Women and Child Welfare Department, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh
Contractual / Regular

WDCW Kurnool One Stop Centre Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 5, 2026
Case WorkerPara Medical PersonnelPsycho Social Counselor

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Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹15,000 - ₹20,000/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 39 Years as on 01.07.2026 (Relaxable up to 44 for SC/ST/BC, 49 for PwD)
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh31Kurnool4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 5, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 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

Case Worker (Women only): Degree in Law (LLB), Social Work (BSW/MSW), Sociology, Social Sciences, or Psychology with minimum 3 years of work experience in government or non-governmental organizations in women-related sectors.
Para Medical Personnel (Women only): Diploma in Paramedics or Professional Degree in Health Sector (GNM / B.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 3 years of experience in the health sector.
Psycho Social Counselor (Women only): Degree or Diploma in Psychology, Psychiatry, or Neuro Science with minimum 3 years of work experience in the health sector.
Candidates residing in Adoni will be given local preference.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 39 years of age as of 01.07.2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC, ST, and BC candidates (up to 44 years), and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) (up to 49 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Applications & Qualification/Experience Evaluation

Offline ScrutinyQualifying Only

Interview & Interaction by District Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be based on the scrutiny of applications, qualifying degree marks, verified 3-year relevant work experience in women/child sectors, and performance in the oral interview conducted by the District Selection Committee headed by the District Collector / Project Director, DW&CW, Kurnool. Preference will be given to local residents of Adoni division.

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 Qualifications in Concerned Discipline (Degree / Diploma)30 MarksAssessment of academic percentage in Social Work / Law / Nursing / Psychology from recognized universities.
Relevant Work Experience in Women & Child Welfare / Health Sector35 MarksEvaluation of verified 3+ years experience in crisis response, handling domestic violence cases, or clinical hospital care.
Knowledge of Women Protection Laws & Crisis Intervention (PWDVA / POCSO / Mission Shakti)20 MarksUnderstanding of One Stop Centre SOPs, filing Domestic Incident Reports (DIR), emergency shelter management, and police/medical coordination.
Interview Performance, Empathy & Communication Skills15 MarksEvaluation of counseling skills, active listening, compassionate demeanor with traumatized victims, and local language (Telugu) fluency.

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 One Stop Centre (OSC / Sakhi Centre) in Adoni, Kurnool district operates under the umbrella of Mission Shakti (Sambal sub-scheme) implemented by the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare (WDCW), Andhra Pradesh. OSC Adoni serves as an integrated crisis response hub providing 24/7 emergency rescue, temporary shelter, legal aid, police facilitation, medical aid, and psycho-social counseling to women affected by violence (including domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, trafficking, and child marriage). Staff members—Case Workers, Paramedical Personnel, and Psycho-Social Counselors—work in rotational emergency shifts. Daily duties include receiving walk-in and distress hotline (181/112) victims, recording Domestic Incident Reports (DIRs), coordinating with local police stations, accompanying victims to government hospitals for medico-legal examinations, and delivering trauma counseling. The work requires high emotional empathy, confidentiality, and crisis de-escalation skills.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is purely temporary and on a contract basis for an initial period of 1 year under Mission Shakti norms. Extensions are granted annually subject to performance appraisal by the Project Director / District Women and Child Welfare Officer, Kurnool and continuation of project funds. Remuneration is consolidated without standard government allowances (DA, HRA, CCA). It confers no right, lien, or preference for regularization or permanent appointment into Andhra Pradesh state civil services.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a scheme-based contractual engagement, there is no formal departmental promotion ladder. However, direct grassroots experience in managing an OSC center provides recognized operational standing for selection into district and state roles such as District Mission Coordinator under DHEW, Protection Officer under PWDVA, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO / Extension Officer) recruitments by APPSC, or program specialist roles in UNICEF and women's rights NGOs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Local Residence Preference: Applicants residing in Adoni division/municipality will be given priority in recruitment due to the requirement for rapid 24/7 emergency crisis response.
  • Gender and Roster Reservation Restriction: All three posts are strictly reserved for women candidates. Case Worker and Para Medical Personnel are exclusively reserved for ST Women (Roster Point 8), while Psycho Social Counselor is reserved for OC Women (Roster Point 1).
  • Mandatory 3 Years Full-Time Experience: Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in women's welfare or health sectors in government departments or registered NGOs. Applications without verified employment certificates will be rejected during scrutiny.
  • Strict Offline Submission Window: Applications must be submitted in person or by post to Room No. 122, Collectorate Compound, Kurnool between 06.10.2026 and 12.10.2026. Submissions after October 12 will not be entertained.

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

  • ST2
  • UR1
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration as per Mission Shakti (Sambal - One Stop Centre) guidelines: Psycho-Social Counselor: ₹20,000/-; Case Worker: ₹19,500/-; Para Medical Personnel: ₹15,000/- to ₹19,500/- per month. Contractual engagement does not confer any entitlement to regular government employment or benefits.

Consolidated monthly remuneration under Mission Shakti (One Stop Centre) norms: Psycho Social Counselor: ₹20,000/- p.m., Case Worker: ₹19,500/- p.m., Para Medical Personnel: ₹15,000/- to ₹19,500/- p.m. Posts are purely temporary and on a contract basis.

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 prescribed application form and checklist from the official Kurnool district portal at https://kurnool.ap.gov.in or obtain it from the Collectorate office.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal particulars, educational qualifications, relevant training programs attended, and detailed employment history (last 3 positions).
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of: (a) SSC / 10th marksheet for Date of Birth proof, (b) Caste / Community certificate (ST / OC), (c) Qualifying educational degrees and marksheets (Law / MSW / Sociology / Psychology / GNM / B.Sc. Nursing), (d) 3 years full-time experience certificates in women/health sectors from Govt/NGO employers, (e) Local residence proof of Adoni / Kurnool district, and (f) Disability certificate (if applicable).
  4. Submit the completed application form in person or by registered post between 06.10.2026 and 12.10.2026 at: Office of the Project Director, District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Officer, Room No. 122, Collectorate Compound, Kurnool - 518002, Andhra Pradesh.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for applying to these positions.

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The recruitment is for 3 posts: Case Worker (1 Post - ST Women), Para Medical Personnel (1 Post - ST Women), and Psycho Social Counselor (1 Post - OC Women). All posts are exclusively for female candidates.

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