The Keralam State Mental Health Authority (KSMHA) has released the KSMHA Recruitment 2026 notification for Assistant, Steno-Typist and Office Attendant posts for the Mental Health Review Boards (MHRBs) constituted under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Eligible and interested candidates can apply by hand/post from 10th to 26th November 2026. The appointment will be purely on contract basis for a period of one year. The notification was released on 10th November 2026 at ksmha.org.
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KSMHA Recruitment 2026 has been released on 10th November 2026 at ksmha.org. The notification PDF with the prescribed application form is available on the official website. Candidates can check details on vacancies, eligibility, pay, age limit, and the application process in the notification PDF.
KSMHA Recruitment 2026: Overview
The quick overview of KSMHA Recruitment 2026 for Assistant, Steno-Typist and Office Attendant vacancies is given below in the table:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Keralam State Mental Health Authority (KSMHA) |
| Post | Assistant, Steno-Typist, Office Attendant |
| Advertisement No. | A/1200/2026/SMHA |
| Total Vacancies | 03 + 03 + 07 = 13 |
| Contract Period | One year |
| Qualification | Any Degree / SSLC / 7th Standard Pass (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | Not more than 45 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Selection | Scrutiny, Interview / Screening & Skill Test (as decided by KSMHA) |
| Job Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode (Kerala) |
| KSMHA Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.ksmha.org/ |
KSMHA Vacancy 2026
There are 13 vacancies in total across the three posts, distributed among four Mental Health Review Boards. Candidates may apply for more than one post, but must submit separate application forms with separate Demand Drafts for each post.
| Post | Vacancies | Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 02 (Thiruvananthapuram-01, Kottayam-01) | 2 MHRBs |
| Steno-Typist | 03 (Thiruvananthapuram-01, Kottayam-01, Kozhikode-01) | 3 MHRBs |
| Office Attendant | 07 (Thiruvananthapuram-01, Kottayam-01, Thrissur-01, Kozhikode-04) | 4 MHRBs |
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The eligibility conditions for the KSMHA Recruitment 2026 have been explained below:
KSMHA Educational Qualification
Assistant: Any Degree with Computer Knowledge.
Steno-Typist: SSLC Pass; Typewriting English & Malayalam Lower (KGTE/MGTE) with computer word processing; Shorthand English & Malayalam Lower.
Office Attendant: 7th Standard Pass.
KSMHA Age Limit
- Assistant & Office Attendant: Not more than 45 years as on 01.01.2026.
- Steno-Typist: Not more than 45 years; retired State/Central Government employees not more than 62 years.
- The cut-off date for calculating age is 01.01.2026.
KSMHA Other Conditions
- Only Indian nationals need apply.
- Equivalency certificate of the respective University shall be produced for considering any other degree with reference to the notified degrees.
- SC/ST candidates claiming fee concession must attach a copy of their caste certificate along with the application.
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download Details
Candidates can check the KSMHA Recruitment 2026 notification PDF for complete details of the recruitment exercise. The advertisement covers the number of vacancies, qualification required, upper age limit, remuneration, mode of appointment, instructions to candidates, and the prescribed application form with sections on personal information, address and contact information, educational qualifications, technical qualifications (for Steno-Typist), experience details, application fee details, list of documents attached, and a declaration. Applicants should keep a downloaded copy available while completing their application and refer to it whenever an eligibility condition needs clarification.
Check Official Notice PDF Here
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Salary
The consolidated monthly pay for each post is given below (as per G.O. (P) No.24/2026/Fin dated 18.02.2026):
| Post | Consolidated Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant | Rs. 34,180/- |
| Steno-Typist | Rs. 24,590/- |
| Office Attendant | Rs. 20,280/- |
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Job Location
The job location of the selected candidates will be the respective Mental Health Review Board (MHRB) of their choice in Kerala, clearly stated in the application. The four MHRB centres are:
- Thiruvananthapuram – State Nutrition Bureau Building, District Medical Office campus, Red Cross Road, Vanchiyoor P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 035.
- Kottayam – Medical College Kottayam Campus, Gandhinagar, Kottayam – 686 008.
- Thrissur – Government Mental Health Centre Campus, Vonginisserly, Aranattukara, Thrissur – 680 004.
- Kozhikode – Government Mental Health Centre Campus, Kuthiravattom Road, Kozhikode – 673 016.
Candidates must clearly state the post and preferred centre in the address on the envelope. Posting will be at the MHRB centre chosen by the candidate, subject to availability of vacancies.
How to Apply for KSMHA Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit their application through hand/post mode with the help of the given steps:
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website https://www.ksmha.org/.
- Fill in all details — post applied for, preferred MHRB, personal information, address, educational qualifications, technical qualifications (for Steno-Typist), experience, and fee details.
- Attach the following enclosures:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recent passport-size photograph (taken within six months)
- Copies of certificates proving qualification attested by a Gazetted officer
- Copies of experience certificates
- Copy of caste certificate (SC/ST candidates)
- Demand Draft towards application fee
- Prepare the Demand Draft in favour of Chief Executive Officer, Keralam State Mental Health Authority, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
- Submit the application by hand/post directly to the respective Mental Health Review Board of your choice, clearly stating the post and preferred centre in the address.
- The envelope must be securely sealed and clearly state: “Application for the post of ………………….. at Mental Health Review Board, …………………………….”
- Ensure submission latest by 26 November 2026. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms with separate Demand Drafts.
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / All other candidates | Rs. 200/- per post |
| SC / ST | Rs. 100/- per post |
The fee is to be paid by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, KSMHA, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. Multiple applications supported by a single combined Demand Draft or insufficient fee remittance will be rejected without any notice.
KSMHA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Candidates who successfully apply for KSMHA Recruitment 2026 will have to clear the following stages:
- Detailed scrutiny of applications/credentials — any discrepancy found will result in rejection of candidature.
- Interview / Appointment as per norms applicable for contract posts in the Government of Keralam.
- KSMHA reserves the right to shortlist candidates for interview based on merit, conduct an independent screening test and skill test, or delegate the entire recruitment process to a government-approved testing agency, depending on the volume of applications received. The decision of the Government and KSMHA in this regard shall be final and binding.
- Candidates will be intimated by email/post regarding further procedures.
KSMHA Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Submitting Application | 26 November 2026 |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in KSMHA Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 13 vacancies in total — 02 Assistant, 03 Steno-Typist and 07 Office Attendant posts.
Q2. What is the KSMHA last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for submitting applications by hand/post is 26 November 2026.
Q3. What is the KSMHA age limit?
Ans: Not more than 45 years as on 01.01.2026 for all posts; for Steno-Typist, retired State/Central Government employees can be up to 62 years.
Q4. What is the KSMHA salary?
Ans: Assistant – Rs. 34,180/-, Steno-Typist – Rs. 24,590/-, Office Attendant – Rs. 20,280/- per month (consolidated).
Q5. What is the KSMHA application fee?
Ans: Rs. 200/- per post for general candidates and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST candidates, by Demand Draft in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, KSMHA, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
Q6. What is the job location in KSMHA Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The job location will be the Mental Health Review Board (MHRB) of the candidate’s choice — Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur or Kozhikode in Kerala. Candidates must clearly state the post and preferred centre on the envelope.
Q7. Can I apply for more than one post in KSMHA Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit separate application forms for each post with a separate independent Demand Draft as application fee.
