Job Description
Overview
The Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir (District Child Protection Unit), Odisha has issued an official notification inviting applications to fill 9 vacant positions across various administrative and support roles for Utkal Balashram (Child Care Institution) located in Kantabanji. These contractual opportunities are designed to support child welfare operations, care management, and specialized developmental programs under the Mission Vatsalya framework. Eligible candidates meeting the required academic credentials and language proficiency are encouraged to submit their applications through designated offline and electronic channels before the stipulated deadline.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations and institutional oversight at the child care facility, ensuring adherence to statutory child rights protocols.
- Provide specialized guidance, counseling, and psychological support to children residing within the institution.
- Maintain proper case records, legal documentation, and coordinate welfare activities in consultation with statutory authorities.
- Facilitate educational, recreational, vocational, and physical training sessions tailored to the holistic development of juveniles.
- Oversee dietary arrangements, hygiene maintenance, housekeeping, and general well-being within the residential facility.
- Coordinate with district administrative bodies, legal advisors, and social workers to secure comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Why Apply
Engaging with the District Child Protection Unit offers qualified professionals an impactful platform to contribute directly to social welfare and child rights enforcement within Odisha. Selected candidates benefit from structured monthly emoluments corresponding to government remuneration standards along with valuable professional exposure in institutional governance and child development programs.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 9 November 2026
- Application Submission Closing Date: 25 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 9 Posts
- Remuneration: ₹7,944 to ₹33,100 per month
- Location of Posting: Kantabanji, Balangir, Odisha
- Job Category: State Government Contractual Recruitment
DCPU Balangir Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 9 Cook, Helper & Other Posts Overview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 33,100 |
| Counselor | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 23,170 |
| Probation Officer / Case Worker / Child Welfare Officer | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 23,170 |
| House Father | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 14,564 |
| Educator | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 10,000 |
| Art & Craft-cum-Music Teacher | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 10,000 |
| PT Instructor-cum-Yoga Trainer | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 10,000 |
| Cook | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 9,930 |
| Helper | 1 | 21 - 45 Years | 7,944 |
How to Apply
- Review the detailed recruitment notification published by the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Balangir to confirm eligibility parameters.
- Prepare your application form along with self-attested photocopies of academic certificates, mark sheets, experience proofs, and a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Draft an email attaching all scanned testimonial documents and send it to the official designated email address before the final deadline.
- Send a physical hard copy of the application along with all mandatory enclosures via Speed Post to the District Child Protection Unit office in Balangir.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the designated authority on or before 25 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
- Submit a separate copy of your application to the Secretary of Utkal Balashram at Kantabanji if applying for multiple roles, ensuring each envelope is superscribed with the specific post name.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
Application Fee Details
General / OBC / EWS: Nil
SC / ST / PWD: Nil
Payment Mode: No application fee or processing charge is required to be paid as per the official notification.
Age Limit
Selection Process
Career Marking Assessment
Selection for these positions relies entirely on a structured career marking system evaluating weighted academic performance. Points are allocated across multiple educational milestones: Secondary education carries 10 marks, Higher Secondary carries 15 marks, Graduation accounts for 25 marks, and Post-Graduation holds 30 marks.
Additional Weightage & Merit List
Additional credit includes 10 marks for specialized professional courses, training related to child rights, M.Phil, or Ph.D qualifications, alongside 10 marks awarded for relevant prior work experience. A composite merit list is subsequently prepared based on the cumulative weighted percentages.
Certificate Verification
Candidates scoring the highest marks on the merit list are shortlisted and invited for comprehensive certificate and document verification procedures before final appointment orders are issued by the competent district authority.
