IIM Bodh Gaya Opens Management Trainee Counsellor Recruitment

IIM Bodh Gaya invites applications for the Management Trainee cum Counsellor post in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, offering a monthly stipend of ₹20,000–₹35,000 to eligible postgraduate candidates.

The Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya invites applications for the Management Trainee cum Counsellor – Clinical Counselling Psychology position under its 2026 non-faculty recruitment drive. The position is offered on a contractual basis and is intended for candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience in clinical or counselling psychology.

The recruitment notification forms part of a broader IIM Bodh Gaya non-faculty hiring process that includes several trainee and administrative positions. Other trainee roles listed under the recruitment include Management Trainee, Management Trainee–IT, Library Trainee, Accounts Trainee and Graduate Trainee. The institute invites eligible candidates to submit their applications through the prescribed online process.

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For the Management Trainee cum Counsellor Position, candidates are required to hold a relevant master’s degree, with Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology listed as the relevant specialisations. The recruitment information indicates an experience requirement of more than three years for the position. Candidates are advised to verify the detailed educational and professional requirements in the official notification before applying.

The position carries a monthly remuneration in the range of ₹20,000 to ₹35,000, depending on the applicable terms of engagement and candidate eligibility. The broader recruitment notification places the upper age limit for trainee positions at 30 years as on June 23, 2026, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories under government norms.

The application process begins on June 3, 2026, and the last date for submitting the online application is June 23, 2026. Candidates are required to complete the application through the official IIM Bodh Gaya website and ensure that the information and supporting documents submitted are accurate.

The selection process may include a written test, skill test and/or personal interview, depending on the requirements of the post. Only candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions are considered for further stages of the recruitment process. The institute reserves the right to determine the appropriate selection method for the advertised position.

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The Management Trainee cum Counsellor role is particularly relevant to candidates seeking opportunities to apply their psychology and counselling expertise within a higher education environment. The position supports the broader student-support ecosystem at IIM Bodh Gaya while providing professional exposure to candidates with relevant academic and counselling backgrounds.

Candidates interested in the recruitment should carefully check the official notification for the complete eligibility criteria, experience requirements, application instructions and selection conditions before submitting their forms. Since the stated application deadline is June 23, 2026, applicants are advised to complete the process within the prescribed timeline.