Kaimur District Child Protection Unit Support Person Empanelment 2026

Kaimur District Child Protection Unit Support Person Empanelment 2026

The District Child Protection Unit, Kaimur (Bhabhua), Bihar has invited applications from eligible candidates for empanelment as Support Person, to assist POCSO victims under the POCSO Act, 2012 and POCSO Rules, 2020. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, honorarium and how to apply.

Important – Who Can Apply

This is a case-based honorarium panel, not a salaried government job, and is restricted to original residents of Kaimur district. Empanelled Support Persons are not treated as government servants and cannot claim regularization of government service based on this panel.

Kaimur District Child Protection Unit Support Person Empanelment 2026 – Overview

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: minimum 30 years and maximum 65 years, as on 01 August 2026.
• Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Work (MSW)/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development or Law, OR a diploma in Child Rights/Counselling with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience: At least three years of desirable work experience in the fields of child rights/child protection/legal work/child psychology/counselling/social work/psychology, in institutions such as District Legal Services Authority, Bihar State Legal Services Authority, District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, POCSO court or Childline/Child Helpline services. Preference will be given to such experience.
• Recognized certificate/registration issued by a body registered with the Central or State Government or NITI Aayog will be accepted for experience proof.
• The applicant must be an original resident of Kaimur district.
• No pending criminal case against the applicant; must never have been found guilty of moral turpitude or removed/blacklisted from any child protection/child welfare institution.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in this notice.

Selection Process

• Evaluation out of 80 marks total: Graduation – 50 marks, Postgraduation – 20 marks, Ph.D – 10 marks.
• Interview – maximum 20 marks.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview before a Selection Committee chaired by the District & Sessions Judge (POCSO Court).

How to Apply

1. Fill the application in the prescribed format with complete details.
2. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, photograph, experience certificate, caste certificate, residence certificate and Aadhar card.
3. Clearly write “Application for Empanelment of Support Person and Advertisement Number” in bold letters on the envelope.
4. Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post, to reach the Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, beside the Treasury Office, Collectorate Campus, Bhabhua, Kaimur (Bihar), PIN – 821101, on or before 26 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Applications received after this deadline, or through any other mode, will not be accepted.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Only original residents of Kaimur district are eligible to apply; they alone will get the benefit of reservation as per rules.
• An affidavit declaring no pending criminal case and no disciplinary/blacklisting action from any child protection/child welfare institution must be enclosed.
• Empanelled Support Persons shall not be treated as government servants, nor entitled to any government benefit by virtue of this panel; there is no claim to regularization.
• The empanelment period is a maximum of 2 years, or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier; a fresh selection process will be required for further empanelment.
• The advertising authority reserves the right to cancel this advertisement at any time.

About This Recruitment

The District Child Protection Unit, Kaimur is building a panel of 25 Support Persons under the POCSO Act, 2012, to assist child victims of sexual offences through the legal process, in line with directions from the Department of Social Welfare, Bihar. Support Persons play a crucial role in guiding victims and their families through police, medical and court procedures, offering emotional support and practical assistance during an especially difficult time, making this a socially significant, though case-based and honorarium-only, engagement.

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Why This Panel Prioritizes Local, Experienced Candidates

Since a Support Person’s role involves close, sensitive engagement with child victims and their families throughout the legal process, this empanelment gives strong weight to candidates who already have three years of hands-on experience in child rights, child protection, legal aid or counselling work, and restricts eligibility to residents of Kaimur district itself. This local-and-experienced-first approach helps ensure that whoever is empanelled already understands both the district’s institutional landscape (courts, CWC, Juvenile Justice Board) and carries the sensitivity required for this kind of work with vulnerable children.

What the Rs. 9,000 Per-Case Honorarium Means

Since Support Persons are paid Rs. 9,000/- per case (inclusive of travel and incidental expenses) rather than a fixed monthly salary, candidates should understand that their actual earnings will depend on the number of POCSO cases assigned to them during the empanelment period, which can vary considerably based on caseload in the district. This structure is typical of legal-aid and child-protection support roles across India, where panel members are engaged on a per-case basis rather than as regular salaried staff.

Understanding the Category-wise Male/Female Split

Within each of the four reservation categories, the notice further splits vacancies by gender – for example, 5 of the 9 UR posts are reserved for male candidates and 4 for female candidates – reflecting the Department’s intent to build a genuinely mixed panel of Support Persons. Since a POCSO victim’s comfort with the assigned Support Person can depend on gender, having a balanced panel available allows the District Child Protection Unit flexibility in matching victims with a Support Person they may feel more comfortable working with during a sensitive legal process.

Preparing a Complete Offline Application

Since this recruitment is entirely offline and does not accept applications through email, online portal or hand delivery, candidates should ensure their application reaches the Assistant Director’s office in Bhabhua well before the 26 September 2026 deadline via Speed Post or Registered Post, factoring in postal transit time. Given that the notice explicitly requires bold labeling of the envelope with “Application for Empanelment of Support Person and Advertisement Number,” candidates should double-check this detail before posting, since incorrectly labeled or late-arriving applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Support Person posts are advertised in Kaimur?

25 posts – UR (9), BC/EBC (5), Minority (5), and SC/ST (6).

2. What is the last date to apply?

26 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

3. Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in this notice.

4. What is the honorarium?

Rs. 9,000/- per case, inclusive of travel expenses.

5. What is the age limit?

30 to 65 years, as on 01 August 2026.

6. What qualification is required?

PG in Social Work/Sociology/Psychology/Child Development or Law, or a diploma in Child Rights/Counselling with a Bachelor’s degree.

7. Who is eligible to apply?

Only original residents of Kaimur district.

8. How should candidates apply?

Offline, by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, Kaimur.

9. What is the selection process?

Evaluation of academic qualification (80 marks) followed by a personal interview (20 marks).

10. Who chairs the selection committee?

The District & Sessions Judge (POCSO Court).

11. Is this a permanent government job?

No, empanelled Support Persons are not treated as government servants and cannot claim regularization.

12. What is the empanelment period?

A maximum of 2 years, or until the candidate turns 65, whichever is earlier.

13. Is prior experience mandatory?

It is desirable and preferred; a minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant fields is sought.

14. Can candidates with a criminal case apply?

No, candidates must not have any pending criminal case or history of moral turpitude/blacklisting.

15. Who issues this recruitment notice?

The Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, Kaimur (Bhabhua).