Name of Post: DCPU Nicobar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 Contractual Posts
Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 06:15 PM
Short Information: The Office of the Chairperson (Deputy Commissioner), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nicobar District, Car Nicobar has invited offline applications for 12 contractual posts under the Mission Vatsalya scheme. Interested candidates can send their applications to the DCPU office at Car Nicobar on or before 30 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
The District Child Protection Unit, Nicobar District (Car Nicobar) has released a vacancy notice for filling up 12 contractual positions under Mission Vatsalya, the Government of India’s scheme for child protection and welfare. The posts on offer are Counsellor (1), Accountant (1), Outreach Worker (1), Assistant-cum-DEO for the Juvenile Justice Board (1), Nurse (1), Doctor (1, part-time), Chowkidar (1) and Ayah (5). The engagement is purely contractual with a monthly pay ranging from Rs. 7,944 to Rs. 18,536 depending on the post, as per the official notice.
Candidates must apply in the prescribed offline mode only — applications are to be submitted to the Chairperson, DCPU, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, DC Office, Car Nicobar – 744301. The last date for receipt of applications is 30/09/2026 up to 5:00 PM. There is no application fee mentioned in the official notice. Selection will be done through an interview scheduled in the first week of October 2026, followed by document verification. No written examination will be held for these posts.
Important Dates
| Notification issued | September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 30/09/2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Interview | 1st week of October 2026 (as per official notice) |
Application Fee
- No application fee — the official vacancy notice does not mention/prescribe any application fee for any category of candidate.
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
- Maximum age: 40 years for all posts.
- Ayah: maximum age up to 50 years.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories, if applicable, as per official notice/government norms.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Counsellor | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Outreach Worker | 1 |
| Assistant-cum-DEO (JJB) | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Doctor (part-time) | 1 |
| Chowkidar | 1 |
| Ayah | 5 |
| Total | 12 |
Pay: Rs. 7,944 – Rs. 18,536 per month (post-wise, as per official notice). Engagement is purely contractual under the Mission Vatsalya scheme.
Eligibility
- Counsellor: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)/Psychology or a related field, as per official notice.
- Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), as per official notice.
- Outreach Worker: as per official notice.
- Assistant-cum-DEO (JJB): Graduate with computer/typing proficiency, as per official notice.
- Nurse: GNM/ANM qualification, as per official notice.
- Doctor (part-time): MBBS, as per official notice (age clause in the notice is garbled — treat ‘as per official notice’).
- Chowkidar: literate, as per official notice.
- Ayah: literate / basic qualification, as per official notice.
- Candidates must verify the exact post-wise eligibility from the official vacancy notice before applying.
Selection Process
The selection will be carried out in the following stages:
- Interview — scheduled in the first week of October 2026, as per the official notice.
- Document Verification — candidates qualifying the interview will undergo verification of original documents.
Negative marking: No negative marking (no written question paper). Question type: N/A — there is no written examination for these posts; selection is through interview only.
How to Apply
- Download and read the official vacancy notice carefully from the link below.
- Prepare your application with complete personal details, educational qualifications and supporting documents.
- Send/submit the application to: Chairperson, District Child Protection Unit, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, DC Office, Car Nicobar – 744301.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 30/09/2026 by 5:00 PM — late applications will not be entertained.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview (1st week of October 2026) and must carry original documents for verification.
Important Links
| Download Vacancy Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. How many posts are announced in DCPU Nicobar Recruitment 2026?
A1. A total of 12 contractual posts have been announced under Mission Vatsalya.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A2. Applications must reach the DCPU office by 30/09/2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q3. What is the mode of application?
A3. Offline only — submit the application to the Chairperson, DCPU, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, DC Office, Car Nicobar – 744301.
Q4. Is there any application fee?
A4. No application fee is mentioned/required in the official notice.
Q5. How will candidates be selected?
A5. Through an interview (1st week of October 2026) followed by document verification. There is no written exam.
Q6. What is the age limit?
A6. Maximum 40 years for all posts; up to 50 years for the Ayah post.