Job Description: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for the empanelment and engagement of counselors on a contract basis for the academic session 2025–26. Counselors will be appointed at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh. Counselors will reside in the Vidyalaya campus and participate in daily duties alongside their counseling responsibilities.
Website: https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/ro/Chandigarh/en/home/index.html
Location: (Exact venue details are in the “How to Apply” section below.)
- Kapurthala (Punjab)
- Una (Himachal Pradesh)
- Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir)
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide psychological counseling to students in JNVs
- Address behavioral, academic, and emotional challenges
- Conduct workshops and sessions related to emotional intelligence, resilience, ADHD, and adolescent education
- Work collaboratively with school staff and students
- Reside on campus and fulfill residential duties
Duration: Contract basis for session 2025–26 (with possibility of renewal)
Joining Date: As per selection after walk-in interview
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Master’s degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognized university/institution
- One-year diploma in Guidance & Counseling from a recognized university/institution
Experience: At least one year of experience in Guidance & Counseling/Counseling in a recognized school/institution
Age: Above 28 years and below 50 years as of 01.05.2025
Desirable Qualifications: Certification in areas such as:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral issues and learning difficulties
- Building emotional intelligence and resilience
- Adolescent Education
Salary / Stipend: ₹44,900 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply / Contact Details: Candidates must attend the walk-in interview in person with:
- Original certificates
- One set of self-attested copies of all relevant documents/testimonials
Application Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable) to be paid in cash or online at the venue
Note: SC/ST/PH candidates and those who already paid fees for 2025–26 are exempted.
Walk-in Interview Date: 31st July 2025 (09:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
Interview Venues (Choose One):
- Kapurthala (Punjab): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Maseetan, P.O. Tibba, Kapurthala – 144628
- Una (Himachal Pradesh): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pekhubela, Himachal Pradesh – 174303
- Jammu-1 (J&K): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gharota, Jammu and Kashmir – 181122
Note:
- Candidates can appear at only one venue.
- Bring all required documents; no interview will be allowed without originals.
- Candidates already working in JNVs under Chandigarh Region need not apply again.