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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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] .