DCPU Trichy Coordinator & Supervisor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Tiruchirappalli is hiring for 2 posts — Project Coordinator and Supervisor under the Mission Vatsalya scheme. If you have a PG or Graduate degree in Social Work or a related field, you can apply. The salary goes up to Rs. 28,000 per month. The last date to submit your application is 6 June 2026. These are one-year contract posts.

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

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Tiruchirappalli, working under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, has invited applications for Project Coordinator and Supervisor posts on a one-year contract basis. Candidates with experience in Women and Child Development or Social Welfare are preferred. People who have worked in emergency helplines will get preference. You can apply online or by post before the deadline.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Project Coordinator: 1 post — Rs. 28,000/month
• Supervisor: 1 post — Rs. 21,000/month

Who Can Apply?

Project Coordinator — Rs. 28,000/month

• You need a Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management from a recognised university.
• OR a Graduate degree in the same fields plus 2 years of experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision — preferably in Women and Child Development or Social Welfare.
• Computer proficiency is required. Preference is given to those with experience in emergency helplines.

Supervisor — Rs. 21,000/month

• You need a Graduate degree (10+2+3 pattern) in Social Work, Computer Science, Information Technology, Community Sociology, or Social Sciences from a recognised university.
• You must have computer proficiency and work experience.
• Preference is given to candidates with experience in emergency helplines.

Age Limit

• You must not have completed 42 years of age as on 1 May 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Candidates with prior experience in emergency helpline services may get a one-time age relaxation of up to 10 years (valid up to the end of financial year 2025-2026).

Salary

• Project Coordinator: Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated)
• Supervisor: Rs. 21,000 per month (consolidated)

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

1. Application Screening: Only complete applications with self-attested education and experience certificates will be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection by the District Child Protection Unit.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from tiruchirappalli.nic.in.
2. Fill the form completely and attach self-attested copies of your education and experience certificates.
3. Submit the application in person or by post so that it reaches the office by 5.30 PM on 6 June 2026.
4. Send it to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, 1st Floor, Mc Donald Road, Kalai Arangam Complex, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001.
5. For any questions, call 0431-2413055.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 23 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 June 2026 (by 5.30 PM)

• Coordinate and implement child protection activities under the Mission Vatsalya scheme
• Monitor and supervise project work in the field of Women and Child Development
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and handle data using computer systems
• Support emergency helpline services and respond to child protection cases
• Work with district officials, NGOs, and community groups
• Assist in training and capacity-building activities for staff