District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nadia, West Bengal Recruitment 2026

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nadia, West Bengal has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Protection Officer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Krishnagar, West Bengal

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Deadline

14th February

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Published

19th January 2026

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Job Notification Overview

The Government of West Bengal, through the Office of the District Magistrate, Nadia, has released an official recruitment notification for contractual engagement at the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nadia under the Social Welfare Section. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) on a purely temporary and contractual basis.

Organization Details

Organization Name: Government of West Bengal
Office: Office of the District Magistrate, Nadia
Unit: District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nadia
Department: Social Welfare Section
Official Website: http://nadia.gov.in

Post / Vacancy Details

Post Name	Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care)
Nature of Engagement	Contractual (Purely Temporary)
Total Vacancies	01 Post
Reservation Category	SC

Job Location & Employment Details

Street Address	Social Welfare Section, Office of the District Magistrate, Nadia
City	Krishnagar
State	West Bengal
Postal Code	741101
Country	India
Employment Type	Contract (Non-Regular, Non-Permanent)
Base Salary	₹27,804/- per month (Consolidated Remuneration)

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	14 January 2026
Application Start Date	15 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Admit Card / Exam Updates	Will be notified on the official website

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the educational qualification and experience criteria as mentioned below. Computer proficiency is mandatory for all applicants.

Post Graduate Degree: Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Human Rights, Public Administration, Psychology, Psychiatry, Law, Public Health, or Community Resource Management from a recognized university.
OR Graduate Degree: In the above disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of experience in project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision, preferably in the field of Women & Child Development or Social Welfare.
Computer Knowledge: Proficiency in computers is compulsory.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	45 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2026
Age Relaxation	As per Government of West Bengal norms

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification. Therefore, no fee is required to apply for this post.

Selection Process

Written Examination – 80 Marks (English, Bengali, Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Juvenile Justice related matters)
Computer Test – 10 Marks
Viva-Voce / Interview – 10 Marks

No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Computer Test or Viva-Voce. Candidates may be rejected at any stage if found ineligible.

Application Process

Download the prescribed application form from the official website.
Fill the application form in English block letters only.
Attach all required self-attested documents along with a self-signed application.
Submit the application through drop-box or by post to the Social Welfare Section, Office of the District Magistrate, Nadia, Krishnagar – 741101.
The sealed envelope must be superscribed as “Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) at DCPU, Nadia”.

Documents Required

Age Proof (Birth Certificate / Admit Card / Secondary Certificate)
Residential Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Residential Certificate)
Educational Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets
Computer Qualification Certificate
SC Certificate issued by competent authority
Experience Certificate (Govt./Non-Govt.)
One self-signed passport size colour photograph
One self-addressed envelope with ₹25 postal stamp

Other Important Information

The engagement is purely contractual and valid for one year.
Extension of contract depends on prior contract execution and departmental terms.
This engagement will not lead to regular appointment under any circumstances.
The District Level Selection Committee reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reject applications at any stage.