Chengalpattu Child Protection Unit Recruitment 2026 – 7 Posts
Chengalpattu District Child Protection Unit and Child Help Line Unit have invited offline applications for Protection Officer, Social Worker, Supervisor and Case Worker contractual posts.
The Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Chengalpattu District has released recruitment notices for contractual posts under the District Child Protection Unit and Child Help Line Unit 1098.
A total of seven vacancies are available for Protection Officer, Social Worker, SJPU Social Worker, Supervisor and Case Worker positions. Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed offline application with supporting certificate copies.
📋 Chengalpattu Child Protection Recruitment Overview
| Department | Department of Children Welfare and Special Services |
| Recruiting Units | District Child Protection Unit and Child Help Line Unit 1098 |
| District | Chengalpattu District |
| Post Names | Protection Officer, Social Worker, SJPU Social Worker, Supervisor and Case Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 07 Posts |
| Appointment Type | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Monthly Salary | ₹18,000 to ₹27,804 |
| Application Start Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 July 2026 at 5:45 PM |
| Job Location | Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | chengalpattu.nic.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Official Recruitment Notice Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Application Form Available From | 04 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 20 July 2026 at 5:45 PM |
| Shortlisting or Selection Date | Will be communicated by the department |
🏢 Post-Wise Vacancy and Salary Details
| Post Name | Unit | Vacancies | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Officer – Non-Institutional Care | District Child Protection Unit | 01 | ₹27,804 |
| SJPU Social Worker | Special Juvenile Police Units under Chengalpattu and Tambaram Police Jurisdictions | 02 | ₹18,536 |
| Social Worker | District Child Protection Unit | 01 | ₹18,536 |
| Supervisor | District Child Help Line and Railway Station Child Help Line | 02 | ₹21,000 |
| Case Worker | Railway Station Child Help Line | 01 | ₹18,000 |
| Total Vacancies | 07 | Contractual Posts | |
🛡️ Protection Officer Eligibility
Candidates must satisfy either of the following qualification routes:
| Route | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Route | Postgraduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health or Community Resource Management from a recognised university. |
| Graduate Route | Graduate Degree in one of the prescribed disciplines with two years of experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring and supervision, preferably in Women and Child Development or Social Welfare. |
- Computer proficiency is required.
- Maximum age limit is 42 years.
- Monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹27,804.
🤝 Social Worker and SJPU Social Worker Eligibility
| Eligibility Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate, preferably B.A. in Social Work, Sociology or Social Sciences from a recognised university. |
| Experience | Weightage will be given to candidates with work experience. |
| Computer Knowledge | Proficiency in computers is required. |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Monthly Salary | ₹18,536 |
☎️ Child Help Line Supervisor Eligibility
| Eligibility Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate, preferably B.A. in Social Work, Computer Science, Information Technology, Community Sociology or Social Sciences from a recognised university. |
| Experience | Weightage will be given to experienced candidates. |
| Computer Knowledge | Proficiency in computers is required. |
| Preference | Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in emergency helplines. |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Monthly Salary | ₹21,000 |
👥 Child Help Line Case Worker Eligibility
| Eligibility Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Class 12 passed from a recognised or equivalent board. |
| Communication Skills | Good communication skills are required. |
| Experience | Weightage will be given to experienced candidates. |
| Preference | Preference may be given to candidates with emergency-helpline work experience. |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Monthly Salary | ₹18,000 |
🎂 Age Limit
The maximum age limit prescribed for Protection Officer, Social Worker, SJPU Social Worker, Supervisor and Case Worker posts is 42 years.
💰 Monthly Salary
💳 Application Fee
✅ Selection Process
The official press releases do not specify a written examination or detailed selection pattern. Applications will be examined by the competent authority, and eligible candidates will be informed about the further selection process.
- Application scrutiny.
- Qualification and experience verification.
- Shortlisting by the competent authority.
- Further assessment or interview, if directed by the department.
- Original document verification before appointment.
📄 Documents to Attach
- Completed prescribed application form.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Class 10 certificate or other proof of date of birth.
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheet.
- Graduate or postgraduate degree certificates, as applicable.
- Semester-wise or consolidated mark sheets.
- Relevant professional experience certificates.
- Computer qualification or proficiency proof, where available.
- Valid Government-issued identity proof.
- Address proof.
- Community certificate, where applicable.
- Other certificates supporting details entered in the application.
📮 How to Apply Offline
- Visit the official Chengalpattu District recruitment page.
- Open the District Child Protection Unit and Child Help Line Unit recruitment notices.
- Read the vacancy, qualification, experience, salary and age conditions for the required post.
- Download the correct application form for Protection Officer, Social Worker, Supervisor or Case Worker.
- Print the application form clearly on A4-size paper.
- Fill in personal, educational, contact and professional-experience details using clear handwriting.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed space.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant educational, experience and supporting certificates.
- Sign the declaration at the end of the application form.
- Place the completed application and certificate copies in a suitable envelope.
- Clearly write the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
- Send or submit the application to the District Child Protection Officer at the address given below.
- Ensure the completed application reaches the office by 20 July 2026 at 5:45 PM.
📍 Application Address
The District Child Protection Officer,
District Child Protection Unit,
Room No. F0-06, Ground Floor,
F-Block, New District Collectorate Campus,
Chengalpattu – 603111,
Tamil Nadu.
☎️ Official Contact Numbers
| Recruitment Unit | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| District Child Protection Unit Posts | 63826 13173 / 97894 22159 |
| Child Help Line Unit Posts | 63826 13182 |
📝 Download Application Forms
| Post Name | Official Application Form |
|---|---|
| Protection Officer – Non-Institutional Care | Download Form |
| Social Worker / SJPU Social Worker | Download Form |
| Child Help Line Supervisor | Download Form |
| Child Help Line Case Worker | Download Form |
🔗 Important Links
| Link Name | Official Link |
|---|---|
| DCPU Recruitment Notification | Download PDF |
| Child Help Line Recruitment Notice | Download PDF |
| Chengalpattu District Recruitment Page | View Recruitment |
| Chengalpattu District Official Website | Visit Website |

0 Comments