KSMHA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 9 Steno-Typist, Assistant, Office Attendant Posts

The Keralam State Mental Health Authority (KSMHA), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for 9 posts on a one-year contract basis at the Mental Health Review Boards constituted under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017: 2 Assistant, 3 Steno-Typist and 4 Office Attendant. Consolidated monthly pay is Rs. 20,280 to Rs. 34,180 depending on the post. The qualification ranges from 7th standard pass to any degree with computer knowledge. Applications on the prescribed form, with a demand draft, go by hand or post to the chosen Mental Health Review Board by 26 November 2026.

About KSMHA

The Keralam State Mental Health Authority is constituted as per the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and its office is at Red Cross Road, Thiruvananthapuram. The posts are for the Mental Health Review Boards constituted under the same Act. The notice is dated 10.11.2026 and is signed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 9 vacancies in total, by post and by centre. It gives no category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

Steno-Typist technical qualifications

• Type writing English and Malayalam lower (KGTE/MGTE) with computer word processing
• Shorthand English and Malayalam lower

The notice states the cut-off date for calculating age as 01.01.2026. An equivalency certificate of the respective University must be produced for any other degree to be considered against the notified degrees. The notice does not list a desirable qualification or experience requirement. For the exact eligibility of each post, refer to the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

The pay is a consolidated monthly amount, quoted in the notice with G.O. (P) No.24/2026/Fin dated 18.02.2026. The appointment is purely on contract basis, and the period of contract for all posts is one year. The notice names no allowances.

How to Apply for KSMHA Recruitment 2026

1. Fill the prescribed application form given on the KSMHA website, https://www.ksmha.org/. The form is also printed with the notice.
2. Attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a passport size photograph taken within six months, copies of qualification certificates attested by a Gazetted officer, and copies of experience certificates.
3. SC/ST candidates claiming the fee concession attach a copy of their caste certificate.
4. Attach a demand draft for the fee, drawn in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, Keralam State Mental Health Authority, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
5. Seal the envelope securely and write on it: Application for the post of ........ at Mental Health Review Board, ........
6. Submit the application by hand or post to the Superintendent of the Mental Health Review Board of your choice, clearly stating the post and preferred centre, by 26 November 2026.

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application form for each post with a separate demand draft. Multiple applications supported by a single combined demand draft, or an insufficient fee, will be rejected without notice.

Addresses of the Mental Health Review Boards

• The Superintendent, Mental Health Review Board, Thiruvananthapuram, State Nutrition Bureau Building, District Medical Office campus, Red Cross Road, Vanchiyoor P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 035. Tele: 0471 2570577
• The Superintendent, Mental Health Review Board, Kottayam, Medical College Kottayam Campus, Gandhinagar, Kottayam – 686 008. Tele: 0481 2925660
• The Superintendent, Mental Health Review Board, Thrissur, Government Mental Health Centre Campus, Vonginisserly, Aranattukara, Thrissur – 680 004. Tele: 0487 2992666
• The Superintendent, Mental Health Review Board, Kozhikode, Government Mental Health Centre Campus, Kuthiravattom Road, Kozhikode – 673 016. Tele: 0495 2923645

Documents named in the notice

• Curriculum Vitae
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Attested copy of SSLC certificate
• Attested copies of educational qualification certificates
• Attested copies of technical qualification certificates, if applicable
• Copies of experience certificates, if applicable
• Copy of caste certificate (SC/ST candidates)
• Demand Draft

Selection and Interview

The notice says a detailed scrutiny of applications and credentials will be conducted before interview or appointment. Selection norms will be as applicable for contract posts in the Government of Keralam. With the approval of the Government of Keralam, KSMHA reserves the absolute right to shortlist candidates for interview based on merit, to conduct an independent screening test and skill test, or to delegate the entire recruitment process to a government-approved testing agency, depending on the total volume of applications. The decision of the Government and KSMHA is final and binding. Candidates will be intimated by email or post about further procedures. The notice prints no interview or test date.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must give a working email address, contact number and communication address, as further procedures are intimated by email or post.
• Any discrepancy found during detailed scrutiny will result in rejection of candidature.
• If any information given is found false or incorrect at any stage, the candidature or appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated without notice.
• Canvassing for favouritism is considered offensive and legal action will be taken against those who attempt it.
• KSMHA reserves the right to fill or not to fill the posts advertised.
• KSMHA contact details printed in the notice: Tel/Fax 0471 2472866, website www.ksmha.org, email [email protected].

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