Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW), Sociology, Psychology, Law (LLB), Child Development, Education, Children's Health, Social Sciences, or relevant disciplines from a recognized university. Both fresh candidates and individuals or child welfare organizations with 3 or more years of experience in child protection and counseling are eligible to apply.
Contractual / RegularOct. 1, 2026
DCPU Krishnagiri Support Person Recruitment 2026
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Oct. 1, 2026Support Person (POCSO)
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Vacancies
20 Posts
Pay Scale
Up to ₹10,000/- per case (Honorarium including travel)
Age Limit
Minimum 25 Years (No Upper Age Limit)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 30, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 30, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Applicants must be at least 25 years of age as on the date of application. No upper age ceiling has been specified by the district administration.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Interview & Interaction by District Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications are scrutinized based on degree qualifications in social work/law/psychology and demonstrable child-welfare experience. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interaction and interview before the District Selection Committee comprising DCPU and CWC officials. Selected candidates are empanelled on the Krishnagiri district roster for a 3-year term and receive specialized training under POCSO Rules, 2020.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications in Relevant Disciplines (MSW/Psychology/Law) | 30 Marks | Assessment of degree credentials, specialized training in child psychology, trauma-informed care, and child rights legislation. |
| Relevant Field Experience in Child Protection & Counseling | 35 Marks | Demonstrated experience in working with juvenile justice systems, NGOs, CWC, or victim rehabilitation services. |
| Knowledge of POCSO Act 2012 & POCSO Rules 2020 | 20 Marks | Familiarity with statutory reporting, statement recording under Section 164 CrPC/BNSS, child-friendly court procedures, and victim compensation mechanisms. |
| Communication, Empathy & Interpersonal Skills in Viva/Interview | 15 Marks | Assessment of counseling temperament, active listening, emotional maturity, and ability to coordinate with police and medical authorities. |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Support Persons under the POCSO Act are frontline child-rights facilitators engaged by the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Krishnagiri. The primary duty is to accompany and support child victims of sexual abuse throughout the criminal justice process—from FIR registration at All Women Police Stations (AWPS), statement recording under Section 164 CrPC/BNSS before the magistrate, medical examination at government hospitals, to testifying in Special POCSO Courts. Support Persons act as a compassionate liaison between the child's family, police, healthcare personnel, and legal aid counsel, ensuring the child does not suffer secondary trauma. The work requires high emotional resilience, empathy, irregular on-call hours during emergency victim rescues, and strict adherence to child confidentiality.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Empanelment is on an ad-hoc, honorarium basis for an initial term of 3 years under the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women's Rights Department guidelines. Remuneration is strictly case-based: up to ₹10,000/- per case (inclusive of travel and out-of-pocket expenses) disbursed upon completing case milestones. No fixed monthly salary, stipend, or retainer fee is paid when cases are not assigned. The engagement does not confer any entitlement to regular employment, government employee status, or absorption into state services.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As an empanelled expert/professional role, there is no formal departmental promotion hierarchy within the government cadre. However, active experience as a certified POCSO Support Person provides invaluable field credentials for selection into statutory bodies such as the Child Welfare Committee (CWC Member), Juvenile Justice Board (JJB Member), Protection Officer in DCPU/ICPS, or social work specialists in UNICEF and national child protection NGOs.
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- Case-Linked Remuneration: Applicants must note that remuneration is strictly per-case up to ₹10,000/- based on case allocation; it is not a fixed monthly salaried job. If no case is allocated, no honorarium is payable.
- Strict Offline Submission Deadline: Completed application forms along with all self-attested supporting documents must reach the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Krishnagiri by 15.10.2026. Online submissions or applications received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Mandatory Qualification Stream: Applicants must hold recognized degrees specifically in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Child Development, Education, or related social sciences. Unrelated educational backgrounds will be rejected during initial scrutiny.
- High Psychological Resilience Required: The role involves continuous exposure to severe child trauma, police investigations, and hostile courtroom cross-examinations, requiring sound emotional stability and professional ethics.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR20
Total Vacancies20 Posts
Remuneration & Earnings Structure
Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model
Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.
Support Persons are engaged on an honorarium basis and receive up to ₹10,000/- per POCSO case (inclusive of travel expenses). Remuneration is case-linked; no monthly stipend or fixed retainer is paid if no case is allocated.
Case-based honorarium of up to ₹10,000/- per case as per Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women's Rights Department G.O. (Ms) No. 23 dated 12.08.2026. No retainer fee is paid when cases are not allocated.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official Krishnagiri District recruitment portal at https://krishnagiri.nic.in and download the prescribed Support Person application form.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and field experience in child counseling, victim rehabilitation, or child rights advocacy.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of: (a) Age proof (SSLC marksheet or Birth Certificate), (b) Degree certificates and mark sheets in Social Work/Law/Psychology/Sociology/Education, (c) Experience certificates in child welfare or counseling (if any), (d) Aadhaar Card / ID proof, and (e) Recent passport size photographs.
- Submit the completed application form in a sealed envelope superscribed "Application for Empanelment as Support Person under POCSO Act - DCPU Krishnagiri" by post or in person to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Door/Room No. 99 & 100, Krishnagiri - 635 115, Tamil Nadu.
- Ensure the application packet reaches the DCPU office on or before 15th October 2026. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the deadline will be rejected.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is required to be paid.
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Published
Sep 30, 2026
2
Starts
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Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Sep – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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District Collectorate, Krishnagiri
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Screening & Document Verification
OfflineQualifying Only
Interview & Interaction by District Selection Committee
OfflineMerit Scored
Applications are scrutinized based on degree qualifications in social work/law/psychology and demonstrable child-welfare experience. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interaction and interview before the District Selection Committee comprising DCPU and CWC officials. Selected candidates are empanelled on the Krishnagiri district roster for a 3-year term and receive specialized training under POCSO Rules, 2020.
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A Support Person acts as a dedicated companion and advocate for child victims of sexual abuse. Key duties include assisting the child during police inquiries, medical check-ups, magistrate statement recording, and court trials, coordinating with CWC and DCPU, and facilitating psycho-social support and victim compensation.
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