NIEPID Recruitment 2026 has been announced through Employment Notice No. 01/2026 by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Secunderabad. NIEPID functions under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The institute has invited applications from eligible candidates in the prescribed format for recruitment to several contractual posts at its headquarters and regional centres.
The recruitment process under NIEPID Recruitment 2026 is intended to fill various professional, teaching, administrative and technical positions at NIEPID Headquarters located at Secunderabad and at its Regional Centre at Noida as well as Composite Regional Centres located at Davangere, Nellore and Rajnandgaon. The notification also includes recruitment for positions under Cross Disability Early Intervention Centres operating at these locations.
NIEPID Recruitment 2026 includes posts such as Assistant Professor, Special Education Teacher, Rehabilitation Therapist, Consultant Neurologist, Consultant Psychologist, Lecturer, Administrative Officer, Prosthetist and Orthotist, Accountant, Vocational Instructor and several therapy and rehabilitation related positions. The positions will be filled on contractual basis as specified in the employment notice. The recruitment also covers specialised posts in early intervention centres such as Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist, Special Educator, Physiotherapist and others.
According to the notification issued under NIEPID Recruitment 2026, candidates applying for the posts must possess the essential qualifications, experience and registrations specified for each post. In several cases, registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) or Medical Council of India (MCI) is required. Educational qualifications vary depending on the position and include postgraduate degrees, specialized professional qualifications, diplomas, and relevant experience in teaching, research or rehabilitation services.
The age limit for the posts under NIEPID Recruitment 2026 is specified as a maximum of 56 years and will be reckoned as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The institute has clearly stated that applications must be submitted in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of required certificates and documents.
Candidates interested in NIEPID Recruitment 2026 must ensure that their completed applications reach the Director, NIEPID, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad within the prescribed timeline mentioned in the notification. Applications received after the last date or applications that are incomplete or not submitted in the prescribed format will not be considered.
The institute has also specified that the recruitment process may include screening, written examination and personal interview depending on the number of applications received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of selection as per the procedures outlined in the employment notice.
NIEPID Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Recruitment Name
NIEPID Recruitment 2026
Organization
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist (ASLP)
01
01
01
01
—
Rs.35,000/-
29
Special Educator (ID)
01
01
—
01
—
Rs.35,000/-
30
Special Educator (HI/VI)
01
01
—
01
01
Rs.35,000/-
31
Early Interventionist
—
01
—
—
—
Rs.35,000/-
32
Physiotherapist
—
01
01
01
—
Rs.35,000/-
33
Nurse
—
01
—
—
—
Rs.30,000/-
34
Trained Care Giver
—
02
02
01
02
Rs.20,000/-
35
Activity Teacher (Part-time)
—
01
01
01
—
Rs.15,000/-
Eligibility
Post
Eligibility
Assistant Professor in Pediatrics
MD in Pediatrics with four years teaching or research experience after postgraduate qualification
Special Education Teacher
Graduate with Diploma in Special Education (MR) or B.Ed Special Education (MR) or BRS (MR) with RCI registration
Home Visitor / Teacher
Degree from recognized university and Master’s Degree in Social Work
Rehabilitation Therapist
Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Retardation / Rehabilitation Therapy / Rehabilitation Services or PG Diploma in Early Intervention or PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology
Consultant Neurologist
MBBS, MD with DM in Neurology
Consultant Psychologist
M.Phil in Clinical Psychology recognized by RCI with at least one year experience
Dietitian / Nutritionist
M.Sc in Food and Nutrition with at least two years clinical experience
Nursing Staff / MTS
B.Sc Nursing with at least two years clinical experience
Assistant Professor (PMR)
MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma in PMR/Pediatrics recognized by MCI/RCI with registration and two years teaching/research experience
Assistant Professor (Speech)
Post Graduate Degree in Speech and Hearing with RCI registration and five years experience
Assistant Professor (Special Education)
Master Degree with M.Ed Special Education with RCI registration and five years experience
Assistant Professor (Clinical Psychology)
M.Phil in Clinical or Rehabilitation Psychology with RCI registration and five years experience
Lecturer (Occupational Therapy)
Master’s in Occupational Therapy with minimum three years teaching/research experience
Administrative Officer
Post Graduate Degree/MBA with five years administrative experience in government or PSU organizations
Prosthetist & Orthotist
Degree in Prosthetist and Orthotist with RCI registration and two years experience
Clinical Assistant (Speech Therapist)
B.Sc Speech & Hearing with two years experience and RCI registration
Accountant
Commerce graduate with computer knowledge and Tally with three years experience
Vocational Instructor
Higher Secondary with Diploma in Vocational Training / D.Ed / B.Ed / PG Diploma in Special Education with RCI registration and two years experience
Clinical Assistant (Developmental Therapist)
PGDEI / BOT / Bachelor in Rehabilitation Science / B.Ed Special Education with two years experience and RCI registration
56 Years (reckoned as on closing date of receipt of application)
Pay Scale
Type
Details
Salary Structure
Consolidated monthly salary as specified for each post
Application Process
Step
Details
Step 1
Download the prescribed application form from the institute website
Step 2
Fill the application form in the prescribed format
Step 3
Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification, experience, caste and disability certificates
Step 4
Attach Demand Draft of Rs.500 in favour of Director, NIEPID, Secunderabad (if applicable)
Step 5
Send the completed application to Director, NIEPID, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad – 500009
Documents Required
Documents
Educational Qualification Certificates
Experience Certificates
Caste Certificate
Disability Certificate
Other relevant supporting documents
Important Instructions
Applicants must be citizens of India.
Separate application forms must be submitted for each post.
The application fee is Rs.500 through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NIEPID, Secunderabad.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/PH category are exempted from the application fee.
The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with the post applied for and the serial number of the post.
Applications received after the last date or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Maximum age limit for all posts is 56 years and will be reckoned as on the closing date of receipt of application.
Selection will be through personal interview. If more than twenty applications are received for a post, screening will be done through written examination followed by interview.
The term of appointment is initially up to three years and may be extended up to five years.
The institute reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.