DCPU Salem Case Worker Recruitment 2026
District Child Protection Unit, Salem - Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamil Nadu
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹18,000 - ₹18,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
25 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for Case Worker vacancy in DCPU Salem. Class 12 eligible. Salary: Rs 18,000. Last date: 25 Sep 2026. Apply offline at salem.nic.in.
DCPU Salem Case Worker Recruitment 2026: Overview
District Child Protection Unit, Salem (DCPU Salem) is recruiting a Case Worker for the Child Help Desk at Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G.R. Central Bus Stand. The service operates under the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services. Your engagement will be under Mission Vatsalya guidelines, supporting the child assistance centre at this bus stand.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Contract engagement: The notice offers a one-year contract on consolidated pay. This announcement concerns a fixed-term engagement at the child help desk.
- Workplace: The centre is based at Bharat Ratna Dr. M.G.R. Central Bus Stand in Salem. The district child protection office handles recruitment, while the advertised work is at the bus-stand help centre.
- Complete and accurate information: The attached form warns that incomplete applications or missing supporting records can lead to rejection without prior notice. Its declaration also states that incorrect information may lead to rejection.
Application Submission Notes
Send your application to The District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Room 415, Fourth Floor, District Collectorate, Salem 636001. This office address is the destination for your application; it is separate from the bus-stand work location.
The prescribed form is attached to the notification PDF on the Salem district website. It asks for your name and communication address in capital letters, and includes a declaration for you to sign.
For questions about the notice, contact the District Child Protection Office on 0427-2415966. You can use this contact to clarify conflicting entries in the notice and attached form before filling them in.
Responsibilities
- Listen to children seeking assistance at the bus-stand help desk.
- Record case details and keep child information confidential.
- Help children contact appropriate protection and support services.
- Communicate clearly with children and members of the public.
- Coordinate case follow-up with the district child protection team.
- Report urgent child protection concerns through the help centre.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Class 12 pass from a recognised school education board or equivalent.
Preferred Qualification
Previous experience in emergency helpline centres is preferred.
Required Skills
Good communication with children and members of the public.
Age Limit
18 - 42 years (as on 22 Aug 2026)
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Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000 consolidated monthly pay.
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed and signed prescribed application form
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Copies of educational qualification certificates
- Relevant experience certificates, if claiming experience
- Other relevant supporting certificates for application claims
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the office by 25 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
You need to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board or equivalent and communicate well with children and the public. Previous emergency helpline experience is preferred.
Complete the form attached to the notification and send it with the supporting certificates to The District Child Protection Officer, Room 415, Fourth Floor, District Collectorate, Salem 636001. Make sure it reaches the office before the deadline.
The post carries Rs. 18,000 consolidated monthly pay under a one-year contract.
The notice sets a maximum age of 42 years as on 22 August 2026. The attached form instead asks for your age as on 1 September 2026, so check this discrepancy with DCPU Salem.
Important Dates
Notification
04 Sep 2026
Application Start
09 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
25 Sep 2026
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