NIEPVD Braille Development Officer and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

• Braille Development Officer: Graduate in Arts, Science, Commerce or a similar field, with sufficient knowledge of Braille codes and transcription rules and five years of experience teaching blind persons.
• Office Superintendent: Degree from a recognised university, preferably in Commerce, and five years of experience in secretarial practice or office management, with sufficient knowledge of applicable Government of India administrative rules and procedures. Knowledge of a South Indian language, preferably Tamil, and a recognised diploma in business administration or office management are desirable.
• O & M Instructor: Degree from a recognised university, a Government of India-recognised certificate or diploma in training O&M instructors of the visually handicapped, and at least three years of experience imparting O&M training.
• Narrator Artist: Graduate with clear Hindi/English pronunciation and accent, adequate reading, writing and speaking knowledge of Hindi/English, and the ability to qualify in audio tests.

• Download Annexure I, the prescribed application form, from the institute's website.
• Pay the fee online unless exempt and keep the payment receipt.
• Complete the form, paste a recent passport-size photograph and attach the receipt and required self-attested documents.
• Mark the envelope 'Application for the post of ......'.
• Send the application to the Director, NIEPVD, 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) - 248001 (India), so it reaches by 26 November 2026.
• If employed by a government, semi-government, PSU or autonomous body, apply through your employer. Government employees may also send an advance copy for provisional consideration.

About the recruitment

The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Dehradun, has invited offline applications under advertisement 5-2/2023-0017. There are four posts: Braille Development Officer, Office Superintendent at the Regional Centre in Chennai, O & M Instructor and Narrator Artist. Each role has one vacancy; three are listed for OBC and one for SC.

The stated advertisement date is 25 August 2023, while the stated application deadline is 26 November 2026. Because these dates are far apart, candidates should verify the advertisement and deadline with the institute before applying.

Eligibility and pay

All four posts require a graduate qualification, with additional knowledge or experience depending on the role. Braille Development Officer requires knowledge of Braille codes and transcription and five years of teaching experience with blind persons. The O & M Instructor requires a recognised university degree, a specified government-recognised training certificate or diploma and at least three years of O&M training experience. Narrator Artist applicants must meet the Hindi/English language requirements and be able to qualify in audio tests.

Braille Development Officer carries Level-10 pay of 56100-177500. The other three posts carry Level-6 pay of 35400-112400. Age limits differ by post, and qualifications and experience are assessed on the application closing date.

Applying and selection

Download Annexure I from the institute website and pay the applicable fee online. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the completed form and attach the payment receipt and self-attested supporting records. Mark the envelope with the post applied for and send it to the Director at 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001. The application must reach the institute by the stated deadline.

Government, semi-government, PSU and autonomous-body employees must apply through their employer. Employer NOC and vigilance clearance are required at certificate verification and the written test or interview. Applications may be screened if there are many; only shortlisted candidates are called for the applicable assessment. Late, incomplete or unsupported applications may be rejected. Any corrigendum will be posted on the institute website.