Contractual / Regular

Dindigul DCPU Assistant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
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 Pay)
Age Limit
Up to 42 Years as on notification date

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 12 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: Passed 10th standard (SSLC) or equivalent examination from a recognized school board.
Office Assistant: Passed 8th standard from a recognized school.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 42 years as fixed in accordance with Madras High Court 2015 directives and Mission Vatsalya guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Competency Evaluation

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted by the District Child Protection Unit / Selection Committee under the Chairmanship of the District Collector, Dindigul. Eligible applications received within the deadline will be scrutinized based on academic eligibility (10th/8th pass certificates) followed by an interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Educational Qualification & Academic Merit50 MarksMarks evaluated based on 10th SSLC / 8th class qualifying examination score
Basic Office & Clerical Aptitude / Record Keeping25 MarksAssessment of record handling, typing, filing, and local language proficiency
Personal Interview & Communication25 MarksSuitability and communication skills during the interview by the Selection Committee

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.

Office desk and clerical duties within the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and District Child Protection Office in Dindigul. Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk handles case dockets, records maintenance, dispatch, typing, and filing of child welfare documents. Office Assistant manages file movement, dispatch register, visitor assistance, and office upkeep. Working hours are regular government office timings (10:00 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, except government holidays).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Posts are purely temporary and on a contractual consolidated pay basis under the Mission Vatsalya / Juvenile Justice scheme. Engagement is typically on a 1-year contract subject to extension based on performance evaluation and scheme continuity. Appointees have no right to claim regular service absorption in government departments.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

No formal departmental promotion hierarchy exists for contractual staff. However, candidates gain certified administrative experience within the Tamil Nadu Social Defence & Child Welfare administrative setup, which provides valuable background for future TNPSC and district administration recruitment.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications received after 12 October 2026, 5:30 PM, or incomplete applications lacking required self-attested documents will be summarily rejected.
  • The posts are purely contractual and temporary; under no circumstances can permanent absorption or regular status be claimed in the Juvenile Justice Board or any other department.
  • Candidates must clearly superscribe the post name applied for on the envelope before dispatching to the District Child Protection Office.

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 (consolidated).
Office Assistant: ₹13,000/- per month (consolidated).

Monthly fixed consolidated remuneration: ₹20,000/- for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk; ₹13,000/- for Office Assistant.

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 Dindigul District portal at https://dindigul.nic.in.
  2. Download the official recruitment notification and application format.
  3. Fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details legibly.
  4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates (10th SSLC / 8th Marksheet), age proof, community certificate, and address proof.
  5. Submit the completed application in person or send by post to:
    District Child Protection Officer,
    District Child Protection Office,
    Plot No. 4, 2nd Street (First Floor),
    SPR Nagar, District Collectorate (Post),
    Dindigul – 624 004.
    Phone: 0451-2904070
  6. The application must reach the office within 15 working days from publication, i.e., on or before 12 October 2026, 5:30 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to be paid.

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.

The last date to submit the offline application form by hand or post is 12 October 2026 by 5:30 PM.

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