The District Child Protection Unit Dharmapuri, the district-level agency for child protection in Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for the post of Support Person on a contract basis. The vacancy count has not been specified in the notification. Selected candidates will assist children affected in POCSO cases, working alongside the police, Child Welfare Committee, hospitals and courts to guide them through investigation and court proceedings.
DCPU Dharmapuri Support Person Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026G.O. (Ms.) No. 23
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Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification12 Aug
- Applications Opentill 23 Oct
About DCPU Dharmapuri Support Person Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Child Protection Unit Dharmapuri
- Advertisement No.
- G.O. (Ms.) No. 23
- Post Name
- Support Person
- Job Location
- Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- At least 25 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3 years of experience in work related to children's education, development, health, or protection, required for graduate candidates
- Tenure
- 3 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Support Person
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Support Person |
Eligibility Details
Support Person
Any person holding a postgraduate degree in fields related to child welfare, health, or education, particularly Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or other relevant fields connected with child welfare, may apply. Graduates having a minimum of 3 years of experience in work related to children's education, development, health, or protection are also eligible to apply.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Support Person | Any person holding a postgraduate degree in fields related to child welfare, health, or education, particularly Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or other relevant fields connected with child welfare, may apply. Graduates having a minimum of 3 years of experience in work related to children's education, development, health, or protection are also eligible to apply. |
Age Limit
Minimum 25 years; no upper age limit specified
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications
Completed application forms and required documents submitted by eligible individuals and eligible organisations engaged in child protection-related work are screened, and selection is made by Dharmapuri District.
Salary Structure
Up to Rs. 10,000 per case (honorarium), including travel expenses, paid in four instalments of Rs. 2,500 each; no honorarium for periods with no cases assigned
How to Apply
- 1Download the Support Person application form from www.dharmapuri.nic.in
- 2Fill in the application form completely with all required details
- 3Attach all documents in support of your eligibility
- 4Submit the completed application in person or by post to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Old District Collectorate, Dharmapuri - 636 705, on or before 23.10.2026
Important Details
- Support Persons work in coordination with the Police, Child Welfare Committee, DCPU, hospitals, courts and other concerned institutions, keeping in view the best interests, safety and rights of the child.
- They assist the child in accessing medical care, psychological support, education and rehabilitation services, and keep the child and family informed about the progress of the case.
- Honorarium is paid only for work undertaken in an assigned case from its commencement until its completion.
Role of the Support Person
Support Persons provide support and guidance to children affected by sexual offences during investigation and court proceedings under the POCSO Act, 2012 and POCSO Rules, 2020. They coordinate with the Police, CWC, DCPU, hospitals and courts and help the child access medical care, psychological support, education and rehabilitation.
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