The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kancheepuram, has released the notification for the Support Persons Recruitment 2026. The advertisement number is given in the official notification — check official notification. A total of 20 Support Persons will be selected to support children affected by sexual offences during investigation and court proceedings under the POCSO Act, 2012. The engagement is purely temporary and on an honorarium basis. Applications are being accepted from 11 November 2026. Check the full details below.
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Application Fee
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts | Honorarium |
| Support Persons (POCSO Act) | 20 | Rs. 10,000 per case |
| Total | 20 | — |
Eligibility
Persons or organisations working for child rights/protection can apply. Candidates with a post-graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Health or Education are also eligible, as are graduates with 3 years of experience in child protection or child development. Persons with child-rights violations or other criminal cases against them cannot apply. The age limit is not stated in the notice — check official notification for it.
What the Work Involves
Support Persons will give necessary support and guidance to children affected by sexual offences during investigation and court proceedings under the POCSO Act, 2012. They will work with the police, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), the DCPU, hospitals and courts. The engagement is purely temporary; check official notification for the tenure.
Selection Process
Selection will be made by the District Selection Committee — check official notification for the selection method. Selected Support Persons will be assigned cases, and the honorarium is paid only for work on assigned cases.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from kancheepuram.nic.in.
- Fill in the form and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Send the completed form by post or courier to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Helpline (1098), Ground Floor, District Collectorate Office, Kancheepuram – 631501.
- The application must reach the office by 5:45 PM within 15 days of publication (about 26 November 2026).
- For any information, call 6382612939.
Important Links
| Kancheepuram District Official Website | kancheepuram.nic.in |
A private information portal (not a government website).
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in DCPU Kancheepuram Support Persons Recruitment 2026?
There are 20 posts in total — all for Support Persons.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the office by 5:45 PM within 15 days of publication — about 26 November 2026. The notice leaves the day of the month blank, so send your application early.
How much is the honorarium?
Rs. 10,000 per case, paid in 4 instalments of Rs. 2,500 each. This is not a monthly salary.
Who can apply?
Post-graduates in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Health or Education, or graduates with 3 years of experience in child protection, can apply.
How do I apply?
Applications are offline only — send the filled form by post or courier to the District Child Protection Officer, District Collectorate Office, Kancheepuram – 631501.
