DCPO Salem Support Person Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 8 Posts

Salem district has 8 vacancies for Support Persons under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A Support Person helps children affected by sexual offences during the investigation and the court proceedings. The term is 3 years, and the honorarium is up to Rs.10,000/- per case (travel expenses included). The District Collector, Salem District has invited applications from two groups: postgraduates in fields related to child welfare, and graduates with at least 3 years' experience in child-related work. Applicants must be at least 25 years old. The application form is on salem.nic.in. Send the completed form in person or by post to the District Child Protection Officer, Salem, by 5.30 PM on 2 November 2026.

DCPU Salem Support Persons at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.

About DCPU Salem

The District Collector, Salem District, issued this notice as a press release through the District Public Relations Office, Salem. The District Child Protection Office handles the applications. It is in Room No. 415 on the fourth floor of the District Collectorate, Salem, and is headed by the District Child Protection Officer. The Support Persons will be selected under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. They will help children affected by sexual offences in Salem district.

Who Can Apply

Two groups of individuals may apply for the Support Person post:

• Postgraduates: Any person with a postgraduate degree in fields related to child welfare, health or education may apply. The notice names these fields in particular: social work, sociology, law, psychology, child development, or other suitable fields related to child welfare.
• Graduates with experience: Graduates with at least 3 years' experience in work related to children's education, development, health or protection are also eligible.

Qualified organisations that work in child protection may also apply.

The minimum age for appointment as a Support Person is 25 years. The notice does not mention an upper age limit.

For the full eligibility details, see the official notification.

Pay and Tenure

• A Support Person's term is 3 years.
• Cases are allotted to eligible Support Persons. The honorarium is paid only for the work done on the allotted cases, from the start of each case to its end.
• The honorarium is up to Rs.10,000/- per case, and this amount includes travel expenses.
• It is paid in 4 instalments of Rs.2500/- each.
• No honorarium is paid for any period when no case is allotted.

DCPU Salem Support Persons Job Description

• Give children affected by sexual offences the support and guidance they need during the investigation and the court proceedings.
• Keep the child's best interest, safety and rights in mind at all times.
• Work with the related bodies, including the police, the CWC, the DCPU, hospitals and the court.
• Help the child get the medical care, psychological support, education and rehabilitation services the child needs.
• Keep the child and the family informed about how the case is progressing.
• Make sure the child is safe.

How to Apply for DCPU Salem Support Persons

1. Download the Support Person application form from the Salem district website (https://salem.nic.in/).
2. Fill in the application form.
3. Attach the relevant certificates to the completed form.
4. Send the application in person or by post to: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Room No. 415, Fourth Floor, District Collectorate, Salem-636001.
5. Send it by 5.30 PM on 2 November 2026.

For more details, contact the District Child Protection Office on 0427 - 2415966.

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