AUD Delhi Psychotherapist Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi is hiring for three (03) Psychotherapist positions on a visiting basis at its Centre for Psychotherapy and Clinical Research (CPCR), School of Human Studies. The pay is Rs.4,200/- for each full-day visit, up to a ceiling of Rs.85,000/- a month. To apply, you need an M.A. in Psychology with at least 55% marks, a post-master's qualification in clinical psychology or psychotherapy, and at least two years of clinical or counselling experience. You apply online, then send a hard copy with documents to the university.

AUD Psychotherapist Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About AUD

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi is a State University set up through an Act of the Legislature of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Its Kashmere Gate Campus is on Lothian Road, Delhi. The posts are at the Centre for Psychotherapy and Clinical Research (CPCR) under the School of Human Studies.

AUD Psychotherapist Vacancy Details 2026

The notice calls the number of positions tentative. The university can increase or decrease it, or leave the vacancy unfilled if circumstances require.

AUD Psychotherapist Eligibility 2026

Essential Qualification and Experience

• M.A. in Psychology with at least 55% marks or an equivalent GPA from a recognized university.
• M.Phil in Clinical Psychology / M.Phil in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / M.Phil in Psychotherapy and Clinical Thinking, or post-master's training, degree or diploma with specialization in psychotherapy, clinical practice or counselling.
• At least two years of experience in clinical practice / psychotherapeutic work and/or counselling in the field of mental health, at public or private institutions, universities, hospitals, clinics or NGOs.

Internships done as part of an academic programme do not count as valid work experience. You must hold the essential qualifications as on the closing date of application.

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology / PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) / Ph.D. with demonstrable interest in psychodynamic and psychoanalytical work.
• Experience in teaching and supervising trainee counsellors, psychotherapists or clinical psychologists.
• Evidence of research or publications in psychotherapy or clinical practice.
• Well-developed sensitivity, empathy, regard and in-depth understanding of the human psyche.

For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification.

Job Description

• Psychometric screening of first-year batches of all programmes to identify psychologically vulnerable students, through a Mentor-Mentee System, a Buddy System and other preventive mechanisms.
• Psychotherapy and clinical counselling for students.
• Clinical supervision, administrative and organisational work, and community mental health work.
• Intellectual and practice-based processes and activities.
• Adopting and implementing a uniform mental health policy, drawing on the UMMEED Draft Guidelines, the MANODARPAN initiative and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
• Consistent, informal and confidential support to students, especially during examinations and academic transitions.
• Protocols for immediate referral to mental health services, local hospitals and suicide prevention helplines.
• Training teaching and non-teaching staff in psychological first aid, spotting warning signs, responding to self-harm and making referrals.
• Training teaching, non-teaching and administrative staff to work with students from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds in a sensitive, inclusive and non-discriminatory way.
• Confidential, accessible mechanisms for reporting, redressing and preventing sexual assault, harassment, ragging and bullying on the basis of caste, class, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or ethnicity, and psycho-social support to victims.
• Sensitisation programmes (physical and/or online) for parents and guardians on student mental health.
• Adding mental health literacy, emotional regulation, life skills and awareness of support services to orientation programmes and co-curricular activities.
• Keeping anonymised records and preparing an annual report on wellness interventions, referrals, training sessions and mental health activities.
• Regular career counselling for students and parents that is inclusive and sensitive to socio-economic and psychological contexts, plus structured academic planning and mechanisms for monitoring and accountability.
• Any other duties assigned by the Competent Authority.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. If many applications come in, the university may shortlist candidates based on qualifications or experience above the minimum, or on other criteria it decides. Only shortlisted candidates are invited for interview. All appointments are provisional until certificates are verified. Documents and antecedents may be checked at the interview, at joining or at any time during service.

Service Conditions

• The engagement is purely on a visiting basis. It depends on the requirement of CPCR and on terms approved by the university.
• Applicants working in Government or Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards and Autonomous Bodies) must submit a No Objection Certificate on the prescribed proforma at the interview, if they did not upload it with the online application.
• If any information turns out to be false or concealed, the services will be terminated immediately. The university may also take action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification. Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the qualifications will be rejected summarily.
• The university may revise, reschedule, cancel, suspend or withdraw the recruitment in part or in full. Disputes fall under the territorial jurisdiction of the High Court of Delhi.

How to Apply for AUD Psychotherapist Recruitment 2026

1. Open the university job portal at AUD careers portal. Read the instructions before you fill in the form.
2. Fill in and submit the online application within the time limit. Online application is mandatory.
3. Take a printout of the submitted online application.
4. Put the self-attested documents behind it, with an index and page numbers, in the order of the essential eligibility criteria.
5. Write the name of the position and the advertisement number (AUD/55-1(151)/Rect./2026/1029) on the top of the envelope.
6. Send it, preferably by Registered/Speed Post, to: Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell), Room No. 31A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus, Delhi – 110 006. It must arrive by 17:30 hrs on the last date.

Documents to include:

• Mark-sheets of all educational qualifications claimed in the online form.
• Clear evidence of your professional qualification, showing the nature and duration of the post-master's degree, diploma or training.
• Experience certificates of clinical practice showing the period (from–to) and the nature of the work.
• No Objection Certificate, if you are employed in Government or a PSU.

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