J&K Mission Vatsalya Recruitment 2026: Apply for 79 Chairperson and Member Posts

The Directorate of Mission Vatsalya, Jammu & Kashmir, has invited applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of Chairpersons and Members of Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) across various districts of the Union Territory. The appointments will be made under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Jammu & Kashmir Juvenile Justice Rules, 2021.

This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals working in child welfare, education, law, social work, psychology, and related fields to contribute towards the protection and rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Mission Vatsalya, Jammu & Kashmir
Post Name	Chairperson & Member, Child Welfare Committee
Total Vacancies	79 Posts
Chairperson Posts	19
Member Posts	60
Application Mode	Offline + Email
Tenure	3 Years

Vacancy Details

Chairperson Vacancies (19 Posts)

One Chairperson post is available in each of the following districts:

• Anantnag
• Bandipora
• Baramulla
• Budgam
• Doda
• Ganderbal
• Jammu
• Kathua
• Kishtwar
• Kulgam
• Kupwara
• Poonch
• Pulwama
• Rajouri
• Ramban
• Samba
• Shopian
• Srinagar
• Udhampur

Member Vacancies (60 Posts)

A total of 60 Member posts are available across Child Welfare Committees in different districts of Jammu & Kashmir.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 35 and 65 years of age as on 31 May 2026.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess a degree in any of the following disciplines:

• Child Psychology
• Education
• Human Development
• Special Education
• Psychiatry
• Law
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Human Health

Applicants must also have a minimum of seven years of active involvement in child welfare, education, health, or related social service activities.

Terms and Conditions

• The Child Welfare Committee shall consist of one Chairperson and four Members.
• At least one Member in every committee must be a woman.
• Candidates who have already completed two terms in the committee are not eligible for reappointment.
• The tenure of appointment shall be three years from the date of joining.
• Selected candidates will be entitled to sitting fees and allowances as per rules.
• The engagement is purely honorary and does not constitute regular government employment.
• The competent authority reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format along with all required documents.

Documents Required

• Duly filled application form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of age
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates
• Identity proof
• Any other supporting documents

Application Submission

The completed application form along with self-attested documents must be submitted to the concerned District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) of the district for which the candidate is applying.

A scanned copy of the application should also be emailed to:

md.vatsalya@jk.gov.in

Candidates applying for multiple districts or posts must submit separate applications for each post.

Helpline Numbers

• Kashmir Division: 9622460901
• Jammu Division: 9070817723

Important Note

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying. Applications received after the prescribed deadline or without the required documents shall not be entertained.