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DCPU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9 Cook, Helper and More Posts

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Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (DCPU), Odisha has released the DCPU Recruitment 2026 notification for 9 posts. Apply only through the official website (balangir.nic.in).

Last checked: 10 Nov 2026, 6:21 pm

Important details

Name of postDCPU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9 Cook, Helper and More Posts
OrganisationOffice of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (DCPU), Odisha
Advertisement no.1359
Job locationAll India
Total vacancies9 posts
Pay / salaryIt depends on the post: 33,100 for Superintendent, 23,170 for Counselor, 23,170 for Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer, 14,564 for House father, 10,000 for Educator.
Posted on10 Nov 2026
Last updated10 Nov 2026

Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date09 November 2026
  • Last Date (hard copy to reach by 5:00 PM)25 November 2026

Age Limit

  • The age limit is 21 to 45 years (as on the first day of the year of the publication of recruitment notice).

Total Post

9 Posts

About this notice

Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (DCPU), Odisha has published the DCPU Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 9 posts.

Candidates need Superintendent: Master Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree; Familiarity with Computers, Counselor: Post Graduates, Preferably in Sociology/Psychology (Child Psychology) Social Work or Social Science with Proficiency in Computers. At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development and Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer: Master Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree and familiarity with Computers. Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights. Age: The age limit is 21 to 45 years (as on the first day of the year of the publication of recruitment notice). Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.

Pay: It depends on the post: 33,100 for Superintendent, 23,170 for Counselor, 23,170 for Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer, 14,564 for House father, 10,000 for Educator.

हिंदी में जानकारी

Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (DCPU), Odisha ने DCPU Recruitment 2026 9 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।

Salary / Pay Scale

  • It depends on the post: 33,100 for Superintendent, 23,170 for Counselor, 23,170 for Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer, 14,564 for House father, 10,000 for Educator.

Key Points

  • Last date: 25 November 2026
  • Vacancies: 9, in 9 roles
  • How to apply: By email to [email protected]
  • Pay: Rs. 7,944 to Rs. 33,100, depending on the post
  • Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
  • Age limit: 21 to 45 years (as on the first day of the year of the publication of recruitment notice)
  • Place: Utkal Balashram (Child Care Institution), Kantabanji, Balangir

DCPU Recruitment 2026 - Overview

OrganisationOffice of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (DCPU), Odisha
Post NameSuperintendent, Counselor, Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer and 6 more
No of Posts9
Advt No1359
Job TypeContract, Temporary
PayRs. 7,944 to Rs. 33,100, depending on the post
Place of PostingUtkal Balashram (Child Care Institution), Kantabanji, Balangir
QualificationVaries by post: Master's Degree / Post Graduate (Superintendent, Counselor, Probation Officer), Graduate in any discipline (House father), B.S.C (Educator), Bachelor in Fine Art, B.A B.P.Ed, Under Matric (Cook), 8th-10th (Helper)
Age Limit21 to 45 years (as on the first day of the year of the publication of recruitment notice)
Apply ModeEmail to [email protected]
Last Date25 November 2026
Send Application ToDistrict Child Protection Unit, In front of Collectorate, At/Po/Dist-Balangir - 767001
  • The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DCPU Notification PDF 2026

  • Advt No. 1359 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
  • Download DCPU notification PDF

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

PostPostsAge LimitPayExperience
Superintendent121 to 45 years33,100Not specified
Counselor121 to 45 years23,170At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development
Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer121 to 45 years23,170Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights
House father121 to 45 years14,564Not specified
Educator121 to 45 years10,000Not specified
Art & Craft-cum-Music Teacher121 to 45 years10,000Not specified
PT Instructor-cum-Yoga Trainer121 to 45 years10,000Not specified
Cook121 to 45 years9,930Not specified
Helper121 to 45 years7,944Not specified
Total9

Who Can Apply for DCPU Recruitment 2026?

PostQualificationExperience
SuperintendentMaster Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree; Familiarity with ComputersNot specified
CounselorPost Graduates, Preferably in Sociology/Psychology (Child Psychology) Social Work or Social Science with Proficiency in Computers. At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development.At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development
Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare OfficerMaster Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree and familiarity with Computers. Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights.Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights
House fatherGraduate in any discipline. Each CCI shall have at least one science Graduate and at Arts. Graduate preference will be for Home Science, Psychology, Sociology graduates.Not specified
EducatorB.S.CNot specified
Art & Craft-cum-Music TeacherBachelor in Fine ArtNot specified
PT Instructor-cum-Yoga TrainerB.A B.P.EdNot specified
CookUnder MatricNot specified
Helper(8th-10th)Not specified

Other conditions

  • Must be a citizen of India
  • Must have good moral character
  • Must speak, read and write Odia and have passed the prescribed Odia language test or examination

Desirable

  • Candidate with experience may be given priority
  • House father: preference for Home Science, Psychology, Sociology graduates
  • Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer: weightage for work experience candidate

Post-wise Details – Superintendent (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Master Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree; Familiarity with Computers. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 33,100.

Counselor (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Post Graduates, Preferably in Sociology/Psychology (Child Psychology) Social Work or Social Science with Proficiency in Computers. At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development. Experience required: At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 23,170.

Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Master Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree and familiarity with Computers. Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights. Experience required: Experience of at least 2 years of working with Govt./ NGO/ Legal Matters preferably in the field of Women & Child Rights. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 23,170.

House father (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Graduate in any discipline. Each CCI shall have at least one science Graduate and at Arts. Graduate preference will be for Home Science, Psychology, Sociology graduates. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 14,564.

Educator (1 post)

  • Qualification required: B.S.C. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 10,000.

Art & Craft-cum-Music Teacher (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Bachelor in Fine Art. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 10,000.

PT Instructor-cum-Yoga Trainer (1 post)

  • Qualification required: B.A B.P.Ed. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 10,000.

Cook (1 post)

  • Qualification required: Under Matric. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 9,930.

Helper (1 post)

  • Qualification required: (8th-10th). Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: 7,944.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

  • Engagement initially for a period of Eleven months
  • Tenure may be extended or curtailed by the Children Home Management Committee based on performance review
  • Purely temporary, contractual, time bound and coterminous with the scheme or depending on satisfactory performance, whichever is earlier
  • Continuance decided by the management based on annual performance appraisal
  • Panel valid for 1 year from the date of finalization
  • Remuneration/honorarium paid as per the norms of Mission Vatsalya under the W&CD Department, Government of Odisha.

How Will DCPU Select Candidates?

  • Career Marking on weighted marks (Secondary 10, Higher Secondary 15, Graduation 25, Post-Graduation 30, professional course/training related to child rights or MPhil/PhD 10, Work Experience 10)
  • Merit list on weighted percentage of marks
  • Verification of certificates of highest-scoring candidates before appointment order
  • Recruitment on the basis of Career Marking only, per weightage table
  • Merit list drawn on weighted percentage of marks in 6 categories
  • Tie: candidate with experience of working in Child Right preferred
  • Selection Committee recommends 5 candidates per position in order of preference
  • Highest scorers called for verification of certificates before appointment order
  • Decision of Chairperson of District Level Selection Committee is final

Documents to Enclose

  • Self-attested photocopy of Secondary, HSC, Graduation, Post Graduation or other professional qualification certificate and mark sheet
  • One recent self-attested colour photograph (3.5x4 size) affixed to the application form
  • Certificate of experience issued from previous employer
  • Self-declaration regarding non-involvement in any criminal activities especially child related offences
  • Copy of PVR of the candidate

Other Points to Note

  • Separate application for each post, with post name on the envelope
  • Authority not responsible for postal delay or loss
  • Competent authority may modify, cancel or withdraw the advertisement without assigning any reason
  • Engagement order issued by the Management of the CCI (Utkal Balashram)

Official Source

  • This article is based on the official notification of Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir, Advertisement No. 1359, dated 9 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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How to Apply for DCPU Recruitment 2026 by Email

  1. Apply through the official e-mail ID [email protected].
  2. Send a hard copy with all enclosures by Speed Post to District Child Protection Unit, In front of Collectorate, At/Po/Dist-Balangir - 767001.
  3. Hard copy must reach on or before 25.11.2026 by 5:00 PM.
  4. Also submit a copy with enclosures separately to the Secretary, Utkal Balashram (Child Care Institution), At-Berna Road, Near Children Park, Po-Kantabanji, Dist-Balangir.
  5. Submit separate applications for each post and superscribe the post name on top of the envelope.

How to prepare

  • The written exam for government job exams usually covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi and a section on the post's own subject, with questions around class 10 level.

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Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are there in DCPU Recruitment 2026?

There are 9 posts in total.

What is the age limit for DCPU Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 21 to 45 years (as on the first day of the year of the publication of recruitment notice).

What qualification is needed for DCPU Recruitment 2026?

Superintendent: Master Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or any other related Humanities or MBA(HR) or any other Master's Degree; Familiarity with Computers | Counselor: Post Graduates, Preferably in Sociology/Psychology (Child Psychology) Social Work or Social Science with Proficiency in Computers. At least 1 year of working experience with the Govt/NGO preferably in the …

What is the official website for DCPU Recruitment 2026?

The official website is https://www.balangir.nic.in.

Where do I apply for DCPU Recruitment 2026?

Apply only on the official website (balangir.odisha.gov.in). Govt Recruitment is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.