Office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ranchi District Child Protection Unit (DCPU Ranchi), Jharkhand, has invited applications for the post of Counsellor under Advt No. नियु0-OH/2026-27/1398/बा0सं0. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 5 December 2026.
The post is for Observation Home (Sampreksha Griha), Ranchi district. Qualification required: Postgraduate (Social Science / Psychology); additional qualification: proficiency in computer (Hindi and English). The pay is Remuneration Rs. 23170. Selection is by preliminary merit list on percentage of marks in Matric (20), Inter (20), Graduation (30) and Postgraduation (30), computer Hindi and English typing test for five times the vacancies from the top of the merit list and final merit list based on passing the typing test with accuracy. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 5 December 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Remuneration Rs. 23170
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: 21 to 35 years (as on 1 August 2026)
- Place: Observation Home (Sampreksha Griha), Ranchi district
DCPU Ranchi Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ranchi District Child Protection Unit (DCPU Ranchi), Jharkhand |
| Post Name | Counsellor |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | नियु0-OH/2026-27/1398/बा0सं0 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Remuneration Rs. 23170 |
| Place of Posting | Observation Home (Sampreksha Griha), Ranchi district |
| Qualification | Postgraduate (Social Science / Psychology); additional qualification: proficiency in computer (Hindi and English) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 5 December 2026 |
| Send Application To | Office, District Child Protection Unit, Collectorate Building, Block-"B", Room No.-111, PIN Code-834001 Ranchi (Jharkhand) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
DCPU Ranchi Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. नियु0-OH/2026-27/1398/बा0सं0 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download DCPU Ranchi notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Postgraduate (Social Science / Psychology); Additional qualification: proficiency in computer (Hindi and English)
- Age limit: 21 to 35 years (as on 1 August 2026)
- Age relaxation: Extremely Backward Class / Backward Class Maximum 37 years, Female (Unreserved) Maximum 38 years, SC / ST (Male and Female) Maximum 40 years, Divyang candidates Maximum 40 (Unreserved), 42 (EBC/BC), 43 (Female Unreserved), 45 (SC/ST)
Other conditions:
- Reservation rules will be followed in selection
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Hindi and English computer typing
Who Cannot Apply for DCPU Ranchi Recruitment 2026
- Incomplete or unclear applications will not be considered
- Applications received after the last date will not be considered
- Applications sent by any mode other than registered post or speed post will not be accepted
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Contract allowed for one year; may be extended on annual work evaluation as needed
- Contract may be ended with one month's notice if work is found unsatisfactory
- No permanent employment; any claim for regularisation is invalid
- Casual leave as per state employees for the calendar year; no other leave
- Post is not transferable; code of conduct of state employees applies
- Deputy Commissioner of the district is the appointing authority
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (up to 05:00 PM) | 5 December 2026 |
| Date for Calculation of Age | 1 August 2026 |
How Will DCPU Ranchi Select Candidates?
- Preliminary merit list on percentage of marks in Matric (20), Inter (20), Graduation (30) and Postgraduation (30)
- Computer Hindi and English typing test for five times the vacancies from the top of the merit list
- Final merit list based on passing the typing test with accuracy
- No interview in selection
- Merit weightage: Matric 20, Inter 20, Graduation 30, Postgraduation 30 (total 100)
- Typing carries no marks; final merit list on passing typing with accuracy
- Certificates verified within three months of appointment; police verification of selected candidates
- Names of selected candidates displayed on the notice board
DCPU Ranchi Exam Pattern 2026
- Typing test: 20 words per minute in Hindi and 30 words per minute in English with accuracy
Documents to Enclose
- Matric marksheet and certificate
- Inter marksheet and certificate
- Graduation marksheet and certificate
- Postgraduation marksheet and certificate
- Residential certificate and caste certificate
- Additional desired educational qualification / diploma certificate; two self-attested passport size photographs
How to Apply for DCPU Ranchi Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Fill in the prescribed application form attached to the notice.
- Enclose self-attested copies of the educational certificates listed and two passport size photographs.
- Send the application only by registered post or speed post.
- Address: Office, District Child Protection Unit, Collectorate Building, Block-"B", Room No.-111, PIN Code-834001 Ranchi (Jharkhand).
- Application must be received by 05-12-2026 up to 05:00 PM.
Other Points to Note
- Department may amend the conditions of the advertisement and the number of posts as needed
- Decision of Planning-cum-Finance Department, Jharkhand on monthly remuneration will be final
- Appointment approved by the Deputy Commissioner on the recommendation of the selection committee
DCPU Ranchi Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download DCPU Ranchi notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for DCPU Ranchi Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit DCPU Ranchi official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ranchi District Child Protection Unit, Advertisement No. नियु0-OH/2026-27/1398/बा0सं0, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
