CDPO Child Development Syllabus 2027
Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) State Recruitment Exam – Women and Child Development Department
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Early Childhood Education | 25 | 25 |
| 2 | Nutrition & Public Health | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | Social Welfare & Legislation | 25 | 25 |
| 4 | General Studies | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Child Development & Early Childhood Education
Key topics covered as per the official CDPO Child Development syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Child Development & Early Childhood Education.
View Child Development & Early Childhood Education Syllabus →Nutrition & Public Health
Key topics covered as per the official CDPO Child Development syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Nutrition & Public Health.
View Nutrition & Public Health Syllabus →Social Welfare & Legislation
Key topics covered as per the official CDPO Child Development syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Social Welfare & Legislation.
View Social Welfare & Legislation Syllabus →General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official CDPO Child Development syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Post-graduate degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, or Nutrition; age 21–40 years (state-specific); some states accept graduation with experience
ANumber of Attempts
As per state PSC rules
Exam Schedule
Frequency
As and when vacancies arise
Next Exam Date
Varies by state
Registration Opens
Varies by state
Preparation Tips
- 1Master child developmental theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Maslow) with practical applications — these are heavily tested in both objective and interview stages of CDPO selection.
- 2Study nutrition science comprehensively: SAM/MAM classification, POSHAN Abhiyaan targets, ICDS supplementary nutrition menus, and micronutrient deficiency prevention protocols.
- 3Practise 100-question mock tests in 90 minutes with negative marking awareness; the -0.33 penalty means avoiding random guessing is critical to maintaining a high score.
- 4Prepare for the interview by studying recent NFHS-5 nutrition data, Poshan Abhiyaan annual reports, and being ready to discuss field-level programme management scenarios.
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