SVNIT Counselling Psychologist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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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.

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.

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 identi

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.

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.