Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 has been announced for various contractual posts under State Child Protection Society (SCPS), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees, and Special Juvenile Police Units! Published vide F. No. DWCD-E021/15/2026-CPU-HQ-WCD- by Department of Women and Child Development (State Child Protection Society), Government of NCT of Delhi, ISBT Building, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi – 110006, this recruitment drive offers vacancies for 10 post categories on a purely contractual basis initially for a period of one year as per provisions of Mission Vatsalya Scheme by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Candidates can apply online from 05-06-2026 (12:01 AM) to 26-06-2026 (11:59 PM). Find all details about the Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Department of Women and Child Development (State Child Protection Society), Government of NCT of Delhi, ISBT Building, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi – 110006 has officially released an Advertisement vide File No. DWCD-E021/15/2026-CPU-HQ-WCD- for engagement of contractual staff under Mission Vatsalya Scheme in State Child Protection Society, District Child Protection Units, Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees, and Special Juvenile Police Units across Delhi. The notification includes complete details on post-wise vacancy breakup, Terms of References (TORs), essential qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, consolidated remuneration, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full TORs on the department website before applying. The notification is available on the official WCD Delhi website.
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 Overview
Department of WCD, GNCTD is hiring contractual staff under Mission Vatsalya Scheme across 10 post categories in SCPS and DCPUs, last date 26 June 2026.
| Organization Name | Department of Women and Child Development (State Child Protection Society – SCPS), Government of NCT of Delhi, ISBT Building, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi – 110006 |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. DWCD-E021/15/2026-CPU-HQ-WCD- |
| Scheme | Mission Vatsalya Scheme (Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India) |
| Post Names | Programme Officer (SCPS), District Child Protection Officer, Protection Officer (Institutional Care), Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care), Legal cum Probation Officer, Counselor, Social Worker, Accountant, Data Analyst, Assistant cum Data Entry Operator, Out Reach Worker |
| Placement / Units | State Child Protection Society (SCPS), District Child Protection Units (DCPUs), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs), Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) |
| Job Type / Duration | Purely contractual basis - initially for a period of one year; NOT a permanent job with Government of NCT of Delhi or Government of India |
| Application Mode | Online only (via http://cams.wcddel.in) |
| Selection Mode | Shortlisting of eligible applications + Interview (only shortlisted candidates called); decision of Selection Committee is final and binding |
| Official Website | https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in | Application: http://cams.wcddel.in |
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Application Process Commencement | 05-06-2026 (from 12:01 AM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 26-06-2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculated As On | Application closing date (26-06-2026) |
| Shortlisted Candidates List | To be displayed on the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in) |
| Interview Date | To be notified on Department website; shortlisted candidates also informed via E-mail |
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Vacancy 2026
Vacancies have been announced for 10 contractual post categories under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme for placement in SCPS and DCPUs/JJBs/CWCs/SJPUs across Delhi. Reservation will be applicable as per Delhi State Government rules. The Department reserves the right to decrease or increase the number of posts in each category at any stage. A candidate shall be eligible to apply for only one post - if a candidate applies for more than one post, all applications shall be summarily rejected.
| S.No. | Post Name | Unit / Placement | Consolidated Remuneration per Month | No. of Vacant Posts (Category-wise) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE CHILD PROTECTION SOCIETY (SCPS) | ||||
| 1 | Programme Officer (SCPS) | State Child Protection Society | Rs. 34,755/- * (as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme) | UR – 01 |
| DISTRICT CHILD PROTECTION UNITS (DCPUs) / JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARDS / CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEES / SPECIAL JUVENILE POLICE UNITS | ||||
| 2 | District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) | DCPU | Rs. 44,023/- * (as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme) | OBC – 01, ST – 01 |
| 3 | Protection Officer (Institutional Care) | DCPU | Rs. 27,804/- * (as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme) | UR – 04, OBC – 03, SC – 01 |
| 4 | Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) | DCPU | Rs. 27,804/- * (as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme) | UR – 04, OBC – 03 |
| 5 | Legal cum Probation Officer (LCPO) | DCPU / JJB | Rs. 27,804/- * (as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme) | UR – 02, EWS – 01 |
| 6 | Counselor | DCPU / CWC / JJB | Rs. 24,356/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | UR – 01, OBC – 02, ST – 01 |
| 7 | Social Worker | DCPU / SJPU | Rs. 24,356/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | UR – 03, SC – 01, ST – 03, EWS – 04 |
| 8 | Accountant | DCPU | Rs. 24,356/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | UR – 04, EWS – 01, OBC – 01 |
| 9 | Data Analyst (DA) | DCPU | Rs. 24,356/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | OBC – 01, SC – 01, ST – 01, EWS – 01 |
| 10 | Assistant cum Data Entry Operator (ADEO) | DCPU | Rs. 22,411/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | UR – 03, SC – 02, ST – 02, EWS – 02 |
| 11 | Out Reach Worker (ORW) | DCPU | Rs. 22,411/- ** (as per Minimum Wages) | UR – 03, OBC – 02, SC – 02 |
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Section. * Consolidated remuneration as per Mission Vatsalya Scheme. ** Consolidated remuneration as per Minimum Wages. Reservation is applicable as per State Government of NCT of Delhi rules.
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions including age, educational qualification, and experience as specified in the Terms of References (TORs) for each post. The age must not exceed the limit specified in the TOR for each post as of the application closing date (26-06-2026). Relevant experience will be counted after attainment of the essential qualification (i.e., experience gained during graduation/post-graduation will not be counted as post-qualification experience). Candidates currently working in WCD, GNCTD will get additional age relaxation based on departmental experience.
| Post | Age Limit | Essential Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Officer (SCPS) | 40 Years | Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th pass with min. 60% marks; minimum 2 years of post-qualification R&D/NGO/Government experience in Documentation, Training & Capacity Building, Project Formulation/Implementation, Monitoring & Supervision preferably in Women & Child Development/Social Welfare. Computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) | 40 Years | Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th pass with min. 60%; minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Government/NGO in Documentation, Training & Capacity Building, Project Formulation/Implementation, Monitoring & Supervision preferably in Women & Child Development/Social Welfare. Computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| Protection Officer (Institutional Care) | 40 Years | Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th pass with min. 60%; Computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. OR Graduate in relevant disciplines (min. 50%) + 2 years' post-graduation experience in Women & Child Development/Social Welfare; 12th with min. 60%. |
| Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) | 40 Years | Post Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / Child Development / Human Rights / Public Administration / Psychology / Psychiatry / Law / Public Health / Community Resource Management (min. 50%); 12th pass with min. 60%; Computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. OR Graduate in relevant disciplines (min. 50%) + 2 years' post-graduation experience in Women & Child Development/Social Welfare; 12th with min. 60%. |
| Legal cum Probation Officer (LCPO) | 40 Years | LLB from recognized University; 12th pass with min. 60%; minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in Government/NGO preferably in Women & Child Rights; good understanding of child rights & protection issues; proficiency in computer skills & writing; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| Counselor | 35 Years | Graduate (B.A.) in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology / Public Health / Counseling (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th with min. 60%; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Government/NGO in Women & Child Development. OR PG Diploma in Counseling and Communication; 12th with min. 60%; minimum 1 year experience. Computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| Social Worker | 35 Years | Graduate (B.A.) in Social Work / Sociology / Social Sciences (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th with min. 60%; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Government/NGO in Women & Child Development; computer skills; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| Accountant | 35 Years | Graduate in Commerce / Mathematics (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th with min. 60%; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in desired field; computer skills including command on Tally; fluency in English & Hindi. |
| Data Analyst (DA) | 35 Years | Graduation in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Computer (BCA) (min. 50%) from recognized University; 12th with min. 60%; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Women & Child Development; knowledge of Hindi & English. |
| Assistant cum Data Entry Operator (ADEO) | 35 Years | 12th pass from recognized Board (min. 60%); 1-Year Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications from recognized institute/university; minimum typing speed of 35 Words Per Minute (WPM) in English on computer; minimum 1 year experience in Women & Child Development. |
| Out Reach Worker (ORW) | 35 Years | 12th pass from recognized school (min. 60%); good communication skills; knowledge of Hindi & English; minimum 1 year experience in Women & Child Development; basic knowledge of computers. |
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The applicant must meet the age requirement specified in the Terms of Reference for each post and should not exceed this age as of the application closing date (26-06-2026). Further age relaxation will be provided to applicants already working in the Department of WCD, GNCTD on the basis of their departmental experience. Reservation as per Delhi State Government rules is applicable.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer, DCPO, Protection Officer (IC & NIC), Legal cum Probation Officer | 40 Years (as on 26-06-2026) |
| Counselor, Social Worker, Accountant, Data Analyst, ADEO, Outreach Worker | 35 Years (as on 26-06-2026) |
| Candidates already working in WCD, GNCTD | Additional age relaxation as per departmental experience |
| Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) | As per Delhi State Government rules |
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee details are specified in the notification. The application process is conducted through the online portal http://cams.wcddel.in. Only online applications shall be entertained by the Department of WCD.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not specified in notification (refer official website for details) |
Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
After scrutiny of applications, the list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final and binding. Shortlisted candidates will also be informed through E-mail. The department's notice board and official website shall be referred for all updates. No correspondence will be entertained after the interview decision.
Stage 1 – Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting
Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility. The list of eligible shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Department website. Candidates are advised to regularly check https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in for the latest updates.
Stage 2 – Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and binding. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through E-mail as well as through the Department's notice board and official website.
Who should NOT apply for Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who do not possess the specified essential qualification (PG / Graduation / LLB / 12th pass as required per post) from a recognized University/Board with the minimum percentage marks (50% or 60% as applicable).
- Candidates who do not have the minimum post-qualification experience (1 to 3 years as applicable per post) - experience gained during graduation/post-graduation studies does not count as post-qualification experience.
- Candidates above the upper age limit (40 years or 35 years as applicable per post) as on 26-06-2026 who are not entitled to any age relaxation.
- Candidates looking for a permanent government job - this is a purely contractual engagement, initially for one year; it is NOT a permanent job with the Government of NCT of Delhi or Government of India. The department can also terminate the contract at any stage.
- Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post - a candidate is eligible to apply for only one post; if multiple applications are submitted, ALL applications will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates for the ADEO post who do not have a minimum typing speed of 35 WPM in English on computer - this is a mandatory technical requirement for the position.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026?
- Applying for more than one post - any candidate who applies for more than one post will have ALL their applications summarily rejected. Carefully select only one post and apply for it.
- Not reading the full Terms of References (TORs) available on the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in) before applying - TORs contain exact eligibility, experience criteria, and job responsibilities for each post that are critical for determining eligibility.
- Counting experience gained during graduation/post-graduation as post-qualification experience - only experience acquired after completion of the essential educational qualification is considered relevant experience.
- Applying under the wrong category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR) - reservation is as per Delhi State Government rules; verify your category certificate validity before applying.
- Not keeping the registered email ID active - shortlisting results and interview notifications are communicated through E-mail; an inactive or incorrect email ID will result in missing critical communications.
- Applying for Protection Officer (IC or NIC) posts as a Graduate without verifying the experience requirement - the Graduate alternative qualification requires 2 years of post-graduation experience in Women & Child Development/Social Welfare field.
- Not regularly checking the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in) - all further notifications including shortlisting lists, interview schedule, and results will be updated only on the official website.
How to Apply for Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026
Only online applications shall be entertained by the Department of WCD. Candidates may apply online through http://cams.wcddel.in from 05-06-2026 (12:01 AM) to 26-06-2026 (11:59 PM). For detailed Terms of References (TORs), essential qualifications, eligibility criteria, and experience requirements for each post, visit the Department website: https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date.
Documents / Information Required at the time of Online Application / Interview:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (from 12th onwards, including graduation/post-graduation degree, as applicable per post)
- LLB degree certificate (for Legal cum Probation Officer post)
- PG Diploma in Counseling and Communication certificate (if applicable for Counselor post)
- 1-Year Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications (for ADEO post)
- Typing speed certificate (minimum 35 WPM in English on computer - for ADEO post)
- Experience certificates from previous employers certifying post-qualification experience (specifying period, nature of work, and whether regular paid capacity)
- Age proof (10th certificate or birth certificate)
- Category certificate - SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable (as per Delhi State Government format)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- NOC from present employer (for candidates currently employed in Government/WCD, GNCTD)
Apply Online at: http://cams.wcddel.in
For TORs and further details: https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in
Important Instructions for Mission Vatsalya Delhi WCD Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- This recruitment is purely on a contractual basis, initially for a period of one year. It is NOT a permanent job with the Government of NCT of Delhi or the Government of India.
- A candidate shall be eligible to apply for only one post. If a candidate applies for more than one post, ALL applications submitted by the candidate shall be summarily rejected.
- The Department reserves the right to decrease or increase the number of posts in each category mentioned in the table at any stage/point of time.
- The Department further reserves the right to terminate this contract work at any stage/point of time.
- Reservation is applicable as per Delhi State Government rules. The applicant must meet the age requirement specified in the TOR for each post and should not exceed this age as of the application closing date (26-06-2026).
- Further age relaxation will be provided to applicants already working in the Department of WCD, GNCTD on the basis of their departmental experience.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and binding.
- After scrutiny, the list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in). Candidates are advised to check the website regularly.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed through E-mail as well as through the Department's notice board and official website.
- Only online applications shall be entertained by the Department of WCD. No offline/physical applications will be accepted.
- TORs, essential qualifications, eligibility criteria, experience required, and job details are available on the Department website (https://www.wcd.delhi.gov.in).
