The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), Chennai (NIEPMD(D)), under the Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, is engaging 22 temporary consultants on contract at CDEIC, NIEPMD(D) Chennai and CRC Madurai, under Manpower Engagement Notification Consultant No. 08/2026 dated 06-11-2026. The posts pay a consolidated 25000 to 60000 a month (the need-based visits post is paid per visit); most need a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience. Applications are online only, at niepmd.nic.in, within 21 days from the date of publishing the advertisement in Employment News.
NIEPMD Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) |
| Advertisement No. | Consultant No. 08 /2026 |
| Tenure | Purely temporary; initial period ordinarily not exceeding 3 years, extendable up to maximum 5 years |
| Post Name(s) | Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP), Early Interventionist, Special Educator, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Trained Caregivers, Activity Teacher (full-time), need-based visits of external Medical Doctors/allied health professionals, Social Worker, Data Entry Operator |
| Vacancies | 22 (15 at NIEPMD(D) Chennai, 7 at CRC Madurai) |
| Pay | Consolidated honorarium: 60000, 50000, 42000, 30000 or 25000 a month by post; Rs. 3750 or Rs. 3000 per visit for the need-based visits post |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years (no age limit for the need-based visits post) |
| Application Fee | Rs.590/- (including GST); SC/ST/PWDs/Female/Transgender exempted |
| Job Location | CDEIC, NIEPMD(D), Chennai; CRC Madurai and its Subcentres |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 21 days from the date of publishing the advertisement in Employment News |
The official notification does not specify the date on which the advertisement appears in Employment News, so it prints no calendar last date.
About the Institute
NIEPMD(D) is located at Muttukadu, East Coast Road, Kovalam (P.O), Chennai - 603 112, Tamil Nadu, and functions under the Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India. Its letterhead mentions NAAC accreditation and ISO 9001:2015. The posts are at CDEIC, NIEPMD(D) Chennai and at CRC Madurai.
Vacancy Details
The posts total 22 as the notice's counts add up: 15 at NIEPMD(D) Chennai and 7 at CRC Madurai. The notice gives no category-wise break-up.
| Post | NIEPMD(D), Chennai | CRC Madurai | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist | 1 | - | 60000 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 1 | 50000 |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP) | 1 | 1 | 50000 |
| Early Interventionist | 1 | 1 | 50000 |
| Special Educator (B.Ed. Special Education (ID)) | 1 | 1 | 50000 |
| Special Educator (B.Ed. Special Education (MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI)) | 1 | 1 | 50000 |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | 1 | 50000 |
| Nurse | 1 | 1 | 42000 |
| Trained Caregivers | 2 | - | 30000 |
| Activity Teacher (full-time) | 1 | - | 42000 |
| Need-based visits of external Medical Doctors/allied health professionals in relevant specialties | 1 (No age limit) | - | Rs. 3750/- per visit (Medical Professionals with MBBS/PG); Rs. 3000/- per visit (allied health professionals) |
| Social Worker | 1 | - | 42000 |
| Data Entry Operator | 1 | - | 25000 |
| Total | 15 | 7 |
Who Can Apply
Online applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals. The maximum age is 56 years for all positions except Sl. No. 11 (need-based visits, which has no age limit), reckoned as on the closing date of receipt of application. The notice prints no age relaxation and no minimum age.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist | M.Phil. / MA in Clinical Psychology / Rehabilitation Psychology / Psychology or equivalent qualification recognized by RCI, with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Occupational Therapist | BOT or higher, with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP) | BASLP or higher, with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Early Interventionist | PGDEI recognized by RCI or BOT / BPT / other RCI-recognized rehabilitation professional with training/experience, with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Special Educator (ID) | B.Ed. Special Education (ID), with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | Preference for cross-disability experience |
| Special Educator (MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI) | B.Ed. Special Education (MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI), with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | Preference for cross-disability experience |
| Physiotherapist | BPT with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Nurse | Diploma in Nursing with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Trained Caregivers | Divyang Mitra with RCI-certified CBID/CCCG/CCCG-P certificate or equivalent | - |
| Activity Teacher (full-time) | D.Ed./B.Ed. with a minimum of certificate/diploma in Music, dance, Fine Arts, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Yoga or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | Preference shall be given to candidates having experience in working with children with developmental disabilities |
| Social Worker | M.A. (Social Work) or Graduate with DCBR/DVR (ID), with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience. | - |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduate with knowledge of computer | - |
The same qualifications apply to the CRC Madurai posts of Occupational Therapist, ASLP, Special Educator (both types), Early Interventionist, Physiotherapist and Nurse. For the need-based visits post, the notice lists these qualifications by profession:
- Medical Doctors: MBBS with PG Degree/PG Diploma in the requisite specialization or equivalent.
- Genetic Counsellor: Master's degree in Genetic Counselling/Medical Genetics or equivalent.
- Optometrist: Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)/Doctor of Optometry or equivalent.
- Nutritionist/Dietitian: M.Sc. in Nutrition/Food & Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition or B.Sc. Dietetics with relevant registration/certification, as applicable.
Pay and Tenure
The engagement is purely temporary. The term ordinarily does not exceed an initial 3 years and may be extendable up to a maximum of 5 years. Only a consolidated honorarium is paid; allowances such as DA, HRA, MA, GPF and NPS are not admissible. The pay rules and service terms are below.
- Need-based visits post: a total of max. 15 visits of medical or allied health professionals in a month, with at least 4 hours per visit. Medical Professionals with MBBS/PG receive Rs. 3750/- per visit; allied health professionals receive Rs. 3000/- per visit.
- Paid leave of absence may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
- An annual increment of 5% is based on completion of one year from the date of joining and a satisfactory performance report evaluated by the department.
- The incumbent has no right to claim regularization or extension/renewal of engagement in any circumstances.
- The competent authority can terminate the engagement at any time without assigning reasons by giving 30 days notice. A consultant who wishes to resign must give 30 days advance notice or remuneration in lieu.
How to Apply for NIEPMD Recruitment 2026
- Apply only through online mode; the notice states that no other mode of application will be entertained.
- Open the link available on the website https://niepmd.nic.in/notice-category/recruitments./ and submit the online application.
- Pay the application fee of Rs.590/- (including GST) through online mode (RTGS/NEFT/IMPS); no other mode of payment is accepted. SC/ST/PWDs/Female/Transgender candidates are exempted.
- Attach proof of the requisite fees and the requisite documents. Incomplete applications or those without requisite documents will be summarily rejected.
- To apply for more than one discipline or post, submit a separate online application form along with proof of requisite fees for each.
Bank details for the fee: Name: NIEPMD Internal Accrual; Banking: Indian Bank; Branch: Kovalam; Account No: 6332687300; IFSC No: IDIB000K122.
The notice does not list the individual documents to upload. The only documents it names are proof of fee payment and the "requisite documents".
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 06-11-2026 |
| Last date for online application | Within 21 days from the date of publishing the advertisement in Employment News |
Important Instructions
- The selected candidates may be posted at CDEIC, NIEPMD(D), CRC Madurai and its Subcentres. They are liable to be transferred to offices anywhere in India under the administrative control of NIEPMD (D), Chennai.
- Bringing in any political or official interference, influence, canvassing or other pressure will disqualify the candidature, and action will be taken. No correspondence in this matter will be entertained.
- The Institute reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or part thereof without assigning reasons. If notified vacancies are cancelled, the fee paid by candidates will not be refunded.
- NIEPMD will retain data of applications from non-shortlisted candidates only for six months after completion of the engagement process, that is, the issuance of the offer letter to the selected candidate.
- Any corrigendum, revision or other information about this recruitment will be posted on the official NIEPMD(D), Chennai website only.
- Queries may be sent to the email id [email protected].
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – NIEPMD Recruitment 2026 | Online application for the consultant posts |
| Official Notification PDF (Consultant No. 08/2026) | Manpower Engagement Notification dated 06-11-2026 |
| NIEPMD Official Website | Recruitment notices and updates |
