Postgraduate degree or diploma in psychiatry, or equivalent professional qualification in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, or allied mental health fields with 15 years of relevant experience.
Postgraduate degree in Social Work or Master of Philosophy in Psychiatric Social Work with 15 years of experience in the mental health sector.
Recognized qualification in Clinical Psychology approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, or Postgraduate degree in Psychology with Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology and 15 years of experience.
Diploma or degree in general nursing or psychiatric nursing with 15 years of professional experience in mental healthcare.
Individuals who currently have or have previously experienced mental illness.
Persons representing caregivers of individuals with mental illness or authorized organizations representing such caregivers.
Representatives from non-governmental organizations actively providing support services to persons with mental illness.
Selection by designated board appointed by competent authority
