Introduction
The Department of Social Defence, Tamil Nadu, has released an official recruitment drive for the post of District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) to be stationed in Tiruvannamalai. This is a critical, high-impact administrative role dedicated to executing the Juvenile Justice Act and protecting vulnerable children.
Key Details & Requirements
- Qualification: A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, Psychology, or Criminology from a recognized university.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of active experience in child welfare, NGO project management, or social defense administration.
- Core Duties: Monitoring child care institutions, preventing child marriages and labor, coordinating with the District Collector and Police, and administering adoption protocols.
- Nature of Post: Purely on a contractual basis under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs.44,023.
Important Recruitment Dates
| Event / Milestone | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | June 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 15, 2026 |
| Panel Interview Date | August 2, 2026 |
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online or offline as per the official notification standards.



