The Chennai District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) has released the Social Case Work Expert Recruitment 2026 notification to fill the Social Case Work Expert post on a contract/honorarium basis. Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, Sociology, or Andragogy (Adult Education) are eligible to apply. Applicants with a relevant degree or diploma in the specified disciplines may also be considered as per the notification. The selected candidate will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹15,000. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications to the District Child Protection Unit, Chennai on or before 31 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Chennai DCPU Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| Organization | District Child Protection Unit |
| Post Name | Social worker expert |
| No of Vacancy | 01 |
| Job Nature | Contract Basis |
| Application Start Date | 06.08.2026 |
| Application End Date | 31.08.2026 |
Chennai DCPU Job Vacancy details
| 1. Social Case Work Expert – 1 Post |
Education Qualification of Chennai DCPU Recruitment
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Social Case Work Expert | Option A: Postgraduate Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, Sociology, or Andragogy (Adult Education). |
| Option B: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, or Sociology. | |
| Option C: Any Bachelor’s Degree with a Diploma in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, or Sociology. |
PayScale of Chennai DCPU Job
- Social Case work Expert – Rs. 15,000 Per Month
Age limits of Chennai DCPU Recruitment 2026
| Caste | Age LImits |
| OC | 32 Years |
| SC/SCA/ST | 37 Years |
| MBC/BC | 35 Years |
How to Apply for the Chennai DCPU Job 2026
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Download the prescribed application form from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Chennai.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, age proof, identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Place the completed application form and supporting documents in an envelope.
- Clearly superscribe the envelope with “Application for the Post of Social Case Work Expert”.
- Submit the application by Registered Post/Speed Post or in person to the address mentioned in the notification before the last date.
Postal Address
The District Child Protection Officer,
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU),
No. 300, Purasawalkam High Road,
Kellys, Chennai – 600010.
Chennai DCPU Important Link
| 1. Official Website Chennai DCPU 2026 – Click here to Visit |
| 2. Official Notification – Click here to download |
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)
The official notification does not mention any syllabus. Selection will be based on the recruitment process specified by the District Child Protection Unit.
The DCPU Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released for the Social Case Work Expert post. Candidates can check the official notification for eligibility, salary, age limit, and application procedure.
The last date to submit the offline application for Chennai DCPU Recruitment 2026 is 31 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
The selected Social Case Work Expert will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹15,000.
The Tamil Nadu DCPU Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by the District Child Protection Unit, Chennai, for the Social Case Work Expert post.
The last date to apply for DCPU Recruitment 2026 is 31 August 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.