District Child Protection Unit Dharmapuri (DCPU Dharmapuri) has published notification G.O. (Ms.) No. 23 for the recruitment of Support Persons on a contract basis. Applicants must hold a Postgraduate degree in child welfare, health, education, Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or be Graduates with 3 years experience. The honorarium is up to Rs. 10,000 per case including travel expenses, paid in four installments of Rs. 2,500 each, and no honorarium is paid for periods with no cases assigned. Eligible candidates must submit their offline application in person or by post to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Old District Collectorate, Dharmapuri by 23 October 2026. Selection involves application screening and selection by Dharmapuri District.
DCPU Dharmapuri Support Person Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
District Child Protection Unit Dharmapuri
Advertisement No.
G.O. (Ms.) No. 23
Post Name(s)
Support Person
Total Vacancies
Not specified in the notification
Pay
Up to ₹10,000 per case (honorarium)
Application Mode
Offline
Job Location
Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu
Official Website
www.dharmapuri.nic.in
DCPU Dharmapuri Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
12.08.2026
Application Last Date
23.10.2026
DCPU Dharmapuri Eligibility Criteria
Support Person Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Support Person
Postgraduate degree in fields related to child welfare, health, or education, particularly Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, or other relevant fields connected with child welfare. OR Graduates having a minimum of 3 years of experience in work related to children’s education, development, health, or protection.
DCPU Dharmapuri Age Limit
The minimum age for appointment as a Support Person is 25 years. The notification does not specify an upper age limit.
DCPU Dharmapuri Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Support Person
Up to ₹10,000 per case, including travel expenses, paid in four instalments of ₹2,500 each. No honorarium will be paid for periods during which no cases are assigned.
DCPU Dharmapuri Selection Process
The selection process involves the screening of completed application forms and required documents submitted by interested and eligible individuals and eligible organisations engaged in child protection-related work.
How to Apply for DCPU Dharmapuri Support Person Recruitment
Go to the official website at www.dharmapuri.nic.in.
Download the Support Person application form.
Fill out the application form completely with all required details.
Attach all required documents in support of your eligibility.
Submit the completed application form in person or by post on or before 23.10.2026 to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Old District Collectorate, Dharmapuri – 636 705.
DCPU Dharmapuri Important Instructions
The tenure of a Support Person shall be 3 years.
Support Persons will work in coordination with the Police, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), hospitals, courts, and other concerned institutions.
Honorarium is paid only for the work undertaken in the assigned case from its commencement until its completion.
Applications must reach the designated address on or before 23.10.2026.
