DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline

Recruitment Overview

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu, has announced vacancies for the posts of District Coordinator and Counsellor. These positions are on a temporary contract basis. Eligible candidates can submit their applications offline.

Job Highlights

• Organization: District Child Protection Unit, Kanniyakumari
• Posts: District Coordinator, Counsellor
• Application Mode: Offline
• Location: Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
• Type: Temporary Contract Basis

Important Dates

Applications must reach the specified address by 05.10.2026 at 5:30 PM.

The age limit is calculated as of 01.09.2026.

Vacancy Details

There is 1 vacancy for each post:

• District Coordinator: 1 Post
• Counsellor: 1 Post

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Master's degree from a recognized university in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Mental Health, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Mental Health, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management, along with 2 years of experience in project formulation and implementation, monitoring, and supervision.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the social welfare and women and child development sector.

Computer Knowledge: Required.

Age Limit: Must be below 42 years as on 01.09.2026.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Mental Health.
• OR
• Postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Communication.

A minimum of one year of work experience in a government institution or NGO is required. Preference will be given to those with experience in the women and child development sector and those who have worked in emergency helpline services.

Computer Knowledge: Required.

Age Limit: Must be below 42 years as on 01.09.2026.

Salary / Pay Scale

• District Coordinator: Rs. 28,000/- per month
• Counsellor: Rs. 23,000/- per month

Selection Process

The selection process is not specified in detail in the notification. However, applications will be reviewed based on the qualifications and experience mentioned.

How to Apply

Candidates need to download the application form from the Kanniyakumari District administration website (www.kanniyakumari.nic.in).

Fill out the application form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph.

Send the application along with copies of supporting documents to the address mentioned below.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

Application Address

District Children Protection Officer,
District Child Protection Unit,
3rd Floor, Annex Building,
District Collectorate Office,
Nagercoil - 629001.

Documents Required

Candidates must enclose copies of all relevant supporting documents for their educational qualifications and work experience with the application form.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• Ensure all details in the application are correct.
• Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
• The recruitment is on a temporary contract basis.

FAQs

Official Notification & Links

Official Website: Click Here

Notification PDF: Click Here