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Certificate Verification the Post of Child Psychologist

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Certificate Verification the Post of Child Psychologist administered by NALANDAUNIV Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NALANDAUNIV Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2022-07-29 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Certificate Verification the Post of Child Psychologist?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-07-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NALANDAUNIV Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain nalandauniv.edu.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Nalanda University recruitment portal, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal credentials, and generate a unique candidate registration ID and password.

Log in to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, professional experience in child psychology, and specific clinical certifications required for the post.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees, clinical psychology licenses, and category certificates, formatted to the prescribed file size and resolution.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the certificate verification call letter.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Certificate Verification the Post of Child Psychologist is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and Basic Child Development Concepts.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Exam	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Clinical Child Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children, and Ethical Guidelines.
Stage 3: Certificate Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic degrees, RCI registration, clinical experience certificates, and character references.
Stage 4: Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of clinical case formulation skills, communication, empathy, crisis intervention strategies, and institutional fit.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Child Psychologist at Nalanda University is classified under Group 'A' and aligned to Pay Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities (such as Rajgir) is calculated at 10% of basic pay, amounting to Rs. 5,610, while Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,800 plus DA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 94,197. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 8,583 and standard professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 85,000, subject to 8th CPC revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Child Psychologist strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums. Vertical reservation is implemented with 10% seats allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside statutory quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from application fee payments. All reservation claims must be supported by valid, current-format certificates issued by competent revenue authorities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Certificate Verification the Post o

What is the minimum qualification required for the Child Psychologist post?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or Child Psychology from a recognized university, along with a valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) registration.

Is there a service bond or probation period associated with this role?

Yes, selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

How is the final merit list calculated for the Child Psychologist recruitment?

The final merit list is compiled based on a weighted combination of the Domain Specialization Exam (70% weightage) and the Personal Interview (30% weightage), subject to qualifying the certificate verification.

Will there be any normalization of marks for the written examination?

If the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

What are the primary posting locations for this position?

The primary posting is at the main campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, with duties centered around student counseling and mental health support.

What documents must be produced during the Certificate Verification stage?

Candidates must present original matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees, RCI registration certificates, experience letters, category certificates, and a valid government-issued photo identity card.