District Child Protection Unit Support Person Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 24 Posts
District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, has announced the Support Person Recruitment 2025 under Model Guidelines with respect to Support Persons under Section 39 of the POCSO Act, 2012. Qualified Indian nationals meeting the eligibility criteria are invited to apply via Registered Post only by November 25, 2025 (05:00 PM). Selection will be based on screening of applications, personal interview and panel preparation. Successful candidates will be empanelled on honorarium basis across the district. This recruitment is one of the latest Government Jobs in Punjab. No provision for regularization.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Total Post |
| Support Person | General (Honorarium-based) | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| Support Person |
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Important Dates
- Last Date for Apply: November 25, 2025 (05:00 PM)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 65 Years
- (As on the date of publication of advertisement)
Application Fee
- No Application Fee
Application Mode
- Registered Post Only (No online mode available)
Remuneration (Honorarium)
- Rs. 600/- per visit
- Maximum 10 cases at a time per Support Person
- In exceptional cases: Up to 20 cases (with approval of District Magistrate)
- Payment subject to budget availability from Government of India / Punjab Government
Term of Engagement
- Initial Period: 3 Years
- Annual Review by DCPO
- Extension: Beyond 3 years only on DCPO recommendation + Deputy Commissioner approval.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on education, experience and documents.
- Personal interview by Selection Committee evaluating qualifications, child-related experience and interaction.
- Panel recommendation by DCPO.
- Final approval by Deputy Commissioner.
How to Apply for DCPU Recruitment 2025
- Prepare application in prescribed format on A4 sheet in block letters.
- Fill all details accurately and attach self-attested document photocopies.
- Send only via Registered Post to: Office of District Programme Officer, Room No. 309, 2nd Floor, District Administrative Complex, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar – 144514
- Superscribe envelope: “Application for Support Person – POCSO Act”.
- Ensure receipt by 05:00 PM on 25/11/2025 (or next working day if holiday).
FAQs
There should be candidates who are Indian nationals and they should be the Indian nationals who meet the education and professional requirements as stipulated by DCPU. It is usually desired to have relevant experience in child welfare, counseling or social work. All necessary documents and qualifications must be provided by the applicants, after which they will send their application to the registered post office, because incomplete applications can be rejected.
Applications should be made in Registered post only to the allotted DCPU office before the allotted date of November 25, 2025. Submissions are not done online or by hand. It is advisable to pay close attention to instructions so as not to be disqualified and retain evidence of posting.
The process includes a thorough filtering of applications, then personal interviews. Successful candidates will be shortlisted to undergo panel empanelment. The last appointment is on an honorarium basis over the district. There is no provision for regularization, so candidates should be aware of the contractual nature of these roles.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.cdn.s3waas.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.nawanshahr.nic.in |
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Last date to apply
25 Nov, 2025
