Erode District Administration is inviting applications for Support Persons to assist children affected by sexual offences under the POCSO Act, 2012, with a 3-year tenure and an honorarium of up to Rs.10,000 per case (including travel expenses). A postgraduate degree in a child-welfare-related field, or a graduate degree with at least 3 years' experience, is required, and the minimum age is 25 years. Download the form from erode.nic.in and submit it in person or by post to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Erode, by 5.30 PM on 19 November 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Erode District Administration (applications to the District Child Protection Unit, DCPU) |
| Post Name(s) | Support Person |
| Tenure | 3 years |
| Pay | Honorarium up to Rs.10,000/- per case (including travel expenses) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 25 years |
| Job Location | Erode district |
| Application Mode | Offline – in person or by post |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 November 2026, 5.30 PM |
| Official Website | https://erode.nic.in |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the application fee or the selection process.
Support Persons are being selected in Erode district under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), the POCSO Rules, 2020 and Government Order (Nilai) No.23 dated 12.08.2026 of the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Their role is to give needed support and guidance to children affected by sexual offences during investigation and court proceedings.
The notice invites qualified and interested individuals, and also qualified organisations engaged in child-protection work.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Support Person Application Form | Form to be downloaded, filled and submitted to the DCPU, Erode |
| Official Notification PDF | Press release (in Tamil) |
| Erode District Official Website | erode.nic.in |
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