000 TA.

Q5. What is the selection process?

Answer: Application Screening, Shortlisting, Interview and Document Verification.

Q6. What is the job location?

Answer: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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