Contractual / Regular

DCPU Nagapattinam Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Junior Assistant cum Record ClerkOffice Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹13,000 - ₹20,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years

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

• Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk (1 Post): Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
• Office Assistant (1 Post): Pass in 8th Standard or its equivalent from a recognized School.
• Age Limit: Up to 42 years as on the application deadline.
• Tenure: 1-year contractual engagement under Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Nagapattinam.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is up to 42 years for eligible male and female candidates as on the date of notification.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission & Document Scrutiny

PostalQualifying Only

Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications received by post will be scrutinized based on educational eligibility and age criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview conducted by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector, Nagapattinam. Final selection will be determined on interview performance and document verification.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Basic Educational Qualifications & Academic Performance (10th / 8th Standard)40 Marks
Office Maintenance, Record Keeping & Basic Computer / Dispatch Knowledge30 Marks
Personal Interview & Communication in Tamil / English30 Marks

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.

Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and Office Assistant in the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) under the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nagapattinam operate within the judicial and child welfare administration framework. The Junior Assistant handles day-to-day clerical docketing, maintaining case files of children in conflict with law, typing orders, maintaining inward/outward tapal registers, and coordinating with the Principal Magistrate and JJB members. The Office Assistant provides crucial support services including delivery of summons/notices, file transit between the Collectorate and Juvenile Court premises, and general office maintenance. The work involves strict confidentiality and sensitive handling of juvenile welfare matters.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary appointment purely on a 1-year contract basis under the Juvenile Justice Board, stationed at the District Collectorate / JJB Office premises in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Extensions are subject to government sanction, project continuation, and satisfactory annual performance evaluation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual post under district child welfare scheme without formal departmental promotion avenues. However, experience gained in judicial record keeping and government office administration provides substantial advantage for aspirants preparing for TNPSC Group 4 and district-level regular recruitment examinations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Offline Postal Submission Only: Applications must be sent by registered/speed post or submitted in person to the District Child Protection Officer, Room No. 209, 2nd Floor, District Collector Office, Nagapattinam – 611 003.
  • Strict Deadline: Completed applications along with all self-attested educational and community certificates must reach before 05.10.2026 by 5:30 PM; applications received after the cutoff will be rejected.
  • No Application Fee: Candidates are not required to pay any application fee.
  • Local Residence Preference: While open to eligible citizens, local candidates residing within Nagapattinam district with fluency in Tamil are preferred for day-to-day office coordination.
  • Original Verification at Interview: Shortlisted candidates must present all original marksheets (10th/8th standard), transfer certificates, and community certificates before the Selection Committee.

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 Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk: ₹20,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Pay)
• Office Assistant: ₹13,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Pay)

Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk: Consolidated pay of ₹20,000/- per month. Office Assistant: Consolidated pay of ₹13,000/- per month.

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 Nagapattinam district portal at nagapattinam.nic.in and download the application form and detailed instructions.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications (10th/8th pass), address, and contact number.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (SSLC/8th mark sheet), transfer certificate, community certificate, and Aadhaar card.
  4. Send the completed physical application dossier in an envelope to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Room No. 209, 2nd Floor, District Collector Office, Nagapattinam – 611 003.
  5. Applications must reach the office on or before 05.10.2026 by 5:30 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained. (Enquiries: 04365-253018).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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.

There are 2 vacancies under the Juvenile Justice Board in Nagapattinam: 1 post of Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and 1 post of Office Assistant.

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