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NFSU Visiting Medical Consultant/Psychologist-Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 06 Sep (Goa)

📍 GoaNational Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Goa Campus — Institution of National Importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India | Advt No. NFSU/Goa/EoI/Dr-Psych/2026Central Govt Jobs
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NFSU Visiting Medical Consultant/Psychologist-Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 06 Sep (Goa)
Total Posts
2
Minimum Qualification
Post-Graduate

Overview

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Goa Campus, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released NFSU Visiting Medical Consultant/Psychologist-Counsellor Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NFSU/Goa/EoI/Dr-Psych/2026 for 2 posts. This central government job is open to candidates holding an MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for Medical Practitioner, or a Post Graduation and Graduation in Psychology from a recognised University/Institute for Counsellor/Psychologist. Selected candidates under NFSU Recruitment 2026 will provide visiting medical and counselling/psychological support services at the NFSU Goa campus, on a contractual basis. The Medical Practitioner post requires a minimum of 2 years' professional experience in medical practice (waived for MD/MS degree holders), with retired Government/PSU doctors specifically encouraged to apply; the Counsellor/Psychologist post requires a minimum of 2 years' professional counselling experience, including clinical experience in a Mental Health Centre. The selection process for NFSU Recruitment 2026 consists of scrutiny by a duly constituted committee, followed by an interaction/interview if deemed necessary. The NFSU Recruitment 2026 online application is available at nfsu.ac.in/Contractual_Recruitment. The last date for submission of the proposal is 06 September 2026, with the proposal opening scheduled for 07 September 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official NFSU notification PDF before applying, since the Medical Practitioner post additionally requires valid registration with the MCI and the Goa Medical Council.

Qualification

  • Medical Practitioner: MBBS degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification, duly recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). Minimum 2 years of professional experience in medical practice (no prior experience mandatory for MD/MS degree holders). Valid registration with MCI and Goa Medical Council. Retired Government/PSU doctors fulfilling criteria encouraged.
  • Counsellor/Psychologist: Post Graduation and Graduation in Psychology from a recognized University/Institute. Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Counselling, including clinical experience in a Mental Health Centre and experience as a full-time Counsellor, preferably in an Educational/Counselling Centre.

Age Limit

Not specified in the source notification summary; candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for any applicable age criteria.

Eligibility

  • Medical Practitioner: MBBS from a recognised university, MCI-recognised, 2 years' experience (waived for MD/MS), valid MCI and Goa Medical Council registration
  • Counsellor/Psychologist: PG + Graduation in Psychology, 2 years' counselling experience including Mental Health Centre clinical exposure
  • No application fee for any category
  • This is a contractual, visiting engagement at the NFSU Goa campus, not a permanent university appointment
  • Retired Government/PSU doctors are specifically encouraged to apply for the Medical Practitioner post

Important Dates

  1. EOI Publication Date

    20 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    06 Sept 2026

  3. Date of Opening of the Proposal

    07 Sept 2026

Application Fee

No application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST).

Salary

  • Not specified in the source notification summary, since this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) based visiting/contractual engagement rather than a fixed pay-scale appointment
  • Candidates should confirm the exact remuneration structure by checking the full official notification PDF

How to Apply

  1. Visit nfsu.ac.in/Contractual_Recruitment, the official NFSU contractual recruitment application portal
  2. Alternatively, visit the official website of NFSU at nfsu.ac.in to access the application link
  3. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
  4. Fill out the application/proposal form with correct personal, educational, and professional details
  5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, educational certificates, MCI/Goa Medical Council registration (for Medical Practitioner), and experience certificates
  6. Review all details carefully before submitting the proposal
  7. Submit the application on or before the last date of 06 September 2026
  8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference, and watch for the proposal opening date of 07 September 2026

Selection Process

  • Scrutiny by Duly Constituted Committee
  • Interaction/Interview (if deemed necessary)

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Medical Practitioner1
Counsellor/Psychologist1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many posts has NFSU notified under this Visiting Medical Consultant/Psychologist-Counsellor recruitment?+
A1. NFSU has notified 2 posts — 1 Medical Practitioner and 1 Counsellor/Psychologist — at its Goa campus.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NFSU Recruitment 2026?+
A2. The last date for submission of the proposal is 06 September 2026, with the proposal opening scheduled for 07 September 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification required for the Medical Practitioner post?+
A3. Candidates need an MBBS degree recognised by the Medical Council of India, with 2 years' professional experience in medical practice (waived for MD/MS holders) and valid MCI and Goa Medical Council registration.
Q4. What is the qualification required for the Counsellor/Psychologist post?+
A4. Candidates need a Post Graduation and Graduation in Psychology, with at least 2 years' professional counselling experience, including clinical experience in a Mental Health Centre.
Q5. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?+
A5. No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category for this recruitment.
Q6. What is the selection process for NFSU Recruitment 2026?+
A6. Selection involves scrutiny by a duly constituted committee, followed by an interaction/interview if deemed necessary.
Q7. What is the job type for these NFSU positions?+
A7. Both the Medical Practitioner and Counsellor/Psychologist positions are on a contractual, visiting basis at the NFSU Goa campus.
Q8. Are retired doctors eligible to apply for the Medical Practitioner post?+
A8. Yes, retired Government/PSU doctors fulfilling the eligibility criteria are specifically encouraged to apply.
Q9. How can I apply for NFSU Recruitment 2026?+
A9. Online, through nfsu.ac.in/Contractual_Recruitment, by filling in the application/proposal form and submitting required documents before the deadline.
Q10. Where is the NFSU Goa campus located?+
A10. The National Forensic Sciences University Goa campus is located in Ponda, Goa.

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