Overview
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Paschim Medinipur is hiring 26 staff members for a Government-run Child Care Institute under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme. If you have qualifications in social work, law, healthcare, or even just experience in childcare, there’s a position for you. These are contractual roles ranging from senior management to support staff, all dedicated to child welfare and protection.
🏢 Organization Details
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Paschim Medinipur |
| Department | Office of District Magistrate & Collector, West Bengal |
| Facility Name | Pragati Balak Bhawan (Child Care Institute for Boys) |
| Location | Vill. Tantigeria, PO. Midnapore, PS. Kotwali, Dist. Paschim Medinipur, PIN 721102 |
| Official Website | paschimmedinipur.gov.in |
📊 Recruitment Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 26 Posts |
| Post Types | Officer-in-Charge, Counsellor, CWO, House Father, Para Medical, Store Keeper, Cook, Helper, House Keeper |
| Job Type | Contractual (Renewable Annually) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Work Location | Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 6 January 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 6 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 January 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline | 30 January 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Admit Cards | Will be uploaded on official website |
| Written Exam & Interview | Date to be announced |
⏰ Important: Both online submission AND hard copy submission must be completed by 30 January 2026, 5:00 PM.
📍 Vacancy Details
The 26 posts are divided among different roles:
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Monthly Salary | Age Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge | 2 | ₹33,100 | 27-42 years |
| Counsellor | 2 | ₹23,170 | 23-40 years |
| Child Welfare Officer (CWO)/Case Worker/Probation Officer | 3 | ₹23,170 | 21-40 years |
| House Father | 4 | ₹14,564 | 21-40 years |
| Para Medical Staff | 2 | ₹12,000 | 21-40 years |
| Store Keeper cum Accountant | 2 | ₹18,536 | 21-40 years |
| Cook | 4 | ₹12,000 | 18-40 years |
| Helper-cum-Night Watchman | 4 | ₹12,000 | 18-40 years |
| House Keeper | 3 | ₹12,000 | 18-40 years |
| TOTAL | 26 | — | — |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Officer-in-Charge:
- Post Graduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management
- Minimum 3 years experience with Government/NGO in documentation, training, project formulation, monitoring (preferably in Women & Child Development)
- Computer proficiency required
Counsellor:
- Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling, OR
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Communication
- Minimum 1 year experience with Government/NGO (preferably in Women & Child Development)
- Computer proficiency required
Child Welfare Officer (CWO)/Case Worker/Probation Officer:
- Graduate preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Social Science, or LLB
- Minimum 2 years experience with Government/NGO/Legal Matters (preferably in Women & Child Rights)
- Good understanding of Women & Child protection issues
- Computer proficiency required
House Father:
- High School (HS) or equivalent
- Preferred: 3+ years experience in child care programs/institutes
Para Medical Staff:
- High School (HS) passed + Diploma in Nursing or Pharmacy
- Preferred: 3+ years experience in relevant field
Store Keeper cum Accountant:
- Graduate in Commerce/Accountancy (Hons preferred)
- Knowledge of computer operation
- Preferred: 3+ years experience in relevant field
Cook, Helper-cum-Night Watchman, House Keeper:
- Cook & House Keeper: As per notification (no specific qualification required)
- Helper-cum-Night Watchman: M.P. or equivalent (Class VIII for home inmates only)
💰 Salary (Per Month)
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge | ₹33,100 |
| Counsellor | ₹23,170 |
| Child Welfare Officer/Case Worker/Probation Officer | ₹23,170 |
| House Father | ₹14,564 |
| Store Keeper cum Accountant | ₹18,536 |
| Para Medical Staff | ₹12,000 |
| Cook | ₹12,000 |
| Helper-cum-Night Watchman | ₹12,000 |
| House Keeper | ₹12,000 |
Payment Details:
- Consolidated remuneration paid monthly
- All posts are purely contractual and renewable every year
- Benefits depend on employment rules
⏳ Age Limit (as on 6 January 2026)
- Officer-in-Charge: 27-42 years
- Counsellor: 23-40 years
- Child Welfare Officer/Case Worker/Probation Officer: 21-40 years
- House Father, Para Medical, Store Keeper: 21-40 years
- Cook, Helper, House Keeper: 18-40 years
🎯 Selection Process
Stage 1: Application Scrutiny
- Eligible applications will be screened
- Only qualified candidates will proceed
Stage 2: Written Test (For most posts)
- Multiple choice questions on various subjects
- Different marking schemes for different posts
- Total marks range from 80-90
Stage 3: Computer Test (For posts requiring it)
- MS Office, Internet, Email proficiency
- 10 marks
Stage 4: Viva-Voce/Interview (For all posts)
- Personal interaction with selection committee
- Assessment of personality and suitability
- 10 marks
Test Breakdown by Post:
- Officer-in-Charge, Counsellor, CWO/Case Worker: Written (80) + Computer (10) + Viva (10) = 100 marks
- Subjects: Arithmetic (20), G.K. (15), English (15), Bengali (10), Child Protection (20)
- House Father, Para Medical: Written (90) + Viva (10) = 100 marks
- Subjects: Arithmetic (20), G.K. (20), English (15), Bengali (15), Child Protection/Health (20)
- Store Keeper cum Accountant: Written (80) + Computer (10) + Viva (10) = 100 marks
- Subjects: Arithmetic (20), G.K. (15), English (15), Bengali (10), Accountancy (20)
- Cook, Helper, House Keeper: Viva only (10 marks)
Important Points:
- Admit cards will be uploaded on official website after scrutiny
- Working candidates must submit “No Objection Certificate” from current employer
- No TA/DA provided for appearing in examination
- District Authority can cancel recruitment at any stage
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit Official Website
- Go to paschimmedinipur.gov.in
- Find the recruitment notification
- Fill Online Application
- Submit application form online at: http://www.paschimmedinipur.gov.in
- Enter all details accurately
- Select your preferred post clearly
- Prepare Documents
- Download and print your application acknowledgement
- Get self-attested copies of:
- Date of Birth certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Address proof
- All educational certificates & mark sheets
- Computer course certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Submit Hard Copy
- Send hard copy with acknowledgement slip and all documents by:
- Registered Post, OR
- Drop at: District Child Protection Unit, Office of District Magistrate, PO. Midnapore, Dist. Paschim Medinipur, PIN 721101, West Bengal
- Send hard copy with acknowledgement slip and all documents by:
- Important Submission Details
- Last date: 30 January 2026 by 5:00 PM
- Both online and hard copy must be submitted by deadline
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Keep copies for your records
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Essential Documents to Submit:
- Identity & Personal Documents
- Date of Birth certificate (self-attested)
- Aadhar Card (copy)
- PAN Card (copy)
- Voter ID/Driving License (copy)
- Educational Documents
- MP or Equivalent certificate (if required for post)
- High School certificate
- Degree/Diploma certificates
- Master’s degree certificate (if applicable)
- All mark sheets and transcripts
- Caste Documents (If applicable)
- Caste certificate (self-attested)
- Address Proof
- Utility bill, property document, or address proof (self-attested)
- Experience Documents (If applicable)
- Experience certificates from previous employers (self-attested)
- Appointment letters
- Salary certificates/pay slips
- Must clearly mention: employer name, employee name, post, joining date, leaving date
- Special Certificates (If applicable)
- Computer/IT course certificate (min 2 months)
- Any relevant training certificates
- Nursing/Pharmacy diploma
- PG diploma certificates
- Employment Status
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer if you’re working
- Photographs
- Recent passport-size photograph (color)
📘 Important Links
- Apply Online: Application Portal
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Official Website: paschimmedinipur.gov.in
- Contact: District Child Protection Unit, District Magistrate’s Office, Midnapore, PIN 721101
⚡ Important Instructions & General Guidelines
Before You Apply:
- Read the complete notification carefully
- Check all eligibility criteria for your preferred post
- Gather all required documents before applying
- Verify your qualifications match post requirements
- Note that these are contractual positions, renewable annually
Critical Application Points:
- Online submission is mandatory
- Hard copy submission is also mandatory (both must be done)
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Name on application must match education certificates exactly
- Experience certificates must contain complete details
- All documents must be self-attested where required
Important Contract Terms:
- All posts are purely contractual
- Renewable every year based on performance
- No guarantee of permanent employment
- May be terminated with notice as per rules
- Government benefits depend on employment rules
Working Candidates:
- Must submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer
- NOC must be provided to appear for examination
Document Verification:
- Bring all original documents if called for examination
- Incomplete or invalid experience certificates will be rejected
- Experience must be from date of completion of qualification
- Fraudulent documents will lead to rejection
Important Warnings:
- Any false information will result in rejection
- Working candidates without NOC will not be allowed to appear
- District Authority can cancel recruitment at any stage
- No TA/DA will be provided for examination
- All submissions must be within deadline
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many total posts are available?
A: Total 26 posts – including Officer-in-Charge, Counsellor, CWO, House Father, Para Medical, Store Keeper, Cook, Helper, and House Keeper.
Q: What is the salary range?
A: Ranges from ₹12,000 for Cook/Helper/House Keeper to ₹33,100 for Officer-in-Charge.
Q: Is this a permanent job?
A: No, it’s contractual and renewable every year. Not permanent.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: Varies by post – from 18-40 years for Cook/Helper to 27-42 years for Officer-in-Charge.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Online application followed by hard copy submission with documents before 30 January 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q: What qualifications do I need for Cook?
A: As per notification – typically high school education and cooking experience preferred.
Q: Do I need NOC if I’m working?
A: Yes, if you’re currently employed, you must submit NOC from your employer.
Q: Will there be a written exam?
A: Yes, for most posts. Cook, Helper, House Keeper will have viva-voce only.
Q: Can I apply for multiple posts?
A: Choose your preferred post carefully as you apply for specific position.
Q: When will exam dates be announced?
A: After application deadline, admit cards will be uploaded on official website with exam details.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 30 January 2026 by 5:00 PM (both online and hard copy).
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
Status: Applications Open
Apply now for this excellent opportunity to serve in child welfare! Submit both online and offline by 30 January 2026.



