The Office of the District Magistrate, Kalimpong (Social Welfare Section) released this recruitment notice on 27 July 2026 on its official website. As per Memo No. 189/OSC/KPG/2026, applications for the post of Case Worker at the One Stop Centre (OSC), Kalimpong are invited from 28 July 2026 to 25 August 2026. This is for female candidates residing in Kalimpong district who want a contractual government-linked social welfare job.
One post of Case Worker is notified, reserved for the EWS category. A full breakdown of the vacancy, salary, and eligibility follows below. The place of posting is the One Stop Centre, Kalimpong. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official District Magistrate, Kalimpong (Social Welfare Section) notification No. 189/OSC/KPG/2026 dated 27.07.2026. Last verified: 3 August 2026.
The Office of the District Magistrate, Kalimpong is recruiting 1 Case Worker post, reserved for EWS, at the One Stop Centre, Kalimpong, through Notification No. 189/OSC/KPG/2026. The post carries a consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000 per month and is open only to female residents of Kalimpong district. The last date to submit the application is 25 August 2026, by 4:00 pm, either by post or by hand at the District Social Welfare Office, Kalimpong. Selection is through evaluation of educational qualification, a computer test, and a viva voce.
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Quick summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the District Magistrate, Kalimpong — Social Welfare Section |
| Post | Case Worker |
| Total Vacancy | 1 (reserved for EWS) |
| Salary | Rs. 15,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post or by hand) |
| Eligibility | Female, resident of Kalimpong district, graduate, computer knowledge, English & Nepali |
| Selection Process | Educational qualification (30 marks) → Computer test (15 marks) → Viva voce (5 marks) |
| Place of Posting | One Stop Centre, Kalimpong |
| Last Date | 25 August 2026, 4:00 pm |
| Who Can Apply | Female candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on women’s issues |
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About the organisation
The Office of the District Magistrate, Kalimpong is the district administration for Kalimpong, West Bengal. Its Social Welfare Section runs this recruitment for the One Stop Centre (OSC), Kalimpong, through the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC), chaired by the Additional District Magistrate (Dev). The notice states it is issued in pursuance of a 2022 memo of the Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal.
The following is added context, not part of the official notification; confirm with the hiring office. The One Stop Centre scheme is a national scheme that provides integrated support — medical aid, legal help, counselling and shelter — to women affected by violence, run by state governments at the district level.
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Local context
Kalimpong is a hill town in the Darjeeling Himalayan belt of West Bengal, near the Sikkim border. The notice places the OSC office and the District Social Welfare Office that will receive applications at Old Hotel Chimal, Ringingpong Road, near Paramount School, Kalimpong – 734301.
The following is added context, not part of the official notification; confirm current local details before travelling. Kalimpong town has a large Nepali-speaking population, which is why the notice asks for proficiency in both English and Nepali. This is also the second time in 2026 that this exact Case Worker post has been advertised — an earlier round, under a different memo number, had a closing date in June 2026. Candidates who applied in that earlier round should apply again under this fresh notice if they still wish to be considered, since the current notice does not say earlier applications will be carried forward.
Important dates
The table below lists every date given in the notice, along with the application timing rule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice / Memo Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 25 August 2026 (Tuesday), by 4:00 pm |
| Age Calculated As On | 28 July 2026 (the date of advertisement) |
| Computer Test / Viva Voce Date | Not mentioned in the official notification; will be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Applications received after 4:00 pm on 25 August 2026 will be rejected, and any postal delay will not be considered. Applications are received only during office hours on working days.
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Vacancy details and salary
Only one post is notified under this recruitment.
| Post / Discipline | Grade or Scale | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Worker | Contractual | 1 | Rs. 15,000/month (consolidated) | Reserved for EWS |
Total vacancy: 1, matching the sum of the row above.
Eligibility
The notice sets a single set of requirements for this post, since only one post is notified.
- Gender and residence: Only female candidates who are residents of Kalimpong district can apply.
- Category: The post is reserved for EWS (Economically Weaker Section); an EWS certificate is required.
- Educational qualification: Graduation in any discipline.
- Computer skills: Knowledge of computers and proficiency in the MS Office package.
- Language: Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and Nepali.
- Work experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience working with women’s issues.
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years, calculated as of 28 July 2026 (the date of advertisement). No age relaxation is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection process
Candidates are first scored on their educational qualification, and only the top scorers move to the next stages. The full process carries 50 marks in total.
- Evaluation of educational qualification — 30 marks
- Computer test (practical) — 15 marks
- Viva voce — 5 marks
After scoring all applicants on educational qualification, the DLSC will call the top 20 candidates for the computer test and viva voce. A panel of the top 5 candidates will then be prepared, valid for 1 year from its date of publication, and the top-ranked candidate on the panel will be offered the post.
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How to apply
- Download the prescribed application form from kalimpong.gov.in.
- Fill the form in the format given.
- Paste a self-attested recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents listed in the checklist below.
- Submit the completed application, either by post or by hand, at: Office of the District Social Welfare Office, Old Hotel Chimal, Ringingpong Road, Near Paramount School, Kalimpong – 734301.
- Ensure the application reaches the office between 28 July 2026 and 25 August 2026, by 4:00 pm on the last day, during office hours on working days.
Documents to keep ready
- Application in the requisite format
- Two passport-size photographs
- Age proof (PAN card/voter ID card/school admit card/birth certificate / Aadhaar card)
- Residential proof (Aadhaar card/voter card/certificate from local authority, municipality or BDO)
- Educational qualification certificate and mark sheet
- Experience certificate
- EWS certificate
- Computer certificate
- Valid mobile number and email ID
- Two self-addressed envelopes with the requisite postage stamps, for sending admit cards by post
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Case Worker, OSC Kalimpong — official notification |
| Application form / official website | kalimpong.gov.in — download the application form |
| North Bengal & hill district jobs | North Bengal Jobs — India Job Alerts |
| Graduate-level jobs | Graduate jobs — India Job Alerts |
| Age calculator | Check your age as on 28 July 2026 |
Should you apply?
This post suits a female graduate, resident of Kalimpong district, who already has at least 3 years of hands-on experience with women’s issues and is comfortable working in both English and Nepali. It does not suit candidates from outside Kalimpong district, male candidates, or those without the required experience — the notice does not allow exceptions on any of these points.
Competition is realistic to expect: only the top 20 candidates on educational qualification move forward, and only the top 5 make the final panel, for a single post. The role sits inside the district’s social welfare machinery, working directly with women who need support, which can be meaningful groundwork for a career in social welfare or district administration. The clear trade-off is the terms of engagement: this is a one-year contractual role at a consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000 per month, with no provision for absorption into regular government service, and it can be ended earlier for unsatisfactory performance.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the OSC Kalimpong Case Worker post 2026?
The last date to submit the application for the Case Worker post at One Stop Centre, Kalimpong is 25 August 2026. It must reach the office by 4:00 pm that day, either by post or by hand. Late or postal-delayed applications will be rejected.
What is the salary of the Case Worker post at OSC Kalimpong?
The Case Worker post at One Stop Centre, Kalimpong carries a consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000 per month. This is a one-year contractual engagement, not a permanent government pay scale.
Can male candidates apply for the OSC Kalimpong Case Worker vacancy?
No. The official notification restricts this post to female candidates who are residents of Kalimpong district. Candidates who do not meet either condition are not eligible to apply.
Has the OSC Kalimpong Case Worker post been advertised before?
Yes — this is added context, not part of the official notification. The same post was advertised earlier in 2026 with a closing date in June; this 27 July 2026 notice is a fresh round for the same vacancy, and candidates need to apply again under it.
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