Junior Psychiatric Social Worker (Group ‘B’ post) Recruitment Rules, 2020 : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Name of post.

Number of post.

Classification.

Level in pay matrix.

Whether selection post or non- selection post.

Age-limit

for direct recruits.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Junior Psychiatric Social Worker.

1* (2020)

*Subject to variation dependent on work load.

General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-

Gazetted, Non- ministerial.

Level 6 in the pay matrix

(Rs. 35400 –

112400/-).

Not applicable.

30 years.

(Relaxable for Government servants upto five years in
accordance with instructions or orders issued by the
Central Government).

Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall
be the closing date for receipt of applications from
candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed
for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur,

Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul & Spiti district and
Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Union Territory of Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep)           

Educational and other qualifications required for direct
recruits.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for
direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.

Period of probation, if any.

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by

promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the
vacancies to be filled by various methods.

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

Essential:

Master Degree in Social Work from a recognised University
or Institute with specialization in Medical and Psychiatric
Social Work.

Experience:

One year experience in the field of Psychosocial Assessment
and Management and Rehabilitation in Mental Health as
Psychiatric Social Worker from a Government recognised
hospitals or institutions.

Not applicable.

Two years.

By direct recruitment.

Note:
vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation
or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances
for a duration of one year or more may be filled on
deputation basis from officers of Central Government.

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; and

(b) possessing the

qualifications and experience prescribed for direct
recruits under Column (7).

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation/
absorption grades from which promotion or

deputation/absorption to be made.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists what is its
composition.

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is
to be consulted in making recruitment.

(11)

(12)

(13)

Not applicable.

Group


‘B’ Departmental confirmation Committee (for
considering confirmation) consisting of:

1 Director, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi. –
Chairman;

2.Officer of Specialist Grade-I, Central Institute of
Psychiatry, Ranchi –Member;

3. Chief Administrative Officer, Central Institute of
Psychiatry, Ranchi – Member.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is not
necessary.