The Department of Children Welfare & Special Services, Tamil Nadu, is seeking experienced professionals to serve as Social Worker Members on the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), Thoothukudi District. This honorary role (one position reserved for a woman) supports child-centred justice and is not a regular Government post. Applications close 15 Sep 2025.
Summary
Ideal candidates are 35–65 years old with at least seven years’ active work in child health, education or welfare, or hold a professional degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology or Law. Selection is merit-based.
Job Details
| Particulars | Information |
| Department | Department of Children Welfare & Special Services, Govt. of Tamil Nadu |
| Employment Type | Honorary/Part-Time |
| Job Title | Social Worker Member, Juvenile Justice Board |
| Total Vacancies | 2 (including 1 woman) |
| Notification Date | Aug 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 15 Sep 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Location | Juvenile Justice Board, Thoothukudi District |
| Application Method | Offline – submit filled form by post |
| Official Site | dsdcpimms.tn.gov.in / thoothukudi.nic.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Gender Requirement | Vacancies |
| Social Worker Member | At least 1 woman | 2 |
Salary Details
| Remuneration | Details |
| Honorarium basis | Amount fixed by Government; position is not salaried employment |
Educational Qualification
- Minimum seven years of documented work in child health, education or welfare OR
- Professional degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology or Law.
Age Limit
- 35 – 65 years on the notification date.
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications for eligibility and experience.
- Merit-based short-listing by Department.
- Final appointment orders issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
How to Apply
- Download or collect the prescribed application form from:
- District Child Protection Unit, Thoothukudi, or
- Department website (dsdcpimms.tn.gov.in) / District website (thoothukudi.nic.in).
- Complete the form and attach proof of age, qualifications and experience.
- Send the sealed application by post/courier to:
The Director
Department of Children Welfare & Special Services
No. 300, Purasaiwalkam High Road, Kellys
Chennai – 600 010
- Ensure it reaches on or before 5:00 PM, 15 Sep 2025 (Monday).
Instructions
- Clearly mark the envelope “Application for Social Worker Member – JJB Thoothukudi”.
- Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
- One of the two appointees must be a woman—women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Government’s decision on selection is final.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Last date to submit application | 15 Sep 2025 |
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application form – click here
