Our External IC Member network is the backbone of POSH360. These are qualified professionals — lawyers, HR leaders, NGO practitioners — who provide the legal accountability the PoSH Act demands.
Each member meets the mandatory qualifications under Section 4(2)(c) of the PoSH Act: an NGO or association background committed to women's causes, or a demonstrated personal and professional commitment with 5+ years of relevant experience. No exceptions.
Members are matched by industry sector and geographic location to your Internal Committee. A manufacturing firm in Pune gets a different External Member than a fintech startup in Bangalore — because relevant expertise produces better, more defensible outcomes.
External Members maintain their own professional liability, separate from POSH360. This ensures genuine independence in any formal inquiry — the independence the Act mandates and that actual justice requires. POSH360 facilitates; the Member adjudicates.
Every member in our network has passed a four-stage vetting process. We do not onboard based on credentials alone — we assess actual competence in conducting PoSH inquiries under the 2013 Act and 2013 Rules.
Credentials, educational background, and professional history are verified against the mandatory qualifications under the PoSH Act. References are checked. Conflicts of interest are assessed.
An independent review by our employment law counsel assesses the applicant's practical understanding of the Act, the Rules, the inquiry procedures, and the evidentiary standards required.
A scenario-based assessment tests how the applicant would handle real inquiry situations — from receiving a complaint, to managing witnesses, to drafting a legally defensible final report.
Accepted members complete POSH360 procedure training, sign a confidentiality and conduct agreement, and commit to defined SLAs for response times, inquiry timelines, and documentation standards.
POSH360 is actively expanding its External IC Member network across all major Indian cities and industry sectors. If you are a lawyer, HR professional, or NGO practitioner with a proven commitment to women's workplace rights, we want to hear from you.
Meaningful, compensated work. Panel members receive a structured fee for each inquiry they participate in, with clear scope and timelines agreed upfront.
Full platform support. You focus on the inquiry. POSH360 handles onboarding coordination, documentation scaffolding, and scheduling — so your time goes to what matters.
Continuous professional development. All panel members receive ongoing training updates as the law and tribunal precedents evolve, keeping your expertise current and credible.