On which quantum numbers the energy eigenvalues of a multielectron system depends? We usually read the case for a hydrogen atom where we find that the potential energy depends only on the variable $r$ and the energy eigenvalues are dependent on principal quantum number only. What will be the dependence of the energy eigenvalues for the case of a multi-electron system?
 A: This depends on the level of approximation that you are considering. For example, in the hydrogen atom, if you consider relativistic approximation, you will find that the energy eigenvalues depend on both $n$ and $l$.
The best way to describe this for a multi-electron atom is through the following :
If you solve the base Schroedinger equation with no approximations ( corrections ), you'll find that the energy eigenvalues depend only on $n$. However, you then remember that the different electrons would interact with each other. Hence, you consider the electron-electron interaction. If you go a little further, you shall see that electrostatic repulsion between the electrons also plays a role in determining the energy eigenvalues. Finally, you also need to consider spin-orbit interaction which can be done in $2$ ways - $LS$ coupling or $JJ$ coupling. This would give rise to the fine structure that we see in the spectrum of different elements. This is usually a good place to stop.
If you proceed through $LS$ coupling, the energies would depend on $n, L,S$, where $L,S$ is the Total orbital/spin angular momentum. See Vector model of the atom to see, how to add angular momentum.
Similarly, if you take the $JJ$ coupling route, the energies would depend on $n, L,S,J$, where $J$ is the total angular momentum.
If you include Zeeman effect or hyperfine splitting, the energies would also depend on $m_j$.
So, you can see, energy eigenvalues depend on many quantum numbers, and not just the principal quantum number. It depends on how many corrections you consider into your calculations. Remember, more corrections is equivalent to a more accurate result, but also a more complicated expression.
