Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
Contractual / Regular

IIM Bodh Gaya Counsellor Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 23, 2026
Management Trainee cum Counsellor – Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Required Qualification

Postgraduate296
M.Sc146
M.A.30
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
Pool / As Per Requirement
Pay Scale
₹20,000 - ₹35,000 per month
Age Limit
Up to 30 Years as on 27.09.2026
Job Location
Bihar18Bodh Gaya1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 – 27 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a reputed and recognized Institute or University with a minimum of 55% marks. Desirable: Preferably 1-2 years of experience in the field of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a counsellor with fluency in Hindi and English languages; experience in institutes of repute and universities will be preferred.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years as on the cut-off date of 27th September 2026. Age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/NC-OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government norms.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Profile Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Test and/or Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Shortlisted candidates meeting the RoR conditions will be called for a Test and/or Personal Interview. Selection will formulate an empanelled pool of candidates valid for 1 year from the date of result declaration to be appointed as and when requirements arise.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksEvaluation of marks scored in qualifying Master's degree (minimum 55%) and institute reputation.
Evaluation Component30 MarksAssessment of post-qualification counseling experience in higher educational institutions or clinical settings, including bilingual fluency in English and Hindi.
Evaluation Component30 MarksOral interview evaluating therapeutic skills, crisis intervention, handling student mental health issues, and adherence to professional confidentiality.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Management Trainee cum Counsellor at IIM Bodh Gaya delivers crucial psychological support to students, faculty, and administrative staff across a rigorous residential business school environment. The position involves conducting one-on-one therapy sessions, administering psychological wellness assessments, running stress management programs, and remaining on-call for emotional or psychiatric crises. The environment demands high empathy, cultural sensitivity, excellent communication in English and Hindi, and uncompromising confidentiality.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is based on-campus at IIM Bodh Gaya, Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar, Bodh Gaya (Bihar). The contract is initially for one year, renewable based on institutional performance evaluations. The empanelled list remains operational for 1 year.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual Management Trainee appointment, this role does not offer automatic absorption into the permanent civil cadre. However, practicing within a premier national institution (IIM) establishes vital clinical and student counseling credentials highly valued for Student Counsellor positions across IITs, IIMs, IISERs, and major central universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The engagement is strictly contractual for one year and co-terminus with project requirements; it gives no right or claim for regularization or permanent employment at IIM Bodh Gaya.
  • Selection creates a pool of candidates who will be appointed strictly as and when institutional requirements arise over the 1-year validity period.
  • Online applications must be completed on or before 27 September 2026. Multiple submissions for the same position will lead to outright disqualification.
  • Candidates serving in government or autonomous organizations must submit an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the test/interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • URPool
Total VacanciesPool / As Per Requirement

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly emoluments between ₹20,000/- and ₹35,000/- for a contract tenure of one year, extendable on performance basis.

Consolidated emoluments ranging from ₹20,000/- to ₹35,000/- per month depending upon qualification and experience.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of IIM Bodh Gaya at https://iimbg.ac.in.
  2. Locate the advertisement NT 2026-09-B under Non-Faculty Positions.
  3. Complete the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, percentage of marks, and counseling experience.
  4. Provide names, affiliations, and contact details of two professional referees from the relevant field.
  5. Upload required supporting documents, including proof of age, Master's degree certificates, experience letters, and category certificates (if applicable).
  6. Submit the application online on or before 27th September 2026. Note that submitting multiple applications for the same position will lead to rejection.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is specified in the official notification.

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Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology from a recognized University or Institute with at least 55% marks. Preferably 1-2 years of counseling experience is desired.

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