Zila Panchayat Bastar Jagdalpur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 16 Accountant, Programme Officer and More Posts

Who is recruiting?: Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) Which posts?: Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer, Accountant How many vacancies?: 16 Who can apply?: Local residents of Chhattisgarh fulfilling post-specific qualifications Application start date: Not specified in the notification (issued 10 October 2026) Last date: 30 October 2026 (by 05:30 PM) Application mode: Offline (by post or in person) Job location: Bastar, Chhattisgarh

There are a total of 16 vacancies available across various categories for different contractual posts.

Candidates must be local residents of Chhattisgarh.

The age of the candidate must be between 21 years and 40 years as on 01.01.2026. Upper age limit relaxations apply as per General Administration Department rules from time to time for Chhattisgarh residents and various categories.

The notification does not mention any application fee.

The selection process is based on a merit list determined by marks obtained in the qualifying examination, weightage for computer practical test, and experience in government rural development schemes. Programme Officer: 70 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 15 marks for computer practical test, and 15 marks for experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years). Assistant Programmer: 45 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 40 marks for merit in computer practical test (mandatory minimum 60 marks required in computer practical test out of 100), and 15 marks for experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years). Accountant: 20 marks for percentage obtained in Higher Secondary, 50 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 15 marks for

Self-attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates of educational qualifications Residential certificate Caste certificate (if applicable) Valid employment exchange registration card Experience certificates from government rural development schemes (if claiming experience) NOC (No Objection Certificate) from current employer if currently working in government rural development schemes Self-addressed envelope (9x4 inch) with Rs. 40/- postal stamps affixed

Applications must be submitted separately for each post if applying for multiple posts. The age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2026. Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date (30 October 2026, 05:30 PM) will be summarily rejected. Experience will only be considered if gained in government rural development schemes with identical or equal pay scales. Candidates currently working in government schemes must enclose a No Objection Certificate and leave application details along with order copies. The appointment is purely on a contract basis for one year under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (VB-G RAM G). The number of vacancies is subject to change as per administrative requirements.