Arunachal Pradesh SMHA Non-Official Member Recruitment 2026

The Directorate of Health Services, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has released an official advertisement inviting Letters of Expression (LOE) for the empanelment of Non-Official Members in the Arunachal Pradesh State Mental Health Authority (APSMHA). This recruitment drive is conducted under SMHA Rule 3 (Chapter II) and in reference to the Mental Health Care Act 2017. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications offline before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 14th August 2026
• Last Date for Submission of Letter of Expression (LOE): 15th September 2026

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

The empanelment is open for various positions under non-official categories. Below is the summary table of positions, vacancies, and their respective eligibility requirements:

Sl. No.	Particulars / Position	Positions to be Filled	Eligibility Criteria
1	Mental Health Professional	1 (One)	• Psychiatrist possessing post-graduate degree or diploma; • Professional registered with the concerned State Authority under Section 55 (Clinical Psychologist / Mental Health Nurse / Psychiatric Social Worker) of MHCA; • Post-graduate degree in Ayurveda in Mano Vigyan Avum Manas Roga; • Post-Graduate degree in Homoeopathy in Psychiatry / Unani in Moalijat (Nafasiyatt) / Siddha in Sirappu Muruthuvam with 15 years experience in the Mental Health field.
2	Psychiatric Social Worker	1 (One)	Possessing post-graduate degree in Social Work or Master of Philosophy in Psychiatric Social Work with 15 years experience in the Mental Health field.
3	Clinical Psychologist	1 (One)	Possessing a recognized qualification in Clinical Psychology approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), OR a Post-Graduate degree in Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Applied Psychology along with a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology or Medical and Social Psychology with 15 years experience in the Mental Health field.
4	Mental Health Nurse	1 (One)	Possessing diploma or degree in general nursing / psychiatric nursing with 15 years experience in the Mental Health field.
5	Persons who have or have had mental illness	2 (Two)	Persons who have or have had mental illness.
6	Persons representing care givers of persons with mental illness or organizations representing care givers	2 (Two)	Representing care givers of persons with mental illness or organizations representing care givers.
7	Persons representing non-governmental organizations which provide services to persons with Mental illness	2 (Two)	Representing non-governmental organizations which provide services to persons with Mental illness.

Required Documents for Submission

To ensure your application is considered valid, candidates must submit the following mandatory documents/papers along with the application format (Annexure-I):

• Copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• An undertaking stating that the person has experience in mental health work, field, psychiatric counseling, and treatment.
• Detailed experience certificates and documentary proofs in the field of mental health.

Selection Procedure

• The selection of members will be carried out by a designated board appointed by the competent authority.
• Candidates will be informed accordingly regarding the selection timeline and updates.

Remuneration and Honorarium

• The remuneration or honorarium for the empanelled members shall be provided as defined in the SMHA Rules, subject to the approval of the competent authority and availability of funds.

Terms and Conditions

• Applications must be submitted strictly in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
• Applications are liable to be disqualified if misleading or false facts are presented or deliberately suppressed, or if confidential inquiries reveal contrary facts or unsatisfactory performance in previous engagements.
• All members must follow guidelines and directions issued by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis.
• Members can be debarred if their performance during the execution of SMHA activities or compliance with guidelines is found unsatisfactory.
• The Commissioner, Health & FW, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Mental Health Authority reserves the absolute right to accept or reject any or all applications fully or partly at any stage without assigning any reason.

Official Links and Details

Detail Category	Description / Information
Official Notification / Advertisement	Click Here
Official Website Link	Click Here
Application Submission Address	Mental Health Branch of Directorate of Health Services, Papu Village, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh.
Addressed To	Director of Health Services cum Member Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh State Mental Health Authority.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates must submit their filled Application / Letter of Expression (LOE) in a sealed envelope directly to the physical address mentioned below before 15th September 2026:

To The Director of Health Services cum Member Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh State Mental Health Authority, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Directorate of Health Services, Naharlagun, Papu Village, Arunachal Pradesh.

Make sure to include all required annexures, self-attested educational certificates, undertakings, and documentary proofs of experience inside the sealed envelope.