Counsellor – WDCW Guntur
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling; or PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — relevant experience will be considered during the merit-based selection process.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 42 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Counsellor position at the District Child Protection Unit in Guntur offers a meaningful opportunity for women professionals to support vulnerable children through psychological and social guidance. This contract-based role involves providing essential mental health support and case management within the framework of the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare. Candidates with a background in Social Work or Psychology will find this a rewarding path to contribute to child welfare initiatives in Andhra Pradesh. Applying for this post allows professionals to gain significant experience in government-led social protection schemes and community-level intervention.
- This role is specifically reserved for women candidates residing in Guntur district with a valid domicile certificate.
- The position is offered on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, subject to performance and scheme continuation.
- Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of merit, relevant experience, and a formal interview by the District Level Selection Committee.
- Applicants must ensure all self-attested documents including SSLC proof and experience certificates are submitted by the July 23rd deadline.
- The role provides a platform to work directly under the District Women and Child Welfare and Empowerment Officer on critical child protection cases.
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Additional Salary Information
Refer official detailed notification
Important Dates
Selection Process
Merit-based screening of applications Evaluation of relevant experience Interview conducted by the District Level Selection Committee
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
1 Post (OC - Women)
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official Guntur District website.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested copies of Proof of Age (SSLC/Birth Certificate).
- Attach self-attested copies of Caste Certificate and Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Include Experience Certificates in the relevant field and Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/Voter ID).
- Attach two recent passport-size photographs.
- Submit the complete set in person or via Registered Post to the Office of the District Women and Child Development Officer, Guntur.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 23.07.2026 before 5:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must have a Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Counselling, or a PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication.
The age limit for the Counsellor position is generally between 18 and 42 years, with relaxations applicable as per Government norms.
There is 1 vacancy available for the Counsellor post at DCPU Guntur.
