DCPU Tirunelveli Counsellor and Case Worker Recruitment 2026

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.

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