Office of the District Program Officer, Women and Child Development Department
Contractual / Regular

ZP Raipur Accountant Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 30, 2026
Accountant (Lekhapal)

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B.Com22
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
04
Pay Scale
₹23,350/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 35 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
Job Location
Chhattisgarh21Raipur5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 15 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

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university. For Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, minimum qualifying marks are 50%.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 35 years as on 01.01.2026. A 5-year relaxation applies to local educated unemployed residents of Chhattisgarh State (up to 40 years). For government servants, contractual staff, and municipal personnel, the maximum age limit is 45 years. The cumulative maximum age limit including all relaxations cannot exceed 45 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Experience Merit Screening

OfflineQualifying Only

Computer Practical Examination (15 Marks)

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Composite Merit Compilation & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on a 100-mark composite merit evaluation matrix comprising: Higher Secondary percentage (20 marks weightage), B.Com qualifying degree percentage (50 marks weightage), Computer Practical Test (15 marks), and Government Rural Development Scheme work experience (up to 15 marks). Shortlisted applicants are called for the Computer Practical Test in a 1:10 ratio category-wise.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Higher Secondary (10+2) PercentageWeightage of 20% on 100 marks scale based on percentage scored in 10+2 examination.
Minimum Educational Qualification (B.Com) PercentageWeightage of 50% on 100 marks scale based on percentage scored in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).
Computer Practical ExaminationPractical assessment testing MS Office (Word, Excel, basic formulas, data entry) and accounting software operations. Candidates called in a 1:10 ratio based on academic merit + experience.
Relevant Work Experience in Government Rural Development SchemesExperience in Government Rural Development Schemes on equal pay scale: 1 to 2 years = 5 marks, 2 to 5 years = 10 marks, more than 5 years = 15 marks.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

As an Accountant (Lekhapal) under VB-GRAM G at the Janpad/Zila Panchayat level in Raipur, the role involves maintaining cash books, ledger entries, bank reconciliation statements, monthly expenditure returns, and accounting for rural development scheme disbursements. The work involves desk-based accounting, MIS portal updates, audit compliance, and handling financial records under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual tenure initially up to 28 February 2027, extendable for another 1 year based on work performance, conduct, and programme continuation. Posting is situated within the jurisdiction of Janpad / Zila Panchayat Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a contractual assignment governed by Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contract Appointment) Rules, 2012 without regular promotion cadres, pension, or gratuity benefits. However, candidates gain valuable government accounting experience that awards up to 15 bonus marks in subsequent state rural development recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Only local residents (domiciled candidates) of Chhattisgarh State are eligible to apply; out-of-state applicants will be summarily rejected.
  • Applications sent via email or hand delivery are strictly rejected; submission is valid ONLY via Registered Post or Speed Post.
  • Candidates must explicitly superscribe the envelope with the advertised post name ('लेखापाल') and category ('अनारक्षित' / 'अ.ज.जा.'). Incomplete, illegible, or late applications arriving after 15 October 2026 (5:30 PM) will not be considered.
  • Candidates called for the Computer Practical Examination in the 1:10 ratio must attend in person; absence automatically leads to immediate cancellation of candidature.
  • Claims and objections (दवा-आपत्ति) after initial list publication are strictly limited to clerical errors; no new qualification or experience certificates will be accepted after initial submission.

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

  • UR3
  • SC0
  • ST1
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
Total Vacancies04

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹23,350/- without additional allowances such as DA, HRA, or pension benefits.

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹23,350/- under contractual terms initially up to 28 February 2027, extendable by one year based on satisfactory performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Raipur district portal at raipur.gov.in or obtain the prescribed application format from the notice board of Zila Panchayat Raipur.
  2. Print the application form and neatly fill all required details including personal information, category, postal address, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, B.Com), and government rural development experience.
  3. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the designated space on the application form.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all mandatory supporting documents: Class 10th marksheet (for date of birth proof), Class 12th marksheet, B.Com marksheets & degree certificate, permanent caste certificate (if applicable), Chhattisgarh local resident/domicile certificate, and experience certificates on equivalent pay scale in government rural development schemes.
  5. Place the completed application form and all enclosures into a sealed envelope and clearly superscribe on top: "आवेदन पत्र बाबत पद - लेखापाल, वर्ग - [अनारक्षित / अ.ज.जा.]".
  6. Send the sealed envelope exclusively via Registered Post or Speed Post addressed to: मुख्य कार्यपालन अधिकारी, जिला पंचायत, रायपुर (छ.ग.), पिन - 492001 so that it reaches on or before 15 October 2026 by 5:30 PM. Applications sent by email, hand delivery, or received after the deadline will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged by Zila Panchayat Raipur. Candidates only need to bear postal charges for sending the application form via Registered Post or Speed Post.

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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.

No. As per Point 5 of the official advertisement, candidates must be bona fide local residents of Chhattisgarh State and attach a valid domicile certificate issued by a competent authority.

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