Job Opportunity: Multiple Roles At State Child Protection Society, Bihar

Table of Contents

• Vacancies and posts
• Key dates
• Eligibility highlights
• Role expectations
• Application process
• Important notes

The State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, is recruiting for multiple program and field roles under the child protection framework, with online applications open until 24 September 2025. Roles include Program Manager, Program Officer, Legal‑cum‑Probation Officer, and Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer, among other cadres notified for the 2025 drive.

Vacancies and posts

• Programme Manager (SARA)
• Programme Officer (Training)
• Legal‑cum‑Probation Officer
• Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer
• Additional notified posts in the same drive include Counsellor (DCPU), Data Analyst, Social Worker, Outreach Worker, Counsellor (Home), Housefather/Housemother, Para‑Medical Staff, Physiotherapist, Caretaker‑cum‑Vocational Instructor, and Nurse (Female), aggregating to 129 positions across the Society’s units.

Key dates

• Application start: 1 September 2025.
• Last date to apply online: 24 September 2025 (11:59 PM).
• Selection process: Merit (educational score), experience weightage, and interview, as per the Society’s notification.

Eligibility highlights

• Programme Manager
  • Postgraduate in Social Work/Sociology/Child Development/Human Rights/Public Administration/Psychology/Psychiatry/Law/Public Health/Community Resource Management; 3 years’ experience in project formulation/implementation/monitoring (preferably Women & Child Development/Social Welfare); computer proficiency.
• Programme Officer
  • Postgraduate in the above allied disciplines; or Graduate in the same fields; 2 years’ experience in project formulation/implementation/monitoring (preferably WCD/Social Welfare); computer proficiency.
• Legal‑cum‑Probation Officer
  • LL.B. from a recognized university; at least 2 years of experience with Govt./NGO/legal matters, preferably in Women & Child Rights; familiarity with Mission Vatsalya guidelines and child protection issues.
• Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer
  • Graduate, preferably B.A. in Social Work/Sociology/Social Sciences or LL.B.; at least 2 years’ experience in the juvenile justice system/children in difficult circumstances.

Role expectations

• Programme Manager/Officer
  • Planning and oversight of Mission Vatsalya/child protection interventions; M&E, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with scheme guidelines; digital documentation and MIS upkeep.
• Legal‑cum‑Probation Officer
  • Case handling under JJ Act and allied protections; coordination with CWCs/JJ Boards, legal aid, case documentation, and court liaison; advisory on rights, rehabilitation, and statutory procedures.
• Probation Officer/Case Worker/Child Welfare Officer
  • Casework with at‑risk children; individual care plans, follow‑ups, family/community liaison, rehabilitation linkages, and statutory reporting to CWCs/JJBs.

Application process

• Mode: Online only via the State’s recruitment portal notified by SCPS; no fee is typically charged in this drive according to aggregator summaries.
• Documentation: Educational certificates, experience proofs, identity/age, caste/Category certificate (as applicable), and any discipline‑specific credentials; ensure accurate entry for merit scoring.
• Tips: Keep PDFs within size limits; verify eligibility mapping to post; maintain a clean, chronological experience record with role‑specific achievements for interview evaluation.

Important notes

• Total posts: 129 across multiple designations under the SCPS umbrella; distribution by district/unit is as per the detailed notification.
• The Society may shortlist based on cut‑offs; experience in WCD/Social Welfare/JJ ecosystem is weighted.
• Admit cards, interview schedules, and any corrigenda are released on the official portal; track updates through the application dashboard.

Applicants with relevant social sector, legal, and child protection experience should complete the online form before 24 September 2025 and align documentation to the eligibility/experience requirements for the intended post.