Tamil Nadu government Job - DCWSS Chennai

    DCWSS Chennai is hiring on contract for 12 positions: 1 Helpline Administrator, 1 IT Supervisor, 10 Call Operators. Salary range ₹17,500-45,000/month. Master’s degree required for Admin; Graduate/Diploma for IT Sup; good communication skills for Operators. Age ≤42 yrs. Apply via email or post by 3 Oct. Full details – tn.gov.in.

 The Department of Children Welfare and Special Services (DCWSS), Chennai has published a recruitment notification (18-Sep-2025) to fill 12 contractual/temporary positions. The roles include:

PostNumber of Vacancies
Helpline Administrator1
IT Supervisor1
Call Operator10

Key Dates

EventDate
Notification Released18 September 2025 
Last Date to Apply3 October 2025 

Salary & Benefits

  • Helpline Administrator – ₹45,000/month

  • IT Supervisor – ₹33,000/month 

  • Call Operator – ₹17,500/month

Eligibility Criteria

PostEducational Qualification + ExperienceAge Limit
Helpline AdministratorMaster’s degree in Law / Social Work / Sociology / Social Science / Psychology; at least 5 years’ experience in child-welfare related projects or administrative settings; preference for 1 year counselling experience; local community resident preferred.Up to 42 years 
IT SupervisorGraduate + Diploma in Computer / IT or related field; minimum 3 years experience in data management, reporting, process documentation, video conferencing etc.Up to 42 years
Call OperatorGood communication skills in Tamil and/or English; experience or familiarity with telecom or web-based systems; as per norms.Up to 42 years

How to Apply

  1. Download the official notification from the DCWSS / Tamil Nadu Govt website. 

  2. Prepare the required documents: educational certificates, experience certificates (if any), identity proof, photograph.

  3. Fill the prescribed application form.

  4. Submit via email to the address provided (chlrecruitment.dcwss@gmail.com) OR send by post to:

    The Director, Directorate of Children Welfare and Special Services,
    No. 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai – 600 010.Ensure the application reaches by 3rd October 2025 (deadline).

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility (education, experience, skills)

  • Interview to assess suitability

  • Final selection after verification of documents

Why Apply? What’s in It for You

  • These are meaningful roles in the children welfare domain. If you’re passionate about social service, law, psychology, or IT in public service, this is a juicy opportunity.

  • Contract basis means possibly flexible / faster hiring. Good way to build experience.

  • Decent salary, especially for Helpline Admin and IT Supervisor roles.

  • Working in state government domain adds credibility & opens doors for similar roles in NGOs / social service sectors.


Things to Watch Out For

  • Double-check the notification PDF for any reserved posts / category quotas (SC/ST/OBC etc).

  • Make sure your certificates are valid & you meet the experience requirement precisely (especially for Helpline Admin role).

  • Since application is via email or post, ensure all attachments are clear, scanned well, and you keep proof of submission.

  • Interview might test domain knowledge (child welfare laws, helpline management) especially for the Administrator role.

Application Link

Call to Action (CTA):
“Submit application now” or “Send resume & certificates to chlrecruitment.dcwss@gmail.com