Contractual / Regular

North & Middle Andaman District Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 8 Programme Officer, AE, DEO & GRS Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 4, 2026
Programme OfficerAssistant EngineerData Entry OperatorGram Rozgar Sewak
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
08 Posts (Programme Officer: 1, Assistant Engineer: 1, DEO: 2, GRS: 4)
Pay Scale
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Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 4, 2026

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Starts

Aug 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Aug – 18 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise educational qualification criteria under VB-GRAM G:
Programme Officer [01 Post]: MBA / MSW / B.E. / B.Sc. (Ag.); OR Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
Assistant Engineer [01 Post]: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution/University (Degree in Civil Engineering desirable).
Data Entry Operator [02 Posts]: 12th Pass from a recognized Board, Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications, knowledge of office applications, and minimum data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH).
Gram Rozgar Sewak [04 Posts]: 12th Pass from a recognized Board with a Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications.
Local Domicile: Applications are open exclusively to eligible local resident candidates of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (18.09.2026) for all posts.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission (Hand / Speed Post / Email) & Educational Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Data Entry Skill Test (min 8,000 KDPH) / Computer Trade Test

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before the District Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Preparation of 1-Year Merit & Waiting List

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through a 100-mark evaluation matrix combining Educational Merit, Computer Qualification, Experience, Practical Skill/Trade Test (wherever applicable), and Personal Interview. For DEO, the 15-minute typing test (8,000 KDPH) is qualifying. For GRS, a 25-mark practical computer test is conducted. Final merit and waiting lists will be valid for 1 year from publication.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff engaged under Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-GRAM G] in North & Middle Andaman District manage rural employment generation, worksite supervision, and public infrastructure across the island blocks (Mayabunder, Diglipur, Rangat). Field staff execute geospatial planning via the Yuktdhara portal, capture biometric daily labor muster rolls using National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS), verify Job Card e-KYC, and oversee water conservation, rural roads, and coastal infrastructure projects. Operations are coordinated under the Deputy Commissioner's office with travel across island gram panchayats.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed across Gram Panchayats and Block Offices of North & Middle Andaman District (Headquarters: Mayabunder - 744204), Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of 1 year, extendable based on performance reviews and mission sanction. Merit and waiting lists remain valid for 1 year from publication.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual mission positions under VB-GRAM G do not carry regular promotion seniority or permanent Absorption rights into the regular establishment of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. However, field experience in rural mission implementation serves as a strong qualification for state rural development, panchayati raj, and administrative department vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Eligible Local Candidates Only: Applications are invited specifically from eligible local resident candidates of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (local resident certificate proof mandatory).
  • Strict Offline / Email Deadline: Completed applications with self-attested testimonials must reach the Joint District Programme Coordinator, DC Office, Mayabunder – 744204 by hand, Speed Post, or via email to [email protected] on or before 18.09.2026 by 05:00 PM.
  • Data Entry Speed Requirement: For Data Entry Operator (DEO), qualifying the 15-minute computer-based typing test with a minimum speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour (KDPH) is strictly mandatory before interview consideration.
  • No Regularization Rights: The engagement is purely on a contractual basis and confers no right or claim for regular appointment in the A&N Administration.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Programme Officer1
  • Assistant Engineer1
  • Data Entry Operator2
  • Gram Rozgar Sewak4
Total Vacancies08 Posts (Programme Officer: 1, Assistant Engineer: 1, DEO: 2, GRS: 4)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration:
• Programme Officer: ₹25,000/- per month.
• Assistant Engineer: ₹20,000/- per month.
• Data Entry Operator: ₹14,000/- per month (with EPF included).
• Gram Rozgar Sewak: ₹14,000/- per month (with EPF included).

Consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹25,000/- for Programme Officer, ₹20,000/- for Assistant Engineer, and ₹14,000/- (including EPF) for Data Entry Operator and Gram Rozgar Sewak.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application fee for applying to these contractual posts.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Only eligible local resident candidates of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands holding local resident proof are eligible to apply for Programme Officer, Assistant Engineer, DEO, and Gram Rozgar Sewak posts.

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