DCPU Chengalpattu Protection Officer & Case Worker 2026

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Chengalpattu is hiring for 4 contractual posts — 1 Protection Officer and 3 Case Workers (including 2 for the Special Juvenile Police Unit). If you have a Post Graduate degree or a Graduate degree in Social Work or a related field, you can apply by submitting your application in person. The last date to apply is 20 July 2026. The age limit for all posts is 42 years, and the monthly pay ranges from Rs. 18,536 to Rs. 27,804 depending on the post.

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Chengalpattu Protection Officer and Case Worker Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Chengalpattu, under the Department of Social Welfare, has invited applications for 4 contractual posts to strengthen child protection services in the district. The recruitment covers 1 Protection Officer (Non-Institutional) post, 1 Case Worker post, and 2 Case Worker posts to work with the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) covering the Chengalpattu and Tambaram limits. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant field experience. This is a strong opportunity for social work postgraduates and graduates to work directly in child welfare and protection.

DCPUs are set up in every district under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and act as the nodal body for child protection, rehabilitation, and rescue work at the district level. The Protection Officer and Case Workers hired here will directly handle cases referred by the Child Welfare Committee, the Juvenile Justice Board, and the Special Juvenile Police Unit.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Protection Officer (Non-Institutional): 1 post — Rs. 27,804/month
• Case Worker: 1 post — Rs. 18,536/month
• Case Worker (Special Juvenile Police Unit, Chengalpattu & Tambaram): 2 posts — Rs. 18,536/month

Who Can Apply?

For Protection Officer (Rs. 27,804/month):

• You need a Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management from a recognized university.
• You need 2 years' experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision, preferably in Women & Child Development or Social Welfare.
• Proficiency in computers is required.

For Case Worker, including SJPU Case Worker (Rs. 18,536/month):

• You need a Graduate degree, preferably B.A in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences from a recognized university.
• Weightage is given to candidates with work experience.
• Proficiency in computers is required.

Age Limit

• The age limit for all posts (Protection Officer and Case Worker) is 42 years.

Salary

• Protection Officer: Rs. 27,804 per month (consolidated pay)
• Case Worker (including SJPU): Rs. 18,536 per month (consolidated pay)

These are consolidated monthly payments for the contract period — there is no separate pay scale or grade pay since these are contractual district-level posts.

How to Apply

1. Download the notification and application form from chengalpattu.nic.in.
2. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates and mark sheets.
4. Submit the completed application in person at the District Child Protection Unit office, F-Block, New Collectorate Building, Chengalpattu – 603111.
5. Make sure your application reaches the office before 5:45 PM on 20 July 2026 — applications received after this time will not be accepted.

For queries, you can call 6382613173 or 9789422159.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 4 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 20 July 2026 (by 5:45 PM)

• Handle case management for children in need of care and protection under the DCPU
• Coordinate with the Special Juvenile Police Unit on cases involving children in conflict with law
• Prepare social investigation reports and case files for the Child Welfare Committee
• Conduct home visits, rescue operations, and follow-up counselling for affected children
• Maintain and update case records using computer systems
• Coordinate with schools, families, and community organisations on child welfare matters
• Monitor project implementation and supervise field-level activities (Protection Officer)
• Follow child protection protocols and maintain confidentiality of sensitive case data