Contractual / Regular

Zila Panchayat Mahasamund Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 13, 2026
Programme Officer (कार्यक्रम अधिकारी)Assistant Programmer (सहायक प्रोग्रामर)Accountant (लेखापाल)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5
Pay Scale
₹23,350 - ₹39,075/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years as on 01.07.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 30 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

Post-wise minimum eligibility: (1) Programme Officer: First class MBA / B.E. / MRTM (Master of Rural Technology and Management) / Post Graduation in Mathematics or Physics. (2) Assistant Programmer: M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), MCA, or B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT or equivalent. (3) Accountant: B.Com with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST candidates). Candidates must be bona fide residents (मूल निवासी) of Chhattisgarh.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on 01.07.2026. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, female candidates, and ex-servicemen as per Chhattisgarh State Government rules (up to 40/45 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Academic Weightage Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Computer Practical / Skill Test (कौशल परीक्षा)

OfflineQualifying Only

Final Merit Compilation & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is formulated through a composite 100-mark evaluation matrix based on academic qualification weightage, computer skill/practical test, and government rural development scheme experience: (1) Programme Officer: Academic qualifying percentage weightage 70 marks + Computer practical test 15 marks + Experience up to 15 marks. (2) Assistant Programmer: Academic qualifying percentage weightage 45 marks + Computer practical test 40 marks (minimum 60% qualifying score mandatory) + Experience up to 15 marks. (3) Accountant: Higher Secondary 20 marks + B.Com marks 50 marks + Computer practical test 15 marks + Experience up to 15 marks. Experience scoring: 1-2 years: 5 marks, 2-5 years: 10 marks, >5 years: 15 marks.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Qualifying Marks Weightage45 to 70 MarksProgramme Officer: 70 marks; Assistant Programmer: 45 marks; Accountant: 70 marks (20 marks 12th + 50 marks B.Com)
Computer Practical & Skill Test (कौशल परीक्षा)15 to 40 MarksHands-on practical test evaluating MS Office, databases, and programming/accounting software. Minimum 60% qualifying score required for Assistant Programmer
Government Rural Development Scheme Work ExperienceUp to 15 MarksExperience in identical pay scale under government rural development schemes: 1-2 years: 5 marks, 2-5 years: 10 marks, >5 years: 15 marks

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.

Contractual appointees work across Janpad Panchayat blocks under the Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar evam Aajeevika Guarantee Mission (VB-GRAM G) in Mahasamund district. Roles entail field monitoring of rural employment works, geo-tagging village infrastructure, MIS entry, PFMS/DBT wage payment reconciliations, and coordinating with Gram Panchayats. Work requires high operational diligence under the supervision of the CEO, Zila Panchayat Mahasamund.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed across Janpad Panchayats in Mahasamund district (Chhattisgarh). The appointment is contractual up to February 28, 2027 under Chhattisgarh Contractual Appointment Rules, 2012, extendable based on annual performance review and scheme continuity.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely contractual scheme-based employment without regular cadre regularization. However, verified experience in state rural development missions confers substantial preference points (up to 15 marks) in future recruitment conducted by CG Vyapam and CGPSC for permanent Panchayat and Rural Development department positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Chhattisgarh Domicile Requirement: Only permanent residents of Chhattisgarh holding a valid residence certificate issued by a competent authority are eligible to apply.
  • Postal Submission Only: Applications sent via ordinary post, email, courier, or submitted by hand in the office will be rejected. Submissions must be delivered strictly via Speed Post or Registered Post by October 30, 2026, 5:30 PM.
  • Enclosure of Stamped Return Envelopes: Candidates must enclose two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 5 postal stamps affixed; failure to do so may lead to rejection.
  • Computer Skill Test Qualifying Threshold: For the Assistant Programmer post, candidates must score at least 60% marks in the computer practical test to remain eligible for final merit listing.

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 Officer (SC Backlog)1
  • Assistant Programmer (UR - 1, ST - 1)2
  • Accountant (UR - 1, ST - 1)2
Total Vacancies5

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: Programme Officer: ₹39,075/-; Assistant Programmer: ₹35,165/-; Accountant: ₹23,350/-.

Consolidated monthly remuneration: Programme Officer: ₹39,075/-, Assistant Programmer: ₹35,165/-, Accountant: ₹23,350/-. Contractual appointment up to 28.02.2027 under Chhattisgarh Contract Appointment Rules 2012, extendable based on performance assessment and project continuation.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format from the Mahasamund district website (mahasamund.nic.in).
  2. Fill out the prescribed application form in clean handwriting, affixing a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all requisite documents: Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र), Caste Certificate, Class 10th marksheet (DOB proof), Higher Secondary marksheet, Graduation / Post-Graduation degrees and marksheets, Computer proficiency certificates, and relevant Government scheme experience orders/NOC.
  4. Enclose two self-addressed envelopes affixed with postal stamps of ₹5 each.
  5. Place the application and documents in an envelope, boldly superscribing the post name on top, along with sender details.
  6. Send the completed packet strictly via Speed Post or Registered Post addressed to: मुख्य कार्यपालन अधिकारी, जिला पंचायत महासमुन्द, पिन - 493445 (छ.ग.).
  7. The physical packet must be delivered on or before 30.10.2026 by 5:30 PM. Hand delivery or ordinary post submissions will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is prescribed.

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.

The recruitment is for 5 contractual posts under the VB-GRAM G mission: Programme Officer (1 post - SC Backlog), Assistant Programmer (2 posts - 1 UR, 1 ST), and Accountant (2 posts - 1 UR, 1 ST).

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