IISc Psychiatric Social Worker 2026: 2 Posts, Apply by 28 October

Indian Institute of Science is accepting applications for IISc Psychiatric Social Worker 2026 in Karnataka. The Wellness Centre advertises two temporary Psychiatric Social Worker posts, one UR and one SC. Duties include counselling, individual/group therapy support, liaison with the mental health team, awareness training, case records and reports. Staff must be on campus on working days and Saturdays and available for emergencies. The contract does not confer entitlement to regularisation or permanent appointment. Eligibility: M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work is the essential qualification. One year relevant experience is desirable rather than compulsory. Maximum age 45 on the closing date, with applicable government-rule relaxation. The PDF expresses preference for male candidates based on role requirements, not an absolute male-only eligibility rule. Pay or training stipend: ₹48,000 per month consolidated. Initially one year, renewable annually up to 5 years depending on performance and competent-authority discretion. Application and selection: Complete the online IISc application and upload required qualification, age, category and relevant experience certificates by 28 October 2026. Hard copies are not accepted. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview; electronic interviewing may be used. The institution sends the schedule by email and requires qualifying credentials by the deadline. Applicants should read the linked official notification and retain the completed application or registration reference. Keep original qualification, age, category and experience evidence ready where required. Check the recruiting institution’s own notices for changes to the selection schedule before submitting documents or travelling.