DCPU Ariyalur Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ariyalur is hiring 2 staff — one Counsellor and one Assistant cum Data Entry Operator — under the Tamil Nadu Mission Vatsalya (Integrated Child Protection Scheme). If you have a graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or Counselling (or a PG Diploma in Counseling and Communication), you can apply for the Counsellor post; 12th pass with computer knowledge is enough for the Assistant cum Data Entry Operator post. Your application must reach the DCPU office by 7 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Salary ranges from Rs. 13,240 to Rs. 18,536 per month depending on the post.

District Child Protection Unit Ariyalur (DCPU Ariyalur) Counsellor and Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ariyalur, which works under the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Department and the central Mission Vatsalya scheme (earlier called the Integrated Child Protection Scheme), has invited applications to fill 2 contractual posts — a Counsellor and an Assistant cum Data Entry Operator. These scheme-based positions support child protection and welfare casework at the district level. Candidates from Ariyalur district with the relevant educational background can download the application form from the district website and submit it by post or in person before the deadline.

Mission Vatsalya is the Government of India's umbrella scheme for child protection and welfare, covering institutional and non-institutional care, foster care, adoption and support for children in difficult circumstances. Every District Child Protection Unit implements this scheme locally, and the Counsellor plays a key role in providing psychosocial support to children in distress, while the Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator keeps the unit's case records and MIS reports up to date. These are contract positions tied to the scheme's district-level staffing needs.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Counsellor: 1 post
• Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Counsellor (Salary: Rs. 18,536/month):

• You need a graduate degree (10+12+3 pattern) from a recognized university in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or Counselling
• A PG Diploma in Counseling and Communication is also accepted

For Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator (Salary: Rs. 13,240/month):

• You need to have passed 12th standard (10+12 pattern)
• Computer knowledge and data entry skills are required

Salary

• Counsellor: Rs. 18,536 per month (consolidated pay)
• Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator: Rs. 13,240 per month (consolidated pay)

How to Apply

1. Visit ariyalur.nic.in and download the application form for the DCPU Ariyalur recruitment.
2. Fill in the form with your personal and educational details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates.
4. Submit the completed application to the District Child Protection Unit, Collectorate Campus, Ariyalur - 621704 by post or in person before 7 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 27 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 7 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Counsel children and families referred to the District Child Protection Unit
• Support case management and rehabilitation planning for children in need of care
• Maintain confidential case records and prepare counseling reports
• Coordinate with schools, police and child welfare committees on referred cases
• Enter and update beneficiary data in DCPU/Mission Vatsalya records
• Prepare official correspondence and MIS reports for the DCPU office
• Support awareness programs on child protection and welfare schemes