Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Patna Region Counselor Recruitment 2026
NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Regional Office, Patna has officially released a notification for the engagement of Counselors (Male & Female) on a contract basis for the academic session 2026-27. These positions are open at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, which are residential co-educational schools spanning classes VI to XII.
Important Dates for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
- Online Application Starts: 11th May 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21st May 2026
- Interview Dates: 27th & 28th May 2026 (From 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
Remuneration (Salary) for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
Selected candidates will be entitled to an attractive and stable monthly pay package:
- Monthly Consolidated Remuneration: Rs. 44,900/- per month
Eligibility Criteria for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
To be eligible for these contractual openings, candidates must meet the following educational, experiential, and age parameters as of 1st May 2026:
1. Educational Qualifications (Essential)
- Post Graduation: Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognized university or institute.
- Diploma: A minimum of a one-year Diploma in Guidance & Counseling from a recognized university or institute.
2. Experience required for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
- Applicants must possess at least one year of experience in Guidance & Counseling or Counseling within educational institutes run by the Central Government, State Government, UT Administration, Autonomous Bodies, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
3. Age Limit for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
- Minimum Age: Above 28 years
- Maximum Age: Below 50 years (as on 1st May 2026)
4. Desirable Qualifications for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
Preference will be given to candidates who hold certificate courses from recognized institutes in the following specialized areas:
- Cognitive behavior therapy skills
- Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral issues, and learning difficulties
- Building emotional intelligence and resilience
- Adolescence Education
Application Fee for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
- General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable, payable via online mode or through cash at the time of the Personal Talk).
- SC / ST / PH Candidates: Fully exempted from paying any application fee.
Selection Process & Walk-In Interview Venue for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their online applications. The official call letters for the interview round will be sent directly to the shortlisted candidates’ registered email IDs.
When attending the interview, candidates must report strictly according to the schedule and bring their original certificates, one set of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents, and 3 recent passport-size photographs.
Interview Venue Details:
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Regional Office, Karpoori Thakur Sadan, A & B Block, 5th Floor, Ashiyana Digha Road, Near Rajiv Nagar Thana, Patna, Bihar – 800025
How to Apply for NVS Patna Region Counselor Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates can easily apply online by visiting the official NVS regional links before the deadline on 21st May 2026.
For the detailed official notification and online registration portal, check out the links below:
- Official NVS Patna Website: www.navodaya.gov.in/NVS/ro/patna/en/home
- Online Application Portal: http://www.crschooms.in/