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AIIMS Kalyani Psychologist Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Project Technical Support III (Psychologist)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹28,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 30 Years
Job Location
West Bengal29Kalyani4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window24 – 28 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date29 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, or relevant mental health discipline from a recognized University; OR Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in Science/relevant field with at least three (3) years of verified research/clinical work experience from a recognized institution.
• Project Context: ICMR-funded research project titled 'Pathways to Resilience and Mental health (PARAM)' under the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Kalyani.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as of the date of the walk-in-interview.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Email Application Screening & Document Verification

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Walk-in Interview

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Candidates must first email the filled application form and certificates by 28.09.2026 (5 PM). A Walk-in-Interview will be held on 29 September 2026 from 2:00 PM at Psychiatry IPD, Dhanvantari Building, AIIMS Kalyani. Document verification will be conducted prior to the interview. No candidates will be allowed after 2:00 PM. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Clinical Psychology & Psychological AssessmentFamiliarity with standardized psychological assessment tools, psychometry, cognitive evaluations, resilience scales, and mental health screening.
Research Methodology & ICMR Project ProtocolsUnderstanding of clinical research study designs, quantitative data collection, ethical guidelines in biomedical research, and patient interviewing.
Counseling & Crisis InterventionKnowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, cognitive behavioral counseling, trauma support, and patient communication.
Academic Credentials & Research ExperienceEvaluation of Master's degree in Psychology/Mental Health, clinical postings, or 3-year verified research work experience in a recognized institution.
Interview Performance & Clinical TemperamentAssessment of clinical acumen, communication skills, research temperament, and immediate readiness to join the project team.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Project Technical Support III (Psychologist) is deployed within the Department of Psychiatry at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, working under Principal Investigator Dr. Aniruddha Basu on the ICMR-funded research project 'Pathways to Resilience and Mental health (PARAM)'. Daily responsibilities involve clinical psychological evaluations, administering psychometric resilience questionnaires, conducting patient interviews in the Psychiatry Inpatient Department (IPD) at Dhanvantari Building, quantitative data logging, and drafting scientific progress reports for ICMR. The environment demands high clinical empathy, rigorous research ethics in psychiatric patient care, and collaborative engagement with consultant psychiatrists, medical social workers, and clinical psychologists at an Institute of National Importance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual assignment under ICMR project funding valid up to 31 October 2026 (or completion of project/withdrawal of grant). The post is full-time on the direct payroll of AIIMS Kalyani. Private practice of any type is strictly prohibited. The appointment does not vest any right or claim for regular appointment or permanent absorption in AIIMS Kalyani or ICMR under any circumstances.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a time-bound project vacancy funded under an ICMR grant, there is no direct permanent cadre promotion ladder. However, executing specialized clinical psychological assessments on an ICMR research project at AIIMS Kalyani provides stellar credentials, scientific publication co-authorship opportunities, and recognized institutional experience for subsequent Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, M.Phil/Psy.D admissions, or permanent central hospital psychologist recruitments.
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  • Strict Two-Step Application Process: Candidates must FIRST email the completed application proforma along with age, qualification, and experience certificates to [email protected] by 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM), and THEN attend the walk-in-interview in person on 29 September 2026.
  • Strict Walk-in Cutoff Time: The walk-in interview begins at 2:00 PM on 29 September 2026 at Psychiatry IPD, Dhanvantari Building, AIIMS Kalyani; candidates arriving after 2:00 PM will be strictly barred from participating.
  • Immediate Joining Required: Selected candidates must be prepared to join duties immediately upon declaration of results.
  • Short Project Tenure: The initial tenure is purely contractual till 31 October 2026 (governed by ICMR project lifecycle) with no hostel or accommodation provided by the institute.
  • Private Practice Prohibited: Private practice or consulting of any kind during the contractual engagement is strictly forbidden.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Project Technical Support III (Psychologist)1
  • Total1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated salary of ₹28,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable under ICMR funding norms.

Purely contractual engagement under ICMR funded PARAM project in the Department of Psychiatry, on direct payroll of AIIMS Kalyani. Fixed monthly consolidated salary of ₹28,000/- + applicable HRA. No other allowances or permanent absorption rights.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application form proforma attached to the recruitment advertisement from the AIIMS Kalyani portal at https://aiimskalyani.edu.in/.
  2. Fill out the prescribed application form completely with personal details, educational qualifications (from Matric/SSC to Graduation/Master's), and clinical/research experience details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of certificates for proof of date of birth, degree mark sheets, pass certificates, and work experience.
  4. Email the scanned copy of the completed application form along with all enclosures to [email protected] on or before 28 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  5. Attend the physical walk-in-interview on 29 September 2026 at 2:00 PM at: Psychiatry IPD, Dhanvantari Building, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), NH-34 Connector, Basantapur, Saguna, Kalyani, District Nadia, West Bengal - 741245.
  6. Bring original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for physical verification. Note: Candidates arriving after 2:00 PM will not be permitted to enter.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required to apply or attend the walk-in-interview).

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The walk-in-interview will be held on 29 September 2026 at 2:00 PM at Psychiatry IPD, Dhanvantari Building, AIIMS Kalyani. Candidates arriving after 2:00 PM will not be allowed.

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