District Child Protection Unit Jangaon, a Telangana government body functioning under the Mission Vatsalya scheme of the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Jangaon, is hiring for twelve contract positions across all posts of the Unit. The openings include District Child Protection Officer, Protection Officers in institutional and non institutional care, Legal cum Probation Officer, Counsellor, Social Workers, Accountant, Data Analyst, Assistant cum Data Entry Operator and Outreach Workers. The roles cover child protection, legal aid, counselling, field outreach and administrative support in Jangaon District.
DCPU Jangaon DCPO, Protection Officer and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026Notification No.03/DCPU/2026
Total Vacancies
12
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Exam held on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification08 Oct
- Applications Open09 Oct
- Applications Closed15 Oct
- Admit Card Out16 Oct
- Exam Held16 Oct
About DCPU Jangaon DCPO, Protection Officer and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Child Protection Unit Jangaon
- Advertisement No.
- Notification No.03/DCPU/2026
- Post Name
- District Child Protection Officer, Protection Officer (Institutional Care) and 10 more
- Job Location
- Jangaon, Telangana
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Telangana (Local candidates of Jangaon District as per the Telangana Public Employment Order 2018 will be selected first in the order of merit; a non-local candidate will be considered only where no local candidate is found eligible)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Bar Council enrolment certificate for the Legal cum Probation Officer post
- Tenure
- One year at a time with the District Child Protection Society, extendable on annual performance review
Vacancy Breakdown
District Child Protection Officer
1
Protection Officer (Institutional Care)
1
Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care)
1
Legal cum Probation Officer
1
Counsellor
1
Social Worker (Male)
1
Social Worker (Female)
1
Accountant
1
Data Analyst
1
Assistant cum Data Entry Operator
1
Outreach Worker (Male)
1
Outreach Worker (Female)
1
Total12
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| District Child Protection Officer | 1 |
| Protection Officer (Institutional Care) | 1 |
| Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care) | 1 |
| Legal cum Probation Officer | 1 |
| Counsellor | 1 |
| Social Worker (Male) | 1 |
| Social Worker (Female) | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Data Analyst | 1 |
| Assistant cum Data Entry Operator | 1 |
| Outreach Worker (Male) | 1 |
| Outreach Worker (Female) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 12 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
District Child Protection Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Post graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health or Community Resource Management, from a recognised University.
- Experience
- At least 3 years of work with the Government or a non-Government organisation in documentation, training and capacity building, project formulation or implementation, monitoring and supervision, preferably in women and child development or social welfare. Proficiency in computers.
Protection Officer (Institutional Care)1 post
- Qualification
- Post graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health or Community Resource Management; or a degree in one of these subjects with experience as shown.
- Experience
- For a candidate with the degree alone, 2 years of work in project formulation or implementation, monitoring and supervision, preferably in women and child development or social welfare. Proficiency in computers.
Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care)1 post
- Qualification
- Post graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health or Community Resource Management; or a degree in one of these subjects with experience as shown.
- Experience
- For a candidate with the degree alone, 2 years of work in project formulation or implementation, monitoring and supervision, preferably in women and child development or social welfare. Proficiency in computers.
Legal cum Probation Officer1 post
- Qualification
- LL.B. from a recognised University.
- Experience
- At least 2 years of work with the Government or a non-Government organisation or in legal matters, preferably in the rights of women and children. Good understanding of the rights and protection of women and children.
- Enrolment
- Bar Council enrolment certificate required where applicable
Counsellor1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or Counselling; or post graduate diploma in Counselling and Communication.
- Experience
- At least 1 year of work with the Government or a non-Government organisation, preferably in women and child development. Proficiency in computers.
Accountant1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Commerce or Mathematics.
- Experience
- At least 1 year of work in accounts. Computer skills and command of Tally.
Data Analyst1 post
- Qualification
- Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Computers (BCA).
- Experience
- Weightage for experience. Proficiency in computers.
- Experience weightage
- Two marks added for each completed year of paid work in child protection or in the field of the post, up to ten marks
Assistant cum Data Entry Operator1 post
- Qualification
- Pass in Class XII from a recognised Board, with a diploma or certificate in computers.
- Experience
- Weightage for experience.
- Experience weightage
- Two marks added for each completed year of paid work in child protection or in the field of the post, up to ten marks
Outreach Worker (Male)1 post
- Qualification
- Pass in Class XII from a recognised Board.
- Experience
- Good communication skills. Weightage for experience.
- Note
- Men only
- Experience weightage
- Two marks added for each completed year of paid work in child protection or in the field of the post, up to ten marks
Outreach Worker (Female)1 post
- Qualification
- Pass in Class XII from a recognised Board.
- Experience
- Good communication skills. Weightage for experience.
- Note
- Women only
- Experience weightage
- Two marks added for each completed year of paid work in child protection or in the field of the post, up to ten marks
Age Limit
21 to 35 years as on 01.10.2026
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxed by five years for SC, ST and BC candidates; relaxed by the period of service in the Unit for persons now working in it.
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
District Child Protection Officer1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Protection Officer (Institutional Care)1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care)1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Legal cum Probation Officer1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Counsellor1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Accountant1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Data Analyst1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)90 Minutes200 questions200 marksEnglishNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Part A (common to posts Sl.No.1 to 9) 100 100 Part B (subject of the post applied for) 100 100
Assistant cum Data Entry Operator1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)60 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and TeluguNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Common paper for posts Sl.No.10 to 12 100 100
Outreach Worker (Male)1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)60 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and TeluguNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Common paper for posts Sl.No.10 to 12 100 100
Outreach Worker (Female)1 post
- Exam Pattern
- Offline written examination (OMR)60 Minutes100 questions100 marksEnglish and TeluguNegative: One fourth of a mark deducted for every wrong answer
Subject Questions Marks Common paper for posts Sl.No.10 to 12 100 100
- 1Written Examination
Objective paper with negative marking, held on 16.10.2026; 200 questions in 90 minutes for posts Sl.No.1 to 9 and 100 questions in 60 minutes for posts Sl.No.10 to 12
- 2Verification of Original Certificates
Candidates called in the order of written marks at three candidates for each vacancy and must produce all original certificates at the venue
- 3Oral Test
25 marks; each candidate answers five questions drawn from a question bank, marked out of five by the Selection Committee
- 4Police Antecedent Verification
Verification of antecedents by the Police is required before appointment; selected candidates give particulars to the Police team at the venue
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
Salary Structure
District Child Protection Officer
Pay: Rs.44,023 per month (consolidated)
Protection Officer (Institutional Care)
Pay: Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated)
Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care)
Pay: Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated)
Legal cum Probation Officer
Pay: Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated)
Counsellor
Pay: Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated)
Social Worker (Male)
Pay: Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated)
Social Worker (Female)
Pay: Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated)
Accountant
Pay: Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated)
Data Analyst
Pay: Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated)
Assistant cum Data Entry Operator
Pay: Rs.13,240 per month (consolidated)
Outreach Worker (Male)
Pay: Rs.10,592 per month (consolidated)
Outreach Worker (Female)
Pay: Rs.10,592 per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| District Child Protection Officer | Rs.44,023 per month (consolidated) |
| Protection Officer (Institutional Care) | Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated) |
| Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care) | Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated) |
| Legal cum Probation Officer | Rs.27,804 per month (consolidated) |
| Counsellor | Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated) |
| Social Worker (Male) | Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated) |
| Social Worker (Female) | Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated) |
| Accountant | Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated) |
| Data Analyst | Rs.18,536 per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant cum Data Entry Operator | Rs.13,240 per month (consolidated) |
| Outreach Worker (Male) | Rs.10,592 per month (consolidated) |
| Outreach Worker (Female) | Rs.10,592 per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form in Annexure I from the district website or the detailed notification PDF
- 2Fill in the application form entirely in your own handwriting
- 3Paste a recent passport size photograph at the top right of the form and sign across it
- 4Enclose self-attested copies of the SSC certificate, qualification certificates and marks memos, experience certificates with appointment orders and proof of payment, study certificates from Class I to VII or a residence certificate, community certificate if claiming age relaxation, Bar Council enrolment certificate where applicable, and identity proof
- 5Hand over the form with enclosures and two passport size photographs at the Inward Section of the Collectorate, Integrated District Offices Complex, Jangaon, between 10.30 AM and 5.00 PM on working days and up to 1.00 PM on Saturday, 10.10.2026, and collect the hall ticket across the counter
- 6Alternatively send the application by registered post or speed post to reach the Collectorate by 5.00 PM on 15.10.2026, with the cover superscribed with the name of the post
Reporting Venue
Inward Section of the Collectorate, Integrated District Offices Complex, Jangaon
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed application form in Annexure I
•Two passport size photographs
•Self-attested copy of SSC certificate
•Certificates and marks memos of educational and professional qualifications
•Experience certificates with appointment orders and proof of payment
•Study certificates from Class I to Class VII or residence certificate issued by the Tahsildar
•Community certificate where age relaxation is claimed
•Bar Council enrolment certificate where applicable
•Identity proof in original
Important Details
- A candidate may apply for one post only.
- Applications are not received at the office of the District Welfare Officer or in the Unit.
- Admission to the written examination is provisional and candidates must report by 9.00 AM with the hall ticket, an identity card in original, all original certificates and a blue or black ball point pen; no candidate is admitted after 9.45 AM.
- Mobile phones, calculators and other electronic devices are not allowed in the examination hall.
- No travelling allowance is paid for attending the examination or the oral test.
Syllabus: Part A common paper (posts Sl.No.1 to 9)
General knowledge and current affairs, with reference to Telangana and Jangaon District
Questions: 15
Reasoning, arithmetic and interpretation of data
Questions: 15
Constitution of India and the Convention on the Rights of the Child: rights of children
Questions: 10
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 as amended in 2021, the Model Rules 2016 and the Adoption Regulations 2022
Questions: 25
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 and Rules 2020; Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006; Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986; Right to Education Act 2009; offences against children in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Questions: 20
Mission Vatsalya: the District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, Special Juvenile Police Unit, Child Care Institutions, sponsorship, foster care, after care and the Child Helpline
Questions: 10
Basic computer knowledge
Questions: 5
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General knowledge and current affairs, with reference to Telangana and Jangaon District | 15 |
| Reasoning, arithmetic and interpretation of data | 15 |
| Constitution of India and the Convention on the Rights of the Child: rights of children | 10 |
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 as amended in 2021, the Model Rules 2016 and the Adoption Regulations 2022 | 25 |
| Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 and Rules 2020; Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006; Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986; Right to Education Act 2009; offences against children in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 | 20 |
| Mission Vatsalya: the District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, Special Juvenile Police Unit, Child Care Institutions, sponsorship, foster care, after care and the Child Helpline | 10 |
| Basic computer knowledge | 5 |
Syllabus: common paper for posts Sl.No.10 to 12
General knowledge and current affairs, with reference to Telangana and Jangaon District
Questions: 20
Simple arithmetic and reasoning
Questions: 20
Reading and understanding of simple passages and instructions in Telugu and English
Questions: 15
Rights and protection of children: child marriage, child labour, abuse, missing children, the Child Helpline 1098, the Child Welfare Committee and the Unit
Questions: 25
Computers: operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, internet and email, data entry
Questions: 20
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General knowledge and current affairs, with reference to Telangana and Jangaon District | 20 |
| Simple arithmetic and reasoning | 20 |
| Reading and understanding of simple passages and instructions in Telugu and English | 15 |
| Rights and protection of children: child marriage, child labour, abuse, missing children, the Child Helpline 1098, the Child Welfare Committee and the Unit | 25 |
| Computers: operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, internet and email, data entry | 20 |
Conditions of Engagement
- Engagement is on contract with the District Child Protection Society for one year at a time and is not service under the Government; it confers no right to regularisation
- Extension depends on the annual performance review by the Collector, continuance of the Mission and release of funds
- Verification of antecedents by the Police is required before appointment; candidates called for the oral test give the required particulars to the Police team at the venue
- Persons engaged shall keep the records of children confidential, tour the district as the work requires and take up no other employment
- Persons who have worked or are working in the Unit may apply for any one post for which they hold the qualification, and their service in the Unit counts as experience
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate; a false certificate or suppression of a fact leads to removal at any stage and liability to prosecution
Reservation and Local Preference
The rule of reservation and the Telangana Public Employment (Organisation of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order 2018 will be followed. Each post notified is a single post in its category; of the two posts of Social Worker and of Outreach Worker, one is for a man and one for a woman. A roster is opened for each category with this selection and each post falls at its first point, which is open competition. Local candidates of Jangaon District will be selected first in the order of merit; a non-local candidate is considered only where no local candidate is found eligible.
Merit and Tie-breaking
The selection list for each post is drawn in the order of total marks. Where the total is equal, the candidate with more marks in the written examination, and then the candidate older in age, is placed higher. A waiting list is kept for one year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in DCPU Jangaon Recruitment 2026?
No. A candidate may apply for one post only, and the application must name that single post.
Is there negative marking in the DCPU Jangaon written examination?
Yes. Each question carries one mark and one fourth of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Nothing is deducted for a question left unanswered.
Is the DCPU Jangaon engagement a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is on contract with the District Child Protection Society for one year at a time and confers no right to regularisation.
Do candidates need to bring original certificates to the examination?
Yes. Every candidate must bring all original certificates to the venue and remain there till the written result is displayed, since certificate verification and the oral test are held the same day.
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