Contractual / Regular

DCPU Pudukkottai Data Analyst Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Data Analyst
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,536/- per month
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 – 30 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

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science from a recognized university. Candidates must also have prior work experience and proficiency in computers.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must not exceed 42 years of age as of the notification date.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Eligibility Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Document Verification & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted on a merit-cum-interview basis by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector. Applications will be shortlisted based on academic merit in relevant degrees and relevant work experience, followed by a personal interview and certificate verification.

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 Component50 MarksScrutiny and ranking of marks obtained in relevant qualifying undergraduate degree.
Evaluation Component25 MarksEvaluation of prior professional experience in data analysis, reporting, MIS, or child welfare monitoring.
Evaluation Component25 MarksAssessment of analytical aptitude, data management tools (Excel, SPSS), and familiarity with child protection MIS portals.

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.

The Data Analyst operates primarily within the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) under the supervision of the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) and District Collector. The role focuses on managing district child protection data, operating web portals (TrackChild, CARINGS, Mission Vatsalya), tracking children in need of care and protection (CNCP) and children in conflict with law (CCL), compiling monthly and quarterly progress reports, and liaising with Child Welfare Committees (CWC) and Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB). The work culture is administrative and desk-heavy, with periodic field coordination at Child Care Institutions (CCIs).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The posting is located strictly at the District Child Protection Unit in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. The engagement is entirely on a temporary contract basis (typically 11 months, renewable subject to annual performance appraisal and scheme funding approval under Mission Vatsalya). There is no provision for inter-district transfer as the vacancy is district-specific.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual project post under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, there are no statutory cadre promotions to permanent state civil posts. However, candidates gain critical public sector MIS experience that provides strong eligibility for senior contractual roles such as District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), State Child Protection Society (SCPS) consultant, or analytics positions in international development agencies (e.g. UNICEF, child rights NGOs).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • The post is strictly temporary and contractual; it does not confer any legal right or claim for permanent absorption or regular appointment in Tamil Nadu Government service.
  • Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format with self-attested document copies to reach the DCPU office before 30.09.2026, 5:30 PM. Belated submissions will be rejected.
  • As per the official notification, only candidates residing in Pudukkottai District are eligible to apply.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 18,536/- per month on a temporary contract basis under Mission Vatsalya.

Monthly contractual consolidated remuneration of Rs. 18,536/- without standard allowances.

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 Pudukkottai District administration portal at https://pudukkottai.nic.in/.
  2. Download the prescribed application form for the Data Analyst post from the Recruitment notices section.
  3. Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational qualification, and experience details.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates (10th/SSLC marksheet for age proof, degree certificate and marksheets, community certificate, experience certificates, and address/residence proof).
  5. Submit the completed application form in person or send it by registered/speed post to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Ex-Servicemen Welfare Office Complex, Kalyanaramapuram 1st Street, Thirukokarnam Post, Pudukkottai - 622002 (Phone: 04322-221266).
  6. Ensure the application arrives on or before 30.09.2026 by 5:30 PM. Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed in the official circular.

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.

Candidates must hold an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Computer Science from a recognized university, along with computer proficiency and prior work experience.

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