NIEPMD Recruitment 2026: 22 Consultant Posts
The National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), Chennai — NIEPMD(D) — has invited online applications for 22 temporary consultant posts at CDEIC, NIEPMD(D) Chennai and at CRC Madurai, under Manpower Engagement Notification Consultant No. 08/2026 dated 6 November 2026. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated honorarium of Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 a month, depending on the post. Applications must be submitted online only, through niepmd.nic.in, and the institute’s official recruitments page lists 11 December 2026 as the last date.
NIEPMD(D) functions under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. These are purely temporary, contractual engagements — not permanent government jobs.
Key Details at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | Consultant No. 08/2026, dated 6 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 22 (Chennai 15 + CRC Madurai 7) |
| Work location | CDEIC, NIEPMD(D) Chennai; CRC Madurai and its subcentres |
| Pay | Rs 25,000–Rs 60,000 a month (post-wise); need-based visits paid Rs 3,750 / Rs 3,000 per visit |
| Age limit | Maximum 56 years (no age limit for the need-based visits post) |
| Application fee | Rs 590 (including GST); SC/ST/PwDs/female/transgender candidates exempt |
| Application mode | Online only — niepmd.nic.in |
| Last date | 11 December 2026 (as listed on the official recruitments page; the notification itself gives a 21-day rule from Employment News publication) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 11 December 2026 (as listed on the official recruitments page) |
| Selection process / exam date | Not announced in the notification |
Please note: the notification prints no calendar last date — it says applications must reach within 21 days from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News. NIEPMD’s official recruitments page lists 11 December 2026 as the end date for this notice, which is the date used in this article. Candidates should confirm the date on the official page before applying.
Vacancy Details and Pay
| Post | Chennai | CRC Madurai | Monthly honorarium (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist | 1 | — | 60,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP) | 1 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Early Interventionist | 1 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Special Educator (B.Ed. Special Education — ID) | 1 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Special Educator (B.Ed. Special Education — MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI) | 1 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | 1 | 50,000 |
| Nurse | 1 | 1 | 42,000 |
| Trained Caregivers | 2 | — | 30,000 |
| Activity Teacher (full-time) | 1 | — | 42,000 |
| Need-based visits of external Medical Doctors / allied health professionals | 1 | — | Rs 3,750 per visit (MBBS/PG doctors); Rs 3,000 per visit (allied health professionals) |
| Social Worker | 1 | — | 42,000 |
| Data Entry Operator | 1 | — | 25,000 |
| Total | 15 | 7 | 22 posts |
For the need-based visits post, a maximum of 15 visits a month is allowed, with at least 4 hours per visit.
Eligibility and Experience
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist / Rehabilitation Psychologist | M.Phil. / MA in Clinical Psychology / Rehabilitation Psychology / Psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by RCI, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Occupational Therapist | BOT or higher, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (ASLP) | BASLP or higher, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Early Interventionist | PGDEI recognised by RCI, or BOT / BPT / other RCI-recognised rehabilitation professional with training/experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Special Educator (ID) | B.Ed. Special Education (ID), with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; preference for cross-disability experience |
| Special Educator (MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI) | B.Ed. Special Education (MD/LD/ASD/HI/VI), with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; preference for cross-disability experience |
| Physiotherapist | BPT, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Nurse | Diploma in Nursing, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Trained Caregivers | Divyang Mitra with an RCI-certified CBID/CCCG/CCCG-P certificate or equivalent |
| Activity Teacher (full-time) | D.Ed./B.Ed. with a minimum certificate/diploma in Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, Yoga or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; preference for experience working with children with developmental disabilities |
| Need-based visits — Medical Doctors | MBBS with a PG Degree/PG Diploma in the requisite specialisation or equivalent |
| Need-based visits — Genetic Counsellor | Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling / Medical Genetics or equivalent |
| Need-based visits — Optometrist | Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) / Doctor of Optometry or equivalent |
| Need-based visits — Nutritionist/Dietitian | M.Sc. in Nutrition / Food & Nutrition / Clinical Nutrition, or B.Sc. Dietetics, with relevant registration/certification as applicable |
| Social Worker | M.A. (Social Work), or a graduate with DCBR/DVR (ID), with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduate with knowledge of computers |
The same qualifications apply to the CRC Madurai posts (Occupational Therapist, ASLP, both Special Educators, Early Interventionist, Physiotherapist and Nurse).
Age Limit
The maximum age is 56 years for all posts except Sl. No. 11 (the need-based visits post, which has no age limit), reckoned as on the closing date of receipt of application. The notification mentions no minimum age and no age relaxation.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 590 (including GST), payable only through online mode (RTGS/NEFT/IMPS). SC/ST/PwDs, female and transgender candidates are exempted. Pay to — Account name: NIEPMD Internal Accrual; Bank: Indian Bank; Branch: Kovalam; Account No: 6332687300; IFSC: IDIB000K122.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- The engagement is purely temporary. The initial term ordinarily does not exceed 3 years and may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years.
- Only a consolidated honorarium is paid — no DA, HRA, MA, GPF, NPS or other allowances are admissible.
- A 5% annual increment is given on completion of one year from the date of joining, based on a satisfactory performance report.
- Paid leave of absence may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
- The incumbent will have no right to claim regularisation or extension/renewal of engagement in any circumstances.
- The competent authority can terminate the engagement at any time without assigning reasons, by giving 30 days’ notice; a consultant wishing to resign must give 30 days’ advance notice or remuneration in lieu.
- Selected candidates may be posted at CDEIC, NIEPMD(D) Chennai, CRC Madurai and its subcentres, and are liable to be transferred to offices anywhere in India under the administrative control of NIEPMD(D), Chennai.
Selection Process
The notification does not specify a selection process (no written test or interview pattern is printed). This information has not yet been officially announced. Any corrigendum or further information will be posted only on the official NIEPMD(D) website, so candidates should check it regularly.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NIEPMD website niepmd.nic.in and open the Recruitments section; find the link for Manpower Engagement Notification Consultant No. 08/2026.
- Fill in the online application form — applications are accepted online only; no other mode will be entertained.
- Pay the Rs 590 application fee (if applicable) through RTGS/NEFT/IMPS and attach proof of payment.
- Attach the requisite documents. Incomplete applications or those without the requisite documents will be summarily rejected.
- To apply for more than one discipline or post, submit a separate online application form along with proof of the requisite fee for each.
- Submit before the last date, 11 December 2026, and keep the acknowledgement/reference number safe.
For queries, the notification gives the email [email protected]. Bringing in any political or official interference, influence or canvassing will disqualify the candidature.
Important Links
- Apply Online — NIEPMD Recruitments page
- Official Notification PDF (Consultant No. 08/2026)
- NIEPMD Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many vacancies are there in NIEPMD Recruitment 2026? There are 22 posts in total — 15 at NIEPMD(D) Chennai and 7 at CRC Madurai — covering Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, ASLP, Early Interventionist, Special Educators, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Trained Caregivers, Activity Teacher, need-based visits, Social Worker and Data Entry Operator.
- What is the last date to apply? The notification says applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News. NIEPMD’s official recruitments page lists 11 December 2026 as the end date for this notice. Confirm the date on the official page before applying.
- What is the salary for NIEPMD consultant posts? The monthly consolidated honorarium ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000 by post — Rs 60,000 for the Clinical Psychologist, Rs 50,000 for therapist, educator and physiotherapist posts, Rs 42,000 for Nurse, Activity Teacher and Social Worker, Rs 30,000 for Trained Caregivers and Rs 25,000 for the Data Entry Operator. The need-based visits post pays Rs 3,750 / Rs 3,000 per visit.
- What is the age limit? The maximum age is 56 years as on the closing date. The need-based visits post has no age limit.
- What is the application fee? Rs 590 (including GST), payable only through RTGS/NEFT/IMPS. SC/ST/PwDs, female and transgender candidates are exempted.
- Is this a permanent government job? No. It is a purely temporary contractual engagement — an initial term of up to 3 years, extendable to a maximum of 5 years, with no right to regularisation.
- How will selection be done? The notification does not specify a selection process — this information has not yet been officially announced. Updates will appear only on the official NIEPMD website.
- Can I apply for more than one post? Yes. A separate online application form, along with proof of the requisite fee, must be submitted for each post or discipline.
Source: NIEPMD official notification PDF (Consultant No. 08/2026, dated 6 November 2026) and the NIEPMD official recruitments page. This article is based on that notification; read the official notification before applying.
Photo: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, via PIB (GODL-India) — representative image of NIEPMD, Chennai.
Next Action: Apply online on the NIEPMD recruitments page
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