EdCIL Multi-Disciplinary Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 879 Speech Therapist, Clinical Psychologist and More Posts

EdCIL Multidisciplinary Staff 2026 recruitment is a contractual hiring drive for 875 professionals like Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Special Educators and 4 PMU Consultants to work in Autism Centres across Andhra Pradesh under the Inclusive Education – PM SHRI scheme. The roles focus on assessment, therapy, intervention and academic support for children with Autism and related developmental needs in government-supported centres.

No, all posts under this notification are purely contractual. The engagement does not give any right to regular government service, permanent absorption in EdCIL, or automatic extension beyond the project period. Continuation of the contract generally depends on project funding, the requirement of the Autism Centres and the individual’s performance review.

Eligibility depends on the post, but in general you must: Be an Indian citizen. Have the specific degree/diploma prescribed for the post (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, RCI-recognised Special Education, etc.) from a recognised institution. Meet the upper age limit of 45 years as on 30 April 2026 and possess relevant experience where required. Candidates with valid registrations (RCI/state councils) and prior work with children with disabilities will have an advantage during shortlisting.

No, there is no application fee for any of the posts under this recruitment. Candidates can fill and submit the online form free of cost on the official EdCIL recruitment portal. However, you must ensure all details and documents are correct because incomplete or incorrect applications can still be rejected even without a fee.

For all posts – Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Special Educator (Primary/Secondary), and PMU Consultant – the maximum age is 45 years as on 30 April 2026. The notification is contractual (not a standard central government cadre recruitment), so category-based relaxations like regular government jobs may not automatically apply unless expressly mentioned in the detailed advertisement.

Selected candidates will be posted in Autism Centres located across various Municipalities in Andhra Pradesh under Inclusive Education – PM SHRI. Exact place of posting is generally decided by the project authorities based on centre-wise requirements, so you should be prepared for deployment in any listed municipal location within the state rather than expecting a specific city of your choice.

The selection process is typically based on: Shortlisting using academic qualifications, relevant degrees, registrations and work experience mentioned in the application; and An interview (online or offline) scheduled by EdCIL/TSG, where communication skills, domain knowledge and suitability for working in Autism Centres are assessed. Merely fulfilling eligibility does not guarantee an interview call; only shortlisted candidates are contacted through email.

Yes, freshers who possess the required degrees and registrations as on 30 April 2026 can apply, especially for posts like Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Special Educator. However, candidates with hands-on experience in disability rehabilitation, school-based inclusion, or Autism-specific interventions are likely to be preferred, since the project demands practical skills with children and families.