Updated 04 February 2026 03:12 PM
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District Child Protection Unit Ariyalur (DCPU Ariyalur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Support Persons Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DCPU Ariyalur website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons Recruitment 2026 Overview
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Master’s in Social Work or Sociology or Psychology or Child Development or 3-year degree in Child Education and Advancement or Protection Issues.
- Experience: Prior experience required. As per 2020 POCSO Rule 5(6), staff from institutions and children’s homes that perform well in support person work are eligible.
Salary/ Stipend
- Honorarium determined according to the Minimum Wages Act 1948.
- Actual travel allowance for field work provided.
Age Limit
- Age should not exceed 42 years.
Improtant Date
- Start Date: 03/02/2026
- End Date: 16/02/2026
General Information/ Instructions
- Selected support persons must work for 3 years.
- This position is not permanent.
- Applicants should not have been involved in any criminal activities.
- No cases should be registered against them.
How to Apply
- The application can be downloaded from the District Child Protection Unit or https://ariyalur.nic.in.
- Eligible applicants must send the filled application to the District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, 2nd Floor, Government Multi-Purpose Complex, Ariyalur 621 704, to be received by 5.30 PM.
- Late applications will be rejected.
DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons Important Links
DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the qualification required for DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons Recruitment 2026?
The qualification includes a Master’s in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Child Development, or a 3-year degree in Child Education and Advancement or Protection Issues with experience. Staff from well-performing institutions as per POCSO rules are also eligible.
Q2. What is the age limit for Support Persons position in DCPU Ariyalur?
The age should not exceed 42 years for applicants to the Support Persons recruitment.
Q3. What is the salary for Support Persons in DCPU Ariyalur Recruitment 2026?
The honorarium is determined as per the Minimum Wages Act 1948, with additional actual travel allowance for field work.
Q4. How to apply for DCPU Ariyalur Support Persons jobs?
Download the application from the official website or unit, fill it, and send to the specified address by 5.30 PM. Late applications are rejected.
Q5. Is the Support Persons position permanent in DCPU Ariyalur?
No, it is not a permanent position; selected candidates must work for 3 years on honorarium basis.
