IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – 02 Student Counsellor / Clinical Psychologist Posts | Apply Offline by 15 June
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2026 4:51 pm
IISER Kolkata Recruitment 2026 – Student Counsellor / Clinical Psychologist
02 Posts | Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata
Advt. No. IISER-K/Admn./NT-Proj. Mode/2026/01 | Dated: 25 May 2026
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata — an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India — has invited applications for 02 Student Counsellor / Clinical Psychologist posts (Male – 01 and Female – 01) on contract (co-terminus basis) under project mode. A consolidated salary of Rs.45,000/- per month will be paid. Postgraduates in Psychology/Social Work with relevant experience can apply. The hard copy of the application must reach IISER Kolkata by 15 June 2026, 17:30 Hrs.
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About IISER Kolkata
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata is an Institute of National Importance established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to promote quality education and research in basic sciences.
The Institute is located at Mohanpur, District Nadia, West Bengal – 741246. This recruitment is for temporary positions on contract (co-terminus basis) under project mode to support student counselling and mental health care services at the Institute.
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Vacancy Details
- Post: Student Counsellor / Clinical Psychologist
- Number of Posts: 02 (Two) — Male: 01 and Female: 01
- Engagement: Contract (co-terminus basis) under project mode
- Tenure: Initially for a duration of 11 months
- Consolidated Salary: Rs.45,000/- per month
- Location: IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur, District Nadia, West Bengal – 741246
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 40 years (as on the closing date of application)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Master's Degree in Psychology or Social Work, with specialization in Clinical Psychotherapy, AND
- Graduation in Psychology with at least 60% marks or equivalent (or equivalent grade point average) from a recognized University/Institute
- (a) Clinical experience in Mental Health Care, and
- (b) Experience in the post of a full-time/part-time Student Counsellor
- The Student Counsellor experience should be in an educational institution; both experiences should cover group counselling and individual counselling
- Excellent communication skills
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Job Responsibilities
- Providing counselling support to students of the Institute
- Clinical mental health care services
- Conducting group counselling and individual counselling sessions
- Supporting the Institute's student wellbeing initiatives under the project
Salary & Benefits
- Consolidated Salary: Rs.45,000/- per month (Rupees forty-five thousand only)
- The position is purely temporary and co-terminus under project mode
- Appointees will not be entitled to any service benefit/compensation/absorption/regularization of service in the Institute
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 25 May 2026
- Last Date to Receive Hard Copy of Application: 15 June 2026, 17:30 Hrs
Application Fee
- Not mentioned in official notification.
Required Documents
- Duly filled prescribed application form (downloaded from the Institute website)
- Self-attested copies of relevant testimonials, certificates and enclosures
- Valid age proof and degree certificates (duly attested)
- Percentage conversion certificate from Board/University, if grades/CGPA are awarded
- NOC — for candidates working in Central/State Government Organizations/Departments, Autonomous bodies/PSU and Government Funded Research Agencies (or application through proper channel)
- Original documents must be produced at the time of Test/Interview for verification
How to Apply
- Step 1: Download the prescribed APPLICATION FORM from the Institute website apply.iiserkol.ac.in/jobs
- Step 2: Fill in the application form and attach self-attested copies of all relevant testimonials, certificates and enclosures
- Step 3: Superscribe the envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF STUDENT COUNSELLOR / CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST"
- Step 4: Send the hard copy by speed post/registered post/courier to reach the following address by 15 June 2026, 17:30 Hrs:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata,
Mohanpur – 741246, District Nadia, West Bengal
Note: Separate application forms must be filled if applying for more than one post.
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Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Test/Interview/Discussion
- The Institute reserves the right to screen and shortlist applications based on academic and professional attainments
- Mere possession of the prescribed qualifications does not entitle candidates to be called for test/interview
- All correspondence (call letter, admit card etc.) will be emailed — candidates must provide active mobile numbers and email addresses
- Shortlisting and interview information will be uploaded on the Institute website from time to time
- No TA/DA shall be admissible for appearing at the interview and joining
Instructions for Government Employees
- Candidates working in Central/State Government Organizations/Departments, Autonomous bodies/PSU and Government Funded Research Agencies must forward the filled-in offline application through proper channel or produce NOC at the time of test/interview/discussion, if called
Important Instructions
- The position is purely temporary; the selected candidate will have no claim for regular appointment at IISER Kolkata
- The contractual appointment can be terminated at any time by the Institute Authority without assigning any reason
- The candidate must be a citizen of India
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness (certificate at the time of joining) and verification of character & antecedents — fake/false documents will lead to immediate termination
- The cut-off date for ascertaining age and experience will be the last date of receipt of the hard copy of application
- Mere issue of interview call letter will not imply acceptance of candidature
- Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected
- Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature
- No telephonic enquiries or requests will be entertained; corrigendum/addendum, if any, will be published only on the Institute website
- Records of non-selected candidates will not be preserved beyond six months from the date of formation of the select list
Important Links
- Official Website (IISER Kolkata): View
- Application Form Download: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Download
- Help Desk (Email): jobs@iiserkol.ac.in
- Postal Address (Send Applications): The Dean of Administration, IISER Kolkata, Mohanpur – 741246, District Nadia, West Bengal