NIEPMD Consultant Recruitment 2026 for 22 Posts

• Eligible Indian nationals may apply.
• Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist: M.Phil. or MA in Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology or Psychology, or an equivalent RCI-recognized qualification, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Occupational Therapist: BOT or higher, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• ASLP: BASLP or higher, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Early Interventionist: RCI-recognized PGDEI, or BOT/BPT or another RCI-recognized rehabilitation professional qualification with training or experience; at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience is required.
• Special Educator: B.Ed. Special Education in ID or in MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI, as applicable, with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Cross-disability experience is preferred.
• Physiotherapist: BPT with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Nurse: Diploma in Nursing with at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Trained Caregiver: Divyang Mitra with an RCI-certified CBID/CCCG/CCCG-P certificate or equivalent.
• Activity Teacher: D.Ed./B.Ed. plus at least a certificate or diploma in Music, dance, Fine Arts, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Yoga or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, and at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Experience with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Social Worker: MA in Social Work or a graduate degree with DCBR/DVR (ID), plus at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Data Entry Operator: Graduate with computer knowledge.
• Need-based visits: Medical doctors require MBBS with a PG degree or diploma in the relevant specialty or equivalent. Genetic counsellors require a master's in Genetic Counselling or Medical Genetics or equivalent; optometrists require B.Optom, Doctor of Optometry or equivalent; nutritionists/dietitians require an M.Sc. in Nutrition, Food & Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition, or B.Sc. Dietetics with applicable registration or certification.

• Open the NIEPMD recruitment page and access the online application for Consultant No. 08/2026.
• Complete the application for the relevant post or discipline.
• Pay the applicable Rs. 590 fee online through RTGS, NEFT or IMPS; exempt categories do not have to pay.
• Attach proof of the requisite fee and the required documents, and submit the application online within the prescribed period.
• Submit a separate application with proof of the requisite fee for each additional post or discipline.

About the engagement

The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) has issued Consultant Notification No. 08/2026 dated 06-11-2026 for 22 temporary contractual positions. Fifteen positions are at NIEPMD(D) Chennai and seven at CRC Madurai. The work locations include CDEIC, CRC Madurai and its subcentres; selected candidates may also be transferred to offices anywhere in India under NIEPMD(D), Chennai’s administrative control.

Posts and eligibility

The notice covers clinical or rehabilitation psychology, occupational therapy, ASLP, early intervention, special education, physiotherapy, nursing, caregiving, activity teaching, social work and data entry. It also includes a need-based visits position for medical and allied health professionals. Qualifications differ by role, and most positions require at least two years of relevant post-qualification experience. The Data Entry Operator post requires graduation and computer knowledge.

The maximum age is 56 years on the closing date for receipt of applications, except for the need-based visits position, which has no age limit. The notice does not specify a minimum age or age relaxation.

Application and deadline

Apply online through the NIEPMD recruitment page within 21 days of the advertisement’s publication in Employment News. The notice does not state the publication date or a calendar deadline. Candidates applying for more than one post or discipline must submit a separate application for each.

The fee is Rs. 590 including GST, payable through RTGS, NEFT or IMPS. SC, ST, persons with disabilities, female and transgender candidates are exempt. Attach proof of the requisite fee and the required documents; the notice does not list individual supporting documents. Incomplete applications or those without the requisite documents will be rejected.

Pay and contract terms

Monthly consolidated honorarium ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 60,000. Need-based visits are paid per visit, with a maximum of 15 visits per month and at least four hours per visit. The initial engagement ordinarily does not exceed three years and may be extended to a maximum of five years. The notice provides for a 5% annual increment subject to satisfactory performance and permits paid leave at 1.5 days per completed month. Further revisions or corrigenda will be posted on the NIEPMD website.