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Job options in India for People with Disability PwD including the visually impaired.
The government has established a policy framework that includes the reservation of a specific percentage of seats for visually impaired individuals. The lack of awareness surrounding these provisions often hinders visually impaired individuals from pursuing government job opportunities.
At Battle for Blindness, we are dedicated to bridging this knowledge gap. Our mission is to inform and empower visually impaired individuals, ensuring they are well informed about such reserved openings. We provide the necessary support and guidance to enable them to navigate the entire application process, successfully participate in examinations and interviews, and ultimately secure the desirable positions they aspire to attain.
In India, several government departments and agencies have job openings and employment opportunities for blind or visually impaired individuals. Some of the prominent government departments and sectors include:
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI): RBI often conducts recruitment drives and provides job opportunities for visually impaired candidates in various roles, including clerks, assistants, and officers.
- Public Sector Banks: Many public sector banks, such as the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, etc. reserve positions for persons with disabilities (PWDs), which include visually impaired individuals.
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination, which includes the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and other prestigious services. UPSC provides accommodations and opportunities for visually impaired candidates.
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC): SSC offers various government job opportunities, including posts in central government ministries and departments. They provide accommodations and reserved positions for PwDs, including the visually impaired.
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB): Indian Railways often recruit personnel for various positions, and there are reserved vacancies for PwDs, including visually impaired individuals.
- Educational Institutions: Institutions like the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH) and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provide job opportunities for visually impaired individuals in various capacities.
- State Government Departments: State governments across India also provide job opportunities for visually impaired individuals in various departments, including education, social welfare, and public administration.
- Public Sector Enterprises (PSUs): Some PSUs, such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), have provisions for employing PwDs, including the visually impaired.
- Educational Institutions: Institutions like the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH) and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provide job opportunities for visually impaired individuals in various capacities.
- Educational Institutions: Institutions like the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH) and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) provide job opportunities for visually impaired individuals in various capacities.
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET):The availability of job opportunities may vary from year to year and depend on specific recruitment notifications issued by these Government departments and organizations. Additionally, individuals with visual impairments may need to meet specific eligibility and qualification requirements for each job position.
The availability of job opportunities may vary from year to year and depend on specific recruitment notifications issued by these Government departments and organizations. Additionally, individuals with visual impairments may need to meet specific eligibility and qualification requirements for each job position.
Assisting blind or visually impaired individuals to prepare for government job examinations and interviews.
It requires a comprehensive approach that addresses their unique needs. Here are several key points on how this can be achieved and how we guide and support them.
- Study Materials: Provide study materials, including textbooks and exam guides, in accessible formats such as Braille, large print, and digitally accessible documents that can be read using screen readers.
- Specialized Coaching: Offer specialized coaching and training programs tailored to the exact requirements of government job examinations. These programs should include guidance on exam patterns, time management, and strategies for blind and visually impaired candidates.
- Technology Assistance: Ensure access to assistive technologies and software that aid in reading, writing, and navigation through digital content. Screen readers, text-speech software, and voice recognition tools can be invaluable.
- Mock Examinations: Organize mock examinations and practice interviews to help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format and build confidence. Guide them with feedback on their performance.
- Braille Writing Skills: Offer courses in Braille writing and reading to enhance candidates' proficiency in this essential skill, particularly for exams that may require written responses.
- Accessible Examination Centers: Guide them to the examination centers. They might find facilities for PwD or might not, accordingly inform them.
- Extended Time: Request extended time for visually impaired candidates during exams to account for any additional time required for reading or navigating the examination paper.
- Reader/Writer Assistance: Provide the option of reader/writer assistance for candidates who may require someone to read questions aloud or transcribe written responses. We welcome volunteers to extend their help as a reader or writers for visually impaired people.
- Online Applications: Ensure that the application process for government jobs is accessible online, with forms that are screen reader-friendly and user-friendly for visually impaired individuals.
- Interview Preparation: Conduct interview preparation workshops / mock interviews that focus on building interview skills, communication, and presentation abilities. This enhances the candidate’s confidence.
- Knowledge/Experience Sharing Platform: Establish peer support networks or forums where visually impaired candidates can share experiences, study tips, and advice with each other.
- Continuous Feedback: Encourage candidates to provide feedback on their experiences during the examination and interview process, helping identify areas for improvement in accessibility and support.
By implementing these measures, any government department or organization in a social cause can create a more inclusive and equitable environment for blind and visually impaired individuals to prepare for and excel in job examinations and interviews.