Caregiver - Persons with Disabilities (Non-clinical)
Supports children, adolescents and adults with disabilities in the smooth functioning of daily life.
Overview
A Caregiver for Persons with Disabilities (Non Clinical) provides support to people with disabilities such as children (between the age of 2 and 10 years), for adolescents (from 10 to 18 years), and adults in smooth functioning of their daily lives. If the caregiver is able to provide basic education to the children under their care this becomes an added advantage in their profession.
Where they work
- Day care centres
- Disability support service agencies
- Old age homes
- Placement agencies
Work environment
You are expected to work for 10/12 hours per day and 6 days a week. Entrepreneurship: after gaining experience you can offer freelance services or start your own care giving centres.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have a compassionate and caring nature
- You have good communication skills
- You are empathetic towards people
- You are careful and organised in your work
Eligibility and education roadmap
Durations are as printed on the source card for each level; please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Certificate — Certificate in Disability Care, Certificate in Special Needs Care. Eligibility: Minimum 10th or 12th grade. Duration: 3 to 6 months.
- 2Diploma — Eligibility: Minimum 10th or 12th grade completion. Duration: 1 year. Examples: Diploma in Caregiving for Persons with Disabilities, Diploma in Special Education for Disability Care.
- 3Undergraduate — Eligibility: 10+2 (Senior Secondary Education) with a background in Science or any other relevant field. Duration: 3 years. Examples: Bachelors in Disability Studies, Bachelors in Rehabilitation Science.
- 4Postgraduate — Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nursing, healthcare, or social work. Duration: 2 years. Examples: Master's in Disability Studies, Master's in Special Education.
- 5Doctoral — Eligibility: Master's degree in a related field. Duration: 3 to 5 years. Examples: PhD in Disability Studies, PhD in Rehabilitation Science.
- 6Short-Term Courses on Disability Care, Online Training in Disability Assistance.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Asst. Caregiver
- 2Caregiver
- 3Supervisor
Expected income
₹14,000 – ₹35,000 per month and more
These figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Special Educator
Trained to teach children with disabilities in ways that address each child's individual abilities and needs.
Nurse
Trained to care for sick and infirm patients at hospitals or nursing homes.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Paraplegic Foundation — www.paraplegicfoundation.in is working in the area of disability care since 1961. They have trained disability care professionals who have been healing and supporting many persons with disability. They have also given employment to 100+ trained professionals in the area of disability care.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 321 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/caregiver/india
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The printed card's institute list (AIIMS New Delhi, IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, NIFT New Delhi, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, NIT Trichy) does not correspond to disability-care training and appears to be a placeholder in the source, so it is not reproduced here. Search the National Scholarship Portal's institute directory or your state's Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for recognised caregiving courses, and verify on the official website.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.