The District Child Protection Unit, Erode (Department of Child Welfare and Special Services) has invited applications for one Case Worker post on a contractual basis in the Erode District Bus Stand Child Help Line Unit (1098), at a consolidated pay of Rs.18,000 per month. Filled applications must be sent by post to the District Child Protection Officer, Collector Office, Erode, and must reach the office on or before 12 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The form is available on erode.nic.in.
Erode District Child Protection Unit Case Worker at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Child Protection Unit – Department of Child Welfare and Special Services |
| Post(s) | Case Worker (contractual basis) |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs.18,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Qualification | 12th passed from a recognized Board/Equivalent Board |
| Job Location | Erode District Bus Stand Child Help Line Unit (1098) |
| Apply By | Post, to the District Child Protection Officer, Erode |
| Last Date | 12.11.2026 at 5:00 PM (application must reach the office) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About the Erode District Child Protection Unit
The District Child Protection Unit functions under the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services and is housed in the Additional Building, 6th Floor, Collector Office, Erode. The Case Worker will serve the Erode District Bus Stand Child Help Line Unit (1098), which functions under this Unit.
Where and How to Send
Eligible candidates should send the filled application, with a passport size photo and xerox copies of the required certificates, to the address below. The application format and eligibility criteria can be downloaded from erode.nic.in. The notice does not name a postal mode or an envelope superscription.
District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Additional Building – 6th Floor, Collector Office, Erode – 638011.
The application must reach this office on or before 12.11.2026 at 5:00 PM. Late applications are not accepted.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
The notice invites applications for one Case Worker post at Rs.18,000/- per month, on a contractual basis. The notice does not state the length of the contract.
- Qualification: 12th passed from a recognized Board/Equivalent Board.
- Skills: good communication skills.
- Experience: weightage for experienced candidates; the notice does not state the years of experience.
- Preference: may be given to personnel working in Emergency Helplines.
- Age limit: not exceeding 42 years. The notice prints no cut-off date for counting age and no age relaxation.
Candidates should check the official notification for any further eligibility detail.
Enclosures
- Filled application in the prescribed format
- Passport size photo
- Xerox copies of the required certificates
Selection Process
The notice says the appointment will be based purely on merit and experience, and that the decision of the Government will be final. It does not describe a written test or an interview.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete or unduly filled applications will not be accepted.
- Applications that do not reach the office within the stipulated time, and late submissions, will not be accepted at any cause.
- Applications reach the office by post; the deadline applies to receipt, not dispatch.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Application format, as downloadable from erode.nic.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Press release for the Case Worker post |
| Official Website | erode.nic.in |
