Women and Child Development Recruitment 2024: Apply for Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Posts!
A significant recruitment drive has been announced for the Women and Child Development department in 2024. This presents a great opportunity for individuals seeking a permanent government job. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply for these promising positions.
Recruitment Overview
The Women and Child Development department is inviting applications for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) post. A total of 49 vacancies have been released for this recruitment. Successful candidates can expect an attractive monthly salary ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹97,000.
Important Application Dates
The online application process commenced on December 19, 2023. Candidates have until January 18, 2024, to submit their applications. The last date for fee payment is January 20, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must hold a graduate degree. This includes degrees such as BA, BSc, BTech, or any other 3 to 4-year graduation degree. Additionally, candidates with a Graduate degree in Arts, Science, Commerce (having Physiology Education with Physiology Economics), or a Post Graduate/Diploma in Social Work, Labour, Anthropology, Criminology, Child Development, Home Science, or Nutrition are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is set between a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 38 years. Category-wise age relaxations of 2, 3, or 5 years will be applicable.
Residency
Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam to be eligible for these positions.
Application Fees
The application fees vary by category:
- General candidates: ₹250
- SC/ST/OBC candidates: ₹150
- PH/BPL/PWD candidates: ₹37
Selection Process
The selection process for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) post involves multiple stages:
- Essay: A 3-hour exam worth 100 marks.
- General Knowledge: A 2-hour OMR-based exam worth 100 marks.
- Optional Paper: A 2-hour exam worth 100 marks, focusing on subjects like Social Work, Labour and Social Worker, Anthropology, or Child Development Officer, based on the candidate’s chosen course.
- Interview: Candidates who qualify the written examinations will proceed to an interview stage, which carries 37 marks.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the Women and Child Development recruitment online. For complete vacancy details, to download the official notification, and to apply, candidates can visit sarkariyojna.co.in.

