DCRT CWC Chairperson Recruitment 2026

DCRT CWC Chairperson Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Directorate of Child Rights and Trafficking, Government of West Bengal (DCRT) is selecting a Chairperson for district Child Welfare Committees (CWCs). These committees operate under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and its amended rules, with work centred on children who need care and protection. The notice sets out strict independence and conflict-of-interest conditions, so you should consider your current professional and organisational links before applying.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Time commitment: The committee meets on every working day for at least six hours, in line with the working of a Magistrate Court. Your other work must leave enough time and attention for committee responsibilities.
• Full-time occupation: You cannot continue an occupation that prevents you from giving the committee the time it needs. Consider this condition alongside your present commitments when deciding whether to take up the appointment.
• Foreign contributions: Association with an organisation that receives foreign contributions is a disqualification under this notice. This restriction applies to appointments as either Chairperson or Member of the committee.
• Conflicting organisational work: Work with a non-governmental organisation or another organisation implementing the Act can prevent appointment when its functions conflict with committee duties. The notice specifically asks you to consider these links.
• Child Care Institutions: During your tenure, you must have no direct or indirect association with a Child Care Institution and no other conflict of interest. This condition concerns continuing links as well as your position when applying.
• Political office and insolvency: You must not hold office in a political party during your tenure, and you must not be insolvent. These are separate restrictions in the notice.
• Repeat appointments: Committee members may receive up to two terms, which cannot be consecutive. The notice also preserves the stated exception under Rule 15(4) when a member is appointed as Chairperson.
• Committee composition: Each committee has a Chairperson and four other members. Its composition must include at least one woman and another person with expertise in matters concerning children.
• Declarations and consequences: Your declarations are subject to checks by the appropriate government authority. False declarations can lead to punitive action by the state government.
• Final decision: The Selection Committee has the final say on matters connected with this recruitment. Read the complete notice alongside the linked application route so that you understand the conditions before applying.