The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially released the notification for the recruitment of one Chairperson and six Members for the newly constituted Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR). Interested and eligible candidates can apply in offline mode by submitting their applications to the Director, Department of Women Development and Child Welfare (WDCW), Guntur, by 5:30 PM on 19th June 2025.
This recruitment is not for regular government jobs but tenure-based appointments under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Selected candidates will be engaged for a period of three years and will receive fixed salaries as determined by the State Government.
Before diving into eligibility criteria and the selection process, let’s understand the key highlights.
AP SCPCR Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Here is a summary of the notification released by the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare, Andhra Pradesh.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Department of Women Development & Child Welfare, AP |
| Commission | Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights |
| Posts | Chairperson (1), Members (6) |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Post Graduation |
| Experience Requirement | Minimum 10 years in relevant fields |
| Application Mode | Offline (Registered/Speed Post) |
| Application Deadline | 19th June 2025, 5:30 PM |
| Tenure | 3 years (Not a permanent position) |
| Official Website | wdcw.ap.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Experience Requirements
Applicants must be Indian citizens and residents of Andhra Pradesh. The following qualifications and conditions apply:
Educational Qualification
- A Post-Graduation degree from a recognized university.
- At least 10 years of proven experience and notable contributions in any of the following:
- Education
- Child health, care, or development
- Juvenile justice or child protection
- Child psychology or sociology
- Child rights law
- Elimination of child labour or child distress services
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Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | 65 Years |
| Members | 60 Years |
Retired Government officials meeting the criteria can also apply. However, applicants must not have:
- Any human rights or child rights violation record
- Been convicted for offenses involving moral turpitude
- Been dismissed or removed from government service
- Active association with any political party or commercial activities
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How to Apply for APSCPCR Recruitment 2025
Candidates need to submit their applications in the prescribed format along with a bio-data and self-attested documents to:
The Director,
Department of Women Development & Child Welfare,
4th Floor, Jampani Towers, Amaravathi Road,
Guntur-522006, Andhra Pradesh
Contact: 0863-2332587
Application Deadline: 19th June 2025 by 5:30 PM
The envelope must be superscribed:
“Application for selection of Chairperson/Members of APSCPCR”
Applications via email, WhatsApp, or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Salary and Allowances
- Chairperson: Equivalent to the Chief Secretary’s salary.
- Members: Equivalent to the Principal Secretary’s salary.
- For retired persons, salary + pension should not exceed last pay drawn.
- Tenure: 3 years from the date of appointment or till the age limit is reached.
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Selection Process
- Applications will be shortlisted based on eligibility and qualifications.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
- The final selection will be made by a committee constituted by the State Government.
