IMH Kadapa Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 53 DEO, Junior Assistant and Other Posts

Institute of Mental Health Kadapa (IMH Kadapa)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 53 DEO, Junior Assistant and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IMH Kadapa website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IMH Kadapa DEO, Junior Assistant and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

IMH Kadapa Recruitment 2026 Overview

IMH Kadapa Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical Psychologist

• Essential Qualifications: Must possess M.A (Psychology) Degree of University in India established or incorporated by or under central act, provincial act or recognized by University Grants Commission or equivalent qualification
• Essential: Must possess P.G Diploma in Medical and Social Psychology of recognized institution OR M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology/M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/M.Phil in Mental Health & Social Psychology of recognized University
• Essential: Must be registered in Rehabilitation Council of India

Rehabilitation Psychologist

• Essential Qualifications: PG in Psychology in M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology
• Essential: Must be registered in Rehabilitation Council of India

Occupational Therapist

• Essential Qualifications: Must possess Degree of B.A or B.Sc of any recognized university OR Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy of any recognized institution
• Essential: Diploma in Occupational Therapy of any recognized institution
• Note: In case Graduates (B.A or B.Sc) with Diploma in Occupational Therapy are not available, next preference will be given to candidates who possess Diploma in Occupational Therapy from any recognized institution with minimum general educational qualification

Psychiatry Social Worker

• Essential Qualifications: M.A/M.S.W Degree in Medical Psychiatric Social Work
• Essential: M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work/Ph.D

Medical Record Technician

• Essential Qualifications: Pass in PUC or any other equivalent examination of recognized institution
• Essential: Medical Record Technician Course from recognized Institution
• Essential: Must have computer knowledge
• Desirable: Preference shall be given to candidate with Hospital experience for minimum period of six months

ECG Technician

• Essential Qualifications: Must have passed Intermediate with science subject or its equivalent
• Essential: Must possess Diploma in ECG Technician course from recognized institution OR B.Sc. ECG and Cardio Vascular Technician from any Govt. recognized institution
• Essential: Must be registered in APPMB up to date Renewal

EEG Technician

• Essential Qualifications: Must have Passed intermediate examination or its equivalent
• Essential: Must Possess Diploma in EEG Technician Course from recognized institution
• Essential: Must be registered in APPMB up to date Renewal

Lab Technician Gr-II

• Essential Qualifications: Must possess DMLT or B.Sc(MLT)
• OR: If Intermediate (VOC) with one year apprenticeship in Govt. Hospitals
• Essential: Must be registered in APPMB
• Note: In case of candidate possess both DMLT and B.Sc MLT, the maximum percentage secured in any of the above shall be considered

Anaesthesia Technician

• Essential Qualifications: Must possess Intermediate with science Groups and 2 years Diploma in Anesthesia Technician
• Essential: Registration in Paramedical Board of Andhra Pradesh up to date Renewal

Yoga Instructor

• Essential Qualifications: Graduation from recognized university with diploma in yoga from recognized institution by the government
• OR: Graduate in yoga sciences from recognized university

Junior Assistant

• Essential Qualifications: Must have any Degree with Computer from any recognized University
• Essential: Must have Passed PG. Diploma in Computer Applications

Electrician

• Essential Qualifications: Must have passed SSC or its equivalent
• Essential: Diploma in electrical engineering or ITI in electrical trade
• Note: If person possess both Diploma and ITI certificate, maximum percentage of marks obtained either of the course shall be considered

Data Entry Operator

• Essential Qualifications: Must have any Degree with Computer
• Essential: Must have passed P.G Diploma in Computer Applications

Dhobi

• Essential Qualifications: Must have passed SSC/10th Class or its equivalent from recognized Board

Barber

• Essential Qualifications: Must have passed SSC/10th Class or its equivalent from recognized Board

General Duty Attendant

• Essential Qualifications: Must have passed SSC/10th Class or its equivalent from recognized Board

Salary/Stipend

• Clinical Psychologist: ₹54,060/- per month (Contract)
• Rehabilitation Psychologist: ₹54,060/- per month (Contract)
• Occupational Therapist: ₹54,060/- per month (Contract)
• Psychiatry Social Worker: ₹34,580/- per month (Contract)
• Medical Record Technician: ₹34,580/- per month (Contract)
• ECG Technician: ₹34,580/- per month (Contract)
• EEG Technician: ₹32,670/- per month (Contract)
• Lab Technician Gr-II: ₹32,670/- per month (Contract)
• Anaesthesia Technician: ₹32,670/- per month (Contract)
• Yoga Instructor: ₹27,500/- per month (Contract)
• Junior Assistant: ₹25,220/- per month (Contract)
• Electrician: ₹22,460/- per month (Contract)
• Data Entry Operator: ₹18,500/- per month (Outsourcing)
• Barber: ₹20,000/- per month (Outsourcing)
• Dhobi: ₹20,000/- per month (Outsourcing)
• General Duty Attendant: ₹15,000/- per month (Outsourcing)
• Tenure: Initially one year from date of joining and may be extended for further period as per Government instructions

Age Limit 

• Upper Age Limit: 42 years as on date of notification
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST/BC/EWS Candidates: 05 (Five) years
• Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: 03 (Three) years in addition to length of service in armed forces
• Age Relaxation for Differently Abled Persons: 10 (Ten) years
• Maximum Age Limit with All Relaxations: 52 years
• Note: Age will be reckoned as on date of issue of notification as per G.O.Ms.No.105 GA (Ser-A) dept, Dt.27.09.2021 with relaxations as applicable

Application Fee

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Total Marks: 100
• 75% Marks: Allocated for aggregate of marks obtained in all years in qualifying examination or any other equivalent qualification
• Up to 10 Marks: 1.0 mark per completed year after acquiring requisite Qualification as mentioned in pass certificate. Weightage reckoned up to date of notification as per Govt. Memo no.4274/D1/2013
• Up to 15% Weightage: Given to candidates working on Contract/Outsourcing/Honorarium basis including COVID-19 service subject to Satisfactory service certified by competent authority
• Weightage to Contract Employment Based on Working Area:
• 2.5 marks per six months in Tribal Area
• 2.0 marks per six months in Rural Area
• 1.0 marks per six months in Urban Areas
• No weightage for services less than six months for Non-COVID service
• COVID-19 Weightage: If individual work less than 6 months for COVID, 0.8 marks per completed month will be awarded
• COVID-19 weightage applicable only to persons who rendered services on Contract/Outsourcing/Honorarium basis and appointed by District Collector or competent authority
• Candidates claiming service weightage shall submit original contract/outsourcing/honorarium service certificate in prescribed proforma issued by competent authority along with copy of appointment orders
• Contract service will be reckoned up to date of notification as per DME AP VJA Memo no.Rc.No 2216683/P2/2023 dated 26.10.2023
• Counselling will be conducted for all candidates and will be allowed to choose only one category while exercising option

General Information/Instructions

• Applications are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment on Contract & Outsourcing basis
• Proforma of application available on portal https://Kadapa.ap.gov.in/ from 10:30 AM on 05/01/2026 to 05:00 PM on 12/01/2026
• Filled applications shall be submitted in specified counters in Principal Govt. Medical College Putlampalli, YSR Kadapa District
• Candidates advised to apply as soon as possible without waiting till last date to avoid last hour rush
• Obtain dated acknowledgement from receiving authority in proof of submission of application
• District Jurisdiction for this recruitment is erstwhile district only
• Number of 53 vacancies is provisional and likely to increase or decrease as per need of department
• Merit List valid for one year for purpose of filling up arising vacancies if any
• Reservations applicable as per Rule 22 of AP State and Subordinate Services Rules
• Reservations to women as per General Rule 22-A
• Presidential order applicable as per GO Ms No 674; GA (SPF.A) Dept
• Reservations to Differently abled persons applicable as per G.O.Ms.No.2 Department for WCDA & SC
• Reservations for economically weaker sections as per G.O.Ms.No.73 GA (Services-D) dept
• Reservations for ex-servicemen applicable as per rules in force
• Candidate should possess prescribed Academic/Technical/Professional qualifications as on date of notification
• If applicant possesses equivalent qualification, enclose copy of Government orders to that effect
• Tenure for contract/outsourcing posts initially one year from date of joining and may be extended
• District Selection Committee reserves all rights to terminate contract/outsourcing services with one month notice
• If selected, candidate should stay at bonafide Head Quarters compulsorily
• Candidates furnishing incorrect information or making false declaration liable to be debarred from recruitment
• Decision of department regarding acceptance or rejection of candidature shall be final in all respects
• Application sent through any mode other than prescribed offline physical application will not be entertained
• Candidates must submit clear, visible documents, failing which application will be summarily rejected
• Roster registers will be maintained separately by Superintendent, Institute of Mental Health, Kadapa

How to Apply

• Visit official website https://Kadapa.ap.gov.in/ from 05/01/2026 at 10:30 AM
• Download the application proforma from portal
• Fill the application form completely with all required details
• Affix recent passport size colour photograph on application form
• Obtain Demand Draft in favour of Principal, Govt. Medical College, Kadapa for application processing fee (₹300 for OC, ₹250 for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD)
• For multiple posts, obtain separate DD for each post and apply separately
• Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates in following order:
• SSC or equivalent for date of birth
• Qualifying examination pass certificates and marks memos of all years
• Valid certificate of registration in AP Paramedical Board/Allied Health Care Sciences wherever applicable
• Study certificates from class IV to X for local status
• Valid caste certificate if claiming reservation
• Latest EWS certificate for current financial year if applicable
• Certificate of disability issued in SADAREM if applicable
• Service certificate in prescribed proforma from controlling officer if claiming service weightage
• Any other relevant certificates
• Prepare checklist in 02 (two) copies – one will be returned as acknowledgement
• Submit filled application with all documents at specified counters in Office of Principal Govt. Medical College Putlampalli, YSR Kadapa District
• Submit application on or before 12/01/2026 by 05:00 PM
• Obtain dated acknowledgement from receiving authority
• Do not wait till last date to avoid rush
• Keep checking official website https://Kadapa.ap.gov.in/ for further updates and notifications
• Applications received after last date will not be entertained

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