EOI for empanelment of Support Persons under the POCSO Act, 2012 and Rules 2020 (District-level, per-case fee basis)

Key Information at a Glance

Detailed Summary of the EOI

Objective

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Bokaro (under Jharkhand government’s Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security) invites applications to empanel Support Persons as mandated under the POCSO Act, 2012 & Rules 2020. Their role is to assist child victims of sexual offenses during the legal and recovery process.

Number of Posts & Ratio

• Ratio: 1 Support Person for every 10 cases in the district.
• Total posts: Not fixed numerically; depends on the number of cases at the time.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 35 years
• Maximum: 60 years

Payment (Per Case Fee)

• Maximum: ₹5,000 per case (as per Jharkhand notification No. 525/ dated 09-05-2025).

Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification (any one):

• Post-graduate degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Law/Psychology/Social Work/Child Psychology/Local Language; OR
• Graduate degree from any recognized institution with at least 2 years’ experience in relevant field.

B. Desired Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in child rights, child protection, legal/social work, counseling, sociology, or psychology.
• Minimum 1 year desirable experience in DLSA, JHALSA, DCPU, CWC, JJB, or POCSO court.
• Important: Only full-time experience certificates from employers accepted. Voluntary service not counted.

C. Criminal Background Check:

• Mandatory police verification. Any criminal case pending will lead to disqualification.

Selection Process (Weightage)

Empanelment Terms

• Duration: 3 years, with annual review by the selection committee.
• New panel process: Starts 2 months before expiry of existing panel.
• Gender ratio in panel: 60% women, 40% men. (Men can be included only if women unavailable).

Duties of Support Person

As defined in point no. 4 of the state government’s guidelines (Notification No. 2685 dated 24-10-2024) – generally includes accompanying the child to court, hospital, police station, and providing emotional support.

Important Conditions

• Only applications in the prescribed format will be accepted.
• Incomplete/incorrect applications rejected without intimation.
• Self-attested copies of qualification, experience, and age proof must be attached.
• Affidavit (notarized/executive magistrate) stating no criminal case pending against the applicant is mandatory.
• Local residents given preference.
• Residence certificate: Only issued by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) on or after 19 July 2019 is valid. Older certificates (pre-19 July 2019) or those issued by lower authorities are invalid. Pre-02 June 2016 certificates completely invalid.
• No TA/DA for interview.
• Forged documents → candidature cancelled + legal action + recovery of paid amount.

Submission Address

District Child Protection Officer
District Child Protection Unit,
Mahila Chhatrawas, First Floor,
Bokaro, Jharkhand – 827001

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