Theni District Health Society
Contractual / Regular

DCPU Theni Various Posts Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 21, 2026
Junior Assistant cum Record ClerkOffice Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹13,000 - ₹20,000/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years (As on 01/09/2026)
Job Location
Tamil Nadu87Theni2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 1 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: Must have passed SSLC (10th standard) or equivalent examination from a recognized State or Central Board, along with computer proficiency.
Office Assistant: Must have passed Class VIII (8th standard) from a recognized government or private school.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 42 years of age as on 01.09.2026 for both Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and Office Assistant positions.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Certificate Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on academic merit (8th/10th marks), computer qualifications, and prior relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview and Document Verification at the District Child Protection Office in Theni. Final merit selection will be determined on interview performance and verification of credentials.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of academic performance in 10th/8th standard examinations and practical computer literacy/typing knowledge.
Evaluation ComponentAssessment of verbal communication, understanding of child protection norms (Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act), record maintenance procedures, and general awareness.
Evaluation ComponentCredit for prior clerical, record keeping, or field experience in government departments, child welfare committees, or social welfare organizations.

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 Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in Theni operate under the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamil Nadu, headquartered at the Integrated Departmental Complex near the District Employment Office in Theni. Staff members work closely with Principal Magistrates, Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), legal aid defense counsels, and social workers dealing with children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection. For Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk, daily responsibilities center around case file registration, maintenance of confidential juvenile records, typing inquiry orders, tracking hearing dates, and operating child protection data portals. Office Assistants handle dak dispatch, document delivery across court halls and administrative offices, case dossier movement, and overall office logistics. The work environment demands high confidentiality, sensitivity toward child rights, and structured clerical accuracy. Working hours are typical government timings (10:00 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday to Friday), with occasional emergency proceedings during weekends or child rescue drives.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed permanently at the District Child Protection Office / Juvenile Justice Board within the Theni District administrative headquarters, Tamil Nadu. The appointment is purely contractual on a temporary consolidated pay basis, liable to termination at any time by the administration without prior notice or compensation. There is no inter-district transfer liability, keeping personnel rooted in Theni.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As contractual consolidated pay positions (₹20,000/- for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and ₹13,000/- for Office Assistant), these roles do not fall under regular Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service or General Subordinate Service cadre rules, meaning there is no automatic time-bound promotional ladder or pension entitlement. However, service in statutory juvenile bodies grants critical domain experience, official service certificates, and substantial preference when appearing for regular TNPSC Group 4 / Group 2 exams or specialized Social Defence department vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Offline Submission: Applications must be submitted physically or sent by post to the District Child Protection Officer in Theni. Online applications, emails, or faxes are not accepted.
  • Submission Deadline: Filled forms must reach the office on or before 1st October 2026 by 5:45 PM. Late applications or postal delays will result in summary rejection.
  • Mandatory Enclosures: Incomplete forms or applications lacking self-attested photocopies of certificates (proof of age, 8th/10th mark sheet, computer course certificate, experience certificates) will be rejected without prior notice.
  • Contractual Nature: The appointments are strictly temporary on consolidated monthly remuneration and carry no claim for future absorption or regularization into government service.

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

  • UR2
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹20,000/- per month for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk, and ₹13,000/- per month for Office Assistant.

Monthly consolidated pay of ₹20,000/- for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and ₹13,000/- for Office Assistant on temporary contract under Juvenile Justice Board, Theni District.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Obtain the prescribed application format from the official notification or download it from the Theni district portal.
  2. Fill in all required fields accurately in capital letters, including personal details, date of birth, age as on 01.09.2026, educational qualifications, contact information, and experience.
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the designated box on the application form.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates and mark sheets (SSLC / 8th standard), age proof, computer course certificates (for Junior Assistant), community certificate, and experience certificates (if any).
  5. Superscribe the outer envelope with: "Application for the Post of Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk / Office Assistant - Juvenile Justice Board, Theni".
  6. Submit the completed application packet in person or by registered/speed post addressed to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Integrated Departmental Complex (Near District Employment Office), Theni District - 625531.
  7. Ensure the application reaches on or before 1st October 2026 by 5:45 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed (Nil / Free for all candidates).

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The last date for receipt of completed offline applications is 1st October 2026 by 5:45 PM.

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