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Appointment of Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in J&K
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has decided to constitute Child Welfare Committees (CWC) in every district of the Union Territory for exercising powers and performing duties related to Children in Need of Care and Protection under the provisions of the:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Jammu & Kashmir Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2021
The Selection Committee of Directorate of Mission Vatsalya (ICPS), J&K, on behalf of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates for appointment as:
Chairperson(s) of Child Welfare Committee
Member(s) of Child Welfare Committee
The selected candidates will be responsible for exercising powers and performing functions assigned to the Child Welfare Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act.
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Available Positions
1. Chairperson – Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
Age Limit:
Candidates must be:
Minimum Age: 35 Years
Maximum Age: Below 65 Years as on 31-05-2026
District-wise Vacancies:
Anantnag – 01 Post
Bandipora – 01 Post
Baramulla – 01 Post
Budgam – 01 Post
Doda – 01 Post
Ganderbal – 01 Post
Jammu – 01 Post
Kathua – 01 Post
Kishtwar – 01 Post
Kulgam – 01 Post
Kupwara – 01 Post
Poonch – 01 Post
Pulwama – 01 Post
Rajouri – 01 Post
Ramban – 01 Post
Samba – 01 Post
Shopian – 01 Post
Srinagar – 01 Post
Udhampur – 01 Post
Reasi – 01 Post
Total Vacancies: 19 Posts
Qualification for Chairperson Post:
No person shall be appointed as Chairperson unless he/she:
Holds a degree in Child Psychology, Education, Human Development, or Special Education for differently abled children, and has been actively involved for 7 years in health, education, or welfare activities related to children;
OR
Is a practicing professional having a degree in :
Child Psychology
Psychiatry
Law
Social Work
Sociology
Human Health
Education
Human Development
Special Education for differently abled children
with relevant experience.
2. Members – Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
Age Limit :
35 Years to below 65 Years as on 31-05-2026
District-wise Vacancies :
Anantnag – 04 Posts
Bandipora – 04 Posts
Baramulla – 03 Posts
Budgam – 04 Posts
Doda – 04 Posts
Ganderbal – 04 Posts
Jammu – 04 Posts
Kathua – 01 Post
Kishtwar – 03 Posts
Kulgam – 02 Posts
Kupwara – 04 Posts
Poonch – 04 Posts
Pulwama – 03 Posts
Rajouri – 02 Posts
Ramban – 02 Posts
Samba – 01 Post
Shopian – 03 Posts
Srinagar – 04 Posts
Udhampur – 02 Posts
Reasi – 02 Posts
Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
Qualification for Member Post:
Candidates must have:
Degree in Child Psychology, Education, Human Development, or Special Education for differently abled children;
OR
Minimum 7 years of active involvement in health, education, or welfare activities related to children;
OR
Professional qualification in:
Child Psychology
Psychiatry
Law
Social Work
Sociology
Human Health
Education
Human Development
Special Education
Important Terms & Conditions
1. Composition of Child Welfare Committee
Each Child Welfare Committee shall consist of :
One Chairperson
Four Members
At least one member of the Committee shall be a woman.
The Committee will function as a Bench and exercise powers similar to those given to a Judicial Magistrate First Class under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
2. Previous Term Restriction
Candidates who have already served in any of the above positions will not be eligible for appointment for a second consecutive term.
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3. Age Requirement
Applicants must have attained 35 years and should not have crossed 65 years of age on or before 31-05-2026.
4. Appointment Period
The selected Chairperson/Members will have a tenure of:
Three Years from the date of appointment.
5. Allowances
Selected candidates will be paid sitting allowances as prescribed under the Jammu & Kashmir Juvenile Justice Rules.
No other allowance will be admissible.
6. Important Restrictions
The appointed Chairperson/Member:
Should not hold any full-time occupation that prevents them from giving proper time to Committee work.
Should not be associated directly or indirectly with any Child Care Institution during their tenure.
Should not hold any office in a political party.
Selection Process & Evaluation Criteria
Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on:
Academic Qualification
Experience of working with children
Personal interaction/Viva-Voce
Marks Distribution:
Graduation / LLB – 05 Marks
Post Graduation in relevant subject / LLM – 12 Marks
M.Phil – 03 Marks
Ph.D – 05 Marks
Post Doctoral Fellowship – 05 Marks
Relevant Professional Experience – 10 Marks
Viva Voce / Interview – 15 Marks
Total Evaluation: 100 Marks
How to Apply
Candidates must submit:
Printed hard copy of the completed application form
Self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents
The application should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the concerned:
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) of the district for which the candidate is applying.
Candidates must also send a scanned copy of the completed application form through email:
Last Date for Submission
The completed application form (both hard copy and scanned copy) must reach the concerned office:
🗓 On or before 02 July 2026
⏰ Up to 04:00 PM
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Contact Details for Assistance
For Kashmir Division:
📱 9622460901
For Jammu Division:
📱 9070817723
Required Documents Checklist
Applicants must attach self-attested copies of:
Date of Birth Certificate
(Matriculation Certificate/Birth Certificate issued by Government authority)
Domicile Certificate of J&K
Identity Proof:
Voter ID Card
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Driving License
Educational Qualification Certificates
Experience Certificates
Experience Certificate Guidelines :
Experience certificates will be considered valid only if issued by:
Registered NGO
Society
Trust working for child care, welfare, protection, or rehabilitation
The certificate must confirm that the applicant was a regular employee/member of the organization.
Certificates issued by recognized educational institutions/schools may also be considered.
Declaration by Applicant
Applicants must declare that:
They have not been convicted under any law.
They have not been involved in child abuse, child labour, or human rights violations.
They are not engaged in any full-time occupation preventing them from performing Committee duties
