District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Tirunelveli, functioning under the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Government of Tamil Nadu, has released an official recruitment notification for the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Tirunelveli. Applications are invited to fill 03 contract vacancies for the posts of Assistant – Session Clerk, Junior Assistant – Record Clerk, and Office Assistant.

Eligible candidates who have completed 8th Pass, 10th Pass (SSLC), or Any Bachelor’s Degree can submit their offline application on or before October 13, 2026 (by 5:30 PM).

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details, Qualification & Salary

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Received offline applications will be screened based on age eligibility, educational qualifications, computer knowledge, and typing certifications.
2. Direct Interview & Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the Tirunelveli District Collectorate.

How to Apply Offline

Note: Candidates who wish to apply for multiple posts must fill out and submit separate application forms along with relevant enclosures for each workstation/post.

1

Download Application Form

tirunelveli.nic.in

1.Download Application Form:tirunelveli.nic.in.

Visit the official Tirunelveli District portal at tirunelveli.nic.in under the “Notices -> Recruitment” section to download the notification PDF and prescribed application format.

2

Fill Details Carefully

In Clear Handwriting

2.Fill Details Carefully:In Clear Handwriting.

Print the application form and complete all sections including personal info, address, contact details, educational records, computer knowledge, and typing skills.

3

Attach Required Documents

Self-attestation mandatory

3.Attach Required Documents:Self-attestation mandatory.

Enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents:

• Passport-size photograph attached to the application form

• Educational Marksheets & Passing Certificates (8th / 10th SSLC / Degree)

• Computer Course Proof (COA / Diploma, if applicable)

• Typewriting Certificates in Tamil & English (if applicable)

• Proof of Age / School Transfer Certificate (TC) / Birth Certificate

• Community Certificate

• Address & Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Ration Card / Voter ID)

4

Dispatch Application Envelope

Before Oct 13, 2026 (5:30 PM)

4.Dispatch Application Envelope:Before Oct 13, 2026 (5:30 PM).

Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the Post of _________________” and send it via Registered / Speed Post or deliver in person to:

District Child Protection Officer,

District Child Protection Unit,

District Collectorate, Kokkirakulam,

Tirunelveli – 627 009, Tamil Nadu.

(Contact Phone: 0462-2901953)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is this a permanent Tamil Nadu government job?

No, recruitment for these posts under the Juvenile Justice Board / DCPU is filled purely on a contract basis.

Q2. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

No, applying for the Tirunelveli DCPU recruitment is completely free of cost for all candidates.

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