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IIT Bombay to Hire 30 Counsellors Following Student Protests and Mental Health Demands
- •IIT Bombay is recruiting 30 counsellors including 26 student counsellors and 4 senior counsellors to support its 14,000 students.
- •The decision follows student protests on campus regarding mental health support after the tragic death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode.
- •Full-time senior counsellors will receive a monthly salary between Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1.60 lakh, while student counsellors will get Rs 70,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
- •Candidates applying for the positions must hold an MA or MSc degree in psychology with a specialization in clinical, counselling, or social psychology.
- •The last date to apply for these temporary positions is October 17, 2026, with interviews scheduled between October 12 and October 18, 2026.
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IIT Bombay initiated the recruitment of 30 temporary or ad-hoc counsellors following student protests over the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode on September 18. The protests and demands from approximately 14,000 students highlighted the inadequacy of existing mental health support services and prompted the institute to expand its wellness facilities.
Candidates applying for the four senior counsellor positions must hold an MA or MSc degree in psychology with a specialization in clinical, counselling, or social psychology, securing at least 55% marks, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience. Full-time senior counsellors will receive a monthly remuneration between Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1.60 lakh, while part-time workers will be paid Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000.
The last date to submit applications for the temporary counsellor positions at IIT Bombay is October 17, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to be held between October 12 and October 18, 2026, with selected candidates expected to begin their work starting October 15.
