Assistant Counsellor

What is the Assistant Counsellor job at IIT Kanpur?

The Assistant Counsellor is a crucial role within the Centre for Mental Health & Wellbeing at IIT Kanpur. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing clinical counselling to students, managing counselling programs, and offering referrals for mental health or substance abuse issues.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

To apply for this post, candidates must possess one of the following:

• An MPhil in Clinical Psychology (RCI) with a first class, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR an MA in Clinical Psychology/ MSc Clinical Psychology/ MA in Psychology (with Psychopathology/ Clinical Psychology/ Abnormal Psychology as one of the subjects) with a first class, along with 5 years of relevant experience.

What is the age limit for this post?

The upper age limit for this post is 45 years, as it falls under Group A (Level 10). Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen.

How to apply for this Sarkari Naukri?

Interested candidates can apply online through the official IIT Kanpur recruitment portal at https://www.iitk.ac.in/recruitment. Ensure you have all necessary documents ready before filling out the online form.

What is the selection process?

The selection process for this Group A post typically involves a written test and/or a seminar/presentation before an expert panel, followed by a personal interview.