MPWCD JJB & CWC Member Recruitment 2026 — 15 Posts

About This Job

The Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Department is filling 15 posts of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Members and Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Members and Chairpersons across several districts. If you have a degree in child psychology, law, social work, or a related field with 7 years of experience working with children, you can apply offline. The age limit is 35 to 65 years. The last date to apply is 3 June 2026.

Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Department JJB and CWC Recruitment 2026 - 15 Posts

The Directorate of Women and Child Development, Madhya Pradesh, has released a notification to fill 5 Juvenile Justice Board Member posts and 10 Child Welfare Committee Member and Chairperson posts in selected districts. These are non-official, social-sector roles created under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. There is no written exam — selection is based on merit, shortlisting, and an interview. People already working in child welfare, child psychology, law, or social work are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Members - 5 Posts:

• Anuppur: 1 Member
• Bhind: 1 Member (Woman)
• Mandsaur: 1 Member
• Sheopur: 2 Members (1 Woman)

Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Members and Chairpersons - 10 Posts:

• Dhar: 1 Member (Woman)
• Dindori: 1 Member
• Guna: 1 Chairperson
• Morena: 1 Member
• Neemuch: 1 Member
• Umaria: 1 Member
• Sehore: 2 Members
• Tikamgarh: 1 Chairperson
• Shajapur: 1 Member

Who Can Apply?

For Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) Member

• You need a degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology, or Law, OR
• 7 years of experience in education, health, or welfare work for children.

For Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Member / Chairperson

• You need a degree in Psychiatry, Sociology, Human Health, Education, Human Development, Law, Social Work, or Child Psychology (or a degree in special education for children with disabilities), AND
• 7 years of active experience in child-related health, education, or welfare work.

These are non-official posts. You must not be a member of any political party or part of any child care institution management during your term.

Age Limit

• You should be between 35 and 65 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules.

Salary

• Honorarium and sitting allowance will be paid as per Madhya Pradesh Government rules for JJB and CWC members.
• These are part-time, honorary roles, not regular salaried government posts.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for any candidate.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done in two steps:

1. Shortlisting on Merit: Applications are checked against the qualification and experience rules and shortlisted.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the selection committee, and the final list is prepared.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the application form for JJB Member or CWC Member/Chairperson.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your degree, experience certificates, age proof, residence proof, and police verification.
3. Attach the required affidavit (Form 49) on a notary stamp paper.
4. Submit the form in person or by post to the office at Directorate, Women and Child Development, Vijayaraje Bhavan, 28-A, Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462001.
5. Make sure your application reaches the office by 3 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 May 2026
• Application Start: 23 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 3 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Hear and decide cases of children in conflict with the law (JJB) or children in need of care and protection (CWC)
• Make decisions in the best interest of the child as per the Juvenile Justice Act
• Conduct regular sittings of the Board or Committee
• Inspect child care institutions and review the welfare of children
• Coordinate with the police, child welfare officers, and NGOs
• Order rehabilitation, restoration, or adoption of children as needed
• Keep proper records of cases and orders passed