Sheohar DCPU Support Person (POCSO) Panel Recruitment 2026 – 5 Posts

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Collectorate, Sheohar, Bihar invites applications from eligible candidates for listing of Support Persons (सहायक व्यक्ति) on temporary posts under Section 39 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and POCSO Rules, 2020, under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The advertisement is issued in pursuance of the Bihar Social Welfare Department's guidelines (Memo No. 748 / Letter No. 749 dated 24.04.2026).

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Graduate degree (स्नातक). Degree in Child Rights / Child Protection / Legal Work / Social Work / Sociology / Child Psychology / Counselling is desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in the field of Child Rights / Counselling / Social Work / Child Psychology. Work experience in Childline / Child Helpline services will be given preference.
• Age: Minimum 30 years, Maximum 65 years (age calculated as on the eligibility date 04.07.2026).
• Residency: Indian citizen and resident of Sheohar district.
• Antecedents: Clean criminal history; no moral turpitude conviction; not expelled/blacklisted from any child protection institution (affidavits required).

Honorarium

Minimum Rs.9,000/- per case (remuneration and travel expenses payable as per the procedure prescribed by the Bihar State Legal Services Authority).

How to Apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form mentioning the post applied for, and attach self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, caste certificate, residential certificate and passport size photograph.
2. Application must bear the candidate's signature.
3. Write "POCSO Rules - Application for Support Person" in bold letters on the envelope.
4. Submit through Registered Post / Speed Post to: District Child Protection Unit, Collectorate Building, Collectorate, Sheohar (Bihar).
5. Applications must reach on or before 16.08.2026 (up to 05:00 PM). Applications received after the deadline or through any other mode will not be accepted.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the district website sheohar.nic.in only.

Selection Process

• Selection based on educational qualification and interview conducted by the district-level Selection Committee, as per the guidelines issued by the Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Bihar (dated 24.04.2026).
• Listing (panel) tenure: 02 years on temporary, contract basis. Listed support persons are not Government servants and are not entitled to any Government facilities.
• Selection may be cancelled at any time for false information or adverse conduct.

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