Contractual / Regular

DCPU Dharmapuri Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 29, 2026
Junior Assistant cum Record ClerkOffice Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 13,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Below 42 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 16 Oct 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

• Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk: Pass in SSLC (10th Standard) or its equivalent from a recognized State/Central Board + Proficiency in computer applications (Preference given to candidates possessing Tamil & English typewriting certificates).
• Office Assistant: Pass in 8th Standard (Class VIII) from any recognized State or Private School Board.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be below 42 years of age as on the date of advertisement. Minimum age is 18 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline InterviewMerit Scored

Applications received in offline/postal mode will be scrutinized based on eligibility criteria, 8th/10th marks, computer/typing certificates, and age. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Interview and certificate verification before the Selection Committee headed by the District Collector, Dharmapuri.

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.

Positions are stationed at the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) under the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. The Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk manages case dockets, legal registers, child welfare documentation, and clerical correspondence. The Office Assistant attends to day-to-day office dispatch, file movement, and support tasks. The working environment demands confidentiality, ethical discipline, and sensitive handling of matters concerning children in need of care and protection or in conflict with the law.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary and contractual engagement on consolidated remuneration under the Mission Vatsalya child protection scheme for an initial period of one year, subject to scheme renewal and satisfactory performance review.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are contractual scheme appointments on consolidated pay without direct absorption into regular Tamil Nadu state civil service cadres. However, working within the District Collectorate and JJB provides recognized administrative experience, which is advantageous for subsequent regular TNPSC Group 4 and District Court recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict deadline: Applications must reach the District Child Protection Office at the Old District Collectorate Campus, Dharmapuri by October 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM.
  • Separate application for multiple posts: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms for each post.
  • Self-attestation mandatory: All photocopies of educational and age certificates must be self-attested; unverified applications will be rejected without prior notice.
  • Typing preference: For Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk, preference is given to candidates with Tamil & English typewriting certificates.

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

  • Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk1
  • Office Assistant1
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk: Rs. 20,000/- per month; Office Assistant: Rs. 13,000/- per month.

Monthly consolidated salary under Mission Vatsalya child protection scheme: Rs. 20,000/- for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and Rs. 13,000/- for Office Assistant.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the model application form from the Dharmapuri District official portal at dharmapuri.nic.in.
  2. Fill out separate application forms if applying for more than one post.
  3. Attach recent passport-size photograph and self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (8th / 10th Standard mark sheets), proof of date of birth, computer proficiency / typing certificate (if applicable), community certificate, and experience proof.
  4. Send the completed application by Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier, or submit in person to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Old District Collectorate Campus, Dharmapuri District - 636 705, Tamil Nadu (Phone: 6382612276).
  5. Ensure the application reaches the office between September 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 by 5:45 PM. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the deadline will be summarily rejected without prior intimation.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these positions.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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 applications at the Dharmapuri Collectorate office is October 16, 2026 by 5:45 PM.

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