Nagapattinam DCPU Protection Officer Recruitment 2026

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nagapattinam is hiring 1 Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) under the Mission Vatsalya scheme for child welfare and special services. If you have a Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Psychology or a related field (or a Bachelor's degree with a Diploma in Social Work), along with 2 years of relevant experience, you can apply offline. The last date to send your application is 7 August 2026. The post pays a consolidated salary of Rs. 27,804 per month on a contract basis, and the upper age limit is 42 years.

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nagapattinam Protection Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Nagapattinam District Collector's office has announced this recruitment to fill a vacant Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) post in the District Child Protection Unit, which functions under the Mission Vatsalya scheme for child welfare and special services in the district. Mission Vatsalya is a centrally sponsored scheme for child protection and welfare implemented through District Child Protection Units across India. This is a contract position with a fixed consolidated monthly pay, and the role focuses on non-institutional child care - supporting children who need protection while they remain outside residential/institutional care settings.

Only candidates who are permanent residents of Nagapattinam district are eligible to apply for this post, so this opportunity is meant specifically for local candidates with the right academic background in social work or allied fields.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Home Science / Public Administration / Psychology / Mental Health / Statistics / Public Health / Social Welfare Management
• Alternate Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any of the above subjects along with a Diploma in Social Work / Social Welfare
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in project planning, social welfare and child development activities, monitoring, and supervision
• Computer Knowledge: Required
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Nagapattinam district to apply for this post

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for this post is 42 years.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 27,804 per month.
• This is a contract-based position - the pay is fixed, with no separate DA/HRA components mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The notification does not mention a written exam for this post. Your application and certificates will be screened by the District Child Protection Unit, and the selected candidate will be chosen based on qualification, experience, and eligibility for the Protection Officer role.

How to Apply

This is an offline recruitment - you need to download, fill, and post your application. Here's how:

1. Download the application form from nagapattinam.nic.in
2. Fill in the form and attach your educational and experience certificates along with proof of residence in Nagapattinam district
3. Send the completed application to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit Office, Door No. 209, Second Floor, District Collector Office, Nagapattinam - 611003
4. Make sure your application reaches the office by 5:45 PM on 7 August 2026 - time your registered post or speed post accordingly
5. For any queries, contact the office at 04365 253018

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 17 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 7 August 2026 (by 5:45 PM)

• Identify and assess children in need of care and protection within the district
• Coordinate non-institutional care services such as foster care, sponsorship, and after-care support
• Maintain case records and prepare reports for children under the child protection scheme
• Liaise with Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards, and other local authorities
• Monitor ongoing child welfare projects and track their progress
• Conduct home visits and follow-ups for children placed in non-institutional care
• Support awareness programs on child rights and protection in the community