REQUIREMENT OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGIST AND COUNSELLOR AT BIT MESRA CAMPUS, RANCHI

Advt. No. GO/RECTT/2026-27/2629                                                                                                                                                                                              

Date: 01st October 2026

Last Date for application submission: 31st October 2026  

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Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Deemed to be University), invites applications from bright, qualified, motivated, and experienced candidates for engagement as Clinical Psychologist/Rehabilitation Psychologist and Counsellor on a contractual basis at BIT Mesra Campus, Ranchi.

Sl. No. 

Centre

Position

No. of Posts

Salary

Qualification/ Experience

1

BIT Main Campus - Mesra

Psychologist/

Rehabilitation Psychologist

02

₹ 75,000/- Per Month (Negotiable)

In-Campus accommodation

Essential Qualification:

M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or Rehabilitation Psychology from an institution recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with First Class or equivalent, with a valid registration number under the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR).

(The qualification may be relaxed for deserving candidates).

Minimum: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in psychological/clinical services, counselling, assessment or mental-health settings.

Age limit: Preferably below 40 years

Skills Required:

  • Professional competence in psychological assessment, counselling and evidence-based psychological interventions.
  • Ability to work with young adults and address common concerns including academic stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal concerns and emotional distress.
  • Competence in crisis intervention, risk assessment and appropriate referral for cases requiring psychiatric or specialised clinical services.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and rapport-building skills, with a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive approach.
  • Ability to maintain professional confidentiality, ethical standards and appropriate clinical documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with psychiatrists, medical professionals, faculty members and the Institute's Mental Health and Counselling Services Cell.
  • Experience in conducting mental-health awareness, psychoeducation and preventive mental-health programmes will be desirable.

Job Description

  • Conduct appropriate psychological screening and assessment and identify concerns requiring further professional intervention or referral.
  • Provide professional psychological therapeutic sessions, counselling and psychosocial support to students and other eligible members of the Institute community.
  • Provide individual counselling for various personal and academic/professional concerns such as academic stress, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, low mood, interpersonal difficulties, grief, emotional distress, and other common psychosocial concerns.
  • Undertake crisis assessment and immediate psychological support, including appropriate risk assessment and referral in situations requiring psychiatric or emergency intervention.
  • Maintain confidential and professionally appropriate records of psychological services, in accordance with applicable professional and institutional requirements.
  • Develop and implement mental-health awareness, psychoeducation, and preventive programmes for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Conduct programmes on areas such as stress management, coping, resilience, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, examination stress, and psychological well-being.
  • Maintain an appropriate referral network with psychiatrists, hospitals, mental-health professionals, and other relevant healthcare services.
  • Coordinate with relevant Institute authorities regarding mental-health initiatives while maintaining appropriate professional confidentiality.
  • Participate in faculty/staff sensitisation and gatekeeper programmes to improve early identification and appropriate referral of students experiencing psychological difficulties.

Note: - Candidates who do not have adequate experience and competence will not be shortlisted or selected.

Counsellor

02

₹ 45,000- 50,000/- Per Month (Negotiable)

In-Campus accommodation

 

Essential Qualification:

M.A. in Psychology with First Class or equivalent. (preferably in Clinical Psychology but not limited to)

(The qualification may be relaxed for deserving candidates).

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience in psychological/clinical services, counselling, assessment or mental-health settings.

Age limit: Preferably below 40 years

Skills Required:

  • Professional competence in psychological assessment, counselling.
  • Ability to work with young adults and address common concerns including academic stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal concerns and emotional distress.
  • Competence in crisis intervention, risk assessment and appropriate referral for cases requiring psychiatric or specialised clinical services.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and rapport-building skills, with a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive approach.
  • Ability to maintain professional confidentiality, ethical standards and appropriate clinical documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with psychiatrists, medical professionals, faculty members and the Institute's Mental Health and Counselling Services Cell.
  • Experience in conducting mental-health awareness, psychoeducation and preventive mental-health programmes will be desirable.

Job Description

  • Conduct appropriate psychological screening and assessment and identify concerns requiring further professional intervention or referral.
  • Provide professional psychological counselling and psychosocial support to students and other eligible members of the Institute community.
  • Provide individual counselling for concerns such as academic stress, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, low mood, interpersonal difficulties, grief, emotional distress, and other common psychosocial concerns.
  • Undertake crisis assessment and immediate psychological support, including appropriate risk assessment and referral in situations requiring psychiatric or emergency intervention.
  • Maintain confidential and professionally appropriate records of psychological services, in accordance with applicable professional and institutional requirements.
  • Implement mental-health awareness, psychoeducation, and preventive programmes for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Conduct programmes on areas such as stress management, coping, resilience, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, examination stress, and psychological well-being.
  • Participate in faculty/staff sensitisation and gatekeeper programmes to improve early identification and appropriate referral of students experiencing psychological difficulties

Note: - Candidates who do not have adequate experience and competence will not be shortlisted or selected.


Annexure - I

Additional Information and Instruction:

  1. Before applying, an applicant should read the complete advertisement carefully and ensure that he/she fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria of the post stated in the advertisement in all respects as on the last date for receipt of applications.
  2. Applicants who are in employment with Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, Public Undertakings, University and Educational Institutions shall route their applications through proper channel. An advance copy may be accepted for initial processing but final endorsement in the form of No-objection Certificate should be produced at the time of the interview.
  3. Please attach your latest CV.
  4. Applicants will be interviewed only after scrutiny of relevant documents. Eligibility of an applicant about qualification and experience shall be calculated/considered with reference to the last date of the receipt for application.
  5. The Institute reserves the right to screen and call only such applicants as are found prima-facie suitable for being considered by the Screening Committee. Thus, merely fulfilling the prescribed conditions will not automatically entitle one to be called for interview.
  6. The Institute reserves the right to rectify any discrepancy in this advertisement, if found later on. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of letter of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate in this regard.
  7. Any corrigendum/ addendum/errata in respect of the above advertisement shall be made available only at our Institute web site www.bitmesra.ac.in. Hence prospective applicants are advised to visit Birla Institute of Technology Mesra web site regularly for above purpose.
  8. The decision of Birla Institute of Technology in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance, rejection of the application, interview, verification of testimonials and selection will be final and binding on the applicants.
  9. The applicant will be responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found later that any information given in the application is incorrect / false, the candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled /terminated.
  10. Interim correspondence will not be entertained or replied to. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from applicants regarding reason for not being called for interview/outcome of interview.
  11. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
  12. Any dispute will be subject to adjudication by Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction of Ranchi.
  13. The Institute will not be responsible for non-receipt of application(s) within the stipulated date due to any postal delay / loss of application / document sent in transit.

How to Apply:

  1. Applicants must send copy of CV, proof of payment, and Academic & Professional experience certificate and prescribed application form to “To The Registrar, BIT Mesra, Ranchi – 835215” or email to hr@bitmesra.ac.in on or before 31st October 2026. The subject should be “Application for the Post of Clinical Psychologist/Rehabilitation Psychologist or Counsellor”.
  1. A nonrefundable application Fee of Rs. 1000/- + GST (Rs.180/-) is to be paid by each candidate. Payment may be made through the SBI online payment portal: on SBI COLLECT (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm).

 

Sd/-

Registrar

Birla Institute of Technology

Mesra, Ranchi – 835215