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Careers and Employability

At Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), career development and employability are woven into a rigorous academic ecosystem designed around four pillars: Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Industry Readiness, and Personal Impact. We empower students to excel in a competitive marketplace by developing the expertise, confidence, and professional capabilities needed to become leaders in Applied Psychology and Behavioural Sciences.

Our Approach to Career Development

Academic Excellence

A solid foundation in psychological theories, research methods, critical thinking, and ethical inquiry — equipping students to address complex human and organizational challenges.

Experiential Learning

Immersive internships, fieldwork, community engagement, and industry projects across clinical, corporate, and social sectors.

Industry Readiness

Structured professional development, industry interaction, placement support, and employer engagement enabling confident career transitions.

Personal Impact

Development of self- awareness, empathy, resilience, and ethical responsibility — nurturing socially conscious professionals.

Office of Career Services (OCS) & JIBS

The Office of Career Services (OCS) works closely with the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) to support students in exploring diverse career pathways and achieving their professional aspirations. Beyond facilitating internships and placements, OCS-JIBS engages with students to understand their individual interests and provide tailored career guidance throughout their academic journey.

Students benefit from a range of career development initiatives, including skill-building workshops, employer engagement sessions, networking opportunities, and career readiness programs designed to enhance professional competencies. The OCS also organizes interactions with industry experts, practitioners, researchers, and alumni, enabling students to gain valuable insights into emerging trends and opportunities across the behavioural sciences sector.

JIBS graduates pursue careers in areas such as consulting, healthcare, mental health, human resources, research, education, corporate social responsibility, and social impact. Through a combination of academic rigor, experiential learning, industry exposure, and dedicated career support, OCS-JIBS equips students with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in multidisciplinary and evolving professional environments.

Placement Highlights

8 LPA

Highest Salary
Offered

5.89 LPA

Average Salary
Offered

22

Recruiting
Organizations

144%

Increase in Recruiter
Participation

Career Opportunities

JIBS graduates pursue a wide range of roles across industries. Representative positions include:

Psychology & Clinical
  • Psychologist
  • Psychosocial Counsellor
  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Community Mental Health Professional
  • Special Educator
  • Academic & School Counsellor
Corporate & HR
  • HR Executive
  • Learning & Development Associate
  • Management Trainee – HR
  • Operations Executive
  • Sales Trainer
  • Research Executive
Social Impact & CSR
  • CSR Executive
  • Project Coordinator
  • Programme Associate
  • HR Trainee
  • Consultant
  • Management Trainee

Internships & Industry Exposure

M.A./M.Sc. Applied Psychology

Students undertake internships aligned with their specialisation across Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Forensic & Investigative Psychology, Child Psychology, and Sports Psychology. Placements span leading NGOs and corporates, including IPE Global, Child Rights and You (CRY), Bal Raksha Bharat, Pehchan, India Vision Foundation, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, ITC Ltd., BrandCom PR, ETG, KPMG, Deloitte, Wipro, Mercer Mettle, and many more.

M.Sc. Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Students receive intensive field-based training in clinical and community settings. Placements include the Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Warriors Without Cause, Olive Minds, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (New Delhi), Hopes Autism Centre (Dehradun), Hope Trust Psychiatric Clinic & De- addiction Centre (Hyderabad), and more.

Prominent Recruiters & Industry Partners