Palnadu District Recruitment 2026 – DCPU, SAA and Children Home Vacancies

The District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Office, Narasaraopet, Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh, has released a recruitment notification for various posts in the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) and Children Home. Eligible local female candidates with the required educational qualifications and experience can apply for the available positions on a contract, outsourcing or part-time basis, as applicable. Candidates should check the post details, remuneration, eligibility criteria and application procedure before applying.

Post Details

• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator – DCPU: 1 post; contract basis
• Social Worker-cum-Early Child Educator – SAA: 1 post; contract basis
• Ayah – SAA: 6 posts; contract basis
• Chowkidar – SAA: 1 post; contract basis
• Helper cum Night Watchman – Children Home, Piduguralla: 1 post; outsourcing basis

Vacancy clarification: The individual post counts shown in the notification add up to 10, while its total row states 5 posts. Please verify the correct vacancy count with the District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Office before publishing or applying.

Qualification

1. Assistant cum Data Entry Operator – DCPU

• Must have passed 12th Class from a recognized Board or equivalent.
• Must possess a Diploma or Certificate in Computers.
• Preference may be given to candidates with relevant work experience.

2. Social Worker-cum-Early Child Educator – SAA

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, or a postgraduate diploma in Psychology or Early Child Care and Development from a recognized university.
• Preference may be given to candidates with two years of experience and knowledge of women and child protection issues.
• Experience working with children or with the Women Development and Child Welfare Department or an NGO on adoption issues may be an advantage.
• Candidates should have good communication skills, computer knowledge and the ability to use MS Office and the internet.

3. Ayah – SAA

• Experience in taking care of infants and children below six years is required.
• Candidates should be committed, responsible and capable of caring for young children.

4. Chowkidar – SAA

• Candidates should be committed and agile.
• Applicants should have good moral character and no past record affecting their suitability for the post.
• The notification specifies that candidates should not have addictions such as alcohol consumption or chewing gutka.

5. Helper cum Night Watchman – Children Home, Piduguralla

• Must have passed 7th Class; candidates who failed 7th Class may also be eligible as stated in the notification.
• Preference is given to candidates with three years of experience in cooking and household duties, especially in institutions.
• A physical fitness certificate is required.

Salary Details

• Assistant cum Data Entry Operator – DCPU: ₹13,240 per month
• Social Worker-cum-Early Child Educator – SAA: ₹18,536 per month
• Ayah – SAA: ₹7,944 per month
• Chowkidar – SAA: ₹7,944 per month
• Helper cum Night Watchman – Children Home: ₹7,944 per month

The above amounts are the consolidated monthly remuneration stated in the notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 25 years
• Maximum Age: 44 years

Only eligible local female candidates aged between 25 and 44 years may apply, as specified in the notification.

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications and eligibility documents
• Shortlisting of eligible candidates
• Interview for shortlisted candidates
• Verification of original certificates and other supporting documents

According to the notification, only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Appointment will be subject to verification of eligibility and the department’s recruitment conditions.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications offline by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Palnadu District website: https://palnadu.ap.gov.in/.
2. Download the recruitment application form from the website, as directed in the notification.
3. Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational and experience details.
4. Attach self-attested or attested photocopies of educational certificates, marks lists, experience certificates and other required documents.
5. Check that all information and supporting documents are complete.
6. Submit the completed application directly or send it by Registered Post to the address given below.

Application Submission Address:

The District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Officer,
Chakali Ramaiah Mitta, Barampet,
Narasaraopet, Palnadu District,
Andhra Pradesh – 522601.

Submission Period: From 14 October 2026 to 23 October 2026, on working days, on or before 5:00 PM.

Applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted. Candidates should retain proof of submission or registered post for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 October 2026
• Application Start Date: 14 October 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 23 October 2026, by 5:00 PM on working days
• Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates

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