NIEPID Recruitment 2026: Lecturer, Rehabilitation Officer, Vocational Instructor & Contractual Posts, Apply by 7 December

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 9 November 2026 from official notification

The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Secunderabad, has released NIEPID Recruitment 2026 under Employment Notification No. 04/2026. The notice covers four regular posts, namely Lecturer in Rehabilitation Psychology, Lecturer in Special Education, Rehabilitation Officer and Vocational Instructor, along with a long list of contractual posts at the institute and its regional centres. Candidates must fill the Google Form and also send a hard copy of the application with certificates on or before 7 December 2026, 17:30 hrs.

If you work in special education, rehabilitation, therapy, nursing or office support, this notification has something for several profiles. Read the details below carefully before you apply.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad
Post Name	Lecturer, Rehabilitation Officer, Vocational Instructor and various contractual posts
Advertisement / Notification Number	Employment Notification No. 04/2026
Total Vacancies	4 regular posts plus contractual posts (post-wise and centre-wise as per notification)
Job Location	NIEPID Secunderabad and regional centres (Navi Mumbai, Noida, Kolkata) and CRCs
Application Mode	Google Form plus hard copy by post
Official Website	www.niepid.nic.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	7 December 2026 (17:30 hrs)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Lecturer in Rehabilitation Psychology	1 (EWS-PwD)	Level-10 (7th CPC)
Lecturer in Special Education	1 (ST)	Level-10 (7th CPC)
Rehabilitation Officer	1 (UR)	Level-6 (7th CPC)
Vocational Instructor	1 (UR)	Level-6 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor (Pediatrics / PMR / Speech / Clinical Psychology)	1 each for the posts listed in the notification	Rs. 75,000 per month
Consultant Neurologist	1	Rs. 2,50,000 per month
Lecturer (Occupational Therapy)	1 each as listed	Rs. 60,000 per month
Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist	Centre-wise as per notification	Rs. 60,000 per month
Prosthetist & Orthotist, Rehabilitation Officer, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Interventionist, Special Educator, Physiotherapist	As per notification	Rs. 50,000 per month
Accountant, Special Educator / O&M Instructor, Nurse, Activity Teacher, Social Worker	As per notification	Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month
Nursing Staff / MTS, Trained Caregivers	As per notification	Rs. 30,000 per month
Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor-cum-Store Keeper	1 each as listed	Rs. 35,000 per month
Data Entry Operator	As per notification	Rs. 25,000 per month
Interns (Clinical Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy)	As per notification	Rs. 15,000 (PG) / Rs. 12,000 (UG) per month

Centre-wise counts for several contractual posts are given in a grid in the official notification. Please check that grid before applying.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Lecturer in Rehabilitation Psychology	Two-year M.Phil. in Clinical / Rehabilitation Psychology OR Ph.D. in a relevant psychology field	Registration with MCI/RCI; two years’ teaching/research experience
Lecturer in Special Education	Master’s degree plus one-year Diploma OR B.Ed. in Special Education (Mentally Retarded)	Two years’ experience after the qualification; vocational training/job placement experience is desirable
Rehabilitation Officer	Post-graduation in Social Work / Rehabilitation / Psychology plus DVTE(MR) OR DVR(MR)	Three years’ experience in vocational training and guidance
Vocational Instructor	Graduate in any discipline plus one-year Diploma in Vocational Training & Employment (MR) OR DVR(MR) OR DVR(ID) approved by RCI	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Assistant Professor (Pediatrics)	MD Pediatrics	Four years’ post-PG teaching/research experience
Consultant Neurologist	MBBS, MD with DM in Neurology	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Nursing Staff / MTS	B.Sc. Nursing	Two years’ clinical experience
Accountant	Commerce graduate (knowledge of Tally)	Three years’ experience
Data Entry Operator	Graduate with computer knowledge	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Qualifications for the remaining contractual posts are given post-wise in the official notification. Valid RCI/MCI registration is required where applicable.

Age Limit

For regular posts, the upper age limit is 45 years for the two Lecturer posts and the Rehabilitation Officer post, and 35 years for the Vocational Instructor post. For contractual posts, the maximum age is 56 years as on the closing date, except where the notification states otherwise. Age, qualification and experience are reckoned on the closing date. Upper age relaxation is given as per Government of India norms to SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates, ex-servicemen and central government employees.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 500 per post (non-refundable)	Scan the QR code in the Google Form and enter the UTR number
SC / ST / PwD / Women	Exempted	SC/ST/PwD candidates must upload a valid certificate

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification published on website	22 October 2026
Last date for Google Form and hard copy	7 December 2026 (17:30 hrs)

Selection Process

Group A posts are filled as per NIEPID and Government of India norms. Group B and Group C regular posts are filled on merit, without interview, as per the Ministry letter F.No.14-13/2015-NI dated 11.07.2017 and the DOPT OM dated 29.12.2015. Contractual posts are filled through a personal interview before a committee. If more than 20 applications are received for a post, a written examination is held before the interview, and candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of at least 1:5 per vacancy.

How to Apply

1. Read the detailed notification and the post-wise terms on the official NIEPID website.
2. Open the official Google Form link given in the Important Links section.
3. Fill in the details, pay Rs. 500 per post (if not exempt) by scanning the QR code, and upload the payment screenshot and certificates.
4. Submit the Google Form on or before 7 December 2026, 17:30 hrs.
5. Print the application, attach self-attested copies of all certificates, and send it to The Director, NIEPID, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad-500009 so that it reaches by the same deadline. The hard copy is mandatory.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification Page	NIEPID Employment Notification No. 04/2026
Detailed Notification PDF	Download Detailed Notification
Apply Online Link	Google Form for NIEPID Recruitment 2026
Official Website	www.niepid.nic.in
More Jobs	Latest Government Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for NIEPID Recruitment 2026?

The Google Form and the hard copy are both due on or before 7 December 2026, 17:30 hrs.

How can I apply for NIEPID posts?

Fill the official Google Form, pay the fee if applicable, and also send the printed application with certificates to the Director, NIEPID, Secunderabad.

What is the application fee?

Rs. 500 per post. SC, ST, PwD and women candidates are exempted.

Is there an interview for the regular Group B and C posts?

No. These posts are filled on merit without interview, as per the notification.

What is the maximum age for contractual posts?

56 years as on the closing date, unless the notification states otherwise.

How long is the contract period?

Initially up to 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. The Audiologist/SLP post under CDEIC is for 12 months, extendable.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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