Vacancy for Counsellor Kalimpong District Child Protection Unit

Vacancy for Counsellor Kalimpong-The District Child Protection Unit under the Office of the District Magistrate, Kalimpong, has released a recruitment notification to fill one contractual Counsellor position. Issued on 16.10.2025, applications are open from 17.10.2025 to 14.11.2025. Download the prescribed application form from the official website: https://kalimpong.gov.in. Submit filled forms offline only—no online applications accepted.

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Details of Counsellor

Explore the key details of Counsellor below:

Job location: District Child Protection Unit, Kalimpong.

Vacancy for Counsellor Kalimpong-Eligibility Criteria for Counsellor

Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age criteria to apply for the posts. The eligibility details for the post(s) are provided below.

Here are details of Eligibility Criteria that candidates applying for posts in Counsellor:

Ensure you meet the following criteria to apply.

• Educational Qualification: Graduate in Social Work / Sociology / Psychology / Public Health / Counselling from a recognized university. OR PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication.
• Experience: At least 1 Year of working experience with the Govt./NGO preferably in the field of Women & Child Development.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Computers.
• Language: The candidates should have the ability to read, write and speak in Nepali.
• Age Limit: 18 to 35 years (as on 14.11.2025). No relaxations mentioned.

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Selection Process

Here’s how candidates will be selected:

1. Written examination: 80 marks.
2. Computer test: 10 marks (only for candidates successful in written test).
3. Viva Voce: 10 marks (candidates successful in Computer Test, called in ratio of 1:5).
   A merit list of successful candidates in the ratio of 1:4 will be prepared for a period of 2 (Two) years.

Vacancy for Counsellor Kalimpong-How to Apply

Follow these simple steps to submit your application:

1. Download the prescribed application form from https://kalimpong.gov.in.
2. Fill the form completely in the given format.
3. Attach self-attested/certified copies of:

• Two recent passport size photographs.
• Age proof (PAN Card/Voter Card/School Admit Card/Birth Certificate/Aadhar card).
• Residential proof (Aadhar Card/Voter Card/Certificate from local Authority/Municipality/BDO etc).
• Education Qualification Certificate/Marksheet.
• Experience Certificate.
• Computer Certificate.
• Valid Mobile No and email ID.
• Two self-addressed envelopes with requisite postage stamps for sending admits via post.

1. Submit by post or by hand to: Office of the District Child Protection Unit, Office of the District Magistrate, Old Hotel Chimal, Ringkingpong Road, Kalimpong – 734301.
2. Applications accepted from 17.10.2025 to 14.11.2025 during office hours on working days only. Any application received after 4:00pm on 14.11.2025 will be rejected—postal delay not considered.

Important Dates

Here’s the important dates for the recruitment:

Read Official Notification : Vacancy for Counsellor Kalimpong District Child Protection Unit

FAQs

Got questions? Check these FAQs for quick answers.

1. Who can apply for Counsellor?
   Candidates aged 18-35 years with a Graduate in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Public Health/Counselling (or PG Diploma in Counselling and Communication), 1 year experience in Govt./NGO (preferably Women & Child Development), computer proficiency, and ability to read/write/speak Nepali.
2. What is the selection process?
   It includes a written exam (80 marks), computer test (10 marks for qualifiers), and viva voce (10 marks in 1:5 ratio). A merit list in 1:4 ratio valid for 2 years.
3. How to download the application form?
   Visit https://kalimpong.gov.in and download the prescribed format.
4. Where to submit the application?
   By post or hand at Office of the District Child Protection Unit, Old Hotel Chimal, Ringkingpong Road, Kalimpong – 734301, before 4:00pm on 14.11.2025.
5. Is there any application fee?
   No application fee specified.