IIT Bombay Announces 30 Counsellor Vacancies, Applications Close on October 17

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has invited applications for 30 ad hoc counsellor positions at its Student Wellness Centre (SWC). The recruitment drive includes 26 student counsellor posts and four senior counsellor posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the application form linked in the official recruitment notice. The last date to submit applications is October 17th, 2026. The appointments are intended to strengthen counselling and mental health support for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students at the institute. Candidates interested in the positions should review the eligibility requirements, work experience criteria, and remuneration before applying.

IIT Bombay counsellor recruitment 2026: Important details

The recruitment offers both full-time and part-time engagement options. Applicants can select their preferred working arrangement when submitting the application. The institute has also outlined the interview schedule and initial appointment terms.

Key details include:

• Recruiting institute: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

• Department: Student Wellness Centre

• Total vacancies: 30

• Student counsellors: 26 posts

• Senior counsellors: Four posts

• Application deadline: October 17th, 2026

• Interview period: October 12th to 18th, 2026

• Earliest joining date: October 15th, 2026

• Application mode: Online

Candidates should submit their applications before the deadline and check the official notice for any additional instructions.

Eligibility criteria and work experience

Applicants must hold a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSc) degree in Psychology, with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Social Psychology. The qualification must be from a recognised university or institute, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade point average.

The required professional experience varies according to the position. Candidates applying for student counsellor posts must have at least two years of relevant experience after completing their qualifying degree. Applicants for senior counsellor positions must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

The experience should be in an academic or medical institution. Previous work with adolescents and young adults, crisis intervention and residential academic settings may be an advantage. Knowledge of Indian languages in addition to English and/or Hindi is also desirable.

Salary and working arrangements

The remuneration offered by IIT Bombay varies according to the position, experience and decision of the selection committee. Candidates can choose between full-time and part-time engagement.

The monthly remuneration is as follows:

• Student counsellor: ₹70,000 to ₹1,00,000 for full-time work and ₹35,000 to ₹50,000 for part-time work

• Senior counsellor: ₹1,40,000 to ₹1,60,000 for full-time work and ₹70,000 to ₹80,000 for part-time work

Full-time counsellors are expected to work 40 hours per week, while part-time counsellors will work 20 hours per week. The stated remuneration includes allowances.

The initial appointment will be for 89 days. Depending on performance and the institute’s requirements, the engagement may be extended into a longer-term position. Selected candidates may join between October 15th and November 17th, 2026. The role may involve flexible working hours and locations, including weekends and holidays.

Optional single-room hostel accommodation may be available for at least 10 counsellors. Applicants who require accommodation should mention this in their applications.

Selection process and interview schedule

The selection process will involve shortlisting followed by an interview conducted by a committee appointed by the institute. Interviews are scheduled between October 12th and 18th, 2026.

Candidates can attend interviews in person at IIT Bombay. Online interviews are available only to applicants residing outside Mumbai. Further details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates, and applicants will have to bear their own interview-related expenses.

The selection committee will also consider language and gender diversity when making appointments, to ensure that students from different backgrounds can access counselling support.

How to apply for the posts

Interested candidates should visit the official Student Wellness Centre website at swc.iitb.ac.in and open the student counsellor recruitment notice. Applicants should read the full advertisement carefully, check the required qualifications and experience, and complete the online application form linked in the notice before October 17th, 2026.

Through EducationNewsNetwork, this recruitment announcement brings attention to the institute’s current vacancies and the qualifications expected from applicants. Readers following TopEducationNews can also refer to the official recruitment page for the latest instructions, application details and any updates to the selection process.

Candidates are advised to rely on the official IIT Bombay Student Wellness Centre website for the complete recruitment notice and confirmation of all application requirements.