SVNIT Counselling Psychologist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) has notified 1 vacancy for the Counselling Psychologist post on a contract basis, with the last date of receipt of applications on 15 November 2026. Applicants must send their offline applications by Speed Post to The Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Ichchhanath. Candidates must download the prescribed format, fill it in, and attach duly attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets. Eligible applicants holding an M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology (Completed) with minimum 1-year experience will receive a pay of Rs. 2,000 per hour for maximum three hours per week. The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates followed by a personal interview at SVNIT Surat.

SVNIT Counselling Psychologist at a Glance

Where and How to Send

Eligible and interested candidates must send the hard copy of their filled-in applications in the prescribed format through Speed Post to the following address:

The Deputy Registrar (Establishment), Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Ichchhanath, Dumas Road, Keval Chowk, Surat, Gujarat-395007

The name of the post applied for should be superscribed on the envelope for sending the hard copy of the application.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Essential Qualifications: M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology (Completed) with a minimum of one year of experience in providing counselling to students at educational institutes, hospitals, or mental health clinics.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience in counselling adolescents aged 18 to 30 years, preferably in a residential institution, counselling centre, or psychiatric clinic. Ability to administer and interpret psychometric tests. Membership of professional societies is desirable.

Age Limit: Up to 35 years. Candidates with higher desirable experience will be preferred. The closing date for submission of applications is considered as the cut-off date for age.

SVNIT Counselling Psychologist Job Description

• Individual Counselling & Psychological Support: Provide confidential, professional, one-to-one counselling services to students experiencing psychological, emotional, academic, social, behavioural, interpersonal, or personal concerns. Support students in managing stress, anxiety, depression, examination pressure, homesickness, adjustment difficulties, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, loneliness, and other psychosocial challenges. Conduct psychological screening and assessments, develop individualized support plans, and provide follow-up and continuity of support.
• Crisis Intervention & Emergency Psychological Response: Provide timely psychological first-line support and crisis intervention in cases of acute emotional distress, suicidal ideation, self-harm risk, substance-use concerns, violence, harassment, trauma, or severe behavioural concerns. Undertake risk identification, safety planning, and intervention. Coordinate with Institute authorities, medical personnel, hostel administration, wardens, and emergency services while maintaining confidentiality.
• Mental Health Promotion, Awareness & Preventive Program: Design and conduct a structured calendar of mental health awareness, preventive, and wellness programs. Organize workshops, awareness campaigns, and interactive sessions. Conduct sensitization programs for students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to improve awareness and early identification of mental health concerns.

Enclosures

• Duly filled application form in the prescribed format.
• Duly attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets.
• Appropriate conversion formula to percentage or CGPA/GPA calculator (in case of CGPA/GPA).
• All supporting documents, which must be self-attested.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by a personal interview.

• Shortlisting: The Institute will decide shortlisting parameters, and adequate numbers of shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Fulfilling minimum qualifications and experience does not vest any right in a candidate for being called for an interview.
• Interview: Final selection is based on the performance of the candidate during a personal interview held at SVNIT Surat. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the interview.

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