DCPU Sivaganga Protection Officer & Worker 2026

About This Job

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu is hiring for 2 posts — Protection Officer (Non-Institutional) and Outreach Worker — on a contract basis. The Protection Officer post pays Rs. 27,804 per month and the Outreach Worker post pays Rs. 11,574 per month. Qualifications range from 12th pass (Outreach Worker) to a Master's degree (Protection Officer). You can apply offline — by post or in person — and the last date is 10 June 2026 by 5:45 PM.

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

The District Child Protection Unit, Sivaganga, working under the Mission Vatsalya (child protection) scheme, has released a notification to fill 2 contract posts: one Protection Officer (Non-Institutional) and one Outreach Worker. These roles support child welfare, child protection and rehabilitation work in the district. Both posts are on a contract basis under the district administration.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

Protection Officer (Non-Institutional) — Rs. 27,804/month

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Psychology, Mental Health, Law, Public Health or Community Resource Management from a recognised university, OR
• Any degree along with a 2-year diploma in child welfare / social work / community development with 2 years of relevant experience (in child welfare, rehabilitation, monitoring or field work).
• You must have computer knowledge.

Outreach Worker — Rs. 11,574/month

• You must have passed 12th standard (HSC).
• Preference is given to candidates with experience in child-related field work.

Salary

• Protection Officer (Non-Institutional): Rs. 27,804 per month (consolidated)
• Outreach Worker: Rs. 11,574 per month (consolidated)

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in this notification.

Selection Process

1. Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on the documents and certificates submitted with the application.
2. Merit / Interview: Eligible candidates may be called for further assessment as decided by the District Child Protection Unit.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application form as per the official notification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and documents.
3. You can either download the form from www.sivagangai.nic.in and submit it, or apply in person at the DCPU office.
4. Send or submit the application to the District Child Protection Officer, Room No. 131, District Collectorate Office Campus, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu - 630561.
5. The application must reach by 10 June 2026, 5:45 PM.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply (by 5:45 PM): 10 June 2026

• Carry out non-institutional child care work such as adoption, foster care and sponsorship support
• Track and follow up on children in need of care and protection in the district
• Coordinate with the Child Welfare Committee and Juvenile Justice Board
• Conduct field visits, home studies and social investigation reports
• Maintain records and data of children under various child protection schemes
• Spread awareness about child rights and protection at the community level
• Help reunite children with families and support their rehabilitation