📋 Complete Notification Details
Recruitment Overview
The District Mission Management Unit and District Rural Development Cell (DMMU and DRDC Purba Bardhaman) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 63 Community Auditor Posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates in West Bengal, specifically those with a commerce background or graduate degrees, to join the rural development sector under the West Bengal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (WBSRLM). The recruitment process involves a Competitive Written Examination followed by an Interview, making this a structured exam-based recruitment drive.
Recruitment Type
This is a Competitive Exam-Based Recruitment. Candidates must clear the Written Examination (MCQ) and Interview stages to be selected.
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | District Mission Management Unit and District Rural Development Cell (DMMU and DRDC Purba Bardhaman) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Community Auditor |
| Total Vacancies | 63 |
| Application Start Date | 09-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02-03-2026 |
| Official Website | https://purbabardhaman.nic.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale/Salary | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Auditor | 63 | Honorarium as per WBSRLM norms (includes TA & Night Stay Allowance) | 25 to 40 Years |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Option 1: Must have passed at least Higher Secondary (12th) or equivalent examination with a Commerce background.
- Option 2: Graduate in any stream (Higher qualification is preferred).
- Desirable: Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Internet).
Additional Mandatory Conditions: Candidates must be women, active SHG members under NRLM for at least 2 years, entered in NRLM MIS (LoKOS), possess clear knowledge of Book Keeping & Accounting, be physically fit, and willing to work in villages.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 25 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age as on: 01-01-2026
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
Mandatory Requirements
- Women candidates only (contextual requirement for SHG membership).
- Must be an active Self Help Group (SHG) member under NRLM for at least 2 years.
- Entry in NRLM MIS (LoKOS).
- Physically fit for fieldwork in villages.
Examination Structure & Selection
Selection Stages
- Written Examination: 80 Marks (Objective Type)
- Interview: 20 Marks
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Question Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | MCQ | Allocated portion of 80 marks |
| English | MCQ | Allocated portion of 80 marks |
| Reasoning | MCQ | Allocated portion of 80 marks |
| Computer Awareness | MCQ | Allocated portion of 80 marks |
| Book Keeping & Accounting | MCQ | Allocated portion of 80 marks |
Total Duration: 90 Minutes (Typically)
Negative Marking
Note: The notification text provided does not explicitly specify negative marking. Candidates are advised to verify this in the official PDF. Generally, if applicable, 1/3rd marks are deducted for wrong answers.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, Indian History, Geography, West Bengal specific knowledge.
- English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.
- Reasoning: Logical aptitude, Analytical reasoning.
- Computer Awareness: Basics of MS Office (Word, Excel), Internet usage.
- Book Keeping & Accounting: Basic principles of accounting, double-entry system, trial balance.
Application Fee
Fee details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Candidates should check the official notification PDF for specific fee categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) and payment modes.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Read Notification: Download and read the official notification carefully from the links below.
- Download Form: Obtain the prescribed application form from the official website https://purbabardhaman.nic.in/ or collect it from the DMMU & DRDC office / Block Development Offices.
- Fill Application: Fill the form completely with accurate details.
- Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of:
- EPIC (Voter ID)
- Aadhaar Card
- Age Proof (Madhyamik Admit Card)
- Educational Certificates (12th/Graduation)
- Computer Course Certificate (if any)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Seal & Submit: Place the form and documents in a sealed envelope. Drop it in the designated drop box at:
- District Office of Anandadhara, DMMU & DRDC, Purba Bardhaman (First Floor, Collectorate Compound).
- Offices of all Block Development Officers under Purba Bardhaman.
- Deadline: Ensure submission reaches on or before 02 March 2026 (upto 5:30 PM). Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply: 09-02-2026
- Last Date for Apply: 02-03-2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
- Admit Card: To be notified later