The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has commenced the online application process for recruitment to the posts of Welfare Officer / Probation Officer / Prison Welfare Officer in various departments under Advt. No 04/ 2023 today, December 5. Eligible candidates can now apply for the vacancies on the official website dsssb.delhi.gov.in till January 3, 2024.
The recruitment drive aims to fill up a total of 80 WO/ PO/ WPO vacancies, of which 43 vacancies are for the Department of Women & Child Development and 37 for the Department of Social Welfare.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years. More details in the notification.
Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Social Work OR Master’s of Art (Sociology) OR Post Graduate Degree in Criminology from a recognized University/Institute. More details in the notification.
Here’s the official notification.
Application Fee
The applicants from unreserved category are required to pay a fee of Rs 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, PwD (Person with Disability) & Ex-Serviceman category are exempted from paying the application fees.
Steps to apply for WO, PO and other posts
- Visit the official website dsssb.delhi.gov.in
- Now click on LINK TO APPLY FOR VARIOUS POSTS CURRENTLY ADVERTISED BY DSSSB
- Register and proceed with the application process
- Fill up the form, pay the fee and submit the form
- Take a printout for future reference
Direct link to apply for DSSSB WO, PO, PWO posts.
For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.
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