Contractual / Regular

DCPU Chengalpattu Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 03 Assistant, Bench Clerk & Office Assistant Posts

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Sep. 10, 2026
Assistant Cum Bench ClerkJunior Assistant Cum Record ClerkOffice Assistant
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹13,000 – ₹25,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Below 42 Years (as on 22.09.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 8, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 22 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise educational criteria are as follows:

  • Assistant Cum Bench Clerk: Any Bachelor's Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, or any other discipline from a recognized University in 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern. Preference will be given to candidates with 'Computer on Office Automation' (COA) or Diploma/Degree in Computers, and Tamil & English Typewriting certificates.
  • Junior Assistant Cum Record Clerk: Must have passed SSLC (Class 10) public examination or equivalent. Proficiency in computers. Preference for candidates holding typing certificates in Tamil & English.
  • Office Assistant: Must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from any recognized State or Private School Board.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates applying for any of the advertised posts must be below 42 years of age as on the deadline date of 22.09.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening and Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Computer/Typing Skill Test and Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on the scrutiny of educational qualifications, relevant experience, computer automation/typing proficiency (for Bench Clerk and Junior Assistant posts), followed by a personal interview conducted by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Child Protection Officer / Collectorate authorities at Chengalpattu.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksAcademic Merit & Educational Scrutiny (Degree / SSLC / 8th Standard)
Evaluation Component30 MarksComputer on Office Automation (COA) & Typing Proficiency (Tamil/English)
Evaluation Component30 MarksInterview & Knowledge of Child Rights / JJ Act / Office Procedures

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff appointed to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) / Child Welfare Committee (CWC) benches at Chengalpattu work closely with child protection authorities, legal officers, and district magistrates. Assistant Cum Bench Clerks and Junior Assistants manage court dockets, summon records, record daily proceedings of the JJB/CWC sittings, and draft official communications under Mission Vatsalya. Office Assistants handle document distribution, file movements, and maintenance of registry records at the Collectorate complex. The environment is administrative, service-oriented, with standard government office timings (10:00 AM to 5:45 PM on weekdays).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The posting is located on-site at the District Collectorate Campus, Chengalpattu (Room No. F0-06, F Block). Appointments are on a contractual basis for an initial duration of 1 year, extendable based on satisfactory annual appraisal and continued scheme funding under Mission Vatsalya / Child Protection Services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual post funded under central/state child protection schemes, there is no automatic absorption or regular service seniority in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service. However, experience gained in DCPU / JJB benches provides high weightage and preference in subsequent regular recruitment for Social Defence, Legal Aid, and Judicial Court Assistant vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Receipt Deadline: Physical applications must reach the DCPU office before 22.09.2026, 5:45 PM; postal delays will not be condoned.
  • Self-Attestation Requirement: All photocopies of educational mark sheets, transfer certificates, and typing/computer qualifications must be self-attested.
  • Typing and Computer Preference: Preference will be strictly accorded to candidates holding Computer on Office Automation (COA) certificates from DOTE Tamil Nadu and Typewriting certificates (Tamil & English) for clerical posts.
  • Contact Details Provided: For procedural enquiries, candidates can reach the DCPU helpline numbers at 6382613173 or 9789422159 during office working hours.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR3
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration per month:

  • Assistant Cum Bench Clerk: ₹25,000/-
  • Junior Assistant Cum Record Clerk: ₹20,000/-
  • Office Assistant: ₹13,000/-

Monthly fixed consolidated pay: Assistant Cum Bench Clerk - ₹25,000/-; Junior Assistant Cum Record Clerk - ₹20,000/-; Office Assistant - ₹13,000/-.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of Chengalpattu District at chengalpattu.nic.in and check under Notices > Recruitment.
  2. Download and print the official application form proforma.
  3. Fill in all relevant fields accurately in English or Tamil with personal, educational, and technical qualifications.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of mandatory documents: Date of Birth proof, Mark sheets and Degree/Diploma certificates (8th / 10th / Degree), Computer on Office Automation (COA) / Typing certificates (if applicable), Family Ration Card / Nativity Certificate, Aadhaar Card, and prior work experience certificates.
  5. Affix a recent passport size photograph and sign the application.
  6. Submit the sealed envelope in person or send via Speed Post / Registered Post addressed to: The District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Room No. F0-06, Ground Floor, F Block, New District Collectorate Campus, Chengalpattu – 603 111 (Helpline: 6382613173 & 9789422159).
  7. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 22.09.2026 by 5:45 PM. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged. Candidates can download the application proforma free of charge from the district website.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The last date for receipt of completed offline applications is September 22, 2026 by 5:45 PM at the District Child Protection Unit office in Chengalpattu.

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