📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
- Recruiting Body: District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Advertisement No: Not Stated
- Total Vacancies: 2
- Post Names: District Coordinator (1), Counsellor (1)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Temporary / Project-based under Child Protection Services)
- Application Mode: Offline – Send filled application form by Speed Post / Registered Post
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 05 October 2026
- Application Fee: Nil (Exempted for all categories)
- Selection Basis: Merit List & Document Verification
- Official Website: www.kanniyakumari.nic.in
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Coordinator | 1 | Maximum 42 Years | Rs. 28,000/- |
| Counsellor | 1 | Maximum 42 Years | Rs. 23,000/- |
| Total | 2 | Age as on 01 September 2026 | |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
District Coordinator (1 Post)
- Post Graduate Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Mental Health / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management from a recognized university; OR
- Graduate Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration with a Post Graduate Diploma in Women and Child Development / Psychology / Mental Health / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management and minimum 2 years of experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision in the Social Welfare and Women and Child Development sector.
- Additional Requirement: Computer knowledge is mandatory.
Counsellor (1 Post)
- Graduate Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology / Public Health / Mental Health from a recognized university; OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Counselling and Communication.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in a Government organization or NGO.
- Preference: Candidates with experience in Women and Child Development sector and emergency helpline services.
- Additional Requirement: Computer knowledge is mandatory.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection for DCPU Kanniyakumari District Coordinator and Counsellor posts will be carried out through the following stages:
- Scrutiny of Applications: All received applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness of documents.
- Merit List: A provisional merit list will be prepared based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and other criteria as specified in the official notification.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for in-person document verification. All original documents must be presented at the time of verification.
- Final Selection: Based on merit and successful document verification, the final list of selected candidates will be published on the official website.
Note: No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the document verification process. This is a contractual engagement and does not confer any claim for permanent absorption or government job security.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Download the application form from the official website: www.kanniyakumari.nic.in
- Fill the application form carefully with accurate information in all fields.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents — educational certificates, experience letters, category certificate, photo ID, and passport-size photographs.
- Ensure all documents are in the prescribed format and clearly legible.
- Send the completed application form along with supporting documents by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the official notification.
- The application must reach the office on or before 05 October 2026.
- Retain a photocopy of the complete application form and postal receipt for future reference.
- Candidates must bring all original documents at the time of document verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of the offline application is 05 October 2026. Applications must reach the designated office by this date via Speed Post or Registered Post.
2. What is the application fee for DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee for any category (General / OBC / SC / ST). The recruitment is completely free of cost.
3. What is the salary for District Coordinator and Counsellor at DCPU Kanniyakumari?
The monthly remuneration is Rs. 28,000/- for District Coordinator and Rs. 23,000/- for Counsellor. These are contractual payments and not equivalent to permanent government pay scale with allowances and pension benefits.
4. Is DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?
No. These are contractual / project-based positions under the District Child Protection Unit. The engagement is temporary in nature and does not provide lifetime pension, permanent government job security, or benefits associated with regular state cadre posts.
5. What is the selection process for DCPU Kanniyakumari Recruitment?
The selection is based on merit and document verification. There is no written examination or interview. A merit list will be prepared based on qualifications and experience, followed by in-person verification of original documents.
6. How do I download the official notification and application form?
You can download the official notification PDF and application form from the DCPU Kanniyakumari official website: www.kanniyakumari.nic.in. Read the notification carefully before filling out the application form.