NHM Tripura Tele-MANAS Recruitment 2026 – 13 Posts

NHM Tripura Tele-MANAS Recruitment 2026 – 13 Posts

The State Health & Family Welfare Society, Tripura, under the National Health Mission (NHM), has invited applications for Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatric Social Worker/Psychiatric Nursing posts for Tele-MANAS, Tripura, on a contractual and fixed pay basis. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, and how to apply.

Important – Urgent Application Window

The application submission window is open from 03 September 2026 to 10 September 2026 only, at the office of the Medical Superintendent, Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Interested and eligible permanent residents of Tripura must submit their application within this narrow window; no application will be entertained before or after this period.

NHM Tripura Tele-MANAS Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important – Who Can Apply

This recruitment is open exclusively to candidates who are permanent residents of Tripura. Candidates must submit a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) along with their application.

Post-wise Vacancy and Pay Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Counsellors: Essential – Masters in Clinical Psychology/Social Work or other related discipline such as MA Psychology; OR Bachelor in Psychology or Social Work with 2 years’ experience in Mental Health Work, preferably counselling. Preference given to Masters degree holders and candidates with experience in mental health care delivery and counselling.
• Clinical Psychologists/Psychiatric Social Worker/Psychiatric Nursing: Essential – First or second class MA/MSc degree in Psychology; OR First or second class MA/MSW degree in Medical/Psychiatric Social Work; OR MSc in Psychiatric Nursing from a recognized institute as per Indian Nursing Council. Preference given to M.Phil in Clinical Psychology/M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work/PhD holders.
• All candidates must be permanent residents of Tripura.

Age Limit

40 years for UR candidates and 45 years for SC/ST candidates, for all categories of posts, as on 18 September 2026 (the date of walk-in interview).

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How to Apply

1. Submit the duly filled application in the prescribed API format, along with 2 (two) passport-size colour photographs and self-attested copies of all testimonials and certificates.
2. Submit at the Office of the Medical Superintendent, Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh, between 03 September 2026 and 10 September 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
3. Attend the Walk-in Interview on 18 September 2026 at Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with all original documents. Registration closes strictly at 1:00 PM; no registration will be allowed thereafter.
4. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications, each clearly mentioning the name of the post and component.

Documents Required (API Format)

• Application form in API (Academic Performance Index) format, with one recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Self-attested softcopy of qualification mark sheets, from Madhyamik onwards till highest degree.
• Valid Registration Certificate.
• Caste Certificate (for reserved categories).
• Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).
• Age proof: Madhyamik Admit Card/10th Standard Board Admit Card.
• Photo ID with address: Aadhar Card/Driving License/Voter ID.
• No Objection Certificate, if applicable, as per API format.

Selection Process

• Selection is based on merit, on total marks obtained by candidates out of a maximum of 100 marks.
• 90 marks are based on Academic Performance Index (API), as per the qualifications specified for each post.
• 10 marks are based on Viva-Voce, for all posts.
• Candidates will appear before the interview board along with all original documents submitted with the application form.
• Names of shortlisted eligible candidates will be published on the official NHM Tripura website (tripuranrhm.gov.in/job.html), DHS website (health.tripura.gov.in/jobs-and-recruitment), and Government website (tripura.gov.in/recruitments).

Important Terms and Conditions

• The engagement will initially be for 11 (eleven) months, which may be extended further based on performance till the completion of the project, subject to an intervening gap of at least one day.
• TA/DA will not be admissible for appearing in the recruitment procedure.
• Selected candidates will have to perform duties for a minimum of 6-8 hours a day, on roster duty, and may have to serve in any part of the state of Tripura.
• In-service candidates (State Govt./Society/PSU/Central Govt.) must submit a No Objection Certificate from their respective employer before appearing before the interview board, failing which their candidature will be rejected.
• If at any stage it is found that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria, or has furnished incorrect/false information, certificate, or documents, or has suppressed any material fact, the candidature will stand cancelled, apart from legal action as applicable.
• Candidates against whom a criminal case is pending in any court, or who have been convicted by any court, are barred from applying.
• The Mission Director, NHM Tripura, has the right to suspend or cancel any application or the entire recruitment process, or a part thereof, without showing any reason.

About This Recruitment

Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is India’s national tele-mental health programme, and this recruitment strengthens Tripura’s Tele-MANAS workforce with 10 Counsellors and 3 specialist Clinical Psychologists/Psychiatric Social Workers/Psychiatric Nursing professionals. With mental health service delivery increasingly reliant on trained counselling and clinical psychology staff, this drive is significant for expanding accessible mental health support across the state through the tele-mental health helpline and associated services.

Why Candidates Must Act Within the Narrow Window

Unlike many recruitment notices that allow weeks for application submission, this notice provides only an 8-day window, from 03 September to 10 September 2026, for candidates to submit their application in person at Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh. Given that the notice explicitly states no application will be entertained before or after this period, candidates should prepare their complete API-format application, photographs, and self-attested documents immediately rather than waiting until the final days of the window.

Understanding the API-Based Selection Process

Since 90 of the total 100 marks come from the Academic Performance Index based on qualifications, candidates with a Masters degree (for Counsellor posts) or M.Phil/PhD (for Clinical Psychologist/PSW/Psychiatric Nursing posts) hold a meaningful advantage over those relying on the minimum Bachelor’s-plus-experience route. Candidates should ensure all percentage calculations for CGPA/GPA-based marksheets are accurately converted and documented, since the notice specifically warns that failure to produce supporting documentation for percentage conversion can lead to disqualification.

Final Word

Eligible permanent residents of Tripura holding the required qualifications for Counsellor or Clinical Psychologist/Psychiatric Social Worker/Psychiatric Nursing posts should submit their complete API-format application at Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh, between 03 and 10 September 2026, and prepare to attend the walk-in interview on 18 September 2026.

The Role of Tele-MANAS in Tripura’s Mental Health Ecosystem

Tele-MANAS provides free, round-the-clock tele-mental health services through a toll-free helpline, connecting callers with trained counsellors and, where needed, specialist clinical support, aiming to bridge the significant treatment gap in mental healthcare access across India, particularly in states like Tripura where in-person psychiatric services remain concentrated in a handful of urban centres. The Counsellors and specialist staff recruited under this notification will directly staff this helpline and associated support services, making their role central to the programme’s day-to-day functioning and reach across the state.

A Note on the Female Sub-Category Reservations

Candidates should carefully review the vacancy table, which breaks down each category (UR, ST, SC) into open and female-specific sub-allocations, particularly for the Counsellor posts where female candidates have dedicated vacancies within the UR and ST categories. Female candidates applying under these sub-categories should ensure their application clearly reflects their applicable category combination, since correctly matching the reservation category can affect how an application is evaluated against the vacancy roster.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised under NHM Tripura Tele-MANAS recruitment?

13 posts: 10 Counsellors and 3 Clinical Psychologists/Psychiatric Social Worker/Psychiatric Nursing.

2. What is the application submission window?

03 September 2026 to 10 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

3. When is the walk-in interview?

18 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

4. What is the salary for Counsellors?

Rs. 25,000/- per month.

5. What is the salary for Clinical Psychologists/PSW/Psychiatric Nursing?

Rs. 50,000/- per month.

6. What is the age limit?

40 years for UR candidates; 45 years for SC/ST candidates, as on 18 September 2026.

7. Who is eligible to apply?

Only permanent residents of Tripura, holding the specified educational qualifications.

8. Where should applications be submitted?

Office of the Medical Superintendent, Modern Psychiatric Hospital, Narsingarh.

9. Is this a permanent post?

No, it is a contractual engagement, initially for 11 months, extendable based on performance.

10. What is the selection process?

Merit-based, out of 100 marks: 90 marks for Academic Performance Index and 10 marks for Viva-Voce.

11. Is TA/DA provided for the interview?

No, TA/DA is not admissible.

12. Can in-service candidates apply?

Yes, but they must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer before appearing for interview.

13. What are the working hour expectations?

A minimum of 6-8 hours a day, on roster duty, with possible posting anywhere in Tripura.

14. Can a candidate apply for both posts?

Yes, but separate applications must be submitted for each post, clearly indicating the post name.

15. Who issues this recruitment notice?

Mission Director (i/c), National Health Mission, Government of Tripura.