District Child Protection Unit, Tiruchirappalli (Mission Vatsalya)
Contractual / Regular

DCPU Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Assistant cum Bench ClerkJunior Assistant cum Record ClerkOffice Assistant

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Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 25,000 Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years as on 01.09.2026
Job Location
Tamil Nadu87Tiruchirappalli5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Sep – 7 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

Assistant cum Bench Clerk (01 Post): Bachelor's Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, or any other discipline (under 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern) from a recognized University. Must have passed Government-recognized Computer on Office Automation (COA) and possess a Diploma or Degree in Computer Education from a Government or Government-recognized institution. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in computer operations.
Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk (01 Post): Must have passed 10th Standard (SSLC) from a Government or Government-recognized school, or equivalent qualification.
Office Assistant (01 Post): Must have passed 8th Standard from a Government or Government-recognized school, or equivalent qualification.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates should not have completed 42 years of age as on September 1, 2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Document Scrutiny

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Certificate Verification & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be made on the basis of scrutiny of submitted application forms, verification of original educational, computer, and experience certificates, followed by a personal interview conducted by the Selection Committee headed by the District Collector, Tiruchirappalli. No written examination will be conducted.

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 Component40 MarksEssential Educational Qualification Merit (Degree / 10th / 8th Marks)
Evaluation Component20 MarksTechnical & Computer Qualification (COA / Computer Education Diploma)
Evaluation Component20 MarksPrior Relevant Work Experience in Computer Operations / Clerical Duties
Evaluation Component20 MarksPersonal Interview & Subject Knowledge / Role Suitability

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.

Contractual staff work under the administrative control of the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Tiruchirappalli under the Department of Social Defence. Responsibilities include managing judicial case files, maintaining statutory registers, preparing daily cause lists and order sheets, documentation of children produced before the board, handling official correspondence, and data entry. The work environment requires strict confidentiality, adherence to child-friendly protocols, and close coordination with child welfare committee members and judicial magistrates.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely on a temporary contractual basis for an initial tenure of 1 (one) year under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme. Tenure extensions are subject to scheme continuation by the Ministry of Women and Child Development / Government of Tamil Nadu and periodic performance evaluations.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These contractual posts do not carry regular cadre seniority or permanent absorption rights into the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service. However, working experience in child protection and judicial registry provides practical exposure and valuable weightage in competitive state examinations and future social welfare departmental recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms for each post; submitting a single combined application form for multiple posts will result in summary rejection.
  • For the Assistant cum Bench Clerk post, candidates must hold both a Bachelor's Degree and a recognized Computer on Office Automation (COA) qualification alongside a Diploma/Degree in Computer Education.
  • Applications submitted in person or by post must reach the District Child Protection Unit at Kalaiarangam Campus, Tiruchirappalli by 5:30 PM on October 7, 2026. Applications received after this cutoff will be rejected without notification.

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

  • Assistant cum Bench Clerk (Juvenile Justice Board)1
  • Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk (Juvenile Justice Board)1
  • Office Assistant (Juvenile Justice Board)1
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
- Assistant cum Bench Clerk: Rs. 25,000/- per month
- Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk: Rs. 20,000/- per month
- Office Assistant: Rs. 13,000/- per month

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration on a 1-year temporary contractual basis under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme in Juvenile Justice Board, Tiruchirappalli.

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 official application form from the Tiruchirappalli district portal at tiruchirappalli.nic.in.
  2. Fill out the application form completely in the prescribed proforma. Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit separate application forms for each post.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all required educational certificates, mark sheets, Computer on Office Automation (COA) / computer diploma certificates, age proof, and work experience certificates.
  4. Place the completed application form and supporting documents in an envelope clearly superscribed with the name of the post applied for.
  5. Submit the application in person or send by post so that it reaches the following address on or before October 7, 2026 by 5:30 PM: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, N.E.1, 1st Floor, McDonald's Road, Kalaiarangam Campus, Tiruchirappalli - 620 001 (Contact: 0431-2413055). Incomplete applications or forms received after the deadline will be rejected without prior notice.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is prescribed for applying to these contractual positions.

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Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, or any discipline under the 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern, have passed the Government-recognized Computer on Office Automation (COA) test, and possess a Diploma or Degree in Computer Education from a recognized institution.

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