DCPU Theni Social Worker-II SJPU Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply Offline by 01 Sep (Tamil Nadu)

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Theni, under the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released DCPU Theni Social Worker-II (SJPU) Recruitment 2026 for 1 vacancy at Theni. This Tamil Nadu government job is open to graduates, preferably with a B.A. in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences from a recognised university, who are aged up to 42 years and wish to work with the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) framework supporting child protection casework in the district. The selected Social Worker-II SJPU at DCPU Theni will support case documentation, counselling coordination, and protection casework linked to the Special Juvenile Police Unit, drawing on their social work training and computer proficiency. The selection process for DCPU Theni Social Worker-II 2026 gives weightage to candidates with relevant work experience, and is conducted on a contractual basis rather than through a written examination. The salary for DCPU Theni Social Worker-II 2026 is a consolidated ₹18,536 per month, reflecting the district-level contractual pay structure used for DCPU social protection staff across Tamil Nadu. The DCPU Theni Social Worker-II 2026 application must be submitted offline, using the application form downloaded from the official website theni.nic.in. The last date to apply for DCPU Theni Social Worker-II Recruitment 2026 is 01 September 2026, and the completed form must reach the department through Speed Post or Registered Post by this date. There is no application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official DCPU Theni Social Worker-II 2026 notification PDF before applying to confirm the exact postal address for submission.

• Graduate, preferably with a B.A. in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences from a recognised university
• Weightage will be given to candidates with relevant work experience, particularly in child protection or social welfare casework
• Proficiency in computers is required for case documentation and reporting duties

• Maximum age limit: 42 years
• Age relaxation rules will apply as per applicable Tamil Nadu government norms for reserved categories

• Graduate, preferably with a B.A. in Social Work, Sociology, or Social Sciences from a recognised university
• Weightage given to candidates with relevant work experience, particularly in child protection or social welfare casework
• Proficiency in computers is required for case documentation and reporting
• Age: Maximum 42 years, with relaxation as per applicable Tamil Nadu government norms for reserved categories
• This is a contract-based post; not indicated as a permanent government appointment in the source notification
• Applications must be submitted offline; email or hand-delivered applications are not accepted per the standard DCPU application process

No application fee for General/OBC or SC/ST candidates.

Social Worker-II SJPU: ₹18,536 per month (Consolidated), on a contractual basis

1. Read the official DCPU Theni Social Worker-II (SJPU) 2026 notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website theni.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, educational certificates, and identity proof
5. Check all details carefully before submission to avoid rejection due to errors
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post
7. Ensure the application reaches the DCPU Theni office on or before the last date of 01 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form and all enclosures for future reference