Jharkhand JJB Social Worker Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 6 Posts

Jharkhand JJB Social Worker Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 6 Posts

Jharkhand JSCPS Recruitment 2026: Jharkhand State Child Protection Society (JSCPS), Department of Women, Child Development and Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, invites online applications to fill vacant positions of Social Worker Members in Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) across the state. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 10 October 2026.

Jharkhand JJB Social Worker Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Who Can Apply

• Age Limit: Not less than 35 years and not more than 60 years at the time of appointment.
• Category-I: A degree from any recognized university with a minimum of 7 years of experience working with children in education, health, protection, or welfare activities.
• Category-II: A practicing professional with a degree in Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Sociology, or Human Development, in the field of Law, or a retired judicial officer.
• The candidate must have no past record of human/child rights violations, no conviction involving moral turpitude, and must not have been removed/dismissed from Central/State Government service.
• The candidate must not hold a full-time occupation that prevents adequate time for JJB duties, and must not be associated with any Child Care Institution or hold political office during the tenure.

Selection Process

Selection is a two-stage process: Stage 1 – Screening of applications for basic eligibility; Stage 2 – Evaluation by Selection Committee comprising Personal Interaction (50% weightage), Educational Qualification (25% weightage, scored by percentage of marks), and Work Experience (25% weightage, scored by years of experience). A merit panel is prepared and forwarded to the State Government for appointment, valid for one year.

How to Apply

1. Visit the JAP-IT Recruitment Portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Fill the prescribed online Application Form, selecting the district (from Annexure-A) and your eligibility category (Category-I or Category-II) with supporting details as per Annexure-I.A or I.B.
3. Complete the Personal Data Form (Annexure-II) and upload a scanned undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper of at least Rs 100 (Annexure-III).
4. Candidates may apply for multiple districts, but must submit a separate application form and undertaking for each district.
5. Submit the completed application on or before 10 October 2026. The portal will close automatically after the last date.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This is a meaningful honorary engagement for experienced social workers, psychologists, lawyers, and retired judicial officers to directly contribute to child protection and juvenile justice in Jharkhand, with a 3-year term and sitting allowance for each JJB session attended.

Important Links

• Notification PDF: Download Official Notification
• Apply Online: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
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Jharkhand JJB Social Worker Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers

Q1. How many Social Worker Member posts are open?

6 posts (tentative, district-wise) in Juvenile Justice Boards across Jharkhand.

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Q2. What is the last date to apply?

10 October 2026.

Q3. Is this a paid, full-time job?

No, it is an honorary engagement for a 3-year term, with a sitting allowance of Rs 2,000 per session.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Not less than 35 years and not more than 60 years at the time of appointment.

Q5. What qualification is required?

A degree with 7 years’ experience working with children (Category-I), or a practicing professional with a degree in Child Psychology/Psychiatry/Social Work/Sociology/Law, or a retired judicial officer (Category-II).

Q6. Can I apply for more than one district?

Yes, but a separate application form and stamp-paper undertaking must be submitted for each district.

Q7. How is selection done?

Through Personal Interaction (50%), Educational Qualification (25%), and Work Experience (25%) weightage.

Q8. Is TA/DA paid for the interview?

No, no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.