DRDA Khagaria Recruitment 2026: 1 District Project Officer – Apply Offline @ khagaria.bihar.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

District Project Officer – Required Qualifications:

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised institution.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience in education and public awareness programmes related to cleanliness campaign, water bodies, pollution control, sanitation, and youth awareness/activism.
• Technical Skills: Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, Internet, E-mail and web resources.
• Functional Skills: Knowledge of management coordination, documentation and communication skills.
• Language: Good command of English, Hindi and the regional language (Maithili/Bhojpuri).
• Desirable: Honours degree in Environmental Science and other courses specified by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG); Local candidates with related-field experience and an excellent academic record.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection of candidates for the District Project Officer post will be conducted in the following stages:

1. Merit List Preparation: A merit list will be prepared based on the criteria at serial numbers 1 to 8 of the qualification table mentioned in the official notification.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted from the merit list.
3. Efficiency Test / Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed at least 5 days before the efficiency test or interview.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview or efficiency test. The final decision on any dispute arising during the appointment process rests with the District Magistrate, Khagaria, and shall be binding on all applicants.

Pay Structure & Terms of Engagement

The post carries a fixed monthly honorarium structured as follows:

• Honorarium: Rs. 36,000 per month
• Establishment Allowance: Rs. 2,500 per month
• TA/DA: Rs. 2,000 per month
• Mobile & Communication: Rs. 500 per month
• Total Monthly Disbursement: Rs. 41,000

Key contractual terms:

• Contract period is a maximum of 3 years, with yearly renewal for a period of one year at a time.
• Renewal depends on satisfactory performance as evaluated in the annual performance report by the programme authority.
• Appointment may be cancelled at any time without prior notice if the post is no longer required or if the programme is closed.
• The post is purely contractual and confers no claim to regular or permanent employment.

Important Dates

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Signed application form in the prescribed format attached to the official notification, with a passport-size photograph affixed.
• Self-attested copies of all certificates and marksheets mentioned in the application form.
• Original Graduation degree and consolidated marksheets.
• Original experience certificates (minimum 2 years) on official letterhead from previous employers.
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) in original at the time of interview.
• Carry originals of all documents along with two photocopies when reporting for the efficiency test / interview.
• Applications received after 1 December 2026 (05:00 PM) will not be considered under any circumstances.
• Send the application only by registered post to District Rural Development Agency Office, Khagaria, Bihar.

How to Apply Offline for DRDA Khagaria Recruitment 2026

1. Download the DRDA Khagaria District Project Officer Official Notification PDF and the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in all details accurately on the application form.
3. Sign the form and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and marksheets.
4. Send the completed application by registered post to District Rural Development Agency Office, Khagaria, Bihar so that it reaches by 1 December 2026 (05:00 PM).
5. Retain a copy of the sent application and registered post receipt for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions