The Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling, under the District Social Welfare Section, has released the admit card for the Computer Test and Viva-Voce for recruitment to the post of Protection Officer, GTA Area, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The examination will be held on 20 August 2026 at 11.00 A.M. at the Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling. The official admit card link is available here. The notice does not carry a notification or advertisement number.
Candidates must check their name in the admit card PDF and take a printout of it, since the office has not issued separate individual admit cards. There is no login or region-wise release for this post — a single list covers all shortlisted candidates. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling. Last verified: 12 August 2026.
The Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling, has released the admit card for the Protection Officer, GTA Area post. The Computer Test and Viva-Voce will be held on 20 August 2026 at 11.00 A.M. at the Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling. Candidates can download it by checking their name in the PDF list at the official link and taking a printout; the reporting time at the venue is 10.30 A.M.
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Quick summary – GTA Darjeeling Admit Card 2026 Download
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling (District Social Welfare Section) |
| Exam | Computer Test and Viva-Voce |
| Post | Protection Officer, GTA Area |
| Exam Date | 20 August 2026 |
| Number of Shifts | One (single sitting) |
| Reporting Time | 10.30 A.M. |
| Region-wise Release | No — single list for all candidates |
| Official Website | darjeeling.gov.in |
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How to download the admit card
- Open the official admit card PDF from the Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling.
- Locate your name in the list — this is not an individual login-based admit card, so no registration number or password is required.
- Take a printout of the page showing your name.
- Write the name of the post applied for — Protection Officer, GTA Area — in the space provided on the printout, as instructed by the office.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the space provided on the printout.
Since the admit card is a shared PDF list rather than a personalised card, candidates should print a clear copy and keep it safe rather than relying on a phone screen at the venue. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
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Exam date and timing for Protection Officer (GTA) Admit Card 2026
| Date | Exam | Timing | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | Computer Test and Viva-Voce | 11.00 A.M. | 10.30 A.M. |
The notice states that late entry may not be permitted, without giving a separate gate closing time.
Details to check on your admit card
Since this is a shared list rather than a personalised card, candidates should verify:
- Their name appears correctly in the PDF list
- The exam date, time and venue printed match 20 August 2026, 11.00 A.M., Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling
- The post name — Protection Officer, GTA Area — is written in the space provided, as instructed
- A recent self-attested passport-size photograph is affixed in the space provided
The notice does not mention a correction or grievance process for the admit card. Not mentioned in the official notice — candidates with a discrepancy should contact the District Social Welfare Section, Darjeeling directly.
Documents to carry
- The printed admit card, with a self-attested passport-size photograph affixed
- One original valid photo identity proof — EPIC (Voter ID), Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Driving Licence
- Original certificates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies, of:
- Age proof
- Educational qualifications
- Experience certificate(s)
- EPIC and Aadhaar Card
- Other relevant documents
- A blue or black ballpoint pen
No TA/DA (travel or dearness allowance) will be given for attending the Computer Test and Viva-Voce.
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Prohibited items and exam centre rules
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
- Candidature is purely provisional and subject to verification of original documents at the time of the Computer Test and Viva-Voce.
- Submission of false documents, suppression of facts, or use of unfair means will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the recruitment process.
- The decision of the Selection Committee / Competent Authority is final and binding.
- Report to the venue by 10.30 A.M.; late entry may not be permitted.
Reaching the examination centre
The exam venue is the Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling, a well-known landmark in the town centre. Candidates travelling from Kalimpong, Kurseong, Siliguri or the surrounding Dooars area typically use shared jeeps, buses or hired vehicles that connect to Darjeeling town, from where the DM office is within easy reach on foot or by local transport. This is added context, not part of the official notice — travel routes only, no times or distances are stated, since none were supplied. Confirm current road conditions before travelling. Candidates from outside the hills can check the North Bengal Jobs category for other current openings in the region.
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Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Admit Card / Call Letter PDF | Check your name and download the admit card |
| More Admit Card updates | Latest admit card releases on the site |
| North Bengal Jobs | Other current vacancies in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and North Bengal |
FAQs – Protection Officer (GTA) Admit Card 2026
When is the Protection Officer, GTA Area computer test and viva-voce 2026?
The Computer Test and Viva-Voce is scheduled for 20 August 2026 at 11.00 A.M. at the Office of the District Magistrate, Darjeeling.
What is the reporting time for the Protection Officer Darjeeling exam?
Candidates must report to the venue by 10.30 A.M. The notice states that late entry may not be permitted, though it does not give a separate gate closing time.
How do I download the Protection Officer GTA admit card?
Candidates should open the official PDF link, check their name in the list, and take a printout. There is no individual login — the admit card is a shared list, not a personalised download.
What should candidates do after the computer test and viva-voce?
The notice does not mention a further stage. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Typically, District Social Welfare Sections publish the outcome or a merit list on the same office website; candidates can follow the Results category for updates once released. Confirm with the official website.
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