NVS Counsellor Recruitment 2026

NVS Regional Office Chandigarh is engaging Counsellors (Male/Female) on contract basis for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in the region for the academic session 2026-27. You need a Master's Degree in Psychology, a one-year Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, and at least 1 year counselling experience in an eligible institute. Applications are online through the counsellor portal, and the last date is 24 May 2026. Monthly pay is Rs. 44,900.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Counsellor Recruitment 2026

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Regional Office Chandigarh, has issued guidelines for contract engagement of school counsellors for JNVs under the Chandigarh Region. The notification does not give a fixed vacancy count and says engagement will be made as per need. This role is for psychology and counselling professionals who can work with residential school students and support their emotional, social, academic, and career development.

JNVs are residential schools, so the counsellor role includes regular interaction with students, teachers, hostel staff, parents, and school leadership. The work covers personal counselling, group sessions, career guidance, adolescent education, and support for students who need extra emotional or academic help.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Postgraduate degree: Master's Degree (M.A. / M.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognised university or institution.
• Counselling diploma: One-year Diploma in Guidance and Counseling from a recognised university or institution.
• Experience: At least 1 year experience in guidance and counselling or counselling in educational institutes of Central/State/UT Government, autonomous bodies, or PSUs.
• Conduct proof: For non-JNV experience, you need a certificate of satisfactory performance and good conduct from the previous employer.
• Documents: Documents uploaded during application filling will be the documents accepted later for verification.

Desirable Qualification

• Certificate courses in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills, ADHD, behavioural issues and learning difficulties, emotional intelligence and resilience, or adolescence education.
• Computer and ICT skills may be checked during the personal talk.
• Regional language fluency and understanding of the region's cultural values may be verified.

Age Limit

• You should be above 28 years and below 50 years as on 01 May 2026.

Salary

• Monthly consolidated pay is Rs. 44,900.
• The draft contract also states that tax deductions such as TDS will be made as per rules.
• Shared accommodation may be provided if available at the allotted JNV.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PH candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online payment as instructed in the application portal.
• Refund: The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NVS will shortlist candidates using qualification, experience, and personal talk marks. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the personal talk, and original documents will be checked at that stage.

1. Online Application Screening: Documents submitted during application filling will be used for verification.
2. Merit Shortlisting (70 marks): Essential education, graduation in Psychology, higher qualification, desirable courses, and experience carry up to 70 marks.
3. Personal Talk (30 marks): Subject knowledge, regional language fluency, English/Hindi communication, and computer/ICT skills may be assessed.
4. Document Verification: Original documents must match the uploaded application documents.
5. Final Engagement: Engagement is contract based and does not give any claim for regular appointment in NVS.

The 70-mark shortlisting formula includes Master's Degree and counselling diploma marks, graduation in Psychology, higher qualification such as M.Phil. or Ph.D., recognised certificate courses, and relevant experience. JNV counselling experience receives higher yearly weightage than other eligible educational institute experience.

The 30-mark personal talk can check subject knowledge, regional language fluency, cultural understanding, English and Hindi communication, and ICT skills. Keep examples from your counselling work ready because experience and conduct proof are important for this post.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NVS RO Chandigarh counsellor application portal at crschooms.in.
2. Sign up with a valid email ID and verify it using OTP.
3. Login with your registered email and password.
4. Fill all application stages carefully and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the Rs. 500 fee if you are not exempted.
6. Click the final confirm button only after checking all entries, because editing is not available after confirmation.

Apply for only one NVS Region. The portal instructions say that one candidate can apply for contract engagement only for JNVs of one region, so applying for more than one region is not permitted.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 11 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 May 2026
• Personal Talk Schedule: To be displayed on the NVS RO Chandigarh website

Shortlisted names and personal talk schedule will be displayed on the NVS RO Chandigarh website, so keep checking the official page after the application window closes.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the personal talk. If selected, you will need to submit a medical certificate from a Civil Surgeon, District Medical Officer, or equivalent medical officer at the time of engagement.

• Prepare and maintain student profiles with family, school, behavioural, emotional, and development details.
• Provide group and individual counselling support to students facing academic, emotional, interpersonal, or adjustment issues.
• Work with teachers, parents, hostel staff, and school administration to support student wellbeing.
• Organise guidance activities on study habits, emotional resilience, career awareness, relationships, and adolescent issues.
• Administer recommended tools or tests and suggest remedial support where needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and transfer records properly when the contract ends.
• Visit hostels, observe residential life, and help improve the health, hygiene, safety, and participation of students.