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RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026 — 16 Posts

📍 OdishaRCM Sishu Bhawan — Govt. of Odisha | Advt No. 196/2026State Govt Jobs
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RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026 — 16 Posts
Total Posts
16
Minimum Qualification
Graduate

Overview

RCM Sishu Bhawan has released its Recruitment 2026 notification for 16 posts. Is RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, Advertisement No. 196/2026 is officially live, and eligible candidates can apply via email from 20 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. RCM Sishu Bhawan, Kandhamal, Odisha, is recruiting on a contractual basis across 10 post categories: 1 Child Welfare Officer (CWO)/Case Worker, 1 Counselor, 3 House Father, 1 Paramedical staff/Staff Nurse, 1 Educator/Tutor, 1 Art & Craft cum Music Teacher (Part Time), 1 PT Instructor Yoga Trainer (Part Time), 3 Cook, 3 Helper cum Night Watchman, and 1 House Keeper. Candidates for Child Welfare Officer need a Graduate degree preferably in Social Work/Sociology/Social Sciences or LLB with at least 2 years' experience working with Government/NGO/Legal matters, preferably in Women & Child Rights. Candidates for Counselor need a Graduate degree in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Public Health/Counselling, or a PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates for House Father need a Graduate degree in any discipline, with preference for Home Science, Psychology, or Sociology graduates. Other posts require qualifications ranging from Diploma in Ayurvedic/Homeopathic/Unani through Bachelor's degrees and specialised diplomas, down to Under Matric for support staff roles. Selected candidates will draw post-specific monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 7,944 to Rs. 23,170. The age limit is 21 to 45 years, with relaxation as per government rules. No application fee is mentioned. Selection proceeds through Career Marking, Merit List preparation, and Document Verification. Eligible candidates across this wide qualification spectrum can apply by sending their complete application via email to the address specified in the official notification, with the last date set for 10 September 2026. RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable 16 vacancies spanning child welfare, counselling, caregiving, education, and support roles at a residential child care institution in Odisha. Additional context: RCM Sishu Bhawan, located in Kandhamal district of Odisha, operates as a residential child care institution supporting vulnerable children, and this 16-post recruitment reflects the extensive, multidisciplinary staffing required to run such a facility effectively. The role spectrum spans specialised child welfare and legal advocacy work through the Child Welfare Officer/Case Worker post, psychological and developmental support via the Counselor and House Father roles, medical care through the Paramedical staff/Staff Nurse position, and educational and recreational development through the Educator, Art & Craft cum Music Teacher, and Yoga Trainer posts, all supported by essential culinary, security, and housekeeping staff. The relatively higher salaries for the Child Welfare Officer and Counselor posts, at Rs. 23,170 each, reflect the specialised qualifications and direct responsibility these roles carry for vulnerable children's welfare and legal protection under India's child rights framework. For candidates across a wide qualification range in Kandhamal district, from Under Matric through specialised Social Work and Counselling postgraduate qualifications, this RCM Sishu Bhawan recruitment offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to child welfare services in Odisha.

Qualification

  • Child Welfare Officer (CWO) or Case Worker: Graduate preferably in Social Work/Sociology/Social Sciences or LLB from a recognized university, with at least 2 years' experience working with Govt./NGO/Legal Matters, preferably in Women & Child Rights
  • Counselor: Graduate in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Public Health/Counselling, or PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication, with at least 1 year of experience with Govt/NGO preferably in Women & Child Development
  • House Father: Graduate in any discipline; preference for Home Science, Psychology, Sociology graduates
  • Paramedical staff/Staff Nurse: Compounder/Pharmacist with Diploma in Ayurvedic/Homeopathic/Unani from an institution recognized by Govt. of India
  • Educator/Tutor: Bachelor in Science or Arts from a recognized University
  • Art & Craft cum Music Teacher (Part Time): Bachelor or Diploma in visual Art/Music/Sculpture/Ceramics/Paper Craft/Wood Craft from a recognized University
  • PT Instructor Yoga Trainer (Part Time): B.P.Ed from a recognized University or equivalent
  • Cook, Helper cum Night Watchman, House Keeper: Under Matric (8th-10th)

Age Limit

  • Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 45 years
  • Age relaxation as per government rules

Eligibility

Candidates applying for Child Welfare Officer/Case Worker must hold a Graduate degree, preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Social Sciences, or LLB, with at least 2 years of relevant Government/NGO/Legal experience, preferably in Women & Child Rights. Candidates applying for Counselor must hold a Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling, or a PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates applying for House Father must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline, with preference given to Home Science, Psychology, or Sociology graduates. Candidates applying for the support and caregiving roles (Cook, Helper cum Night Watchman, House Keeper) must have passed Under Matric (8th-10th standard). All candidates must be within the age limit of 21 to 45 years, with relaxation as per applicable government rules.

Important Dates

  1. Application Start

    20 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    10 Sept 2026

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.

Salary

  • Child Welfare Officer (CWO)/Case Worker: Rs. 23,170/month
  • Counselor: Rs. 23,170/month
  • House Father: Rs. 14,564/month
  • Paramedical staff/Staff Nurse: Rs. 11,916/month
  • Educator/Tutor: Rs. 10,000/month
  • Art & Craft cum Music Teacher (Part Time): Rs. 10,000/month
  • PT Instructor Yoga Trainer (Part Time): Rs. 10,000/month
  • Cook: Rs. 9,930/month
  • Helper cum Night Watchman: Rs. 7,944/month
  • House Keeper: Rs. 7,944/month

How to Apply

  1. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
  2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and a recent passport-size photograph.
  4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
  5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
  6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 10 September 2026.
  7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Career Marking — assessment of candidates' academic and professional background against a scoring framework
  • Merit List — preparation of a merit list based on career marking scores
  • Document Verification — verification of original certificates for shortlisted candidates
  • Final Selection — decided based on merit list ranking and verified eligibility

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Child Welfare Officer (CWO) or Case Worker1
Counselor1
House Father3
Paramedical staff/Staff Nurse1
Educator/Tutor1
Art & Craft cum Music Teacher (Part Time)1
PT Instructor Yoga Trainer (Part Time)1
Cook3
Helper cum Night Watchman3
House Keeper1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil — no application fee mentioned in the official notification
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil — no application fee mentioned in the official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026 out?+
Yes, RCM Sishu Bhawan has released Advertisement No. 196/2026 for 16 posts, with email applications accepted from 20 August 2026 to 10 September 2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
There are 16 total vacancies across 10 post categories, including 3 House Father, 3 Cook, and 3 Helper cum Night Watchman posts.
3. What is the last date to apply for RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
The last date to submit the application via email is 10 September 2026.
4. What is the salary for RCM Sishu Bhawan Child Welfare Officer and Counselor?+
Both the Child Welfare Officer/Case Worker and Counselor posts carry a monthly salary of Rs. 23,170.
5. What is the age limit for RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
The age limit is 21 to 45 years, with relaxation as per government rules.
6. Is there an application fee for RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category.
7. What is the educational qualification for RCM Sishu Bhawan House Father post?+
Candidates need a Graduate degree in any discipline, with preference for Home Science, Psychology, or Sociology graduates.
8. What is the selection process for RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
Selection involves Career Marking, Merit List preparation, and Document Verification.
9. What is the minimum qualification for Cook, Helper cum Night Watchman, and House Keeper posts?+
These posts require Under Matric (8th-10th standard) qualification.
10. How can I apply for RCM Sishu Bhawan Recruitment 2026?+
Eligible candidates can apply by sending their complete bio-data and required documents via email, mentioning the post applied for in the subject line, before 10 September 2026.

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