IIM Lucknow Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 03 Sep

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has released its Counsellor Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. IIML/Rectt-8C/2026, inviting applications for 1 post on a contract basis. The notification was issued on 19 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 03 September 2026. Applicants need an M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology with 1st Class, or an M.Phil. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology with 1st Class, or a Ph.D. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology, along with 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in counselling (both group and individual) in an educational institution or mental healthcare clinic/hospital/institution. The Counsellor role at IIM Lucknow carries a maximum age limit of 50 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Central Government rules. Selection for this IIM Lucknow post is based on a Personal Interview. Selected candidates will receive Rs. 1,02,620 per month. Interested candidates should apply online through the Google Form link provided by IIM Lucknow well before the 03 September 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This IIM Lucknow Counsellor post offers three distinct qualification routes — a Master's degree with First Class, an M.Phil., or a Ph.D. in Psychology or Clinical Psychology — giving candidates at different stages of their academic and clinical training a realistic path to apply, provided they meet the mandatory 2 years of counselling experience regardless of which academic route they follow. Candidates should note that the required experience must specifically include both group and individual counselling formats, not just one or the other, and must have been gained in an educational institution or a mental healthcare clinic/hospital/institution setting — experience limited to other contexts may not satisfy this eligibility criterion. Given the substantial monthly compensation of Rs. 1,02,620, this IIM Lucknow Counsellor role reflects the institute's serious investment in student mental health support, likely involving one-on-one counselling sessions, group therapy or support sessions, and possibly crisis intervention support for the student community at the campus. Interested candidates should apply well ahead of the deadline given the multi-stage documentation and interview process.

• M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology (1st Class), OR M.Phil. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology (1st Class), OR Ph.D. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology
• 2 years' post-qualification counselling experience (group and individual), in an educational institution or mental healthcare clinic/hospital/institution

• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Central Government rules

• M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil. (1st Class) or PhD in Psychology/Clinical Psychology
• 2 years' group + individual counselling experience
• Age up to 50 years

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 1,02,620 per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 03 September 2026
2. Use the Apply Online (Google Form) link provided in the Important Links section
3. Alternatively, visit the official IIM Lucknow website to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Be prepared for a Personal Interview