DCPU Saran POCSO Support Person (Counsellor) Empanelment 2026 - 20 Posts (Temporary)
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra) - District Administration, Saran, Bihar
Bihar - Saran (Chhapra), Bihar
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary) | POCSO Empanelement 2026 | Contractual | — | 21 Nov 2026 | 20 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | ||||
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District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Important Dates 2026
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Application Fee 2026
No application fee is prescribed.
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Honorarium of Rs. 9,000 per POCSO case (paid in three instalments at prescribed rates)
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary)Grade: Contractual | 20 | Rs. 9,000 per POCSO case | Graduate + PG Diploma (MSW/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development/Law) | Minimum 3 years in child protection/counselling/legal work (desirable) | — |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | |||||
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| S.No. | Post / Trade | General | EBC/BC | SC/ST | Minority | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary) | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Eligibility Criteria 2026
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Qualification / Education
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Job Details & Overview
DCPU Saran POCSO Support Person (Counsellor) Empanelment 2026 - 20 Posts (Temporary)
The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra), Bihar invites applications for empanelement of temporary 'Support Persons' (Assistant Persons / Counsellors) under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 and POCSO Rules 2020, as per the State Social Welfare Department guideline. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format within 24 days of publication of the advertisement (published 28 October 2026). The empanelment is for a period of two years.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement publication | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | Within 24 days of publication (approx. 21 November 2026) |
| Age computation date | 04.07.2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Code | Vacancies | Category | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary) | POCSO Empanelement 2026 | 20 | General 7, SC/ST 5, EBC/BC 4, Minority 4 | Rs. 9,000 per POCSO case |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary) | 7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Category figures are as published in the official notice. PwBD vacancies are included within the horizontal reservation indicated by the notice; candidates should verify the applicable disability codes in the official PDF.
Eligibility
- Graduate in any faculty along with a PG Diploma in Social Work (MSW)/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development or Law.
- Desirable: minimum three years work experience in child rights/child protection/legal work/child psychology/counselling.
- Preference to candidates with experience in services of the District Child Protection Unit / Child Welfare Committee / Juvenile Justice Board / POCSO / Childline.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and residents of Saran district.
- Candidates must have a clean antecedent (no criminal case anywhere in India and never convicted of moral turpitude; an affidavit to this effect is required).
- Candidates must not be expelled or blacklisted from any institution working in child protection/child development.
- Age as per the official advertisement; age computed as on 04.07.2026.
Post-wise Qualification
- Support Person (Counsellor) - POCSO (Temporary): Graduate + PG Diploma (MSW/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development/Law)
Age Limit
As per the official advertisement; age computed as on 04.07.2026
Application Fee
No application fee is prescribed.
Selection Process
Shortlisting on the basis of academic qualifications, followed by an interview by the Selection Committee. Original certificates must be brought at the time of interview. The list of eligible candidates and the final empanelment list will be published on the district website (https://saran.nic.in) and the office notice board.
How to Apply
- Read the full empanelment notice on the Saran district website (https://saran.nic.in).
- Mention the post applied for and submit the application in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificate and residential certificate.
- Submit the application by registered post or email within 24 days of publication of the advertisement to: Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, Saran, near Shri Nandan Library, Sadhanapuri, Saran, Chhapra (email: [email protected]).
- Bring original certificates at the time of the interview.
Important Links
Important Instructions
- Category-wise posts (temporary, 2-year empanelment): General/Other 7 (Male 4, Female 3), SC/ST 5 (Male 3, Female 2), Backward/Extremely Backward 4 (Male 2, Female 2), Minority 4 (Male 2, Female 2).
- Total 20 posts of Support Person (Counsellor).
- Posts are temporary, based on POCSO cases; empanelment is for two years.
- Honorarium of Rs. 9,000 per POCSO case payable in three instalments at prescribed rates.
- The Assistant Director, DCPU Saran reserves the right to cancel the advertisement.
- False facts/certificates in the application lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
Disclaimer: Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying. Dates, vacancies and eligibility are subject to the official notice and subsequent corrigenda.
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Important Links
How to Apply for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra) - District Administration, Saran, Bihar's DCPU Saran POCSO Support Person (Counsellor) Empanelment 2026 - 20 Posts (Temporary) before applying.
- Apply for this District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra) - District Administration, Saran, Bihar recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee is prescribed. using the method stated in the official notification, such as a demand draft.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before 21 Nov 2026.
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra) - District Administration, Saran, Bihar recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran (Chhapra) - District Administration, Saran, Bihar notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 21 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is DCPU Saran POCSO Support Person (Counsellor) Empanelment 2026 - 20 Posts (Temporary)?
DCPU Saran POCSO Support Person (Counsellor) Empanelment 2026 - 20 Posts (Temporary) is a government recruitment notification published by District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026?
Applications for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026 open on 28 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026 is 21 November 2026.
What is the application fee for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is prescribed.
What is the qualification required for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026?
Graduate in any faculty + PG Diploma in Social Work (MSW)/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development or Law; minimum three years experience in child protection/counselling/legal work (desirable).
How to apply for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026?
Apply for District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran Recruitment 2026 offline, using the submission method and address given in the official notification above (such as registered post or in-person submission). Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.