Central Prison Chennai Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Social Case Work Expert Post

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.

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification (Any One Required)

• 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:

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Scrutiny based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, and relevant experience.
2. 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

1. 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.
2. Fill the Form: Complete the application form neatly with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
3. Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested photocopies of the following required documents:
   • 10th / 12th Mark Sheets (Age Proof)
   • Educational Qualification Certificates (UG / PG / Diploma)
   • Community Certificate
   • Experience Certificate(s), if applicable
   • Passport-size photographs
4. 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”.
5. 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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