# Thoothukudi child protection unit seeks legal cum probation officer 2026-09-28T05:17:03+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in Thoothukudi has invited applications for the post of Legal cum Probation Officer. Applicants must hold a B.L. or LL.B. degree from a recognised university under the 10+2+5 or 10+2+3+3 system and have at least two years of experience in government, NGOs, or legal matters related to child and women's rights. The age limit is 42 years. Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format to the DCPU office at 176, Muthusurabi Building, Maninagar, Palai Road, Thoothukudi, 628003. The last date for submission is 5 October 2026. The official notification is available on the DCPU website. ## Indian Opinion Analysis District Child Protection Units operate under the Integrated Child Protection Scheme of the Women and Child Development Ministry. They serve as the local arm for implementing the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. A Legal cum Probation Officer prepares social investigation reports for the Juvenile Justice Board and assists in legal proceedings involving children in need of care or in conflict with the law. The 42-year age ceiling is a standard relaxation under state government recruitment rules for specialised child welfare posts. The deadline is 5 October 2026, more than a year away, which is unusually long and may indicate a rolling recruitment or a specific project cycle under the district administration. Candidates should verify whether the position is contract-based or permanent with the Tamil Nadu government. ## Coverage - livelaw.in Tags: District Child Protection Unit Thoothukudi, Juvenile Justice Act, Legal cum Probation Officer, Tamil Nadu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/thoothukudi-child-protection-unit-seeks-legal-cum-probation-officer/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/thoothukudi-child-protection-unit-seeks-legal-cum-probation-officer/#story-in-brief