DCPU Ranipet Protection Officer Recruitment 2026

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ranipet is hiring 2 Protection Officers (Non-Institutional Care) on a one-year temporary, consolidated-pay contract. If you have a postgraduate or graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Psychology, Law, Public Health or a related field, you can apply offline. Your completed application must reach the office by 3 August 2026. You should not be older than 42 years to apply.

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Ranipet Protection Officer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The District Child Protection Unit, Ranipet, functioning under the District Collector's Office, has invited applications for 2 Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) posts. This is a temporary engagement for one year on a consolidated pay contract basis. Both freshers with a postgraduate qualification and graduates with 2 years of relevant field experience can apply, making this a good opportunity for candidates interested in child welfare and social work.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification (Option A): Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management from a recognized university
• Qualification (Option B): Graduate degree in the same subjects with 2 years' experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring or supervision, preferably in Women & Child Development or Social Welfare
• Computer Skills: You must be proficient in using computers

Age Limit

• You should not exceed 42 years of age to apply for this post.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from ranipet.nic.in.
2. Fill it completely and attach a recent photograph along with self-attested copies of all required certificates.
3. Send your completed application to: District Child Protection Unit, 4th Floor, A-Block, District Collector's Office, Ranipet District, so that it reaches within 15 days of the notification's publish date — by 3 August 2026.
4. For queries, you can call 04172-299347.

Incomplete applications, applications without proper certificate copies, and late applications will be rejected without prior notice. No further correspondence will be entertained on rejected applications.

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 20 July 2026
• Last Date for Application to Reach the Office: 3 August 2026

• Handle case management for children needing care and protection under non-institutional arrangements such as foster care and sponsorship
• Coordinate with Child Welfare Committees and other authorities on non-institutional care cases
• Maintain records and case files for children under the unit's care
• Conduct home visits and social investigations related to child welfare cases
• Support project planning, implementation, and monitoring activities of the District Child Protection Unit
• Assist in awareness programs on child rights and protection schemes
• Prepare reports for the District Collector's office and state child protection authorities