Overview
The District Child Protection Unit Jalpaiguri has announced recruitment for 5 posts—Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care), Outreach Worker, and Social Worker—starting 17-02-2026 with last date 09-03-2026. The positions require post-graduate or graduate qualifications in social work or related fields, with age as on 16-02-2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 1,200,000 to Rs. 2,780,400 per month. Selection involves written, computer, and viva tests, followed by merit list, police verification, and medical examination. Applicants must apply offline by submitting the form and required documents to the DCPU office.
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the District Magistrate, Jalpaiguri (District Child Protection Unit), Government of West Bengal
- Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Social Work/Sociology/Child Development or related fields; Graduate in Social Work/Sociology/Child Development or related fields with 2 years experience; 12th pass for Outreach Worker
- Vacancies
- 5
- Posted
- 16-02-2026
- Last date to apply
- 09-03-2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16-02-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17-02-2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 09-03-2026 |
| Start Date for Apply Offline | 17-02-2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Offline | 09-03-2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Jalpaiguri: 5; Protection Officer: 2; Outreach Worker: 1; Social Worker: 2
Selection Process
Written Test, Computer Test, Viva Voice Test, Merit List, Police Verification, Medical Examination
How to Apply
Download the application form from the official notification, Fill in all required details in the prescribed format, Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, Attach recent passport-size photographs, Send the application to: District Child Protection Unit, Collectorate Building, Jalpaiguri, Ensure the application reaches on or before 09-03-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DCPU Jalpaiguri Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 05 Protection Officer, Social Worker and More Posts?
Notification Date: 16-02-2026; Application Start Date: 17-02-2026; Last Date for Application: 09-03-2026; Start Date for Apply Offline: 17-02-2026; Last Date for Apply Offline: 09-03-2026
What is the age limit?
As per organization rules, age as on 16-02-2026
What is the selection process?
Written Test, Computer Test, Viva Voice Test, Merit List, Police Verification, Medical Examination