Summary About Job
The Central Prison-1, Chennai, under the Government of Tamil Nadu, has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Social Case Work Expert. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Social Work, Sociology, or Criminology seeking to work in the correctional administration sector. The engagement is on an honorarium basis, and interested applicants must submit their applications via offline mode before the stipulated deadline of 31st August 2026.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
| Department | Central Prison-1, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Honorarium Basis |
| Job Title(s) | Social Case Work Expert |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Start Date | 04.08.2026 (Notification Date) |
| End Date | 31.08.2026 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Offline (Postal) |
| Official Site | Tamil Nadu Prison Department (Not explicitly specified in notification) |
Advertisement No.
PR No. 440 (செ.வெ.எண்: 440)
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Social Case Work Expert | 01 |
Salary Details
- Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 15,000/- as an Honorarium.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following educational qualifications:
- (a) A Post Graduate degree in Social Work or Social Service or Social Science or Criminology or Sociology or Andragogy (Adult Education).
- (or) (b) A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Social Service or Social Science or Criminology or Sociology.
- (or) (c) Any other degree along with a Diploma in Social Work or Social Service or Social Science or Criminology or Sociology.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: The candidate must have completed 18 years of age as of 01.07.2026.
- Maximum Age (as of 01.07.2026):
- Scheduled Castes (SC) / SC (Arunthathiyar) (SCA) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): 37 Years
- Backward Classes (BC) / Most Backward Classes (MBC): 35 Years
- General Category / Open Competition (OC): 32 Years
Selection Process
- The selection is typically based on the scrutiny of applications followed by a personal interview or document verification process as per the department’s norms.
How to Apply
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must prepare a neat and formal application.
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents, including educational certificates, age proof, community certificate, and experience certificates (if any).
- Send the duly filled application along with the required documents via post or in-person to the official address.
- Address for Submission: Prison Superintendent, Central Prison-1, Chennai – 600066. (சிறை கண்காணிப்பாளர், மத்திய சிறை-1, சென்னை. சென்னை 66)
- For further queries, candidates can contact the phone number: 044-26590615.
Instructions
- Ensure that the application reaches the specified address strictly before 05:00 PM on 31.08.2026.
- Applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- The envelope containing the application should clearly clearly super-scribe the name of the post applied for.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 04.08.2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 31.08.2026 (Before 05:00 PM)
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application link – click here
