Contractual / Regular

ZP Korba Programmer & PO Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Computer ProgrammerProgramme Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
Rs. 39,875 - Rs. 51,780/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 35 Years as on 01.01.2026 (Relaxable up to 40/45 Years for CG Domiciles)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 23 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

1. Computer Programmer (1 Post): B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with documented proficiency in .NET Technology, Java, MS SQL, or Oracle database management.

2. Programme Officer (2 Posts): First class Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Social Work (MSW), M.Sc., B.E., or Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development / Management from a recognized institution, with prior experience in government rural development programs.

Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be permanent residents (domicile) of Chhattisgarh state.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 35 years as on 01.01.2026. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 40 years for native residents of Chhattisgarh and up to 45 years for SC, ST, OBC, and female candidates as per Chhattisgarh General Administration Department (GAD) circulars.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Merit Shortlisting (1:10 Ratio)

OfflineQualifying Only

Skill Test / Practical Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be finalized through a transparent merit-based scoring system. Applications received will be scrutinized and ranked based on academic qualification percentage and past experience in government rural schemes. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio per vacancy for a mandatory Skill Test (कौशल परीक्षा). The final selection list will be prepared by aggregating marks obtained in academic merit, rural experience, and the practical skill test.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Basic Academic Qualification Merit50 MarksNormalized percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech/MCA for Programmer; MBA/MSW/M.Sc./B.E. for PO)
Government Rural Development Scheme Experience20 MarksScored credit for documented working experience in MGNREGA, NRLM, PMAY-G, or allied rural development departments
Technical Skill Test (कौशल परीक्षा)30 MarksPractical examination testing database operations (.NET/Java/SQL/Oracle) for Programmers, or scheme monitoring, MIS, and report compilation for Programme Officers

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.

Executive rural development administration at Zila Panchayat Korba and block-level panchayats in Chhattisgarh under the Viksit Bharat - G RAM G / MGNREGA setup. Computer Programmers oversee state IT infrastructure, NREGASoft portal data entry, MIS reporting, database integrity, and server synchronization. Programme Officers are responsible for field planning, labor budget execution, social audit coordination, monitoring gram panchayat muster rolls, grievance redressal, and liaison with Janpad Panchayats. Work involves a combination of office administration in Korba and periodic field inspection visits to rural blocks.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for an initial duration of one year. Renewal for subsequent years is subject to mutual consent, satisfactory performance appraisals, operational necessity, and state fund allocation under Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contract Appointment) Rules 2012.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual appointments do not possess a formal cadre promotion hierarchy. However, working experience as a Programmer or Programme Officer in MGNREGA provides substantial experience marks and preference in regular CG Vyapam and CGPSC departmental recruitments for Assistant Director, Development Assistant, and technical administrative cadres across Chhattisgarh.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Postal Submission Only: Hand delivery or direct personal submission is strictly prohibited; applications must be dispatched via Registered Post or Speed Post only.
  • Mandatory Chhattisgarh Domicile: Only permanent residents of Chhattisgarh possessing a valid domicile certificate issued by a competent revenue authority are eligible.
  • Separate Applications Required: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit completely separate application packets with individual self-addressed stamped envelopes.
  • Postage Stamp Enclosure: Failure to enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp will lead to automatic rejection of the application.

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

  • Computer Programmer1
  • Programme Officer2
Total Vacancies3

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration under MGNREGA / VB-G RAM G scheme: Rs. 51,780/- per month for Computer Programmer and Rs. 39,875/- per month for Programme Officer on a contractual basis for 1 year.

Monthly consolidated honorarium under MGNREGA / VB-G RAM G on contractual basis for 1 year.

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 criteria: B.E./B.Tech/MCA/MBA/MSW, age between 21 and 35 years as on 01.01.2026, and valid Chhattisgarh domicile certificate.
  2. Download and print the official application form (विकसित भारत - रोजगार और आजीविका के लिए गारंटी मिशन (ग्रामीण) आवेदन प्रारूप) from the notification.
  3. Fill out the form neatly, attaching a recent passport-size photograph self-attested on the front.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of Class 10th marksheet (as age proof), graduation/post-graduation degree and all semester marksheets, CG domicile certificate, permanent caste certificate, experience certificates, and employer NOC (if employed).
  5. Enclose one self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp affixed for future correspondence.
  6. Place the application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribing "Application for the post of [Post Name] under VB-G RAM G". Submit separate applications if applying for multiple posts.
  7. Dispatch via Registered Post or Speed Post only to: Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Korba, Viksit Bharat - G RAM G, District - Korba, Chhattisgarh - 495677. Applications must reach on or before 23.10.2026 by 05:00 PM. Hand delivery is strictly prohibited.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

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

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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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 last date to receive completed applications via Speed Post or Registered Post at the Zila Panchayat Korba office is October 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

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