in the Special Cell for Women, Araria District, State
of Bihar, established with/in Bihar Police, by Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, with support of
Women & Child Development Corporation (Government of Bihar)
Education and Experience criteria: The candidate must have a post-graduate qualification in social work (M.A. in Social Work/MSW) from
Central/Deemed/State-Recognized University. The candidates possessing Master"s degree in other social
sciences such as Women Studies, Psychology, Sociology, may also be considered at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
The candidate must also have 2 years work experience in the social-development sector. Those with 2
years" relevant work experience on the issue of gender-based violence, specifically in direct casework
and/or intervention work on women"s issues at the grass-root level will be given preference.
Candidate must demonstrate willingness to travel across the allotted district, and within Bihar and
occasionally to other States as per programme requirements detailed in section on job description
above.
Verbal and written fluency in local languages/dialects as spoken in the district is essential, and working
knowledge of English and comfort with the use of computers & internet is also necessary.
Location and terms of service:
The above stated position is full-time and based in the Araria districts of Bihar. The selected social
worker will be contractually employed and will be paid a consolidated honorarium of INR 25,000/- per
month. Once appointed, the social worker will be expected to reside in Araria district for the duration
of their appointment and deputation for full-time work at Special Cell.
Female Candidates in the age group of 22-50 years, possessing necessary educational qualification, prior
relevant work experience as detailed in section 3 below, with proficiency in local language/dialect of the district
and based in Araria will be given preference.