The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has announced direct recruitment for the post of District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) under the Tamil Nadu Social Defence Service. This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and other essential details.
Vacancy Details for District Child Protection Officer
- Name of the Post: District Child Protection Officer (Post Code No. 3201)
- Service: Tamil Nadu Approved Schools and Vigilance Service (Service Code No. 103)
- Number of Vacancies: 16
- Scale of Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹2,05,700 (Level 22, Revised Scale)
Reservation and Distribution
The vacancies are distributed among different categories including General Turn (GT), Backward Classes (BC), Most Backward Classes/De-notified Communities (MBC/DC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Castes Arunthathiyar (SC-A) as per the Tamil Nadu Government’s reservation policies. Special categories such as Women, Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM), and Destitute Widows are also included.
Important Dates
- Date of Notification: April 1, 2022
- Last Date to Apply: April 30, 2022
- Examination Date:
- Paper I (Subject Paper): June 19, 2022, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Paper II (Tamil Eligibility Test & General Studies): June 19, 2022, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- No Maximum Age Limit: For SCs, STs, MBC/DCs, BCs, and Destitute Widows.
- Others: Maximum age of 32 years (as of July 1, 2022). This limit is extended by two years as per the G.O. No. 91, dated September 13, 2021.
- Ex-Servicemen: Maximum age is 50 years.
Educational Qualification
- Essential: A Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or Criminologyfrom a recognized university.
- Desirable: Postgraduate degree in any of the above fields and a Diploma or Certificate in Computer Operations.
Knowledge in Tamil
- Candidates must possess adequate knowledge of Tamil as per Tamil Nadu Government requirements.
Examination Fee
- Registration Fee: ₹150 (valid for five years under the One-Time Registration system).
- Examination Fee: ₹200 (exemptions apply for certain categories like SC/ST/DW).
Selection Process
The selection process involves two stages:
- Written Examination (Computer-Based Test):
- Paper I (Subject Paper): 300 marks
- Paper II (Tamil Eligibility Test and General Studies): 150 marks
- Oral Test: 60 marks
The final selection will be based on the combined marks from the written exam and oral test.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- SC/ST/MBC/BC: 153 marks out of 510
- Others: 204 marks out of 510
Examination Centers
The examination will be held in the following cities:
- Chennai
- Madurai
- Coimbatore
- Tiruchirapalli
- Tirunelveli
How to Apply
- Registration:
- Candidates must register through the One-Time Registration (OTR) system on the TNPSC website. The OTR is valid for five years.
- Application:
- Submit the online application through the official TNPSC portal.
- Pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card.
- Documents to Upload:
- Educational certificates
- Proof of reservation category (if applicable)
- Evidence of equivalence of qualification (if necessary)
Syllabus for the Examination
The detailed syllabus includes:
- Subject-specific topics based on the candidate’s educational qualification.
- Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard).
- General Studies (Degree Standard) including topics like General Science, Current Affairs, and Aptitude.
Additional Notes
- Candidates are advised to carefully fill in their preferred subject and examination centers as changes are not allowed later.
- Mock tests for the CBT method are available on the TNPSC website.
- Carry a valid Hall Ticket and follow all instructions on the day of the examination.
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