DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Honorarium and How to Apply
The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Saran at Chhapra has invited applications for 20 Support Person posts under the POCSO Act, 2012 and POCSO Rules 2020. Postgraduates in social work, sociology, psychology, child development or law, and graduates with a child rights or counselling diploma plus three years’ experience, can apply if they live in Saran and meet the age limit. The Social Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, has issued the guidelines behind it.
Please understand what this is before you apply. It is a temporary empanelment for two years, not a regular job, and you are paid Rs 9,000 per POCSO case, not a monthly salary. As per the notice, apply within 21 days of publication on 18 October 2026, i.e. by 8 November 2026. Read this guide fully, and keep checking government jobs in Bihar on GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
Key Highlights of DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026
This notice is issued by the Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, Saran, under the Social Welfare Department of Bihar. Support Persons are empanelled under the POCSO Act, and posts are based on POCSO cases.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Child Protection Unit, Saran (Chhapra), Bihar |
| Post | Support Person |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Type | Temporary empanelment for 2 years, based on POCSO cases |
| Honorarium | Rs 9,000 per POCSO case, paid in three instalments |
| Who Can Apply | Citizens of India who are residents of Saran district |
| Mode of Application | Registered post or email |
| Last Date | 8 November 2026 (calculated, see Important Dates) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post. The notice splits the 20 seats by category and by gender, so check your own row before you apply.
| Category | Male / Female | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 3 / 2 | 5 |
| Backward / Extremely Backward Class | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Minority | 2 / 2 | 4 |
| Other / General | 4 / 3 | 7 |
| All categories | 11 / 9 | 20 |
What is the Eligibility for DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | Postgraduate degree in Social Work (MSW), Sociology, Psychology, Child Development or Law |
| Route 2 | Graduate degree in any discipline with a Diploma in Child Rights or Counselling, plus three years of work experience |
| Experience (desirable) | At least 3 years in child rights, child protection, legal work, child psychology counselling, sociology or psychology |
| Preference | Experience with DLSA, DCPU, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, POCSO Court or Child Helpline services |
Notice the wording carefully here. In the main table, work experience is listed as desirable, and preference goes to people who have worked with the bodies named above. That means a postgraduate with no experience can still apply, but a candidate with child helpline or Child Welfare Committee experience may be preferred. Experience is listed as desirable in the main table, and the three-year clause is compulsory for the graduate-plus-diploma route. If you are not sure which route fits you, read the original notice before you post your form.
Conditions You Must Meet
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | You must be a citizen of India |
| Residence | You must be a resident of Saran district and attach a self-attested residence certificate |
| Clean record | No criminal case registered against you anywhere in India, and never convicted of moral turpitude. An affidavit is required |
| Blacklisting | You must not be expelled or blacklisted by any organisation working in child protection or child development |
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | More than 30 years |
| Maximum | Less than 65 years |
| Age counted as on | 1 July 2026 |
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The notice follows the age limit used for choosing Child Welfare Committee members in Bihar and does not mention any relaxation for any category. Count your age on 1 July 2026, not on the day you apply. Since the lower bar is above 30, a candidate who is exactly 30 on that date is not covered by the wording, so check your date of birth with care before you spend money on postage.
What is the Salary (Honorarium) for DCPU Saran Support Person 2026?
The notice fixes the payment at Rs 9,000 per POCSO case, paid in three instalments. There is no pay level, no monthly salary and no other allowance mentioned. Your income depends on how many cases are given to you during the two-year empanelment, so plan accordingly. The notice does not say how many cases a Support Person will receive.
What is the Selection Process for DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational qualification | Candidates are selected on the basis of their educational qualification |
| Interview | Held by the Selection Committee |
| Original documents | Originals of every certificate attached to the form must be brought on the interview date |
The notice says nothing about a written exam, so do not assume one either way; wait for the notice board and website to tell you. The interview date is not given in the notice. It will be shown on the DCPU Saran office notice board and on the Saran district website. The list of candidates called for interview and the final nomination list will be published there from time to time. So visit the official website often after you apply.
How to Apply for DCPU Saran Support Person Recruitment 2026 Offline?
This is an offline process. There is no online form and no prescribed application format, so you write a simple application yourself and mention the post applied for.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read the detailed advertisement from the link in Essential Links below |
| 2 | Write your application mentioning the post: Support Person |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificate and residence certificate |
| 4 | Add the affidavit stating that no criminal case is registered against you and that you have never been convicted of moral turpitude |
| 5 | Send it by registered post to the Assistant Director, District Child Protection Unit, Saran, near Shri Nandan Pustakalaya, Sadhnapuri, Chhapra, Bihar |
| 6 | Or email it to dcpuchapra7@gmail.com within the same time limit |
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Send the registered post a few days early, and keep the receipt. The notice shows two email spellings, and we have used the one printed in the address line of the application instructions. Please confirm it on the original notice before you send.
What are the Important Dates for DCPU Saran Support Person 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 18 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 November 2026 (within 21 days of publication) |
| Age counted as on | 1 July 2026 |
| Interview date | Will be announced on the notice board and website |
The notice gives no calendar date for the deadline. It says only that you must apply within 21 days of publication. We counted 21 days from 18 October 2026, which is the publication date stated in the covering letter, and reached 8 November 2026. One handwritten date on the last page appears to read 28.09.26, so please check the dates on the original notice.
Is There an Application Fee for DCPU Saran Support Person 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Important Conditions That Can Cancel Your Nomination
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | Applications after the deadline will not be considered |
| False information | Your nomination can be cancelled at any time if false facts or certificates are given |
| Misconduct | Nomination can be terminated at any time if misconduct is found during work |
| Cancellation of notice | The Assistant Director may cancel the advertisement in case of a judicial dispute or for other reasons |
| Temporary nature | The posts are temporary and based on POCSO cases, for two years |
DCPU Saran Support Person 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Hindi, scanned)
- Visit DCPU Saran Support Person Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Bihar Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you live in Saran, hold the right degree and want to work for child protection, do not let this chance slip. Collect your certificates and affidavit now, and send your application well before 8 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more post graduate government jobs and the latest results.