DCPO Salem Recruitment 2026: Assistant cum Bench Clerk, Junior Assistant and Office Assistant, Apply by 12 October

The District Child Protection Office (DCPO), Salem, under the Department of Children Welfare and Special Services, Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for 3 purely temporary posts in the Juvenile Justice Board, Salem: Assistant cum Bench Clerk, Junior Assistant cum Bench Clerk and Office Assistant. The posts are on consolidated pay of Rs 13,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. Send the application by post to the District Child Protection Officer, Salem by 12 October 2026, 5:30 PM.

DCPO Salem Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Note: the Tamil text of the notice names post 2 as “Junior Assistant Cum Record Clerk”, while the table calls it “Junior Assistant Cum Bench Clerk”. Please check the official notice.

Who Can Apply

Candidates below 42 years of age with the qualification below can apply. A separate application is needed for each post.

Educational Qualification

• Assistant cum Bench Clerk: Any Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine or any other discipline from a recognised University in the Indian Union, in the 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern. Preference for candidates with the “Computer on Office Automation” qualification from the Directorate of Technical Education, or any other Diploma/Degree in Computer from a recognised University, and for those with a typing certificate (Tamil & English).
• Junior Assistant cum Bench Clerk: Pass in SSLC (Class 10) public examination or equivalent from a State or Central Board; proficiency in computer. Preference for typing certificate (Tamil & English).
• Office Assistant: Pass in VIII (Class 8) from any recognised State or Private School Board.

Age Limit

Below 42 years for all posts. The notice does not give the date for counting age.

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Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

Salary

Selection Process

The notice does not describe the selection process. For details, contact the District Child Protection Office, Salem.

Documents Required

• Filled application form (download from https://salem.nic.in/)
• Educational certificates (degree / SSLC / Class 8 as per post)
• Computer and typing certificates (if any)
• Age proof and other relevant certificates

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from https://salem.nic.in/.
2. Fill a separate form for each post and attach the relevant certificates.
3. Send it to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Room No. 415, 4th Floor, Collectorate, Salem – 636001.
4. It must reach by 12.10.2026, 5:30 PM.
5. Phone: 0427-2415966.

Why You Should Apply

Salem candidates with only Class 8, 10th or a degree can work in the Juvenile Justice Board. The Assistant cum Bench Clerk post pays Rs 25,000 a month.

Preparation Tips

• Get a Tamil and English typing certificate if you can – it gives preference.
• Apply separately for each post you want.
• Post the application early so it reaches before 12 October.

Important Links

FAQs – DCPO Salem Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

3 posts: Assistant cum Bench Clerk, Junior Assistant cum Bench Clerk and Office Assistant (1 each).

Q2. What is the last date?

12 October 2026, 5:30 PM.

Q3. What is the salary?

Rs 25,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 13,000 per month respectively.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Below 42 years.

Q5. What qualification is needed for Office Assistant?

Class 8 pass from a recognised State or Private School Board.

Q6. Where should I send the application?

District Child Protection Officer, Room No. 415, 4th Floor, Collectorate, Salem – 636001.