Psychiatric Social Worker (NMHP) – DHS
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹29,524 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Mental Health or Psychiatric Social Work (minimum two years course).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — must have completed a 2-year PG degree in the relevant field.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 21 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Psychiatric Social Worker position at DHS Giridih is a specialized role within the National Mental Health Programme, offering a competitive salary of ₹29,524. This single vacancy requires a Post Graduate degree in mental health or psychiatric social work. It is an excellent opportunity for mental health professionals to provide counseling and social support services to patients in the Giridih district.
- A Post Graduate degree in Mental Health or Psychiatric Social Work is mandatory.
- The course of study must have been at least two years in duration.
- This role involves providing social interventions and counseling for mental health patients.
- Selection will be based on academic qualifications and professional experience.
- The position is contractual and subject to annual performance reviews.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹29,524.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Academic Merit Written Test Skill Test Interview (where applicable)
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹400 SC/ST: ₹200
Reservation
Reservation benefits are applicable as per Jharkhand State Government rules for local residents.
Candidates must provide valid caste and residential certificates to claim reservation.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website giridih.nic.in.
- Fill in all the required details accurately in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates.
- Include two recent passport-sized photographs and a self-addressed envelope (24x10 cm) with required postage.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee in favor of 'District Health Society, Giridih'.
- Send the complete application packet to the Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Medical Officer, Giridih via Registered Post or Speed Post.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly salary for the Psychiatric Social Worker (NMHP) position is ₹29,524.
A Post Graduate degree in mental health or psychiatric social work after a two-year course.
There is 1 vacancy available for this role.
