Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
Contractual / Regular

TMC ACTREC Counselor Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Counselor

Required Qualification

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Postgraduate145
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 35,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per TMC Project Norms
Job Location
Maharashtra29Navi Mumbai4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 16, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 16 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date16 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: Graduate in Psychology / Social Work or equivalent discipline from a recognized university. Fluency in Hindi, English, and at least one regional language (Marathi, Konkani, or Gujarati). Basic computer application knowledge is essential.

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Psychology or Master’s in Social Work (MSW) with specialization in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work. Prior experience in Tobacco Control / Quitline will be given preference.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria follow standard Tata Memorial Centre / Department of Atomic Energy project appointment guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Document Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must report at ACTREC Kharghar on 16/11/2026 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for document verification. Eligible candidates will appear for a walk-in personal interview assessing counseling aptitude, multilingual fluency (Marathi/Gujarati/Konkani), and tobacco cessation knowledge.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Psychology / Social Work QualificationsBasic EligibilityGraduate or Postgraduate degree in Psychology or MSW (Medical & Psychiatric Social Work) from a recognized university.
Multilingual Proficiency (Marathi / Gujarati / Konkani)Operational CompetenceVerbal fluency in English, Hindi, and at least one Western India regional language for telephonic patient counseling.
Tobacco Cessation / Quitline ExposureDesirable MeritPrior experience in de-addiction counseling, behavioral therapy, or healthcare helpline services.
Walk-in Interview InteractionFinal MeritAssessment of active listening skills, empathy, crisis counseling, and computer data entry capability.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Centre for Cancer Epidemiology (CCE) at ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai is the specialized epidemiological and preventive research arm of Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), an autonomous grant-in-aid institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Counselors manage telephonic quitline operations receiving calls from citizens across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa seeking tobacco cessation support. Responsibilities include motivational interviewing, behavioral intervention, caller registry maintenance, and follow-up counseling in an empathetic healthcare setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, ACTREC, Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410210, Maharashtra. Appointment is initially for 6 months or until continuation of the project, whichever is earlier.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a temporary project-based appointment without claims for permanent regular absorption in TMC or DAE. However, psycho-oncology and public health counseling experience at Tata Memorial Centre provides premier standing for medical social worker and clinical counselor positions in government hospitals, AIIMS, and international public health organizations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Reporting Window: Candidate registration is strictly from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 16.11.2026; late arrivals will not be registered.
  • Regional Language Requirement: Fluency in at least one regional language (Marathi, Gujarati, or Konkani) in addition to Hindi and English is mandatory.
  • Document Verification: Candidates must bring original certificates along with self-attested copies and photo ID for on-the-spot verification.
  • Short Initial Tenure: Engagement is initially for 6 months on a sponsored project.

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

  • UR2
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Graduates: Rs. 30,000/- per month.
Postgraduates: Rs. 35,000/- per month.

Graduates: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated); Postgraduates: Rs. 35,000/- per month (Consolidated). Appointment is initially for a period of 6 months or till continuation of the project, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. No advance online application is required.
  2. Prepare a detailed Bio-data / CV mentioning educational qualifications, percentage/division, regional language proficiencies, and counseling/tobacco control experience.
  3. Assemble original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies: Date of birth certificate/10th marksheet, graduation/post-graduation degree certificates, work experience certificates, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, and recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Report in person for the Walk-in Interview at Room No. 205, 2nd floor, Centre for Cancer Epidemiology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210 on Monday, 16th November 2026.
  5. Registration / Reporting Window is strictly between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to attend the walk-in interview.

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Graduate in Psychology or Social Work (MSW) from a recognized university, with computer knowledge and fluency in Hindi, English, and at least one regional language (Marathi, Gujarati, or Konkani). Postgraduates with tobacco cessation experience are preferred.

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