DCPO Salem Support Person Recruitment 2026 for 8 PostsApplications Open

• A postgraduate degree in a field connected with child welfare, health or education, including social work, sociology, law, psychology, child development or another suitable child-welfare field.
• Alternatively, a graduate degree with at least 3 years of experience in work involving children's education, development, health or protection.
• Qualified organisations engaged in child protection may also apply.

• Visit the official Salem district website and download the Support Person application form.
• Complete the form and attach the relevant certificates.
• Submit the application in person or by post to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Room No. 415, Fourth Floor, District Collectorate, Salem-636001.
• Ensure the application reaches the office by 5.30 PM on 2 November 2026.
• For further details, contact the District Child Protection Office at 0427 - 2415966.

About the recruitment

The District Collector, Salem District, has announced 8 Support Person vacancies through Press Release No. 695/2026 dated 16.10.2026. The District Child Protection Office, Salem, is handling applications for these three-year appointments under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The role involves supporting children affected by sexual offences throughout investigation and court proceedings.

Who can apply

Applicants must be at least 25 years old. One eligibility route is a postgraduate degree in a suitable field related to child welfare, health or education. The listed disciplines include social work, sociology, law, psychology and child development. The other route is a graduate degree with at least three years of experience involving children's education, development, health or protection. Qualified organisations working in child protection may also apply. No upper age limit is stated.

Role and payment terms

Support Persons must prioritise the child's safety, rights and best interests while coordinating with the police, Child Welfare Committee, District Child Protection Unit, hospitals and courts. Their responsibilities include helping children access medical care, psychological support, education and rehabilitation, as well as keeping children and their families informed about case progress.

The honorarium is linked to allotted cases rather than a fixed monthly salary. It is up to Rs.10,000/- per case, inclusive of travel expenses, paid in four instalments of Rs.2500/- each. No honorarium is paid for periods without an allotted case.

Application steps and deadline

• Download the application form from the official Salem district website.
• Fill in the form and attach the relevant certificates.
• Submit it in person or by post to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Office, Room No. 415, Fourth Floor, District Collectorate, Salem-636001.

The application must reach the office by 5.30 PM on 2 November 2026. The notice asks for relevant certificates but does not provide an itemised document list or upload specifications. It also does not specify an application fee or selection procedure. Applicants can contact the office at 0427 - 2415966 for further details.