DCPU Dindigul Recruitment 2026 — Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk & Office Assistant, Apply now

District Child Protection Unit Dindigul (DCPU Dindigul) has released a notification for 2 temporary posts — 1 Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and 1 Office Assistant. Candidates with SSLC (10th pass) or 8th pass, depending on the post, can apply offline on or before 12 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk (1 post) — 10th (SSLC) pass or equivalent from a recognized board
• Office Assistant (1 post) — 8th Class pass from a recognized school

Eligibility & Age Limit

For Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk, you need SSLC (10th class) pass or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. For Office Assistant, an 8th class pass from a recognized school is enough. The maximum age limit for both posts is 42 years. The notification does not give a minimum age or any age relaxation figures for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen candidates, so no specific relaxation numbers are quoted here — check the official notification PDF if you fall into one of these categories.

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Salary & Pay Scale

This is a fixed monthly pay, not a 7th CPC pay-matrix post. Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk pays ₹20,000 per month, and Office Assistant pays ₹13,000 per month. Both appointments are temporary in nature.

Important Dates

The notification does not state a separate notification-release date beyond when it was published on the district website.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for either post.

How to Apply

1. Read the official notification PDF carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website, www.dindigul.nic.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with accurate details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates.
5. Recheck all entries and enclosures before sealing the envelope.
6. Send the completed application to the address mentioned in the notification, by Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed.
7. Make sure your application reaches the office on or before 12 October 2026 — postal delays are not an excuse the office will accept.
8. Keep a photocopy of the completed application for your own records.

How Are Candidates Selected

The notification lists two stages: application scrutiny, followed by interview and document verification. [check] No written exam is mentioned, but check the official notification PDF for any additional detail on how the interview is scored.

Why This Job Matters

DCPU Dindigul operates under Tamil Nadu's child protection framework, supporting the district Juvenile Justice Board and related child-welfare functions. This notification follows the same pattern seen in several other Tamil Nadu districts this year — identical post names, pay, and age limit — pointing to a coordinated state-wide staffing exercise for district Juvenile Justice Boards rather than a one-off local hire.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: This suits a Dindigul-based 10th pass or 8th pass candidate who wants a straightforward, low-competition government-linked job with a simple offline application.

Who should think twice: Only 2 posts are open, the pay is modest (₹13,000–₹20,000 per month), and the appointment is temporary — this isn't a long-term career post, so anyone looking for job security or regular pay increments should weigh that trade-off.

Practical tip: This is offline-only with roughly a two-and-a-half-week window from publication to last date — get your self-attested photocopies of certificates, photograph, and signature ready now and post the application well before 12 October, since there's no online correction option if something goes wrong in transit.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature (self-attested)
• Proof of identity
• SSLC / 10th certificate (for Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk) or 8th class certificate (for Office Assistant)
• Any other certificates specified in the official notification [check]

What Happens After Selection

The notification does not specify what happens after the interview and document verification stage — whether there's a specific joining date, training, or contract-renewal process. [check] Check the official notification PDF or contact the office directly for this information.

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for DCPU Dindigul Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 12 October 2026.

How many vacancies are there?

There are 2 vacancies in total — 1 Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk and 1 Office Assistant.

Can an 8th pass candidate apply?

Yes, but only for the Office Assistant post. The Junior Assistant cum Record Clerk post requires SSLC (10th class) or equivalent.

Is there an entrance exam?

No written exam is mentioned. Selection is through application scrutiny followed by interview and document verification.

Is there an application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Can I apply online?

No, this recruitment is offline-only — applications must be posted or submitted physically to the address given in the notification.

What is the age limit?

The maximum age limit for both posts is 42 years. No minimum age or relaxation figures are stated in the notification.

Is this a permanent job?

No, both posts are temporary in nature.

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