Contractual / Regular

WCD Mahasamund Staff Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 24, 2026
Store Keeper cum AccountantCookHouse Keeper
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
03 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 7,944/- to Rs. 18,536/- Per Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 35 Years (Up to 45 Years with CG State Relaxation as on 01.01.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 22, 2026

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Starts

Sep 22, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Sep – 9 Oct 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

Store Keeper cum Accountant: Graduate in Commerce or Economics, or CA/ICWA Inter with working proficiency in MS Office and Tally, plus minimum 3 years of accounting experience in Govt/Semi-Govt institutions or CA firms.
Cook: 8th class pass with minimum 3 years of relevant cooking experience (male candidates only).
House Keeper: 5th class pass with minimum 2 years of Class-IV institutional experience (male candidates only).
Candidate must be a bona fide resident (स्थानीय निवासी) of Chhattisgarh.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on 01.01.2026. Age relaxations for native residents of Chhattisgarh and reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/Women) apply up to a cumulative maximum of 45 years as per CG GAD rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Experience Merit Scoring (Max 80 Marks)

Scrutiny of Educational Qualifications (70% weightage) and Additional Experience (Max 10 Marks)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview (20 Marks)

In-person Interview for Shortlisted Candidates (1:5 ratio)Merit Scored

Selection is based on an objective merit scoring system out of 100 marks: 70% weightage on percentage of marks in essential minimum educational qualification (70 marks), up to 10 marks for additional post-minimum experience (2 marks per additional completed year, maximum 10 marks), and 20 marks for the Personal Interview. Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio per vacancy. In case of ties, older candidates receive preference.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Minimum Educational Qualification Merit70 Marks (70%)70% proportional weightage on marks obtained in essential qualifying examination (B.Com/Economics/CA Inter for Accountant; 8th for Cook; 5th for Housekeeper).
Post-Minimum Experience ScoringMax 10 Marks2 marks awarded for every completed additional year of relevant experience beyond the mandatory baseline, up to a maximum of 10 marks.
Personal Interview & Domain Aptitude20 MarksAssessment of accounting/tally proficiency, observation home operational ethics, discipline, hygiene, and interview performance before the Selection Committee.
Tie-Breaker RuleMerit PriorityIn case of identical composite scores, the candidate older in age is ranked higher; if age is identical, higher qualifying exam percentage breaks the tie.

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.

The Government Children Observation Home (Boys) in Mahasamund functions under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Mission Vatsalya. The Store Keeper cum Accountant manages government stock ledgers, ration inventory, bookkeeping, PFMS accounting, and audit compliance. The Cook and House Keeper maintain kitchen hygiene, meals, and residential sanitization for juvenile residents. The work environment requires strict adherence to institutional discipline, safety regulations, and ethical child care standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual for an initial tenure of up to 3 years or the operational duration of the Mission Vatsalya scheme by the Government of India, whichever is earlier. Contract extensions are granted based on annual performance appraisal by the Collector / District Child Welfare and Protection Committee.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are scheme-based contractual positions under Mission Vatsalya. They do not carry regular state civil service promotion ladders, seniority rights, or absorption liens into regular Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development Department cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Bank Statement Mandatory for Experience: Clause 15.8 strictly mandates that experience certificates must be accompanied by self-attested copies of bank statements showing salary/allowances credited for the period. Experience without bank statements will be rejected.
  • Chhattisgarh Domicile Required: Only local bona fide residents of Chhattisgarh possessing a valid domicile certificate issued by a competent authority are eligible to apply.
  • Gender Restriction for Cook & Housekeeper: As this is a Boys Observation Home (शासकीय बाल सम्प्रेक्षण गृह बालक), only male candidates are eligible to apply for Cook and House Keeper positions (Clause 15.7).
  • Offline Postal Receipt Deadline: Duly filled applications must reach the Office of the District Programme Officer, WCD Mahasamund by Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier on or before 09.10.2026 (05:00 PM). Hand delivery is prohibited.

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

  • Store Keeper cum Accountant (UR)1
  • Cook (ST)1
  • House Keeper (UR)1
Total Vacancies03 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated contract salary: Store Keeper cum Accountant: Rs. 18,536/-; Cook: Rs. 9,930/-; House Keeper: Rs. 7,944/-.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: Rs. 18,536/- for Store Keeper cum Accountant; Rs. 9,930/- for Cook; Rs. 7,944/- for House Keeper under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility, Chhattisgarh domicile status, and experience criteria for the desired post.
  2. Download the prescribed application format from mahasamund.gov.in or obtain it from the notification annexure.
  3. Fill out the application form completely in Hindi/English, affixing a self-attested passport-size photograph signed across.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required enclosures: CG Domicile Certificate, 10th marksheet/birth certificate for age proof, caste certificate (for ST post), educational marksheets (5th/8th/B.Com/Graduation/CA Inter), valid experience certificates, and mandatory self-attested bank statements showing salary/allowance credit during the claimed experience period.
  5. Place the application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with 'Application for the Post of [Name of Post]' with sender's complete address and contact details.
  6. Send via Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier to: Office of the District Programme Officer, Women and Child Development Department, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh – 493445. Submissions must reach on or before 09 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM. Hand-delivered or late submissions will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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

The last date to submit the application form via Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier to the District Programme Officer, WCD Mahasamund is 09 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

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