District Child Protection Unit • Contract Recruitment
Ranipet DCPU Protection Officer Recruitment 2026
Applications are invited for two Protection Officer–Non-Institutional Care positions on a temporary contract basis in Ranipet District.
Total Vacancies
2 Posts
Monthly Salary
₹27,804
Last Date
3 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | District Child Protection Unit, Ranipet District |
| Department | Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Protection Officer–Non-Institutional Care |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Category-wise Reservation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Employment Type | Temporary contract basis |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹27,804 consolidated |
| Application Mode | Offline through Registered Post |
| Notification Start Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Job Location | Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu |
Vacancy and Salary Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Appointment | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Officer–Non-Institutional Care | 02 | Contract basis | ₹27,804 consolidated |
| Total | 02 | Temporary engagement | ₹27,804 per month |
Educational Qualification
Postgraduate Qualification Route
Candidates should possess a postgraduate degree from a recognised university in any one of the following disciplines:
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Child Development
- Human Rights
- Public Administration
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Law
- Public Health
- Community Resource Management
Graduate Qualification and Experience Route
Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any of the disciplines listed above may also apply, provided they have:
- At least two years of relevant experience.
- Experience in project formulation or implementation.
- Experience in project monitoring and supervision.
- Preferably, experience in Women and Child Development or Social Welfare.
Computer Knowledge
- Proficiency in computers is essential for both qualification routes.
Applicants should attach clear copies of all degree certificates, mark sheets and relevant experience certificates supporting the eligibility claimed in the application.
Age Limit and Local Address Requirement
| Maximum Age | 42 years |
| Age Condition | The applicant should not be over 42 years of age. |
| Age Calculation Date | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Age Relaxation | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Communication Address | The prescribed form states “Only Ranipet & Vellore District” against the communication-address field. |
Local-address note: The application form specifically refers to a communication address in Ranipet or Vellore District. Applicants should verify this condition before submitting the form.
Application Fee and Selection
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
| Selection Process | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Written Examination | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Interview | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Shortlisting | Applications will be considered subject to qualification, experience, age and document verification. |
| Communication of Selection | Not specified in the official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Notice Published | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Submission Starts | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 3 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Written Test or Interview | Not specified in the official notification. |
How to Apply
- Download and read the official Ranipet DCPU Protection Officer notification carefully.
- Download and print the prescribed application form for Protection Officer–Non-Institutional Care.
- Complete all mandatory fields, including personal details, communication address, qualification and work experience.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided in the application form.
- Attach copies of all relevant educational, experience, age and other supporting certificates.
- Send the completed application through Registered Post so that it reaches the District Child Protection Officer by 3 August 2026.
Documents to Attach
- Completed prescribed application form.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of date of birth and age.
- Degree or postgraduate degree certificates.
- Relevant semester or year-wise mark sheets.
- Experience certificates, where the graduate qualification route is used.
- Certificates supporting additional qualifications, when applicable.
- Computer-knowledge or computer-proficiency certificate, when available.
- Disability certificate, when applicable.
- Address and identity proof.
- Other documents supporting the information entered in the form.
Rejection warning: Incomplete applications, applications without the required supporting documents and applications received after the deadline will be rejected without prior communication.
Application Address and Contact
The District Child Protection Officer
District Child Protection Unit,
4th Floor, F-Block,
District Collectorate,
Ranipet District,
Tamil Nadu
Application Method: Registered Post
Telephone: 04172-299347
PIN Code: Not specified in the official notification.
Last Date: 3 August 2026
Important Official Links
Final note: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format through Registered Post. Candidates should use the official application form and ensure that the form, photograph and supporting documents reach the office by 3 August 2026.
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