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Child Welfare Committees – Chairperson & Members
The Department of Children Welfare & Special Services has issued an advertisement for Chairperson and four Members of Child Welfare Committees in several districts.-
Age: Not less than 35 years, and not completed 65 years as on date of notification.
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Qualification: Degree in child psychology / psychiatry / law / social work / sociology / human health / education / human development / special education, etc.
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Experience: Active involvement in health, education, or welfare activities for children for at least 7 years, or a practicing professional with the relevant degree.
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Last date: 07.03.2025 by 5:00 p.m.
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Protection Officers / Social Workers / Related Posts
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In Kallakurichi: Recruitment for “Protection Officers / Social Workers” was notified on 13.01.2025, with 3 vacancies.
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In Perambalur: Multiple posts of Protection Officer, Social Worker, Assistant cum DEO. Last date was 14.02.2025.
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In Chennai (DCPU Chennai): Recruitment for “Assistant cum Data Entry Operator” – application opens 14.05.2025, closes 28.05.2025.
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In Erode: Staff recruitment for District Child Protection Society under this department.
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In Chennai (other posts under DCPU): Contract posts under control of Children Welfare & Special Services Department.
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Other District Notifications / Local Posts
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Several districts (Salem, Vellore, Ranipet, etc.) have posted local recruitments in child welfare / child protection / related roles.
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For example, Ranipet: Assistant cum Data Entry Operator (contract) under Juvenile Justice Board.
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✅ Typical Eligibility, Age & Selection Criteria
From the above notices, here are common patterns:
| Criteria | Observed Values / Range |
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| Minimum Age | 35 years (for high-level posts e.g. CWC) |
| Maximum Age | 65 years (for CWC posts) 42 years (for many Protection Officer / Social Worker posts) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology / Law / Child Development / related fields. |
| Experience | For some “higher” roles (like CWC), 7 years in child-welfare / health / education. |
| Nature of Posts | Many are contractual / consolidated basis / staff recruited under DCPU / district-level child protection societies. |