The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a premier science and research institute in Bengaluru, has announced recruitment for the post of Clinical Psychologist on a contract basis. There are 3 vacancies in total, with positions based at the Institute's Wellness Centre. The role involves counselling and psychological support for students, staff and their dependents, including therapy, crisis intervention and mental health care within the campus community.
IISc Clinical Psychologist Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026R(HR)Temp-14(CP-WC)/2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
- Notification08 Oct
- Applications Opentill 29 Oct
About IISc Clinical Psychologist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Science
- Advertisement No.
- R(HR)Temp-14(CP-WC)/2026
- Post Name
- Clinical Psychologist
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 52 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 02 years of post-experience in counselling and support
- Credentials Required
- RCI registration mandatory for candidates possessing M.Phil. Clinical Psychology
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 47,000/- + HRA per month
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of one year, renewable annually up to a maximum duration of five years based on satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirements
- Notice Period
- One month's notice by either side
Vacancy Breakdown
Clinical Psychologist
3
UR 02OBC 01
| Post Name | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | 02 | 01 | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Clinical Psychologist - Qualification and Experience
Essential: M.Phil./MSc./Psy.D in Clinical Psychology with a minimum of 02 years of post-experience in counselling and support. RCI registration is mandatory for candidates possessing M.phil. Clinical Psychology. Desirable: Experience in handling adolescent cases.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist - Qualification and Experience | Essential: M.Phil./MSc./Psy.D in Clinical Psychology with a minimum of 02 years of post-experience in counselling and support. RCI registration is mandatory for candidates possessing M.phil. Clinical Psychology. Desirable: Experience in handling adolescent cases. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 52 years as on the last date of receipt of the application
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per GoI norms (if applicable) will be extended.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; if required it may be held in electronic mode over Zoom Call or Microsoft Teams, and no TA/DA is paid for an in-person interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 47,000/- + HRA per month
An annual increment of up to 10% is permissible with a maximum of 4 such revisions, subject to the committee's recommendation and approval by the Competent Authority.
How to Apply
- 1Go to the IISc Temporary Positions online application portal at the official website
- 2Read the instructions and fill out the application form with correct details
- 3Attach the required certificates in support of age, category, qualification, marks and experience
- 4Submit the online application on or before 29.10.2026
- 5Keep a printout of the submitted online application form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates in support of age
•Category
•Qualification
•Marks and experience
•OBC certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) from the competent authority for candidates claiming the reserved vacancy or age relaxation
Important Details
- Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis and does not entitle any claim of permanency or regularization against any regular post.
- No service benefits such as PF, Pension, Seniority and Promotion are admissible from this contract appointment.
- No hardcopy submission of the online application is accepted.
- Engagement is subject to medical fitness.
- If the interview is held in person, no TA/DA is paid.
- No accommodation is provided on the Institute campus.
- For candidates previously employed at IISc through HR Department appointments, prior service counts towards the maximum five-year tenure.
- A candidate who applies as Unreserved cannot later change to a reserved category, and no change from one reserved category to another is entertained.
- The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable number based on qualifications and experience.
Job Description
- Client consultation and identifying psychological, emotional or behavioural issues
- Diagnosing psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders and administering appropriate treatment
- Developing and implementing treatment plans and therapeutic processes
- Attending to emergencies on an on-call basis
- Working in shifts, as required
- Working with student communities, staff and their dependents to improve psychological wellness and address mental health issues
- Helping students identify goals, develop suitable plans and gain insight
- Assessing psychological needs, selecting appropriate treatment approaches and providing individual, group and family therapy
- Providing crisis intervention and immediate psychological support when required
- Helping clients identify personal, social, educational and career goals and develop plans to achieve them
- Monitoring client progress through regular meetings or counselling sessions and follow-ups
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2293 2232
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the interview be conducted online?
Yes. If required, the Institute will conduct the interview in electronic mode over Zoom Call or Microsoft Teams and will intimate candidates in advance.
Can a candidate change the category after submitting the application?
No. A request to change from Unreserved to a reserved category is not entertained, and once a reserved category is chosen no change to another reserved category is allowed.
Is prior service at IISc counted in the maximum tenure?
Yes. For candidates previously employed at IISc through appointments made by the HR Department, the prior service is counted in the maximum permissible tenure of five years.
Is medical fitness required for the engagement?
Yes. Engagement on a contract basis is subject to medical fitness.
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