Verified from official source on 12 Aug 2026
Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts, Apply Offline by 17 Aug (Karnataka)
- Total Posts
- 7
- Minimum Qualification
- Post-Graduate
Overview
Samagra Shikshana, Dharwad, under the School Education Department, Government of Karnataka, has released Recruitment 2026 for 7 Academic Resource Person for Mental Health (Consultant) posts. Is Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification was published on 10 August 2026, with applications opening the following day. This district-level Karnataka Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity is aimed at psychology postgraduates with school or community mental health experience, supporting Dharwad district's government school mental health programme under the Samagra Shiksha mission. Selected Consultants will work as Academic Resource Persons for Mental Health within Dharwad district's government school network, supporting student wellbeing and mental health awareness programmes as part of Samagra Shiksha's broader child development mandate. The selection process for Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Consultant 2026 is Document Verification-based — candidates who meet the qualification and experience criteria are shortlisted directly from their submitted applications and supporting documents, without a separate written test. This is a contractual engagement, and candidates require an M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, along with at least 1 year of relevant field experience and working knowledge of Kannada and English plus basic computer skills. The Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Consultant 2026 application must be submitted offline by post; there is no online application mode for this recruitment. The last date to apply for Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Recruitment 2026 is 17 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official Samagra Shikshana Dharwad Academic Resource Person for Mental Health (Consultant) 2026 notification PDF, hosted on the Government of India's S3WaaS platform via dharwad.nic.in, before applying, and send the completed application with all supporting documents to the address specified in the notification well before the closing date.
Qualification
M.A. or M.Sc. in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or a related subject from a recognised university, for the post of Academic Resource Person for Mental Health (Consultant). Minimum 1 year of experience in the school or community mental health field. Working knowledge of Kannada and English, along with basic computer skills.
Age Limit
As prescribed in the official Samagra Shikshana Dharwad notification (not separately specified in aggregator summaries — refer to the PDF at dharwad.nic.in)
Eligibility
- M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or related subject from a recognised university
- Minimum 1 year of experience in school or community mental health field
- Working knowledge of Kannada and English
- Basic computer skills required
- This is a contractual (not permanent) engagement under the Samagra Shiksha mission
Important Dates
Notification Date
10 Aug 2026
Application Start
11 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
17 Aug 2026
Application Fee
No application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) in the official notification
Salary
Consolidated remuneration on a contractual basis, as per Samagra Shiksha Dharwad district norms — exact figure not specified in the notification summary; job type is Contractual
How to Apply
- Visit the official notification link hosted via dharwad.nic.in and download the complete notification PDF
- Read the notification carefully to check eligibility criteria, application instructions, and the exact address for submission
- Download and print the prescribed application form as per the format given in the notification
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details accurately
- Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph as specified
- Enclose category certificate (if applicable)
- Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Samagra Shikshana Dharwad office address given in the notification
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 17 August 2026
- Retain a photocopy of the submitted application and postal receipt for future reference
Selection Process
- Document Verification — candidates are shortlisted based on qualification, experience and supporting documents submitted with the application
- No written examination or interview stage is specified in the notification summary
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Academic Resource Person for Mental Health (Consultant) | 7 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil (no application fee mentioned for any category) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil (no application fee mentioned for any category) |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/General) reservation is applicable as per Karnataka Government policy for this contractual engagement; a detailed category-wise breakdown of the 7 posts is not published separately in the notification summary — refer to the official PDF for the exact split. | — |
Zone / Region-wise Vacancy
| Zone / Region | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Not applicable — this is a single-district recruitment covering Dharwad district, Karnataka, under the Samagra Shiksha mission. | — |
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