Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Recruitment 2026: The biggest Social Welfare Department vacancy open right now is the APPSC 2026 drive for Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts in Andhra Pradesh. Online applications are open from 9 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) at psc.ap.gov.in.
There is no single all-India “Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Bharti”. Every state has its own Social Welfare Department, and each one hires separately through its state commission or its district offices. That is why candidates see many small, scattered notices under the same name.
This page puts every verified 2026 Samaj Kalyan Vibhag notification in one place, open and closed. It also covers post-wise eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, documents and the step-by-step application process. We update this page as new state notifications come out.
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Samaj Kalyan Vibhag (Social Welfare Department) of different states |
| Also known as | Social Justice & Empowerment Department, Social Justice & Special Assistance Department, Samajik Nyay Vibhag |
| Recruitment year | 2026 |
| Open now | APPSC Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Last date of the open drive | 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Common posts | Social Welfare Officer, Hostel Warden / Superintendent, Samaj Kalyan Nirikshak, Stenographer, Computer Operator, Residential School Teacher, CDPO |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th to Graduation / Post-Graduation, depending on the post |
| Selection | Written exam (CBT or OMR), skill or computer test, interview for some posts; walk-in interview for contract posts |
| Application mode | Online (state commissions), offline or walk-in (district offices) |
| Job location | Within the recruiting state |
What Is Samaj Kalyan Vibhag?
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag is the state department that runs welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, backward classes, senior citizens and other vulnerable groups. Its work includes scholarships, government hostels and residential schools, pensions and protection laws. Staff in this department implement these schemes in the field, run hostels and schools, and handle office work.
The department has a different name in each state. Use this table to find the right office and website for your state.
| State | Department name | Who recruits | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Samaj Kalyan Vibhag (Department of Social Welfare) | UPSSSC / UPPSC, post-wise; district offices for contract posts | samajkalyan.up.gov.in |
| Maharashtra | Social Justice & Special Assistance Department (Samaj Kalyan Ayuktalay) | Commissionerate (Group C), MPSC (Group A/B), district Assistant Commissioners (contract posts) | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | Social Justice & Empowerment Department (SJED) | Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Bihar | Samaj Kalyan Vibhag | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for CDPO | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Andhra Pradesh | Social Welfare Department | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) | psc.ap.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | Samaj Kalyan Vibhag | Directorate of Social Welfare, Raipur | sw.cg.nic.in |
| Manipur | Social Welfare Department | Department’s own recruitment portal | jobssocialwelfare.mn.gov.in |
Apply Now: APPSC Social Welfare Department Recruitment 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued two brief notifications, No. 25/2026 and No. 26/2026, both dated 15 September 2026, for Social Welfare, Tribal Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare posts. Applications are online only, at psc.ap.gov.in, from 9 to 29 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Brief notifications released | 15 September 2026 |
| Detailed notification published | On or before 9 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam date | To be announced |
The date of the detailed notification is the crucial date for age and qualification.
Vacancy Details
| Notification | Post | Service | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/2026 | Assistant Social Welfare Officer (ASWO) | A.P. Social Welfare Service | 11 |
| 26/2026 | Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer (ATWO) | A.P. Tribal Welfare Service | 6 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Social Welfare Subordinate Service | 21 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Tribal Welfare Subordinate Service | 23 |
| 25/2026 | Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | A.P. Backward Classes Welfare Subordinate Service | 29 |
| Total | 90 |
The Hostel Welfare Officer figures above are from the brief notification. Some later reports show a higher count (97 posts, making 114 in total) after the detailed notification. All vacancies are provisional and can change, so confirm the final numbers in the detailed notification before applying.
Eligibility
- ASWO / ATWO: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Indian university, or an equivalent qualification.
- Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II: As given in the detailed notification.
- Age limit and relaxation: As given in the detailed notification, with relaxation for reserved categories under Andhra Pradesh rules.
- Other-state candidates: Check the local / non-local reservation rules in the detailed notification before paying the fee.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay scale (per month) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is through a single-level Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT). There is no screening test, however many candidates apply. Each wrong answer costs one-third of the marks for that question.
ASWO / ATWO written exam (450 marks):
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
| Paper II | Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh & Welfare Programmes | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
| Paper III | Indian Constitution & Welfare and Protection Measures for Weaker Sections | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
ASWO / ATWO candidates must also qualify a Computer Proficiency Test (100 marks, 60 minutes). The qualifying marks are 40 for OC, 35 for BC and 30 for SC/ST.
Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II written exam (300 marks):
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
| Paper II | Education | 150 | 150 | 150 min |
If the exam runs in more than one session, APPSC may normalise the scores.
Application Fee
The fee is given in the detailed notification and is paid online during the application.
Other Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Notifications in 2026
Apart from APPSC, most 2026 Samaj Kalyan Vibhag notices were small district-level hirings, mainly walk-in interviews for contract posts. Here is every one we verified, newest first.
| Last date / interview | Office | Post | Posts | Mode | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | District Social Welfare Office, Tirupathur (Tamil Nadu) | Case Worker | 1 | Offline | Open |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Assistant Commissioner, Samaj Kalyan, Nagpur (Maharashtra) | CHB Teacher (English, Marathi, Maths / Science) | 6 | Walk-in | Closed |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Govt Residential School for SC & Neo-Buddhist Children, Navegaon, Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | Higher Primary & Secondary Teacher | 5 | Walk-in | Closed |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Assistant Commissioner, Samaj Kalyan, Nandurbar (Maharashtra) | Assistant Teacher | 10 | Walk-in | Closed |
| 20 Apr 2026 (extended) | Social Welfare Department, Manipur | Child protection unit staff, District Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Probation Officer and other posts | Various | Online | Closed |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Samaj Kalyan, Nagpur (Maharashtra) | Computer Operator | 2 | Walk-in | Closed |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Directorate of Social Welfare, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | State Commissioner Divyangjan | 1 | Offline | Closed |
CHB means clock-hour basis, a part-time teaching arrangement paid per period. District walk-in notices are short and appear only as PDF advertisements on the district office’s website, so check those sites weekly.
Maharashtra Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Bharti 2026
Maharashtra has not announced a new Samaj Kalyan mega recruitment as of 11 October 2026. Its last big Group C drive was for 219 posts, notified in late November 2024, with the online exam held in March 2025. The 2026 openings so far are the district walk-ins listed above.
The 219-post drive covered Stenographer, Gruhpal / Hostel Superintendent and Samaj Kalyan Nirikshak (Social Welfare Inspector) posts, among others. Expect a similar mix in the next cycle.
Exam Pattern (previous cycle)
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Marathi | 25 |
| English | 25 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
The hall ticket added a 0.5 mark negative marking for each wrong answer, even though the original notification did not mention it. Prepare for negative marking in the next exam too.
Group A and Group B posts
Senior posts are filled through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). An MPSC advertisement from 2023 covered 140 Assistant Commissioner posts in the Social Justice Department and 26 Assistant Director posts in the OBC Welfare Department.
For updates, follow sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in and the website of your district’s Assistant Commissioner, Samaj Kalyan.
Rajasthan: Hostel Superintendent Grade-II (Social Welfare)
Rajasthan fills its main Social Welfare post, Hostel Superintendent Grade-II, through the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). The last cycle (2024) had 335 posts in the Social Justice & Empowerment Department, and its final result (List-4) came out on 8 July 2026.
| Detail | Hostel Superintendent Grade-II (SJED) 2024 |
|---|---|
| Posts | 335 |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university |
| Application fee | ₹600 (General, BC / EBC creamy layer); ₹400 (BC / EBC non-creamy layer, EWS, SC, ST, PwD) |
| Written exam | 28 July 2024 |
| Final result (List-4) | 8 July 2026 |
RSSB’s Graduate Level CET lists Hostel Superintendent Grade-II (Social Welfare Subordinate Service) among the posts it covers. So the first step for the next cycle is to clear the CET (Graduate Level), then apply when the post-wise notification comes out.
Bihar Samaj Kalyan Vibhag: CDPO Recruitment
In Bihar, the top Samaj Kalyan Vibhag post is Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), recruited by BPSC. A new CDPO advertisement had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so the last cycle’s details below show what to expect.
| Detail | BPSC CDPO (previous cycle, 2021) |
|---|---|
| Posts | 55 |
| Pay scale | Level 9: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university |
| Age limit | 21–37 years (male), 21–40 years (female) |
| Application fee | ₹600 (General / OBC / EWS); ₹150 (SC / ST / women of Bihar) |
| Selection | Preliminary exam, main exam, interview |
Watch the BPSC exam calendar for the next CDPO advertisement.
UP Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Bharti 2026
UP Samaj Kalyan Vibhag has not released a fresh direct recruitment notification as of 11 October 2026, as far as our checks show. The department is best known for its pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, old-age pension and residential schools.
Its permanent posts are filled through the state commissions (UPSSSC or UPPSC, depending on the post). Short-term and contract posts are advertised by district Social Welfare Officers. When a notification comes, it will appear on samajkalyan.up.gov.in and the commission’s website.
- Beware of fake forms: “Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Bharti” forms shared on WhatsApp or YouTube that ask for fees through UPI or a Google Form are not official. Apply only through the department or commission website.
- Looking for Anganwadi jobs? Anganwadi worker posts in UP come under a different department (Bal Vikas Seva evam Pushtahar), not Samaj Kalyan Vibhag.
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Posts and Eligibility
Most Samaj Kalyan Vibhag posts need a graduation degree; clerical and skill posts can start at 10th or 12th. The table shows the usual pattern, but each state’s notification decides the exact rule.
| Post | Usual qualification | Usual job type |
|---|---|---|
| Social Welfare Officer / Assistant Social Welfare Officer | Graduation in any subject | Regular (Group B / C) |
| Samaj Kalyan Nirikshak (Social Welfare Inspector) | Graduation | Regular (Group C) |
| Hostel Warden / Gruhpal / Hostel Superintendent | Graduation (some states accept 12th + computer course) | Regular (Group C) |
| Stenographer / Steno-typist | 10th or 12th + shorthand and typing speed certificates | Regular (Group C) |
| Computer Operator / Data Entry Operator | 12th or graduation + computer certificate | Contract |
| Teacher in residential schools | Subject degree + D.El.Ed / B.Ed + TET, as per level | Contract or regular |
| Counsellor / Social Worker / Probation Officer | BSW / MSW, Sociology or Psychology degree | Contract |
| CDPO (Bihar) | Graduation | Regular (gazetted) |
Age Limit
- Minimum age is usually 18 or 21 years, and maximum age is usually 37 to 42 years.
- SC, ST, OBC, women, PwD and ex-servicemen get upper age relaxation under the state’s rules.
- Reserved-category benefits usually need state domicile. Candidates from other states mostly apply as General (Unreserved).
- Age is counted on the cut-off date in each notification, which varies.
Selection Process
Regular posts are filled through a written exam; contract posts mostly through a walk-in interview.
Regular posts (through a commission):
- Written exam: Objective questions, online (CBT) or OMR. Negative marking is common, for example one-third in APPSC and 0.5 marks in Maharashtra’s last exam.
- Skill test: Typing, shorthand or computer proficiency test, only for posts that need it.
- Interview: Only for senior posts such as CDPO.
- Document verification: Original certificates are checked.
- Final merit list: Prepared by category and posted on the official website.
Contract posts (district walk-in):
- Reach the venue on the interview date with originals and self-attested copies.
- Documents are checked, then an interview or demo class is held.
- Selected candidates get an appointment letter for a fixed term.
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Salary 2026
Officer-level Social Welfare posts pay roughly ₹37,000 to ₹53,000 basic at entry, as the confirmed pay scales below show.
| Post | State | Pay scale (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Social Welfare Officer | Andhra Pradesh | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Assistant Tribal Welfare Officer | Andhra Pradesh | ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 |
| Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II | Andhra Pradesh | ₹37,640 – ₹1,15,500 |
| CDPO | Bihar | Level 9: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 (2021 cycle) |
| Contract posts (teacher, computer operator) | Maharashtra districts | Fixed honorarium, as given in each advertisement |
Regular employees also get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, travel allowance, pension benefits and yearly increments. Contract staff get only the fixed monthly amount.
Documents Required
Keep these ready, as scans for online forms and as originals plus self-attested copies for walk-ins and verification:
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned as per the size in the notification)
- 10th marksheet or certificate (proof of date of birth)
- 12th, graduation and post-graduation marksheets and degrees, as required
- Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC non-creamy layer) and EWS certificate, if claiming reservation
- Domicile certificate of the state
- Disability certificate (PwD), if applicable
- Skill certificates: typing, shorthand, computer course (CCC, MS-CIT or equivalent), D.El.Ed / B.Ed, TET
- Experience certificate, if the post asks for it
- Aadhaar card or another photo ID
- Valid mobile number and email ID
How to Apply for Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Recruitment 2026
Online application (APPSC and other commissions)
- Visit the commission’s website, for example psc.ap.gov.in for the current APPSC drive.
- Download the detailed notification and check eligibility, age and vacancies for your category.
- Complete the one-time registration (OTPR / OTR) if you have not done it already.
- Log in and open the application link for the post you want.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as in your certificates.
- Upload your photo, signature and the documents asked for.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
Walk-in interview (district Samaj Kalyan offices)
- Download the PDF advertisement from the district office or department website.
- Fill the application format attached to the advertisement, if any.
- Reach the interview venue on the given date, well before the reporting time.
- Carry original documents, a set of self-attested copies and two photographs.
Apply a few days before the last date. Commission websites slow down in the final days.
Syllabus Focus and Preparation Tips
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag exams reward candidates who know welfare laws and schemes, not just general knowledge. Cover these areas:
- General studies and current affairs: National and state news of the last 12 months, government schemes, important days and summits.
- Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights (Articles 14–17, 21), Directive Principles (Article 46), National Commissions for SC and ST (Articles 338, 338A), and the SC / ST lists (Articles 341, 342).
- Welfare and protection laws: Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955, SC / ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
- Welfare schemes: Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships, old-age and disability pensions, government hostels and residential schools of your state.
- State history and culture: Especially social reform movements of the state (APPSC Paper II is fully on this).
- Language and arithmetic: Grammar, comprehension, percentages, ratio, interest, profit and loss, time and work.
- Computer basics: Word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, needed for the APPSC Computer Proficiency Test.
Tips:
- Download the official syllabus from the notification and mark the topics you already know.
- Solve previous papers and full mock tests under time limits.
- With negative marking, skip questions you cannot narrow down to two options.
- Revise welfare acts and article numbers weekly; they are easy marks.
Important Links
| Link | Website |
|---|---|
| APPSC – Apply Online (ASWO / ATWO / Hostel Welfare Officer) | psc.ap.gov.in |
| APPSC – Recruitment Notifications | portal-psc.ap.gov.in |
| UP Samaj Kalyan Vibhag | samajkalyan.up.gov.in |
| Maharashtra Social Justice & Special Assistance Dept | sjsa.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Rajasthan Staff Selection Board | rssb.rajasthan.gov.in |
| BPSC Exam Calendar (Bihar CDPO) | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh Samaj Kalyan Vibhag | sw.cg.nic.in |
| Manipur Social Welfare Recruitment Portal | jobssocialwelfare.mn.gov.in |
Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. Is Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Recruitment 2026 notification out? There is no single all-India notification. The main open drive is APPSC’s Social Welfare recruitment in Andhra Pradesh; other states have released only small district-level notices so far in 2026.
Q2. What is the last date for the APPSC Social Welfare recruitment? 29 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The application window opened on 9 October 2026.
Q3. How many posts are in the APPSC Social Welfare recruitment? 17 Assistant Social / Tribal Welfare Officer posts (11 + 6) and 73 Hostel Welfare Officer Grade-II posts as per the brief notification. Some later reports show a higher Hostel Welfare Officer count, so confirm in the detailed notification.
Q4. What qualification is needed for Samaj Kalyan Vibhag jobs? Most officer and inspector posts need graduation. Stenographer and computer posts can need 10th or 12th plus skill certificates, and teacher posts need D.El.Ed / B.Ed and TET.
Q5. What is the salary of an Assistant Social Welfare Officer? In Andhra Pradesh, the pay scale is ₹48,440 – ₹1,37,220 per month, plus allowances.
Q6. Has UP Samaj Kalyan Vibhag released a recruitment in 2026? No fresh direct notification had been released as of 11 October 2026. Watch samajkalyan.up.gov.in and the UPSSSC / UPPSC websites.
Q7. When will the next Maharashtra Samaj Kalyan Bharti come? No date has been announced. The last big drive (219 posts) was notified in November 2024; current 2026 openings are district walk-ins.
Q8. Is there negative marking in Samaj Kalyan Vibhag exams? Usually yes. APPSC deducts one-third of a question’s marks, and Maharashtra’s last exam deducted 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
Q9. Can candidates from other states apply? Often yes, for unreserved posts, but reservation benefits are usually only for the state’s domicile holders. Check the local / non-local rules in each notification.
Q10. Are Anganwadi jobs part of Samaj Kalyan Vibhag? In most states, no. Anganwadi recruitment is usually done by the Women & Child Development or ICDS department.