Central Prison-I, Chennai has officially issued a recruitment notification for the position of Social Case Work Expert on a temporary/contractual basis.
This opportunity is open to candidates with a degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Criminology, Sociology, or related social science fields. Applications must be submitted through offline mode and should reach the concerned office before August 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Post Graduate Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, Sociology, or Andragogy (Adult Education).
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, or Sociology.
Any Other Bachelor’s Degree along with a Diploma in Social Work, Social Service, Social Science, Criminology, or Sociology.
2. Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age Limits by Category:
Open Category (OC / General): 32 Years
Backward Class (BC) / Most Backward Class (MBC): 35 Years
Scheduled Caste (SC) / SC (Arunthathiyar) / ST: 37 Years
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be carried out through:
Shortlisting of Applications: Scrutiny based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, and relevant experience.
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview conducted by the Prison Administration Board.
How to Apply Offline for Central Prison Chennai Recruitment 2026
Obtain Notification & Form: Visit the official district portal at tiruvallur.nic.in under the “Notices/Recruitment” section to download the detailed notification and application format.
Fill the Form: Complete the application form neatly with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested photocopies of the following required documents:
Send via Postal Service: Pack the filled application form and self-attested document copies into an envelope, super-scribing “Application for the Post of Social Case Work Expert at Central Prison-I, Chennai”.
Postal Address: Send the complete application packet by Registered Post or Speed Post to the address specified in the official notification (Office of the Superintendent, Central Prison-I, Chennai) so that it arrives before August 31, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Important Dates
Notification Date: August 05, 2026
Application Mode: Offline Only
Last Date for Application Receipt:August 31, 2026 (until 5:00 PM)
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