District Collectorate Madurai, through the District Child Protection Unit Madurai, is recruiting candidates for the Support Person post on a contract basis. Eligible applicants must obtain the application form from the Madurai District Collectorate website, fill it completely with required certificates, and submit it in person or by registered post or speed post to the District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate Campus, 3rd Floor. The last date to submit the application is 30 October 2026. Applicants must be a minimum of 25 years of age and hold a Post Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Child Welfare, Health or related fields. The selection process consists of application screening, police verification and necessary background checks.
District Collectorate Madurai Support Person at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Collectorate Madurai / District Child Protection Unit Madurai |
| Advertisement No. | G.O. (Ms) No. 23, Dated 12.08.2026 (Under Section 39 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012) |
| Post(s) | Support Person (ஆதரவு நபர்) |
| Vacancies | Not stated in the notice |
| Pay | Not stated in the notice |
| Qualification | Post Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Child Welfare, Health or related fields |
| Job Location | Madurai District |
| Apply By | Offline (In person or by registered/speed post) |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Where and How to Send
Completed applications must be sent to the following postal address:
Department of Child Welfare and Special Services, District Child Protection Officer, District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate, Master Plan Complex, 3rd Floor, Madurai - 625 020
Applicants must submit the application in an envelope superscribed with "Application for Empanelment as Support Person - Madurai District". Submissions can be made in person or through registered post or speed post.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Support Person | - | Not stated in the notice |
Qualification
- Post Graduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Child Welfare, Public Health or related fields connected with child development and child welfare. Alternatively, a degree in the field of child development with at least three years of working experience in the relevant field.
Age Limit
- Minimum age requirement: 25 years of age.
Enclosures
- Application form with bio-data and a recent photograph
- Age proof certificate
- Residential address proof certificate
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Work experience certificates
- Identity proof copy
- Copies of registration and recognition documents if applying on behalf of an organization
Selection Process
Applications are scrutinized according to the rules and procedures specified in the Government Order and guidelines. Eligible applicants are shortlisted, and necessary verification including police background checks is conducted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Important Instructions
- Applications must reach the designated office on or before 30 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.
- Late submissions, incomplete applications, and applications lacking required documents will be summarily rejected.
- Background checks and police verification will be conducted for candidates as per departmental procedures.