WCD Balodabazar Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

WCD Balodabazar Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Department of Women and Child Development, District Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh, has released a recruitment notification for the engagement of service providers at the Sakhi One Stop Centre. This is a significant opportunity for female candidates residing in Chhattisgarh to join a sensitive and impactful government initiative aimed at supporting women in distress.

This recruitment is for a Walk-in Interview process, meaning there is no online written examination. Selection is based on a merit list generated from educational qualifications and experience, followed by an interview and skill test. A total of 04 posts are available for Case Worker, Psycho-social Counsellor, and Multi-purpose Staff/Cook.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

The breakdown of the 04 available positions is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

• For Case Worker (Female Only): Any woman having a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Work, Sociology, Social Science, or Psychology. Must have at least 3 Years' Experience in women-related domains in a Govt or Non-Govt Project. Must be a resident of the local community.
• For Psycho-social Counsellor (Female Only): Professional degree/diploma in Psychology, Psychiatry, or Neurosciences with a background in the health sector. At least 3 years' Experience in Govt or Non-Govt Health Projects at the district level preferred.
• For Multi-purpose Staff/Cook: Literate with knowledge/experience in the relevant domain. High School pass (or equivalent) preferred.

2. Age Limit

Candidate age must be between 21 to 35 years as of 01 January 2026.

Note: As per State Government instructions, the maximum age limit for all categories (including relaxations) will not exceed 45 years.

3. Mandatory Requirements

• Residency: It is mandatory for candidates to be native residents of Chhattisgarh. Only a residence certificate issued by a competent authority is valid.
• Gender: Only Female candidates are eligible.
• Language: Knowledge of the local language/dialect is mandatory.
• Marital Status: Candidates who married before the legal minimum age or who have married a person with a living spouse are ineligible.

4. Experience Rules

• Experience certificates must be for full-time work issued by the employer.
• Experience is valid only if gained after the completion of the educational qualification.
• Voluntary service certificates are not valid as experience.
• Govt/Semi-govt employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Selection Process

There is no written examination. Selection is a two-stage process: Merit Calculation followed by a Walk-in Interview/Skill Test.

Merit Calculation (100 Marks Total)

1. Education (Max 60 Marks): Based on the percentage obtained in the minimum educational qualification required for the post.
2. Experience (Max 10 Marks): 02 marks for each additional year of experience after the minimum required experience.
3. Bonus Marks (Max 10 Marks): 02 marks per year for work experience in State Women Helpline or Sakhi One Stop Centre (up to max 10 marks).
4. Interview/Skill Test (20 Marks): Fixed for the walk-in interview.

Total Selection Score: The final merit is based on the first three components (80 marks), and the interview is conducted for the remaining 20 marks.

Tie-Breaker: In case of equal marks, preference is given based on seniority in age.

Application Fee

Not explicitly mentioned in the notification text. Usually, there is no fee for such contractual posts, but candidates should verify in the official PDF.

How to Apply (Walk-in Instructions)

Candidates must appear in person for the interview at the designated venue (usually the District Office or Sakhi One Stop Centre, Balodabazar). The schedule for the interview day is as follows:

1. Venue & Time: Arrive at the specified venue on 06-02-2026 by 09:00 AM.
2. Document Submission (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Submit the application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of all required documents (Degree, Experience Certificates, Residence Proof, Age Proof, Non-Conviction Certificate, etc.).
3. Claim Objection (12:30 PM - 01:30 PM): Review the preliminary list and submit objections if any.
4. Final List (02:30 PM): Check the final eligibility list.
5. Skill Test (03:00 PM - 04:00 PM): Candidates appearing in the merit list will undergo a skill test.
6. Interview (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM): Final interview round.

Required Documents: Original + Self-attested copies of ID proof, Address proof, Educational marksheets, Experience certificates, Caste certificate (if applicable), Non-conviction certificate, Affidavit regarding marital status, and NOC (for Govt employees).

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 06 February 2026 (Starts 09:00 AM)

Important Links Section

• Notification PDF: Download WCD Balodabazar Notification 2026
• Official Website: https://balodabazar.gov.in/