EdCIL AP District Career & Mental Health Counsellors 2026 (424 Posts) – Online Form
Important Dates
| Application Start | 06-01-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18-01-2026 |
| Age/Experience Cut-off | 31-12-2025 |
| Interview | To be notified |
Application Fee
Application fee is not mentioned in the official notification. Please verify in the PDF before final submission.
Age Limit
Qualification
- Essential Qualification: M.A./M.Sc in Psychology (Applied/Counselling/Clinical/Child/Adolescent) or M.Sc/M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work or M.Sc in Psychiatric Nursing or MSW (Medical/Psychiatric Social Work/Counselling) or B.A./B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology.
- Experience: PG candidates – Nil; B.A./B.Sc (Psychology) – minimum 2 years counselling experience.
- Skills: English proficiency; Telugu knowledge desirable; basic computer/office tools.
- Nationality: Indian nationals only.
Complete Job Details
Overview: EdCIL (India) Limited is engaging 424 District Career & Mental Health Counsellors on a contractual basis for deployment across districts/mandals in Andhra Pradesh. The work mainly includes student career guidance, parent-teacher coordination, and mental health awareness & counselling support.
Why this post? If you have a psychology/social work background and want a field-facing counselling role in schools, this is a high-volume recruitment with a clear pay structure and online application.
- Pay: ₹30,000/month + conveyance reimbursement up to ₹4,000/month
- Age: Up to 45 years (cut-off 31-12-2025)
- Apply online: 06 Jan 2026 to 18 Jan 2026
Tip: Keep all certificates, resume and experience proofs ready in single PDF(s) before you start the form, because incomplete/incorrect uploads can lead to rejection.
Vacancy Details
| Organization | EdCIL (India) Limited (Govt. of India CPSE) |
| Post Name | District Career & Mental Health Counsellor |
| Total Vacancies | 424 |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh (various districts & mandals) |
| Salary | ₹30,000/month + Conveyance allowance reimbursement up to ₹4,000/month |
| Qualification | M.A./M.Sc Psychology (Applied/Counselling/Clinical/Child/Adolescent) OR M.Sc/M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work OR M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing OR MSW (Medical/Psychiatric Social Work/Counselling) OR B.A./B.Sc (Hons) Psychology |
| Age Limit | Up to 45 years (cut-off: 31-12-2025) |
| Apply Mode | Online (English only form) |
| Start Date | 06-01-2026 |
| Last Date | 18-01-2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.edcilindia.co.in |
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Important Instructions
- Read the official notification carefully before applying
- Check eligibility criteria including age limit and qualification
- Keep all required documents ready before filling the form
- Apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute rush
- Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference
- For any queries, contact the official helpline mentioned in notification
