- District Panchayat Bastar has announced 70 vacancies for Gram Panchayat Secretary positions under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department.
- The recruitment is for native residents of Bastar district across 7 development blocks only.
- Selected candidates will be on a 3-year probation period, extendable up to 5 years.
- The role involves administrative duties in Gram Panchayats, including record-keeping, financial management, and community development coordination.
DPB
Active Listing
🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
🎓 Diploma
Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026
District Panchayat Bastar
Total Vacancies
70
Job Location
Bastar District, Chhattisgarh
Apply Start
13 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
16 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | District Panchayat Bastar (DPB) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), Diploma (diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 70 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹3,500 - ₹10,000 per month plus Grade Pay of ₹1,100, with admissible dearness and other allowances as determined by the state government. |
| Age Limits | 18 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) examination from a recognized board.
- Must possess a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming recognized by the Chhattisgarh state government.
- Must be a native resident of Bastar district across the 7 development blocks.
- Must have an active employment exchange registration certificate within Chhattisgarh.
- Government, semi-government, or corporation employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Must not have more than two living children (third child born on or after 26 January 2001 disqualifies the candidate).
- Married candidates must have married after the legal minimum age and must not have more than one living spouse.
- Must possess a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming recognized by the Chhattisgarh state government.
- Must be a native resident of Bastar district across the 7 development blocks.
- Must have an active employment exchange registration certificate within Chhattisgarh.
- Government, semi-government, or corporation employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Must not have more than two living children (third child born on or after 26 January 2001 disqualifies the candidate).
- Married candidates must have married after the legal minimum age and must not have more than one living spouse.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Merit-based selection using the following weightage:
• Higher Secondary marks: 50% weightage
• Higher educational qualifications: 10% total (5 marks for graduation, 5 marks for post-graduation)
• Computer skill test marks: 25% weightage
• Experience as an employment assistant: 15% total (3 marks per year, max 5 years, min 9 months in a year)
- Computer skill test carrying 25 marks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates (1:10 ratio based on merit).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
• Higher Secondary marks: 50% weightage
• Higher educational qualifications: 10% total (5 marks for graduation, 5 marks for post-graduation)
• Computer skill test marks: 25% weightage
• Experience as an employment assistant: 15% total (3 marks per year, max 5 years, min 9 months in a year)
- Computer skill test carrying 25 marks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates (1:10 ratio based on merit).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of Higher Secondary and diploma certificates
- Self-attested copies of identity and residence proof verified by a gazetted officer
- Experience certificates (if claiming employment assistant experience) issued and countersigned by the competent authority
- Active employment exchange registration certificate
- Category/domicile certificates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if applicable)
- Two self-addressed envelopes affixed with postal stamps worth Rs. 40/- each
- Self-attested copies of identity and residence proof verified by a gazetted officer
- Experience certificates (if claiming employment assistant experience) issued and countersigned by the competent authority
- Active employment exchange registration certificate
- Category/domicile certificates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if applicable)
- Two self-addressed envelopes affixed with postal stamps worth Rs. 40/- each
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Gram Panchayat Secretary in Bastar District?
There are a total of 70 vacancies available for the Gram Panchayat Secretary post in Bastar District.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the offline application for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the offline application is 16 November 2026 by 5:30 PM.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Gram Panchayat Secretary post?
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) examination along with a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Gram Panchayat Secretary post?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of 1 January 2026, with relaxations applicable as per state government rules.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for the Gram Panchayat Secretary recruitment.