Consultant Psychiatrist – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification
- Qualification: MBBS degree and a Post Graduate degree or Diploma in Psychiatry recognized by the National Medical Commission.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in psychiatry after obtaining the PG degree or 5 years after the PG diploma.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Consultant Psychiatrist role in Ladakh is a critical position focused on managing mental health disorders and promoting psychological well-being in the region. Responsibilities include conducting specialized assessments, prescribing psychotropic medications, and leading multidisciplinary teams for crisis intervention. This role offers the chance to develop mental health services from the ground up in a remote Union Territory. It is a rewarding post for specialists who wish to combine clinical practice with medico-legal advisory and community health promotion.
- Recruitment is restricted to candidates holding a valid Ladakh Resident Certificate.
- The role is permanent and carries the status of a Group A Gazetted officer.
- Candidates must possess high color vision and meet specific physical standards for high-altitude service.
- The selection process is primarily through an interview conducted by the UPSC.
- The age limit is 50 years for ST candidates, with a 10-year relaxation for PwBD.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Reservation
Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per the post-specific reservation rosters.
Ladakh-specific posts have domicile requirements for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit is 50 years for ST candidates.
Duties include specialist assessment, management of mental health disorders, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
There are 2 vacancies available, both reserved for the ST category.