Vacancy for the post of Chairperson at Rehabilitation Council of India

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for appointment as Chairperson, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), a statutory body constituted under Section 3(1) of the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 (hereinafter, “the Act”). RCI has been entrusted with the twin responsibility of standardizing and regulating the training of personnel and professionals in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education. As per Section 3 of the Act, the Chairperson, to be appointed by Central Government, has to be from amongst the persons having experience in administration with professional qualifications in the field of rehabilitation, disabilities and special education. Eligibility criteria and all other relevant details, including the application form, are available on Department’s website at www.disabilityaffairs.gov.in (link provided below).

Age limit: Not exceeding 65 years as on closing date for receipt of applications. 

Eligibility: 

1 As per Section 3 of the Act, the Chairperson, to be appointed by Central Govt., shall be from amongst the persons having experience in administration with professional qualifications in the field of rehabilitation, disabilities and special education. 

2 Educational Qualifications and Experience:- 

(i) Educational Qualifications: 

Essential: Graduation from a recognized university with professional qualification in the field of rehabilitation, disabilities or special education. 

Desirable: 

Post Graduate Degree in Social Work/Degree in Management/Degree in Law. 

(ii) Experience: Should have been working or worked in organizations functioning in the area of rehabilitation, disabilities or special education at a level specified below:- 

(a) In Central/State Government/PSU/Semi-Govt. Autonomous Body-in a Group 'A’ level post for a period of 20 years; 

or 

(b) In a registered national or international level voluntary organization or in a reputed private sector organization – as its head or at other senior level position for a minimum of 20 years; 

or 

(c) In an academic institutions – as a Professor for a minimum of 5 years and should have worked as Head of Department/Dean/Head of the Institution for a minimum of two years. 

Last Date of Application: 08/11/2021

Official Notification and Application Form

Official Website

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