Overview
The Institute of Mental Health Kadapa has announced a recruitment drive for 53 posts, including DEO, Junior Assistant, and various allied health positions. Applications are accepted offline from 05/01/2026 to 12/01/2026, with a fee of ₹300 for OC candidates and ₹250 for reserved categories. The selection process involves a 100‑mark assessment, weightage for prior contract/outsource service, and a final merit list. The positions offer salaries ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹54,060 per month, with a maximum age limit of 42 years (52 with relaxations).
Key Details
- Organization
- Institute of Mental Health Kadapa (IMH Kadapa)
- Qualification
- SSC/Intermediate/Degree/Diploma/ITI/PG as per post requirement
- Vacancies
- 53
- Last date to apply
- 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM)
Important Dates
| notification_published | 03/01/2026 |
| application_form_available_from | 05/01/2026 (10:30 AM) |
| applications_received_from | 05/01/2026 to 12/01/2026 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| last_date_submission | 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| scrutiny_of_applications | 19/01/2026 to 30/01/2026 |
| provisional_list_publication | 21/02/2026 |
| grievances_receipt | 23/02/2026 to 25/02/2026 |
| final_merit_publication | 17/03/2026 |
| verification_and_appointment | 21/03/2026 |
| merit_list_validity | Valid up to December 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Kadapa: 53; Contract: 25; Outsourcing: 28
Selection Process
Total marks 100: 75% marks for aggregate of qualifying exam scores, up to 10 marks for completed years after qualification, up to 15% weightage for contract/outsource/honorarium services, additional weightage for working area (tribal, rural, urban) and COVID‑19 service, counselling, final merit list, verification of certificates, and appointment orders.
How to Apply
Visit the official website (https://Kadapa.ap.gov.in/) from 05/01/2026 at 10:30 AM., Download the application proforma from the portal., Fill the application form completely with all required details., Affix a recent passport‑size colour photograph on the application form., Obtain a Demand Draft in favour of Principal, Govt. Medical College, Kadapa for the application processing fee (₹300 for OC, ₹250 for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD)., Attach self‑attested copies of all required certificates (SSC, qualifying exam, registration, caste/EWS, disability, service certificates if applicable)., Prepare a checklist in two copies; one will be returned as acknowledgement., Submit the filled application with all documents at the specified counters in the Office of Principal, Govt. Medical College, Putlampalli, YSR Kadapa District., Obtain a dated acknowledgement from the receiving authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IMH Kadapa Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 53 DEO, Junior Assistant and Other Posts?
notification published: 03/01/2026; application form available from: 05/01/2026 (10:30 AM); applications received from: 05/01/2026 to 12/01/2026 (upto 05:00 PM); last date submission: 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM); scrutiny of applications: 19/01/2026 to 30/01/2026; provisional list publication: 21/02/2026; grievances receipt: 23/02/2026 to 25/02/2026; final merit publication: 17/03/2026; verification and appointment: 21/03/2026; merit list validity: Valid up to December 2026
What is the application fee?
OC: ₹300; SC/ST/BC/EWS/Physically Challenged: ₹250
What is the age limit?
Maximum 42 years (52 years with relaxations)
What is the selection process?
Total marks 100: 75% marks for aggregate of qualifying exam scores, up to 10 marks for completed years after qualification, up to 15% weightage for contract/outsource/honorarium services, additional weightage for working area (tribal, rural, urban) and COVID‑19 service, counselling, final merit list, verification of certificates, and appointment orders.