Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), is inviting online applications for Counsellor posts on a contractual basis for the academic session 2025–26. The vacancies are for various Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs)—co-educational, residential schools under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: May 2025
- Start Date to Apply: 17 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 27 May 2025′

🧑🏫 Job Details:
- Post Name: Counsellor
- Type: Contractual
- Number of Posts: Not specified
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognized university/institution.
- One-year Diploma in Guidance & Counselling from a recognized institution.
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Guidance & Counselling in schools/institutions run by Central/State Governments or autonomous bodies.
Age Limit:
- Must be 28–50 years as on 01 May 2025.
Other Conditions:
- Applicants can apply for only one region.
- Applications to multiple regions will lead to disqualification.
💵 Application Fee
- ₹500/- for all categories.
- Exempted: SC, ST, and PH candidates.
- The fee is non-refundable.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
- Followed by a Personal Talk/Interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
🌐 How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: https://navodaya.gov.in
- Navigate to Chandigarh Region and click on the Counsellor Recruitment 2025 link.
- Fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form before 27 May 2025.
📥 Download Notification PDF:
Click Here
🔗 Official Website for Details:
https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/ro/Chandigarh/en/home/Index.html
📌 Note to Applicants
Before applying, make sure to:
- Read the official notification thoroughly.
Confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions

