DCPU Tirunelveli Counsellor and Case Worker Recruitment 2026
District Child Protection Unit, Tirunelveli - Department of Children Welfare and Special Services
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Vacancies
2
Salary
₹18,000 - ₹23,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
25 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Counsellor and Case Worker posts in DCPU Tirunelveli. Degree or 12th by post. Salary: Rs 18,000-23,000. Last date: 25 Oct 2026. Apply offline.
DCPU Tirunelveli Counsellor and Case Worker Recruitment 2026: Overview
District Child Protection Unit, Tirunelveli is recruiting a Counsellor and a Case Worker for Child Helpline 1098. The unit functions under the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services in Tirunelveli district. Both appointments are contractual, and the notice sets out a limited service period from the day you join.
Posts and Disciplines
- Counsellor: This is the counselling position within the district unit’s Child Helpline 1098 team. It is listed separately from the Case Worker position in the same recruitment notice.
- Case Worker: This position also belongs to Child Helpline 1098 at DCPU Tirunelveli. It has a separate application profile, although the contract and submission conditions are shared with the Counsellor post.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Contract period: Your appointment runs for one year from joining. The engagement is temporary and contractual.
- Leave: The notice allows one day of leave after completion of a month of working days. This is a specific contract condition to consider before accepting an appointment.
- Cancellation: The engagement may be cancelled at any time without prior notice or a stated reason. Read this condition carefully when considering the role.
Application Submission Notes
Use the prescribed application form available through the district website. Send the completed paper application to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate, Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli.
Your application must reach the office within the allowed period; posting it alone does not establish timely receipt. Late or incomplete applications, and applications without the appropriate supporting papers, will not be accepted. You can contact the unit at 0462-2901953 for submission-related clarification.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Counsellor: degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or Counselling, or PG diploma related to Counselling and Communication. Case Worker: recognised Class 12 or equivalent pass.
Required Skills
Counsellor: computer skills. Case Worker: communication skills.
Age Limit
Up to 42 years (as on 01 Oct 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- Applicants who have previously worked in emergency-help services: 10 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Consolidated monthly pay: Counsellor Rs. 23,000; Case Worker Rs. 18,000.
Allowances
No allowances are payable beyond the contract salary. Payment is subject to receipt of government orders.
Additional Requirements
Computer Knowledge Required
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form
- Supporting documents for the qualifications and experience claimed
Frequently Asked Questions
Your contract runs for one year from the date you join. The notice describes the engagement as temporary.
You can receive one day of leave after completing a month of working days, under the condition printed in the notice.
Important Dates
Application Start
08 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
25 Oct 2026
Job Locations
Posting district: Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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