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Vacancy Details
- Support Person:
Qualification: Post Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Child Welfare, Public Health or related fields; or a degree in child development with at least three years’ relevant experience.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 25 years
Selection Process
- Application screening: Applications are scrutinized according to the rules and procedures specified in the Government Order and guidelines to determine eligibility.
- Shortlisting: Eligible applicants are shortlisted based on the scrutiny of applications and required documents.
- Police verification: Necessary police verification is conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- Background checks: Relevant background checks are performed as required by departmental procedures.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official Madurai District Collectorate website: https://madurai.nic.in/.
- Complete the application form with bio-data and attach a recent photograph and required enclosures (age proof, address proof, educational certificates and mark sheets, work experience certificates, identity proof, and registration/recognition documents if applying on behalf of an organization).
- Place the application and enclosures in an envelope superscribed ‘Application for Empanelment as Support Person – Madurai District’.
- Submit the envelope in person or send it by registered post or speed post to: 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.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 30 October 2026 by 5:00 PM; late or incomplete submissions will be rejected.
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Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Last Date for Application Submission:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for the Support Person post?
Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Child Development, Child Welfare, Public Health or related fields. Alternatively, candidates with a degree in child development and at least three years of relevant work experience are eligible.
How do I apply for the Support Person position?
Download the application form from the Madurai District Collectorate website, complete it with required certificates, and submit it in person or by registered/speed post to the District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate Campus, 3rd Floor, Madurai. The envelope should be superscribed ‘Application for Empanelment as Support Person – Madurai District’.
What is the last date to submit the application?
Applications must reach the designated office on or before 30 October 2026 by 5:00 PM. Late submissions will be summarily rejected.
What is the selection process for candidates?
The selection process involves application screening and shortlisting according to the Government Order and guidelines, followed by police verification and necessary background checks for shortlisted candidates.
What is the salary or pay scale for the Support Person post?
The pay or salary details are not stated in the notice.
