National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPVD), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has invited applications for 4 posts in 4 roles under Advt No. 5-2/2023-0017. The posts include Braille Development Officer, Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai, O & M Instructor, Narrator Artist. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 26 November 2026.
The posts are for Regional Centre, Chennai (Office Superintendent post). Qualification required: Graduate or degree from a recognized University, with 3 to 5 years' experience depending on the post; O & M Instructor also needs a recognized certificate/diploma in training O&M Instructors of the Visually Handicapped. The pay is Level-10 (56100-177500) for Braille Development Officer; Level-6 (35400-112400) for the other three posts, as per 7th CPC. The application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS. Selection is by screening of applications, if a larger number are received, to limit candidates to those with higher/relevant qualification and experience and written test, interview and/or skill test, where circumstances warrant; only shortlisted candidates are called. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 26 November 2026
- Vacancies: 4, in 4 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Fee: General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500; SC/ST: Rs. 250; Persons with Disability (Divyangjan): Exempted
- Pay: Level-10 (56100-177500) for Braille Development Officer; Level-6 (35400-112400) for the other three posts, as per 7th CPC
- Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
- Place: Regional Centre, Chennai (Office Superintendent post)
NIEPVD Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPVD), Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Post Name | Braille Development Officer, Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai, O & M Instructor and 1 more |
| No of Posts | 4 |
| Advt No | 5-2/2023-0017 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Level-10 (56100-177500) for Braille Development Officer; Level-6 (35400-112400) for the other three posts, as per 7th CPC |
| Place of Posting | Regional Centre, Chennai (Office Superintendent post) |
| Qualification | Graduate or degree from a recognized University, with 3 to 5 years' experience depending on the post; O & M Instructor also needs a recognized certificate/diploma in training O&M Instructors of the Visually Handicapped. |
| Age Limit | Varies by post - see the table below |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | The Director, NIEPVD, 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) - 248001 (India) |
NIEPVD Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 5-2/2023-0017 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download NIEPVD notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braille Development Officer | 1 | Maximum 35 years | Level-10, (56100-177500) | 5 years experience in teaching the blind |
| Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai | 1 | Maximum 25 years | Level-6, (35400-112400) | 5 years experience in Secretarial practices or in office management design with research & training and sufficient knowledge of Govt. of India Rules and Procedures relating to general administration as applicable to autonomous bodies |
| O & M Instructor | 1 | Maximum 40 years | Level-6, (35400-112400) | At least 3 years experience of imparting training in O&M |
| Narrator Artist | 1 | 19 to 35 years | Level-6, (35400-112400) | Not specified |
| Total | 4 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braille Development Officer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| O & M Instructor | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Narrator Artist | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Age is counted as on last date of application.
Who Can Apply for NIEPVD Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Braille Development Officer | A Graduate in Art/Science/Commerce etc; sufficient knowledge of Braille Codes and Transcription rules etc; 5 years experience in teaching the blind | 5 years experience in teaching the blind |
| Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai | Degree from a recognized University (Preferably Commerce); 5 years experience in secretarial practices or in office management | 5 years experience in Secretarial practices or in office management design with research & training and sufficient knowledge of Govt. of India Rules and Procedures relating to general administration as applicable to autonomous bodies |
| O & M Instructor | Degree from recognized University; Certificate/Diploma of training in O&M Instructors of the Visually Handicapped at a course recognized by the Govt. of India; at least 3 years experience of imparting training in O&M | At least 3 years experience of imparting training in O&M |
| Narrator Artist | Graduate; Clarity in pronunciation and accent in Hindi/English; Adequate knowledge of reading, writing and speaking Hindi/English; Should be able to qualify in audio tests | Not specified |
Age relaxation, Braille Development Officer: Govt. Servants Relaxable.
Age relaxation, Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai: As per rule Relaxable.
Other conditions:
- Candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or autonomous bodies must apply through their present employer.
- Government-employed candidates may send an advance copy, which is considered provisionally.
- NOC and Vigilance Clearance from the employer must be produced at Certificate Verification and written test/interview.
- Experience and qualifications are reckoned as on the last date of submission of the application.
Desirable:
- Office Superintendent: knowledge of at least one South Indian language, preferably Tamil
- Office Superintendent: Diploma in Business Administration/office management from a recognized University/Body
Who Cannot Apply for NIEPVD Recruitment 2026
- No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) vacancies
Post-wise Details
Braille Development Officer (1 post)
Qualification required: A Graduate in Art/Science/Commerce etc; sufficient knowledge of Braille Codes and Transcription rules etc; 5 years experience in teaching the blind. Experience required: 5 years experience in teaching the blind. Age limit: Maximum 35 years. Pay: Level-10, (56100-177500).
Office Superintendent Regional Centre, Chennai (1 post)
Qualification required: Degree from a recognized University (Preferably Commerce); 5 years experience in secretarial practices or in office management. Experience required: 5 years experience in Secretarial practices or in office management design with research & training and sufficient knowledge of Govt. of India Rules and Procedures relating to general administration as applicable to autonomous bodies. Age limit: Maximum 25 years. Pay: Level-6, (35400-112400).
O & M Instructor (1 post)
Qualification required: Degree from recognized University; Certificate/Diploma of training in O&M Instructors of the Visually Handicapped at a course recognized by the Govt. of India; at least 3 years experience of imparting training in O&M. Experience required: At least 3 years experience of imparting training in O&M. Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Level-6, (35400-112400).
Narrator Artist (1 post)
Qualification required: Graduate; Clarity in pronunciation and accent in Hindi/English; Adequate knowledge of reading, writing and speaking Hindi/English; Should be able to qualify in audio tests. Age limit: 19 to 35 years. Pay: Level-6, (35400-112400).
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Selected persons will be appointed on probation as per rule
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST | Rs. 250 |
| Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) | Exempted |
Payment mode: Online mode only, at https://vac.niepvd.in/.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 25 August 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 |
How Will NIEPVD Select Candidates?
- Screening of applications, if a larger number are received, to limit candidates to those with higher/relevant qualification and experience
- Written test, interview and/or skill test, where circumstances warrant; only shortlisted candidates are called
- Written test, interview and/or skill test may be conducted where circumstances warrant, or a criterion may be fixed on qualification and experience.
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for written test/skill/interview/presentation.
- If many applications are received, screening limits candidates to those with higher/relevant qualification and experience.
Documents to Enclose
- Application form (Annexure I) with recent passport size photo pasted
- Fee payment receipt
- Self-attested copies of certificates, degrees, mark sheets and testimonials for qualifications, age and experience
- Experience certificate
- Caste certificate [OBC(NCL)] in the DOPT prescribed proforma, if applicable
- EWS Income and Assets certificate, if applicable
- Disability Certificate, if applicable
- Ex-servicemen Certificate, if applicable
How to Apply for NIEPVD Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Download the prescribed application form (Annexure I) from the Institute's website www.nivh.gov.in.
- Pay the application fee online at https://vac.niepvd.in/ (link also on the Institute's website Home Page), unless exempt.
- Fill in the form and attach the fee payment receipt and self-attested copies of certificates, degrees, mark sheets and testimonials for qualifications, age and experience.
- Write 'Application for the post of ......' on the envelope.
- Send the application to the Director, NIEPVD, 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) - 248001 (India) so that it reaches within 21 days of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
- Make sure it reaches by 26 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Applications received after the last date, incomplete, or without the application fee are summarily rejected.
- Incomplete applications or those without supporting enclosures are rejected outright.
- Corrigendum, if any, will be posted on the Institute website only (www.nivh.gov.in).
- No correspondence is entertained about eligibility, application status, postal delays or results.
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidate.
NIEPVD Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download NIEPVD notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for NIEPVD Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit NIEPVD official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Advertisement No. 5-2/2023-0017. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
