Madurai DCPU Recruitment 2026 - Assistant (Session Clerk), Junior Assistant (Record Clerk) & Office Assistant, Apply now

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Madurai, has released a notification for 3 contract-basis posts — 1 Assistant (Session Clerk), 1 Junior Assistant (Record Clerk) and 1 Office Assistant. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree, an SSLC (10th) pass or an 8th class pass, depending on the post, can apply offline so that applications reach the office by 30 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Assistant – Session Clerk (1 post) — Any Bachelor's Degree; computer and typing certificates get preference
• Junior Assistant – Record Clerk (1 post) — SSLC (10th class) pass or equivalent, with computer proficiency; typing certificates get preference
• Office Assistant (1 post) — 8th class pass from an accredited State or Private School Board

Eligibility & Age Limit

For Assistant – Session Clerk, you need any Bachelor's Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine or any other discipline from an accredited Indian university, in the 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern. Candidates with a "Computer on Office Automation" certificate from the Directorate of Technical Education, any Diploma or Degree in Computer Studies, or typing certificates in both Tamil and English are preferred. For Junior Assistant – Record Clerk, you need an SSLC (Class 10) public exam pass or an equivalent accredited by a State or Central Board, with computer proficiency; Tamil and English typing certificates are preferred. For Office Assistant, a Class 8 pass is enough. The maximum age limit is 42 years for all three posts. The notification summary does not give a minimum age or any age relaxation figures for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen candidates.

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Salary & Pay Scale

This is a fixed monthly pay, not a pay-matrix post:

All three posts are on a contract basis.

Important Dates

[check] The source gives 5:30 PM in one place and 5:45 PM in another for the cut-off time. Do not cut it close — deliver your application well before 5:30 PM.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Read the official notification PDF and confirm which post you qualify for.
2. Download the application form from the official website, https://madurai.nic.in/.
3. Fill in a separate application form for each post if you are applying for more than one.
4. Attach a photograph and self-attested copies of the relevant certificates.
5. Send or deliver the application to: Department of Child Welfare and Special Services, District Child Protection Unit, District Collector Office, Master Plan Office Complex, 3rd Floor, Madurai – 625020.
6. Make sure it reaches the office by 5:30 PM on 30 October 2026.
7. Keep a photocopy of your application.

How Are Candidates Selected

Short Listing: Applications are screened against the qualification and age criteria for the post applied for.

Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. [check] No written exam is mentioned, and the summary does not say how the interview is scored.

Why This Job Matters

DCPU Madurai works under Tamil Nadu's child protection framework. This notification has the same three posts and pay (₹25,000, ₹20,000 and ₹13,000) as other Tamil Nadu district child protection units recruiting this season, which suggests a coordinated state-wide staffing exercise rather than a one-off local hire.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A Madurai-based graduate, 10th pass or 8th pass candidate who wants a simple, low-paperwork government-linked job close to home, especially one who holds Tamil and English typing certificates, which get explicit preference.

Who should think twice: There is exactly one seat per post, all three are on contract and the Office Assistant pay of ₹13,000 is low, so this is not a long-term career post.

Practical tip: If you qualify for more than one post, you must submit a separate form for each, so fill them in and attach certificates for each before you post or hand them in, and check the cut-off time — the source gives both 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM, so plan for the earlier one.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph
• Self-attested educational certificates matching your post (degree, SSLC or Class 8)
• Self-attested Computer on Office Automation or computer studies certificate and Tamil/English typing certificates, if you hold them, to claim preference
• Any other enclosures listed in the official notification [check]

What Happens After Selection

The notification summary does not state joining, contract-period or training details beyond the posting location, Madurai. [check] Check the official PDF or ask the office.

Contact & Helpline

Applications go to: Department of Child Welfare and Special Services, District Child Protection Unit, District Collector Office, Master Plan Office Complex, 3rd Floor, Madurai – 625020. This is the only official channel named; the office will not contact candidates through any other number for payment or personal details.

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Common Questions

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

30 October 2026. Applications must reach the office by 5:30 PM (the source also mentions 5:45 PM in one place, so aim for the earlier time).

How many vacancies are there?

3 — one Assistant (Session Clerk), one Junior Assistant (Record Clerk) and one Office Assistant.

Can an 8th pass candidate apply?

Yes, but only for Office Assistant.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but you must fill in and submit a separate application form for each post.

Is there a written exam?

No written exam is mentioned. Selection is by short listing and interview.

Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in the notification.

Can I apply online?

No. The application must be delivered to the District Child Protection Unit office in Madurai.

Is this a permanent job?

No, all three posts are on a contract basis.

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