Name of Post: DCPU Nicobar Recruitment 2026 Syllabus – Selection Process Details
Post Date / Update: 27 September 2026, 06:16 PM
Short Information: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nicobar District, Car Nicobar has announced 12 contractual posts under Mission Vatsalya. There is no written examination — selection is through interview and document verification only. This page explains the selection stages, what the interview will test, and the documents you must carry.
Under DCPU Nicobar Recruitment 2026, twelve contractual positions — Counsellor (1), Accountant (1), Outreach Worker (1), Assistant-cum-DEO for JJB (1), Nurse (1), Doctor (part-time, 1), Chowkidar (1) and Ayah (5) — will be filled through a simple two-stage process: Interview followed by Document Verification. Candidates should note that no separate written exam or syllabus-based test is prescribed in the official notice; the interview is the sole selection test.
The interview is scheduled in the first week of October 2026 as per the official vacancy notice. Below is a complete guide to the selection stages, how to prepare for the interview for each post, the documents required, a recap of post-wise eligibility, and the official notice download link.
Selection Stages
- Stage 1 – Interview: Conducted in the 1st week of October 2026. Candidates are assessed on subject knowledge related to the post applied for, communication skills, and suitability for working in child protection services under Mission Vatsalya.
- Stage 2 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce all original documents and testimonials for verification.
Interview Preparation – Post-wise Guidance
- Counsellor: Basics of child psychology, counselling techniques, case-work handling, and knowledge of child protection laws (Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act).
- Accountant: Accounting fundamentals, bookkeeping, budgeting, and experience with government accounts and financial record-keeping.
- Outreach Worker: Community outreach experience, field-work skills, knowledge of child welfare schemes and how to connect families with services.
- Assistant-cum-DEO (JJB): Typing/data-entry speed and accuracy, MS Office proficiency, documentation and record-keeping for the Juvenile Justice Board.
- Nurse: Nursing procedures, child health basics, immunisation schedules, and emergency first-aid knowledge.
- Doctor (part-time): General medical knowledge, paediatric care basics, and health-screening of children in care institutions.
- Chowkidar / Ayah: General awareness, sincerity towards the role, and basic understanding of the work environment in child care institutions.
- Common for all: Familiarity with the Mission Vatsalya scheme, the role of the District Child Protection Unit, and why child protection work matters.
Negative marking: No negative marking (no written question paper). Question type: N/A — there is no written examination; selection is through interview only.
Documents Required for Verification
- Educational qualification certificates (post-wise as mentioned in the official notice)
- Age proof (birth certificate / 10th certificate)
- Experience certificates, if any
- Caste/category certificate (if claiming relaxation)
- Domicile / residence proof
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / etc.)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Any other document specified in the official vacancy notice
Eligibility Recap
- Counsellor: MSW / Psychology background, as per official notice.
- Accountant: B.Com, as per official notice.
- Assistant-cum-DEO (JJB): Graduate with typing/computer proficiency, as per official notice.
- Nurse: GNM / ANM, as per official notice.
- Doctor (part-time): MBBS, as per official notice (age clause garbled — as per official notice).
- Chowkidar / Ayah: Literate / basic qualification, as per official notice.
- Age limit: maximum 40 years (Ayah up to 50 years).
How to Download the Official Notice
- Click the “Download Vacancy Notice” link in the Important Links table below.
- The official notice PDF (hosted on andamannicobar.gov.in) will open in a new tab.
- Read the full notice, especially the post-wise eligibility and interview schedule (1st week of October 2026).
- For the main recruitment details and how to apply offline, see the linked recruitment post below.
Important Links
| Download Vacancy Notice | Click Here |
| Main Recruitment Post | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. Is there a written exam for DCPU Nicobar Recruitment 2026?
A1. No. Selection is through interview (1st week of October 2026) and document verification only.
Q2. Is there any negative marking?
A2. No negative marking — there is no written question paper.
Q3. What will the interview test?
A3. Post-related subject knowledge, communication skills and suitability for child protection work under Mission Vatsalya.
Q4. Which documents are needed?
A4. Educational certificates, age proof, ID proof, experience/category certificates (if any), domicile proof and photographs.
Q5. What is the official syllabus for this recruitment?
A5. The notice prescribes no written syllabus; the interview covers post-related knowledge as detailed above, as per the official notice.
Q6. Where can I download the official notice?
A6. From the “Download Vacancy Notice” link in the Important Links table above (official andamannicobar.gov.in PDF).