- Temporary engagement of 20 Support Persons on an honorarium basis to assist children affected by sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 during investigations and court proceedings.
- Roles involve providing necessary support and guidance to children during legal processes.
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Active Listing
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Any Post Graduate
Support Persons for Children Affected by Sexual Offences (POCSO Act)
District Child Protection Unit, Chengalpattu
Total Vacancies
20
Job Location
District Child Protection Unit, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
30 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | District Child Protection Unit, Chengalpattu (DCPU-Chengalpattu) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 10,000/- per case in 4 installments (honorarium basis). |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 3 years’ experience in child-related fields (if graduate without PG). |
| Application Fee | • Fee Amount: 10,000 Indian Rupees (Rs. 10,000/-), Payment Structure: Paid per case in four equal installments, Notes: ['No explicit mention of an application fee for submitting the job application itself.', 'The honorarium (Rs. 10,000/-) is paid to selected candidates for providing support services, not as a fee for applying.'] |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Any person with a Postgraduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or any relevant field related to child welfare, health, or education.
- OR: Graduate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in child education, development, health, or protection issues.
- OR: Graduate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in child education, development, health, or protection issues.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on qualification and experience as per the notification criteria. No formal written test or interview mentioned.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly completed application form (downloadable from the official website).
- Copies of educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma certificates).
- Recent photograph (passport-sized).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Copies of educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma certificates).
- Recent photograph (passport-sized).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: 10,000 Indian Rupees (Rs. 10,000/-), Payment Structure: Paid per case in four equal installments, Notes: ['No explicit mention of an application fee for submitting the job application itself.', 'The honorarium (Rs. 10,000/-) is paid to selected candidates for providing support services, not as a fee for applying.']
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Support Persons under the POCSO Act in Chengalpattu?
There are 20 vacancies available for the role of Support Person under the POCSO Act in Chengalpattu.
Q.
What is the honorarium structure for this temporary engagement?
The honorarium is Rs. 10,000/- per case, paid in 4 installments.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for Support Persons under POCSO Act?
The last date to submit the application is 30th October 2026 by 5:45 PM.
Q.
Where should I send the completed application form?
Send the completed application form along with supporting documents to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Room No. F0-06, Ground Floor, F-Block, New District Collectorate Campus, Chengalpattu - 603 111.
Q.
What qualifications are required for this role?
You must have either a Postgraduate Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or related fields, or a Graduate Degree with 3+ years’ experience in child education/development/health/protection.