DCPU Theni Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Offline by 01 Sep

District Child Protection Unit Theni (DCPU Theni) has released its Counsellor Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 1 post on a contract basis under the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications until 01 September 2026. Applicants need a Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling from a recognized university, or a PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication, along with at least 1 year of working experience with a Government body or NGO, preferably in the field of Women & Child Development. The Counsellor role at DCPU Theni supports child protection casework, requiring proficiency in computers along with the mandated field experience. A maximum age limit of 42 years applies for this DCPU Theni post, and selection is based entirely on Document Verification, with candidates shortlisted directly from their submitted applications and credentials. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 18,536 for the duration of the contract. DCPU units across Tamil Nadu, including Theni, function under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme and are responsible for counselling, rehabilitation, and case management for children in need of care and protection, making the Counsellor role a frontline position within the district's child welfare system. Interested candidates should download the application form from the official Theni district website, fill it out carefully, and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification well before the 01 September 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. Candidates with prior NGO or government experience specifically in child welfare or family counselling settings will likely have an edge during the document verification stage. Applicants should retain acknowledgment of postal dispatch, since offline submissions carry no automatic confirmation the way online portals do, and a delayed or lost application cannot be re-submitted after the 01 September 2026 cut-off. This engagement is contractual and does not carry the benefits or job security of a permanent Tamil Nadu government post.

• Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling from a recognized university, OR PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication
• At least 1 year of working experience with Government/NGO, preferably in Women & Child Development
• Proficiency in Computers

• Maximum Age Limit: 42 years

• Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling from a recognized university, or a PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication
• Minimum 1 year of working experience with Government/NGO, preferably in Women & Child Development
• Proficiency in Computers
• Maximum age of 42 years as on the notification cut-off date

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 18,536 per month, consolidated

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website theni.nic.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
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 01 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference