District Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026: 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary – Apply Offline @ bastar.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Passed Higher Secondary School Certificate examination (10+2) from a recognized board, along with a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming recognized by the state government.
• Residential Requirement: Must be a native resident of Bastar district across the 7 development blocks.
• Employment Exchange: Must possess an active employment exchange registration certificate within Chhattisgarh.
• Experience: Work experience as an employment assistant (for weightage, not mandatory).
• Other: Government, semi-government, or corporation employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection will be made based on merit considering the following weightage:

• Weightage of marks obtained in Higher Secondary examination (50%).
• Weightage of higher educational qualifications (10% total: 5 marks for graduation, 5 marks for post-graduation).
• Marks obtained in the computer skill test (25%).
• Weightage for work experience as an employment assistant (15% total: 3 marks per year, maximum 5 years).

Shortlisted candidates (1:10 ratio based on merit) will be called for the computer skill test and document verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test/interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• Higher Secondary (10+2) Certificate and Mark Sheets
• Diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming Certificate
• Graduation/Post-Graduation Certificates (if applicable)
• Experience Certificates (if claiming employment assistant experience), issued and countersigned by competent authority
• Active Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
• Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate of Bastar District
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Two self-addressed envelopes affixed with postal stamps worth Rs. 40/- each
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if government/semi-government/corporation employee)

Write "आवेदन ग्राम पंचायत सचिव हेतु आवेदन 2026" on the main envelope. Send via Registered Post or Speed Post to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, on or before 16/11/2026 by 5:30 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for submitting applications?

The last date is 16 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

How can I apply? What is the application mode?

Candidates must apply offline by sending the filled application form with required documents via Registered Post or Speed Post to the CEO, District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur.

Is there any application fee?

The notification does not state any application fee.

What is the nature of employment? Is it a permanent job?

The position is a permanent state government job under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, with a 3-year probation period (extendable up to 5 years).

What is the salary structure?

The pay scale is Rs. 3500 - 10000 + Grade Pay 1100, plus admissible allowances as per state government rules.

What is the selection process?

Selection is based on merit with weightage for Higher Secondary marks (50%), higher education (10%), computer skill test (25%), and experience as employment assistant (15%). Shortlisted candidates will be called for a computer skill test and document verification.