The Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Jangaon has invited applications under notification 03/DCPU/2026 for 12 contract posts in the District Child Protection Unit, one vacancy in each post. Pay runs from Rs 10,592 to Rs 44,023. Selection is by a written examination followed by an oral test. Applications are offline and the last date is 15 October 2026, 5.00 PM.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON |
| Advertisement number | 03/DCPU/2026 |
| Notice date | 8 October 2026 |
| Posts | 12 posts, one vacancy each |
| Pay | Rs 10,592 to Rs 44,023, depending on the post |
| How to apply | Offline |
| Last date | 15 October 2026, 5.00 PM |
| Contract term | One year at a time |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 October 2026 |
| Closing time | 5.00 PM |
| Form and documents must reach by | 15 October 2026 |
| Announcement of venue | 14 October 2026 |
| Written examination and oral test | 16 October 2026 |
| Display of key, at the venue | 16 October 2026, 12.00 noon |
| Objections to key, at the venue | 16 October 2026, up to 12.45 PM |
| Result of written examination and list for oral test | 16 October 2026, 2.00 PM |
| Orders of appointment | 17 October 2026 |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| District Child Protection Officer | 1 | Rs.44,023 |
| Protection Officer (Institutional Care) | 1 | Rs.27,804 |
| Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care) | 1 | Rs.27,804 |
| Legal cum Probation Officer | 1 | Rs.27,804 |
| Counsellor | 1 | Rs.18,536 |
| Social Worker (Male) | 1 | Rs.18,536 |
| Social Worker (Female) | 1 | Rs.18,536 |
| Accountant | 1 | Rs.18,536 |
| Data Analyst | 1 | Rs.18,536 |
| Assistant cum Data Entry Operator | 1 | Rs.13,240 |
| Outreach Worker (Male) | 1 | Rs.10,592 |
| Outreach Worker (Female) | 1 | Rs.10,592 |
Eligibility
| Posts | Qualification | Experience required |
|---|---|---|
| District Child Protection Officer | 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. | 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), Protection Officer (Non Institutional Care) | 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. | 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 Officer | LL.B. from a recognised University. | 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. |
| Counsellor | Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health or Counselling; or post graduate diploma in Counselling and Communication. | At least 1 year of work with the Government or a non-Government organisation, preferably in women and child development. Proficiency in computers. |
| Social Worker (Male), Social Worker (Female) | Degree, preferably B.A. in Social Work, Sociology or Social Sciences. | Weightage for experience. Proficiency in computers. |
| Accountant | Degree in Commerce or Mathematics. | At least 1 year of work in accounts. Computer skills and command of Tally. |
| Data Analyst | Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Computers (BCA). | Weightage for experience. Proficiency in computers. |
| Assistant cum Data Entry Operator | Pass in Class XII from a recognised Board, with a diploma or certificate in computers. | Weightage for experience. |
| Outreach Worker (Male), Outreach Worker (Female) | Pass in Class XII from a recognised Board. | Good communication skills. Weightage for experience. |
Other conditions
- The upper age limit is relaxed by five years for candidates of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes.
- A higher qualification in the same subject is accepted in place of the degree prescribed.
- The qualification and experience shall be held on the date of this notification.
- For persons now working in the Unit it is relaxed by the period of their service in it.
- A candidate may apply for one post only.
Age limit
Candidates must be 21 to 35 years old, counted on 1 October 2026.
Application fee
There is no application fee.
Selection process
- Written examination.
- Oral test of 25 marks on the same day. Each candidate answers five questions drawn from a question bank.
Local candidates of Jangaon District, as defined in that Order, will be selected first in the order of merit. A waiting list will be kept for one year.
Exam pattern and syllabus
| Posts | Objective questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Posts at Sl.No. 1 to 9 | 200 | 90 minutes |
| Posts at Sl.No. 10 to 12 | 100 | 60 minutes |
One fourth of a mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For experience weightage, two marks will be added for each completed year of paid work.
How to apply
- Applications in the form in Annexure I, with self attested copies of the certificates listed in it and two passport size photographs, shall be handed over at the Inward Section of the Collectorate
- The hall ticket will be issued across the counter on receipt of the application.
Send the form to: Inward Section of the Collectorate, Integrated District Offices Complex, Jangaon
Documents the notice asks for
- SSC certificate
- Certificates and marks memos of the qualification
- Experience certificates with appointment orders and proof of payment
- Community certificate
- Bar Council enrolment certificate
- Identity proof
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 1 October 2026.
- The form closes at 5.00 PM on 15 October 2026.
- No travelling allowance will be paid for attending the examination or the oral test.
- Candidates report by 9.00 AM.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
| Official Recruitment Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
The last date is 15 October 2026 (5.00 PM).
When do applications open for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
Applications open on 9 October 2026.
How many posts are there in the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
12 posts in 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.
What is the age limit for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years old as on 1 October 2026.
How is the selection done for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
A written examination followed on the same day by an oral test of 25 marks.
How do I apply for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
Apply offline, by sending the form to Inward Section of the Collectorate, Integrated District Offices Complex, Jangaon.
When is the exam for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
The written examination is on 16 October 2026.
When is the oral test for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
The oral test is held on 16 October 2026, the same day as the written examination. Candidates report by 9.00 AM.
What is the advertisement number for the OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, JANGAON recruitment?
It is 03/DCPU/2026.