- Post: Counselling Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist) on a contract basis at SVNIT Surat.
- Purpose: Provide psychological support, counselling, and mental health promotion to students, faculty, and staff.
- Key Responsibilities: Individual counselling, crisis intervention, hostel outreach, mental health awareness programs, and psychological assessments.
- Posting Location: SVNIT Surat, Gujarat.
- Engagement Duration: Initial contract period of 11 months, subject to performance and institute requirements.
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🎓 Master's Degree
Counselling Psychologist (Contract) at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Surat, Gujarat
Apply Deadline
16 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) (SVNIT) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Up to ₹50,000 per month based on skill sets, experience, and performance. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | female |
| Experience Required | • 2: Counselling to students in educational institutes, hospitals, or mental health clinics. |
| Application Fee | • Fee Amount: Not mentioned, Fee Currency: Indian Rupee (INR), Fee Details: ['No application fee is specified in the job notification for the Counselling Psychologist position at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT).', 'Candidates are required to submit only the prescribed application form along with attested documents via Speed Post.'], Additional Notes: ['The application process is offline and involves sending a hard copy of the filled form and supporting documents.'] |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Completed Master’s Degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Psychology or Clinical Psychology.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing counselling to students at educational institutes, hospitals, or mental health clinics.
- Desirable Experience: Counselling adolescents aged 18–30, preferably in residential institutions, counselling centres, or psychiatric clinics.
- Desirable Skills: Ability to administer and interpret psychometric tests; membership in professional psychology societies is desirable.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years (as of the application deadline).
- Gender Preference: Preference for female candidates.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing counselling to students at educational institutes, hospitals, or mental health clinics.
- Desirable Experience: Counselling adolescents aged 18–30, preferably in residential institutions, counselling centres, or psychiatric clinics.
- Desirable Skills: Ability to administer and interpret psychometric tests; membership in professional psychology societies is desirable.
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 35 years (as of the application deadline).
- Gender Preference: Preference for female candidates.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on institute criteria.
- Interview: Final selection will be based on performance during a personal interview at SVNIT Surat.
- Interview: Final selection will be based on performance during a personal interview at SVNIT Surat.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Filled application form in the prescribed format.
- Duly attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets.
- Appropriate conversion formula to percentage/CGPA/GPA (if applicable).
- Duly attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets.
- Appropriate conversion formula to percentage/CGPA/GPA (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: Not mentioned, Fee Currency: Indian Rupee (INR), Fee Details: ['No application fee is specified in the job notification for the Counselling Psychologist position at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT).', 'Candidates are required to submit only the prescribed application form along with attested documents via Speed Post.'], Additional Notes: ['The application process is offline and involves sending a hard copy of the filled form and supporting documents.']
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Counselling Psychologist post at SVNIT?
There is 1 vacancy for the Counselling Psychologist post at SVNIT Surat, with a preference for female candidates.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the SVNIT Counselling Psychologist recruitment?
The last date to submit the offline application is 16 November 2026.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to this post?
The maximum age limit for the Counselling Psychologist post is 35 years as of the application deadline.
Q.
Is this a permanent government job?
No, the engagement is purely on a contract basis for an initial period of 11 months and does not guarantee absorption into a regular position.
Q.
What is the selection process for this recruitment?
The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates followed by a personal interview at SVNIT Surat.