DCPU Ranipet Social Worker 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 23 Sep (TN)

DCPU Ranipet Social Worker Recruitment 2026 (2 Posts), Apply Offline by 23 September 2026 in Tamil Nadu. District Child Protection Unit Ranipet (DCPU Ranipet) has released a recruitment notification for 2 contractual posts of Social Worker under Tamil Nadu government job 2026. DCPU Ranipet functions under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme, working to safeguard children in need of care and protection across Ranipet district. Eligible graduate candidates, preferably with a background in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences, can apply offline through the official website before the closing date. District Child Protection Units operate under the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), and are the district-level nodal body responsible for implementing the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act across India. DCPU Ranipet, covering Ranipet district in Tamil Nadu, coordinates with the Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, and local police to identify, rescue, and rehabilitate children in need of care and protection, making the Social Worker role a frontline position within this child-safety framework rather than a purely general administrative or clerical desk post. Selected Social Workers will support DCPU Ranipet's child protection casework, including case management, home visits, and coordination with the district's child welfare committee and juvenile justice mechanisms. The notification specifies Document Verification as the primary selection step, without a separate written examination. The monthly remuneration for DCPU Ranipet Social Worker 2026 is ₹18,536, on a contractual basis, with weightage given to candidates holding relevant work experience in child protection or social welfare roles. The DCPU Ranipet Social Worker 2026 offline application form is available at ranipet.nic.in. The last date to apply for this recruitment is 23 September 2026. No application fee has been mentioned in the notification for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official DCPU Ranipet notification PDF before applying, since this is a contractual child-protection role under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme rather than a permanent government appointment.

Graduate, preferably B.A. in Social Work/Sociology/Social Sciences, with computer proficiency

Maximum 42 years; minimum age not specified

• Graduate degree, preferably a B.A. in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences, from a recognised university
• Proficiency in computer usage is required
• Weightage is given for candidates with relevant work experience in social work or child welfare roles
• Maximum age limit is 42 years; no minimum age is specified
• The post is contractual under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme, not a permanent government appointment

No application fee for any category

₹18,536 per month (contractual)

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, ranipet.nic.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and experience details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 23 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference