Deputy Commissioner Tarn Taran Recruitment 2025 – Support Persons for District Child Protection Unit

The office of the Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran, Punjab has announced the recruitment of Support Persons under the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) as per Section 39 of the POCSO Act, 2012. This initiative is aimed at strengthening child protection services and ensuring that children receive social, emotional, and legal support. Qualified individuals and organizations are invited to apply for this important role.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19th September 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 20th October 2025 (till 5:00 PM)

Vacancy Details

• Total Vacancies: 32 Support Persons

Application Fees

• No application fees required.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit:
   • Minimum: 21 years
   • Maximum: 65 years
2. Educational Qualification:
   • Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Child Development
     OR
   • Graduate degree with minimum 3 years of experience in child education, development, or protection issues
3. Other Eligible Applicants:
   • Organizations working in the field of child rights or child protection
   • Officials of children’s homes or shelter homes having custody of children
   • Persons employed by the District Child Protection Unit

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Based on educational qualification and experience.
2. Interview: Personal interview conducted by the Selection Committee.
3. Evaluation Criteria: Experience in child protection, academic background, and interaction during the interview.
4. Final Selection: Recommendations of the Selection Committee, subject to approval by the Deputy Commissioner.

Term of Engagement

• Initial tenure of 3 years
• Performance reviewed annually by DCPO
• Can be extended beyond 3 years with District Magistrate’s approval

Salary / Remuneration

• ₹600 per visit
• Maximum 10 cases at a time allotted to each Support Person
• In exceptional cases, up to 20 cases may be allowed with District Magistrate’s approval

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, social, and legal support to children in distress.
• Assist children during police investigations and judicial hearings.
• Coordinate with Child Welfare Committees, law enforcement, and NGOs.
• Ensure compliance with child protection laws.
• Maintain proper case documentation.

Application Guidelines

• Applications to be submitted only through Registered Post.
• Must include:
  • Educational qualification certificates
  • Proof of experience
  • Identity proof
  • NOC (if employed)
• In case the last date is a government holiday, applications will be accepted on the next working day.

Important Notes

• Positions are purely temporary and honorarium-based.
• No claim for permanent employment will be entertained.
• Selection Committee reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts.
• All disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Tarn Taran courts.
• Final authority lies with the Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran.