The Jharkhand State Child Protection Society, functioning under the Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, has announced recruitment for Social Worker Member positions in Juvenile Justice Boards across the state. A total of 6 posts are to be filled on an honorary basis. Selected members will sit on district-level Juvenile Justice Boards, hearing matters concerning children in conflict with the law under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, alongside the Principal Magistrate.
JSCPS Recruitment 2026 - Social Worker Member Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 20262979
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
10 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 10 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed10 Oct
About JSCPS Social Worker Member Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Jharkhand State Child Protection Society
- Advertisement No.
- 2979
- Post Name
- Social Worker Member
- Job Location
- Jharkhand
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 35–60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 07 years of experience of working with children in the field of Education/Health/Protection/Welfare Activities (Category I); or length of professional practice for Category II candidates
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 2000 per sitting (sitting allowance)
- Tenure
- 3 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Social Worker Member
6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Social Worker Member | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Social Worker Member
Category I: Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 07 years of experience of working with children in the field of Education/Health/Protection/Welfare Activities. Category II: Practicing Professional with a degree in Child Psychology/Psychiatry/Social Work/Sociology/Human Development, in the field of Law or a retired judicial officer.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Social Worker Member | Category I: Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 07 years of experience of working with children in the field of Education/Health/Protection/Welfare Activities. Category II: Practicing Professional with a degree in Child Psychology/Psychiatry/Social Work/Sociology/Human Development, in the field of Law or a retired judicial officer. |
Age Limit
35 to 60 years at the time of appointment
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Screening of the Application Forms
All applications are screened for the basic eligibility requirements; applications that do not fulfil them are screened out and not evaluated further.
- 2Evaluation by Selection Committee
Shortlisted candidates are evaluated with 50% weightage for personal interaction, 25% for educational qualifications and 25% for work experience.
- 3Personal Interaction
Candidates appear before the Selection Committee and are assessed on aptitude for the position, attitude, domain knowledge and understanding of child rights and protection.
Salary Structure
Rs. 2000 per sitting (sitting allowance)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online in the prescribed Application Form on the JAP-IT Recruitment Portal (recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in)
- 2Choose the district you want to apply for from Annexure-A and write its name in Column-1 of the application form
- 3Enter the distance in kilometres between your present residence and the headquarters of that district in Column-3
- 4Select Category I or Category II and fill the educational qualification and work experience details in Annexure I.A or Annexure I.B
- 5Fill the Candidate's Personal Data Form given as Annexure II
- 6Upload the undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper of at least Rs. 100 as per Annexure III
- 7Submit a separate application form and a separate undertaking for each district you apply to
- 8Review all details and submit the form before the closing date, then save a copy of the submitted application
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Undertaking as uploaded with the Application Form (in original)
•Aadhaar Card
•Date of Birth Certificate (Secondary School Certificate)
•Educational Qualification Certificates
•Supporting documents uploaded as proof of work experience
•No Objection Certificate from the employer or agency
•NOC from Bar Association/Council/DLSA/SLSA in case of a practicing advocate
•Other relevant supporting documents
Important Details
- The engagement is honorary for a term of three years with a sitting allowance of Rs. 2000 per sitting.
- A selected member must not hold a full-time occupation that would not allow necessary time and attention to JJB work, must not be associated directly or indirectly with any Child Care Institution, must not hold any office in a political party and must not be insolvent.
- The panel recommended by the Selection Committee is valid for one year from the selection date, and appointment takes effect from the date of joining at the district level subject to availability of a vacancy in that district.
- Candidates may apply for positions in as many districts as they want, but each district needs a separate application form and a separate undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper of at least Rs. 100.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Evaluation Weightage
Personal Interaction
Weightage: 50%
Educational Qualifications
Weightage: 25%
Work Experience
Weightage: 25%
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Personal Interaction | 50% |
| Educational Qualifications | 25% |
| Work Experience | 25% |
Educational Qualification Scoring
Above 75%
Score: 25
Above 60% to 75%
Score: 20
Above 45% to 60%
Score: 15
Up to 45%
Score: 10
| Percentage of Marks | Score |
|---|---|
| Above 75% | 25 |
| Above 60% to 75% | 20 |
| Above 45% to 60% | 15 |
| Up to 45% | 10 |
Work Experience Scoring
Up to 10 years
Score: 15
Category II - Specified Degree + professional practice: Up to 03 years
Score: 15
Up to 12 years
Score: 20
Category II - Specified Degree + professional practice: Up to 05 years
Score: 20
Up to 15 years
Score: 25
Category II - Specified Degree + professional practice: Up to 08 years
Score: 25
| Category I - Degree + 07 years experience | Score | Category II - Specified Degree + professional practice | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 years | 15 | Up to 03 years | 15 |
| Up to 12 years | 20 | Up to 05 years | 20 |
| Up to 15 years | 25 | Up to 08 years | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one district?
Yes. A candidate may apply for positions in as many districts as they want, but a separate application form and a separate undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper are required for each district.
Is this a full-time paid job?
No. The engagement is honorary for a term of three years with a sitting allowance of Rs. 2000 per sitting, and the candidate must not hold a full-time occupation that prevents giving time and attention to JJB work.
How long is the selection panel valid?
The panel of names recommended by the Selection Committee is valid for one year from the selection date.
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