Summary
AIIMS Rishikesh ATF Recruitment 2026: 4 posts - Counsellor, Nurse, Data Manager. Walk-in interview, apply via email by 22 July 2026!The Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) under the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS Rishikesh is hiring for 4 contractual posts — Counsellor, Nurse, and Data Manager — under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), supported by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. If you're looking for hands-on healthcare experience at one of India's top medical institutes while contributing to addiction recovery and community wellbeing, this is worth your full attention.
AIIMS Rishikesh ATF Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Organization | Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF), Dept. of Psychiatry, AIIMS Rishikesh |
|---|---|
| Scheme | NAPDDR (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India) |
| Total Posts | 4 (1 Counsellor + 2 Nurse + 1 Data Manager) |
| Job Type | Contractual (11 months, extendable per scheme policy) |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Application Mode | Email only (atf@aiimsrishikesh.edu.in) |
| Interview Venue | Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS Rishikesh |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 July 2026, 5:00 PM |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary/Month (Minimum, Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Counsellor | 01 | Rs. 20,000 |
| Nurse | 02 | Rs. 15,000 |
| Data Manager | 01 | Rs. 15,000 |
| Total | 04 |
Salaries are as per NHM norms and the ATF scheme, and may be revised as per prevailing Uttarakhand NHM norms subject to funding agency approval.
Eligibility Criteria
- Counsellor: Graduate in Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology (a Master's degree in the same disciplines is preferable).
- Nurse: ANM qualification (GNM or BSc Nursing preferred).
- Data Manager: Graduate degree, preferably with qualification or experience in computer applications.
- Any experience claimed must have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
- Prescribed qualifications are the minimum requirement — possessing them alone does not guarantee selection.
Roles & Responsibilities
Counsellor
- Assist the medical officer in patient assessment and diagnosis.
- Provide initial counselling and motivation enhancement to patients.
- Conduct one-to-one and group psychosocial sessions with patients and families.
- Undertake field visits and provide referral services as needed.
- Conduct community awareness activities and liaise with NGOs to encourage help-seeking behaviour.
Nurse
- Dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor and maintain related records.
- Provide first aid in the absence of the medical doctor.
- Maintain stock management records.
Data Manager
- Register new and follow-up patients, and maintain clinical files.
- Prepare monthly reports and assist in maintaining stock and account records.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 2 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Email Application | 22 July 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview Date & Time | To be intimated via AIIMS website/email |
Contract Terms You Should Know
- Appointment is purely temporary/contractual for 11 months from the date of joining, terminable by either side with one month's notice.
- Engagement may be extended as per ATF scheme policy, but does not entitle any right to regular appointment or permanent absorption at AIIMS.
- Selected candidates are employed under the ATF Scheme Project (Department of Psychiatry) and are not direct employees of AIIMS Rishikesh.
- No travelling or other allowances are paid for the interview or joining.
- Appointment is full-time; private or any other type of practice is prohibited.
- Candidates already employed elsewhere must produce a Relieving Certificate before joining.
How to Apply for AIIMS Rishikesh ATF Recruitment 2026
- Download and fill the prescribed application format (Annexure I) from the official notification.
- Email the completed application to atf@aiimsrishikesh.edu.in before 5:00 PM on 22 July 2026.
- Applications in any format other than Annexure I, submitted offline, or received after the deadline will be rejected.
- Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via website, email, or phone for the walk-in interview.
- Bring the original hard copy of your submitted application, along with all supporting documents, to the interview.
Why This Opportunity Matters for Uttarakhand
Substance use disorder treatment is a growing area of public health need across Uttarakhand's hill and plains districts alike, and the ATF at AIIMS Rishikesh plays a direct role in that response. For Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, and computer-application graduates from Dehradun, Haldwani, or the Garhwal-Kumaon region, this is a chance to build real clinical and community-health experience at a premier institute, while contributing to a cause that genuinely helps people in recovery. Bookmark this page — we'll keep tracking AIIMS Rishikesh's contractual and scheme-based openings as they're announced.