The District Child Protection Unit, Kancheepuram has invited applications for 20 Support Persons posts, filled completely on a temporary basis for an honorarium. Filled-in applications must reach the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Helpline (1098), Ground Floor, District Collectorate Office, Kancheepuram – 631501, by post or courier, by 5:45 PM within 15 days of publication of the notification. That is about 26 November 2026 (15 days from 11 November 2026), because the notice leaves the day of the month blank. Receipt by the office is what counts, not the date of posting.
DCPU Kancheepuram Support Persons at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Child Protection Unit, Kancheepuram |
| Advertisement No. | 518/DCPUKPM/2026 |
| Post(s) | Support Persons |
| Vacancies | 20 |
| Pay | Rs. 10,000/- per case (released in 4 instalments of Rs. 2,500/- each) |
| Qualification | Persons or organisations working for child rights or child protection; or a post-graduate degree in the listed fields; or graduates with 3 years of experience in child protection or child development fields |
| Job Location | Kancheepuram |
| Apply By | Post or courier |
| Last Date | Applications must reach the office by 5:45 PM within 15 days of publication (about 26 November 2026); the notice leaves the day blank |
The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee or the selection process.
About DCPU Kancheepuram Support Persons
The notice is a press release issued by the District Collector, who is also the Chairperson of the District Child Protection Unit, Kancheepuram. The Support Persons are engaged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Their role is to give necessary support and guidance to child victims of sexual offences during investigation and court proceedings.
Where and How to Send
Send the application to this address: District Child Protection Officer, District Child Helpline (1098), Ground Floor, District Collectorate Office, Kancheepuram – 631501. The notice gives the phone number 6382612939.
The application must be sent by post or courier so that it reaches this address within the deadline. The application form can be downloaded from the website http://kancheepuram.nic.in. The notice does not describe what to write on the envelope.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Support Persons | 20 | Rs. 10,000/- per case (released in 4 instalments of Rs. 2,500/- each) |
- Persons or organisations working for child rights or child protection can apply.
- Persons with a post-graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Health or Education can apply.
- Graduates with 3 years of experience in child protection or child development fields can apply.
- Persons with child rights violations and other criminal cases are not eligible to apply.
- The notice prints no age limit and no application fee.
The positions are completely on a temporary basis, based on honorarium. Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed eligibility of the post.
Enclosures
- Copies of all educational qualification certificates
- Photographs
- Experience certificates
The notice also says that applications must be submitted with photocopies of the relevant certificates.
Important Instructions
- The notice says applications must reach the office from 11-11-2026 up to 5:45 PM on the last date.
- Incomplete applications, and those without the necessary supporting certificates, will be summarily rejected without prior notice.
- No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- Persons with child rights violations and other criminal cases are not eligible.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Download from the Kancheepuram district website |
| Official Notification PDF | Press release, 518/DCPUKPM/2026 |
| Kancheepuram District Website | Official website named in the notice |
