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.
Erode District Administration Support Persons at a Glance
| 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.
About the Erode Support Person Scheme
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.
Who Can Apply
The notice invites qualified and interested individuals, and also qualified organisations engaged in child-protection work.
- Postgraduate degree: any person with a postgraduate degree in fields related to child welfare, health or education, particularly social work, sociology, law, psychology, child development or other suitable fields related to child welfare.
- Graduates: graduates with at least 3 years' experience in work related to children's education, development, health or protection are also eligible.
- Age: the minimum age for appointment as a Support Person is 25 years. The notice prints no upper age limit and no age cut-off date.
Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Pay and Tenure
- The tenure of a Support Person is 3 years.
- Eligible Support Persons are given cases, and an honorarium of up to Rs.10,000 per case (including travel expenses) is paid only for the work done on those cases.
- No honorarium is paid for any period when no cases are assigned.
Erode District Administration Support Persons Job Description
- Work with the best interest, safety and rights of the child in mind.
- Coordinate with related bodies including the police, the Child Welfare Committee, the District Child Protection Unit, hospitals and the court.
- Help the child obtain the required medical care, psychological support, education and rehabilitation services.
- Give the child and family the information they need about the progress of the case.
- Ensure the safety of the child.
How to Apply for Erode District Administration Support Persons
- Download the Support Person application form from https://erode.nic.in.
- Fill in the form and attach the relevant documents. The notice does not itemise the documents.
- Submit the application in person or by post to: District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), District Collectorate, Combined Building, 6th Floor, Erode - 638 011.
- The application must be submitted by 5.30 PM on 19 November 2026.
Important Links
| 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 |
