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I have heard that UPSC has published a recruitment for Psychologist. Can I know about the educational qualification to apply for this post? Kindly let me know about the educational qualification to apply. Thank you!

In order*to apply in UPSC Psychologist recruitment, essential qualification is a Masters Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidate who have a Post Graduate Diploma in guidance Psychology or diploma in Medical and Social Psychology, then it will be desirable. Also candidate must have at least 3 years experience in the application of psychological technique or counseling, guidance rehabilitation/training/teaching of handicapped persons.

Age limit to apply for this post is 30 years

Educational Qualification Required to apply for UPSC Psychologist recruitment:

The basic educational qualification required to apply for UPSC Psychologist recruitment is given below,

Essential Qualification:-

>> You should have done Master's Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Experience Required:-

>> Minimum 3 years experience in the application of Psychological technique or counseling, guidance rehabilitation, training or teaching of handicapped persons.

Desirable Knowledge:-

>> Post Graduate Diploma in guidance psychology or diploma in Medical and Social Psychology.


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The educational qualification required to apply in UPSC Psychologist recruitment are:

Master's degree in Psychology from a recognized university.

Three years experience in counselling, psyschological technique, rehabilitation etc.

Upper age limit is 30 years.

Desirable qualification is post graduate diploma in guidance psychology or diploma in social psychology.

Details of Educational qualification required to apply in UPSC Psychologist recruitment are mentioned below.

UPSC Notification 2018 Educational Qualification
Candidates are requested to check their education qualification required for various Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) job opportunities.

1. Psychologist
Master’s Degree in Psychology of a recognized university or equivalent.

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I have heard that UPSC has published a recruitment for Psychologist. Can I know about the educational qualification to apply for this post? Kindly let me know about the educational qualification to apply. Thank you!

Candidates who have obtained a Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university of equivalent with three years’ experience in the application of psychological technique or counseling, guidance rehabilitation / training / teaching of handicapped persons are eligible to apply in UPSC Psychologist recruitment.
Desirable qualification: Post Graduate diploma in guidance psychology or diploma in Medical and Social Psychology.

The minimum education required to apply for the UPSC Psychologist recruitment 2018 is a master's degree in Psychology or equivalent from a recognized university.

Apart from the educational qualification, to apply for the same recruitment, you need to be an Indian citizen with your age lying under 30 years. Age relaxation is allowed for reserved category candidates as per the government norms.

For more details regarding the UPSC Psychologist recruitment, you can log on to the link www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Advt-14-18-Engl.pdf.

Educational qualification required to apply for UPSC Psychologist recruitment is mentioned below :-

--> You should have passed Master's Degree course in Psychology or equivalent from a recognized university.

Experience Required :-
Three years experience in the application of psychological technique or counselling, guidance rehabilitation/ training/ teaching of handicapped persons.

The minimum education required to apply for UPSC Psychologist recruitment 2018 is a master's degree in Psychology or equivalent from a recognized university.

For more detailed information regarding the UPSC Psychologist 2018 recruitment, you can go through the advertisement released for the same examination by referring to the link www.upsc.gov.in.

The educational qualification required to apply for Union Public Service Commission Psychologist recruitment:

1. You must have done master's degree in psychology from a recognized university. The desirable qualification required is post graduate diploma in guidance psychology.

2. You must have three years of experience or more in psychology technique and procedures.

3. The upper age limit for candidates of general category is 30 years.