DCPU Munger Recruitment 2026 — 10 Support Person Posts Notified Under POCSO Act, Apply Before July 07

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Samaharanalaya, Munger, has released a recruitment notification inviting eligible candidates to apply for the empanelment of Support Persons (Sahayak Vyakti) for the year 2026. This DCPU Munger Recruitment 2026 has been issued under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the POCSO Rules, 2020, along with the Bihar Support Person Guidelines 2026, issued by the Bihar Government's Social Welfare Department. A total of 10 vacancies are available across various social categories, and the last date to submit your application is July 07, 2026. If you have a background in social work, psychology, child development, law, or related fields and are a resident of the Munger district, this Munger DCPU Recruitment opportunity is worth your immediate attention. Support persons play a critical, life-changing role in helping child victims of sexual abuse navigate the legal system with dignity and emotional support. Read every detail carefully before applying.

The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Munger functions under the Social Welfare Department of the Bihar Government. It is the nodal district-level authority responsible for implementing the child protection and rehabilitation measures that children are entitled to under the law. A Support Person, as defined under the POCSO Rules 2020, is a trained professional who is assigned to a child victim by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). This person serves as the primary bridge between the child and the entire judicial system—from the time the First Information Report (FIR) is registered until the case is fully disposed of by the Special Court.

This recruitment covers a total of 10 Supporty Person posts. The vacancies are distributed across social and gender categories as mandated by the Bihar Government's reservation policy. Here is the complete breakdown: - SC/ST category - 02 Posts - SC/ST Category (Female) - 01 Post - BC/EBC Category - 01 Post - BC/EBC (Female) - 01 Post - Minority Community - 01 Post - Minority Community (Female) - 01 Post - General Category - 02 Posts - General Category (Female) - 01 Post - Total Vacancies - 10 Posts

Support persons are not salaried employees. They are empanelled professionals who receive a per-case honorarium. As per the Bihar Support Person Guidelines 2026, the maximum remuneration is Rs. 9,000/- per assigned case, paid in three equal instalments of Rs. 3,000/- each. The payment is triggered at three specific milestones in the case: - First Installment (Rs. 3,000/-): After completion of Stage 1 processes—including a proper case, obtaining the FIR copy, getting the child's statement recorded at the Special POCSO Court or JJB, the child's initial medical examination, and submitting the Form B report. - Second Installment (Rs. 3,000/-): This payment is made after the charge sheet is filed, marking the beginning of the trial (case hearing) and continuing through to its completion. - Their installment (Rs. 3,000/-): After the special POCSO court or juvenile justice board issues the final case disposal documents.

- Selected Support Persons will be empanelled for a period of 2 years from the date of empanelment. - Their work will be reviewed annually by the Selection Committee, which can take a decision on continuation. - Six months before the expiry of the 2-year period, the process of creating a new panel will begin to ensure continuity. - Already empanelled Support Persons who are actively serving can reapply for the new panel. - A background verification certificate (police character verification) is mandatory before the empanelment is finalized. - The nodal office for all Support Person related matters is the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Munger.

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification. The application process is entirely offline and free of charge. Candidates are warned not to make any payment claiming to process applications on behalf of DCPU Munger. If you notice any such fraudulent activity, report it to the DCPU office immediately.

- Completely filled application form in the prescribed format. - Self-attested photocopy of educational qualification certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation, PhD as applicable) - Self-attested photocopy of Diploma in Child Rights / Counseling (if applicable) - Self-attested photocopy of mark sheets for all educational levels - Self-attested photocopy of experience certificate(s) if applicable - Self-attested photocopy of Aadhar Card - Self-attested photocopy of caste/category certificate (for reserved category candidates) - Self-attested photocopy of address proof (residential proof of Munger district) - Self-declaration / affidavit regarding clean criminal record and no moral turpitude - Recent passport-size color photograph (self-attested, pasted on application form)

Once empanelled, newly selected Support Persons will undergo a mandatory induction training program organized by the Social Welfare Directorate, Bihar. The training covers the following essential areas: - Mandatory refresher training as a Support Person - POCSO Act 2012 provisions and POCSO Rules 2020 - Specific role and responsibilities of a Support Person in POCSO carse - Understanding psychological first aid—do's and basic counseling techniques - Rights and entitlements of victims and their families - Handling media and social media in POCSO cases without disclosing victim family identity - Legal processes under Juvenile Justice Act 2015, Bihar JJ Rules 2017, POCSO Act, and MT-CPP Act 2021 - Bihar Victim Compensation Scheme, compensation under POCSO Section 4 and 6, and other applicable welfare schemes