The Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Tamil Nadu has released a recruitment notification for the appointment of Social Worker Members in Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) across selected districts. Applications are invited from qualified and experienced candidates with relevant backgrounds in child welfare, child psychology, psychiatry, sociology, or law. This is a prestigious opportunity to contribute towards the protection and welfare of children under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Tamil Nadu |
| Post Name | Social Worker Member – Juvenile Justice Board |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (in each notified district – one must be a woman) |
| Employment Type | Honorarium basis |
| Work Location | Namakkal, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Kanniyakumari, Madurai, Sivagangai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli Districts |
| Application Mode | Offline (as per application format) |
| Official Website | https://dsdcpimms.tn.gov.in |
| Notification Date | 15.08.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15.09.2025, up to 05:00 PM |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Districts Covered | Post Name | Vacancy | Gender Criteria |
| Namakkal, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Kanniyakumari, Madurai, Sivagangai, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli | Social Worker Member (Juvenile Justice Board) | 2 per JJB | One member must be a woman |
Salary Details
- The positions are on an Honorarium Basis (remuneration as per departmental norms).
Educational Qualification
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Actively involved in health, education, or welfare activities pertaining to children for at least 7 years, OR
- A practicing professional with a degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology, or Law.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 65 years (as on notification date – 15.08.2025)
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications
- Verification of documents & eligibility
- Interview/interaction (if applicable, as per rules)
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://dsdcpimms.tn.gov.in and download the application format.
- Fill in the application form carefully with all required details.
- Attach copies of all supporting documents (educational qualification, experience certificates, ID, address proof, etc.).
- Submit the filled application with enclosures to the Member Secretary/Director of Children Welfare and Special Services, Chennai by 15.09.2025 (5:00 PM).
Instructions
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Candidates must enclose all supporting documents as proof.
- Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
- One member of the JJB must be a woman; candidates should apply accordingly.
- Any false declaration will lead to cancellation and legal action.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 15.08.2025
- Last Date for Application: 15.09.2025 (till 05:00 PM)
Important Links
- Notification PDF – Click Here
- Application Link – Click Here
