- Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur has announced 16 contract vacancies for Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer, and Accountant posts under advertisement number 2718 / ZP / Estt / 2026.
- The recruitment is for a one-year contract period under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (VB-G RAM G).
- Applications must be submitted offline by registered or speed post or in person by 30 October 2026, up to 05:30 PM.
- The selection process is based on a merit list determined by qualifying examination marks, computer practical test weightage, and experience in government rural development schemes.
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Zila Panchayat Bastar Jagdalpur Various Contractual Posts
Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur
Total Vacancies
16
Job Location
Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Apply Deadline
30 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur (ZP Bastar) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Com. (bcom), BCA (bca), Master's Degree (masters-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 16 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Consolidated pay of Rs. 23350/- to Rs. 39875/- per month (post-wise): Programme Officer (Rs. 39875/-), Assistant Programmer (Rs. 35165/-), Accountant (Rs. 23350/-). |
| Age Limits | 21 to 40 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years) is considered for all posts. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Applicants must be local residents of Chhattisgarh.
- Programme Officer: First division in MBA, MTRM (Master of Rural Technology and Management), or Post Graduation in Mathematics or Policy subjects.
- Assistant Programmer: Any recognized university degree in M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology), MCA, B.Sc./BCA in Computer Science/Information Technology, or equivalent.
- Accountant: 55% marks in B.Com (50% for unreserved categories) or second division in B.Com for Bastar and Sarguja division candidates.
- Age Limit: Between 21 and 40 years as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxations apply as per General Administration Department rules for Chhattisgarh residents and various categories.
- Programme Officer: First division in MBA, MTRM (Master of Rural Technology and Management), or Post Graduation in Mathematics or Policy subjects.
- Assistant Programmer: Any recognized university degree in M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology), MCA, B.Sc./BCA in Computer Science/Information Technology, or equivalent.
- Accountant: 55% marks in B.Com (50% for unreserved categories) or second division in B.Com for Bastar and Sarguja division candidates.
- Age Limit: Between 21 and 40 years as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxations apply as per General Administration Department rules for Chhattisgarh residents and various categories.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on a merit list calculated as follows:
• Programme Officer: 70 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 15 marks for computer practical test, and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
• Assistant Programmer: 45 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 40 marks for computer practical test (minimum 60 marks required), and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
• Accountant: 20 marks for Higher Secondary percentage, 50 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 15 marks for computer practical test, and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
• Programme Officer: 70 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 15 marks for computer practical test, and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
• Assistant Programmer: 45 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 40 marks for computer practical test (minimum 60 marks required), and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
• Accountant: 20 marks for Higher Secondary percentage, 50 marks for qualifying exam percentage, 15 marks for computer practical test, and 15 marks for experience (5 marks per year up to 3 years).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
📂 Required Documents
- 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 applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer if working in government rural development schemes.
- Self-addressed envelope (9x4 inch) with Rs. 40/- postal stamps affixed.
- Residential certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Valid employment exchange registration card.
- Experience certificates from government rural development schemes (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer if working in government rural development schemes.
- Self-addressed envelope (9x4 inch) with Rs. 40/- postal stamps affixed.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Zila Panchayat Bastar Jagdalpur recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 16 contract vacancies available for Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer, and Accountant posts.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the application for Zila Panchayat Bastar Jagdalpur recruitment?
The last date to submit the offline application is 30 October 2026 by 05:30 PM.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to these posts?
The age limit for applicants is between 21 and 40 years as of 01 January 2026, with relaxations applicable as per Chhattisgarh rules.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is based on a merit list calculated from qualifying exam marks, computer practical test weightage, and experience in government rural development schemes.