National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun Recruitment 2025
The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, invites applications for various faculty positions on a purely contractual basis. Located at 116, Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, this is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals seeking roles such as Lecturer, Instructor, Core Faculty, and Special Educator. This recruitment, advertised via Advertisement No. 5-2/2025-0038 and dated 13th Oct, 2025, is crucial for supporting the specialized courses offered by the institute in Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology, Special Education, and Low Vision Centres. Candidates must ensure their applications reach the Director within 21 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News. Given the temporary nature of these roles, only highly motivated individuals possessing the requisite RCI recognized qualifications and relevant experience in special education and rehabilitation should apply promptly.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun
Positions Advertised: Lecturer, Instructor, Core Faculty, Special Educator (Contractual Basis)
Advertisement No.: 5-2/2025-0038
Publication Date: 13th October 2025
Last Date for Receipt of Application: On or before completion of 21 days of publication of this advertisement in Employment News (Calculated Deadline: 2025-11-03)
Details of Position
The recruitment is for Short Term Contract Basis positions across various departments. The remuneration is fixed per month without any other allowances.
| Sl.No. | Name of the Post | Courses Specialized For | Fixed Remuneration (per month) | Total Vacancy | Max Age (as on last date) | Duration of Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lecturer (Contractual) | M.Phil Rehab Psychology, PGDRP or Any other course | Rs. 60,000/- | 02 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 2. | Lecturer (Contractual) | M.Phil-Clinical Psychology, Integrated B.Sc. & M.Sc. Applied Psychology or Any other course | Rs. 60,000/- | 03 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 3. | Lecturer (Contractual) | B.Ed. SE VI, D.Ed. SE VI or any other course | Rs. 60,000/- | 02 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 4. | Lecturer (Contractual) | B.Ed. SE (MD) or any other course | Rs. 60,000/- | 01 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 5. | Instructor (Contractual) | D.Ed. SE (VI) or any other course | Rs. 45,000/- | 01 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 6. | Instructor (Contractual) | M.Ed. SE (VI) or any other course | Rs. 45,000/- | 01 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 7. | Instructor (Contractual) | B.ED. (SE-VI) or any other course | Rs. 45,000/- | 01 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
| 8. | Core Faculty for CBID Course | CBID Course | Rs. 30,000/- | 02 | 56 Years | 6 Months* |
| 9. | Special Educator (VI)- (Contractual) Centre for Low Vision, NIEPVD, Dehradun | Special Education | Rs. 45,000/- | 01 | 56 Years | 3 Years* |
Eligibility Details
The essential, desirable qualifications, and experience vary by post. Candidates must meet the prescribed essential qualifications:
- Lecturer (M.Phil Rehab Psychology/PGDRP): Essential: M. Phil in Rehabilitation/Clinical Psychology from an RCI-recognized Institution; Valid RCI Registration in Clinical/ Rehabilitation Psychology. Experience: At least two years teaching at the PG Diploma or M. Phil. level in an RCI-approved program.
- Lecturer (M.Phil-Clinical Psychology/Integrated B.Sc. & M.Sc. Applied Psychology): Essential: M. Phil in Clinical. Psychology from an RCI-recognized Institution; Valid RCI Registration as Clinical Psychologist. Experience: At least two years teaching at the PG Diploma or M. Phil. level in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology in an RCI- approved program.
- Lecturer (B.Ed. SE VI/D.Ed. SE (VI)): Essential: Masters Degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks; M.Ed. Degree in specific disability area with not less than 55% marks (or B+ equivalent); Valid Registration certificate (CRR No.).
- Lecturer (B.Ed. SE (MD)): Essential: Master Degree with 50% marks with M.Ed. in Special Education-MD/ID/ASD with 55%; Valid Registration certificate (CRR No.).
- Instructor (M.Ed. SE (VI)): Essential: Masters Degree with 50% marks; B.Ed. in Special Education (VI) with 55% marks; Valid Registration certificate (CRR No.).
- Instructor (D.Ed. SE (VI)): Essential: Bachelors Degree with 55% marks; B.Ed. In Special Education (VI) with 55% marks; Valid Registration certificate (CRR No.).
- Instructor (B.Ed. SE (VI)): Essential: Masters Degree with 50% marks; B.Ed. In Special Education (VI) with 55% marks; Valid Registration certificate (CRR No.).
- Core Faculty for CBID Course: Essential: Valid RCI Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RCI Recognized Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Post Graduate Degree/M Phil in RP/CP) with a minimum of 2 years experience in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR).
- Special Educator (VI) (Centre for Low Vision): Essential: Graduation with Diploma/B.Ed./ PG Diploma in Special Education or equivalent; Minimum 2 Years of relevant experience; Valid Registration with RCI.
Age Limit: Maximum 56 Years as on the last date of application for all listed posts. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates for relevant vacancies as per GOI norms.
Application Details
Deadline: On or before 21 days of publication in Employment News (Target Date: 2025-11-03).
Method: Applications must be made on the prescribed form (Annexure-I), downloadable from niepvd.nic.in, and addressed to the Director, NIEPVD, Dehradun.
Fee Payment: Online mode only via https://niepvd.nic.in/pay.
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (General, OBC & EWS); Rs. 250/- (SC/ST/PwD). SC/ST/Divyangjan candidates are exempted from the fee stated above based on OCR, although the text is contradictory regarding PwD exemption vs. fee amount.
Required Documents: Prescribed application form (Annexure-I), Annexure-II (Admit Card filled with photograph), self-attested copies of certificates (qualifications, experience, age proof), fee payment confirmation slip (with transaction ID).
Important Conditions
- Engagement is purely temporary/contractual and subject to project/course continuation.
- Renewal of engagement is subject to project/course need and performance.
- If applying for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post.
- Mere fulfillment of qualifications does not guarantee consideration for test/interview.
- OBC-NCL Certificate must be valid for Financial Year 2025-2026.
- Incomplete applications or those without supporting enclosures will be rejected outright.
- Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government organizations must apply through proper channels and submit an NOC at the time of verification.
Mode of Selection
Selection will involve a screening process, followed by a Written Test and/or Interview/Skill Test/Presentation for shortlisted candidates.
Important Links
- Official Website: www.niepvd.nic.in
- Advertisement/Application Form Link: (Downloadable from the Institute's website)
- Fee Payment Link: https://niepvd.nic.in/pay