District Health Society, Kanniyakumari, under National Health Mission (NHM), Tamil Nadu
Contractual / Regular

DCPU Kanniyakumari Staff Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 23, 2026
District CoordinatorCounsellor

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
02 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 23,000/- to Rs. 28,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years (as on 01.09.2026)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu93Kanniyakumari4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 5 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

District Coordinator: PG Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Mental Health, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management; OR Graduate Degree in the specified disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision.
Counsellor: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Mental Health; OR Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Communication, with at least 1 year of experience in a Govt or NGO organization (preference for Women & Child Development / 1098 Helpline).
Both posts require basic computer knowledge and age below 42 years as on 01.09.2026.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be below 42 years of age as on 01.09.2026 for both District Coordinator and Counsellor posts.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Eligibility Check

Offline Dossier VerificationQualifying Only

Personal Interview

In-Person InterviewMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through scrutiny of submitted applications and self-attested supporting documents (academic credentials, working experience, age proof), followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the District Level Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated directly regarding the interview schedule. No written examination will be held.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Post-Qualification Professional ExperienceScrutiny & ShortlistingAssessment of prior working experience in project implementation, child welfare, counseling, women & child development programs, or emergency helpline (1098) operations.
Academic & Professional QualificationsAcademic MeritEvaluation of Master's / Bachelor's degrees in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Child Development, Law, Public Administration, or PG Diploma in Counselling.
Domain Knowledge of Child Rights & Mission VatsalyaInterview AssessmentFamiliarity with Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, POCSO Act, Child Rights, Mission Vatsalya guidelines, and helpline response protocols.
Communication, Empathy & Computer CompetencyInterview AssessmentEvaluation of crisis management, communication and counseling skills in Tamil and English, and basic office computer proficiency.

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 at the Kanniyakumari District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and Child Helpline operate under the Mission Vatsalya framework, functioning in coordination with the District Collectorate, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). District Coordinators handle administrative coordination, emergency escalation, multi-departmental networking, and documentation. Counsellors provide psycho-social counseling, emergency response for distressed children, field outreach, and telephonic assistance. The role requires high empathy, crisis resolution capability, and readiness for urgent field visits across the district.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The positions are purely temporary and on a contractual basis for the District Child Helpline project. Contracts are subject to periodic performance reviews, scheme guidelines from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and administrative approvals by the District Administration.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are contractual project positions under a central/state mission scheme. They do not carry regular civil service promotion ladders, seniority liens, or claims for permanent absorption into the Tamil Nadu ministerial service or social welfare cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Offline Submission Deadline: Hard copies of the completed application with all self-attested enclosures must reach the District Child Protection Office at Nagercoil on or before 05.10.2026 by 5:30 PM. Late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Documentary Proof: Self-attested copies of educational mark sheets, degree certificates, and working experience certificates must be enclosed. Incomplete applications without supporting documents will be summarily rejected without prior notice.
  • Experience Counting: Required working experience (2 years for UG District Coordinator, 1 year for Counsellor) must be verifiable with certificates from recognized NGOs or Government institutions.
  • Local Language Proficiency: Since the job involves interaction with distressed children and district field personnel in Kanniyakumari, fluency in Tamil communication is essential.

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

  • District Coordinator1
  • Counsellor1
Total Vacancies02 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

District Coordinator: Rs. 28,000/- per month; Counsellor: Rs. 23,000/- per month (Consolidated pay).

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: Rs. 28,000/- for District Coordinator and Rs. 23,000/- for Counsellor on a temporary contractual basis under Mission Vatsalya Child Helpline.

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 prescribed application form from the Kanniyakumari District official portal (kanniyakumari.nic.in) or print the proforma attached to the press notification.
  2. Fill all details in the application form in block letters in your own handwriting and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required supporting documents: date of birth certificate/SSLC mark sheet, educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, additional qualification certificates, experience certificates from competent authorities, and ID/address proof.
  4. Enclose the completed application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with 'Application for the Post of [District Coordinator / Counsellor]'.
  5. Submit in person or send by post to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, District Collectorate, Nagercoil – 629001, Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
  6. The application must reach the specified office on or before 05 October 2026 up to 05:30 PM. Incomplete applications and submissions received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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The last date to submit the application form along with self-attested documents to the District Child Protection Officer in Nagercoil is 05 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

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