Institute of Mental Health, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu
Contractual / Regular

IMH Chennai Tele-MANAS Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 18, 2026
Senior Consultant in PsychiatryConsultant in PsychiatryClinical PsychologistPsychiatric Social WorkerProject Co-OrdinatorData Entry Operator

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 50 Years (as on 30.09.2026)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu85Chennai28+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window11 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Senior Consultant (Psychiatry): PG Degree/Diploma in Psychiatry with 3 years post-PG clinical experience.
• Consultant (Psychiatry): PG Degree in Psychiatry from a recognized university.
• Clinical Psychologist / Psychiatric Social Worker: Master's Degree (M.A./M.Sc./M.S.W) plus M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (RCI recognized) or M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work.
• Project Coordinator: B.E. or Diploma in Engineering with 2 years health-tech experience, or MCA.
• Data Entry Operator: Diploma in Computer Application (DCA).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit as on 30.09.2026:
• Senior Consultant in Psychiatry: 50 Years
• All other positions (Consultant, Psychologist, Coordinator, Data Entry Operator): 45 Years
• Minimum Age: 18 Years across all categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Candidate Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

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Original Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Applications submitted by email will be scrutinized against the prescribed educational and experience criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Personal Interview via email and phone. Final appointment will be made on merit cum reservation roster as per the 200-point roster system (G.O. Ms. No. 55/P&AR Dept Dt: 08.04.2010), subject to document verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Component
Domain Qualification & Academic Merit
Clinical & Tele-Health Technical Experience
Personal Interview & Communication Assessment

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.

Staff at the Tele-MANAS Mentoring Unit, Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Kilpauk, Chennai operate at the epicenter of Tamil Nadu's digital mental health infrastructure. The unit functions in tandem with NIMHANS Bengaluru to deliver 24/7 tele-counseling (toll-free 14416), suicide prevention triage, and psychiatric consultations across districts. Psychiatrists and psychologists manage crisis de-escalation, severe distress cases, and specialized psychiatric tele-referrals. Coordinators and data operators maintain high-reliability VoIP tele-health server uptime and clinical EHR logs.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 11 months, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and central budget continuation under the National Tele Mental Health Programme. The posting is stationed at IMH Kilpauk, Chennai. The contract does not grant any right or preference for permanent absorption into the Tamil Nadu Medical Services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed-remuneration contractual scheme (Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,25,000/-), there is no structured government departmental promotion track. However, hands-on leadership experience within a national digital health program under NIMHANS and MoHFW provides high-value clinical credentials for permanent academic faculty appointments, senior clinical psychologist positions, and international healthcare consultancy roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted strictly via email as a single merged PDF file to [email protected] on or before 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM); postal, courier, or plain-paper submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application forms and emails for each post.
  • Only experience acquired after completing the minimum prescribed educational qualification will be recognized.
  • Reservation will be strictly implemented in accordance with Tamil Nadu's 200-point roster system (G.O. Ms. No. 55/P&AR Dept Dt: 08.04.2010).
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified of interview schedules solely through email and telephone; ensure registered contact details remain active.

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

  • Senior Consultant in Psychiatry1
  • Consultant in Psychiatry1
  • Clinical Psychologist / Psychiatric Social Worker1
  • Project Co-Ordinator1
  • Data Entry Operator1
  • Total5
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration by designation:
• Senior Consultant in Psychiatry: Rs. 1,25,000/-
• Consultant in Psychiatry: Rs. 1,00,000/-
• Clinical Psychologist / Psychiatric Social Worker: Rs. 50,000/-
• Project Coordinator: Rs. 35,000/-
• Data Entry Operator: Rs. 25,000/-

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: Rs. 1,25,000/- for Senior Consultant, Rs. 1,00,000/- for Consultant, Rs. 50,000/- for Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatric Social Worker, Rs. 35,000/- for Project Coordinator, and Rs. 25,000/- for Data Entry Operator. Initial tenure is 11 months, extendable based on performance and continuation of central program grant under the National Tele Mental Health Programme.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download Application Format: Download the prescribed application form annexed to the official notification circular from tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
  2. Fill Details: Fill out all mandatory fields in the application proforma legibly, including exact post applied for, bio-data, community category, educational qualifications, and post-qualification experience summary. Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  3. Assemble Supporting Documents: Collate self-attested photocopies of: Proof of Date of Birth / School Leaving Certificate, educational degree/diploma certificates & semester marksheets, RCI / Medical council registration certificates (if applicable), experience certificates, and Community Certificate (ST/SC/BC/MBC/OC).
  4. Merge as Single PDF: Scan the signed application form along with all self-attested supporting documents into a single consolidated PDF file.
  5. Email Submission: Send the consolidated single PDF as an attachment via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the post of [Post Name] - Tele-MANAS" on or before 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM). If applying for more than one post, submit separate application emails for each.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required to apply).

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The last date to submit the completed application via email is 30.09.2026 till 05:00 PM.

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