Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary, Selection and Postal Application Guide
Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur has invited applications for 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary (Sachiv) posts in the new gram panchayats of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. If you are a 12th-pass youth from Bastar with a DEO/programming diploma, this is a good chance to get a Chhattisgarh government job close to home. The pay is 3500-10000 plus Grade Pay 1100.
Only original residents of Bastar district can apply, and the application goes by Registered Post or Speed Post only, with no online form. The last date is 16 November 2026, with the time printed as 5:30. Read the conditions below carefully, because a missing document can cost you marks or your candidature. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update.
Key Highlights of Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Zila Panchayat (Panchayat Section), Bastar, Jagdalpur |
| Post | Gram Panchayat Secretary (new gram panchayats) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Notice Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Bastar district, Chhattisgarh (seven development blocks) |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered Post or Speed Post |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026, 5:30 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026?
All 70 posts are for one post name. The notice gives the split below, and the total of each category already includes its women, divyang and ex-servicemen seats.
| Category | Total Posts | Of which Women / Divyang / Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 15 | 4 / 0 / 1 |
| OBC | 10 | 3 / 0 / 1 |
| SC | 1 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| ST | 44 | 13 / 5 / 4 |
| Total | 70 | 20 / 5 / 6 |
This split matters more than the headline number, so read your own category row first. Please note that 44 of the 70 posts are for ST candidates, and all 5 divyang posts are under ST. Two are for blind and low vision, two for deaf and hard of hearing, and one for locomotor disability. There is no EWS column in the notice, and there are no divyang seats in UR, OBC or SC.
What is the Eligibility for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic | Higher Secondary (Class 12) board examination passed |
| Computer | One-year Diploma in Data Entry Operator / Programming from a Government-recognised institution |
| Domicile | Original resident (mool niwasi) of Bastar district, willing to serve in the seven development blocks |
The computer diploma must be in Data Entry Operator or Programming, from a recognised institute. If you only have a general 12th certificate, you are not eligible. Check that your institute is recognised by the Government. Candidates with a 12th pass qualification should check their diploma name against this line before applying.
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 years completed as on 1 January 2026 |
| Maximum | 40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Serving government staff, Nigam/Mandal, contract and Nagar Sainik employees applying for other services | Maximum 45 years |
SC, ST, OBC, divyang and women candidates get age relaxation as per the instructions notified by the State Government. The notice does not state the number of years, so confirm it from State Government rules before you rely on it.
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What is the Salary for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026?
The notice states the pay as 3500-10000 plus Grade Pay 1100, along with other allowances payable by the Government from time to time. Selected candidates are appointed on a probation of 3 years, which can be extended up to 5 years. If the work is found unsatisfactory, the services can be ended by the appointing authority.
What is the Selection Process for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026?
Selection is based on weightage marks plus a written or computer skill test. Here is how the marks are given.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary marks | 50 percent |
| Higher qualification | 10 marks (Graduation 5, Post Graduation 5) |
| Computer skill test marks | 25 percent |
| Experience as Rozgar Sahayak | 15 marks (3 marks per year, maximum 5 years) |
For the Rozgar Sahayak marks, one year means at least 9 months of work. Candidates are first screened, and a list is displayed on the notice board of Zila Panchayat for claims and objections. Eligible candidates are then called for the written or skill test in the ratio of 1:10. You must score at least 33 percent in the written or skill test, otherwise you will not be included in the recruitment. A merit list is also put up on the notice boards of Zila Panchayat and Janpad Panchayats for claims and objections. The notice does not give a syllabus or exam date, so watch the official website and the notice boards for your call letter. Since half the weightage comes from your 12th marks and a quarter from the computer test, practise typing and basic computer work now.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
These lines are easy to skip, and several can cost you eligibility or marks.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Marriage | A candidate who married before the minimum age for marriage is not eligible. A candidate married to a person with a living spouse is also not eligible, unless the Government relaxes it for sufficient reason |
| Children | A candidate with more than two living children, one of them born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible |
| Experience marks | The appointment order from the employer must be attached, otherwise the experience benefit will not be given |
| Rozgar Sahayak | Current and former Rozgar Sahayaks must attach a “No Demand, No Enquiry” certificate attested by the competent authority, otherwise the experience benefit is not possible |
| Serving employees | Government, semi-government, Nigam and Mandal employees must attach a No Objection Certificate from the employer |
| Postal delay | The office takes no responsibility for applications received late by Registered or Speed Post |
| Ineligible at any stage | Your application will be rejected and candidature ended if you are found ineligible at any level, and you alone are responsible |
| Vacancies | The number of posts can go up or down, and the advertisement itself can be cancelled |
How to Apply Offline for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026 by Post?
There is no online form. Follow these steps to send your application by post.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get the prescribed application form from the official notice (link in Essential Links below). It is also on the notice boards of Zila Panchayat Bastar and Janpad Panchayats |
| 2 | Fill the prescribed form and paste a recent passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Attach self-attested or gazetted-officer-attested copies of your qualification and eligibility certificates |
| 4 | Attach the permanent caste certificate (signed and sealed by the SDO Revenue) if you apply for a reserved post |
| 5 | Attach your residence certificate for current and permanent address, and a live Employment Exchange registration of any district of Chhattisgarh |
| 6 | Put the form in an envelope and write “आवेदित ग्राम पंचायत सचिव हेतु आवेदन 2026” on it |
| 7 | Enclose two self-addressed envelopes with PIN code, each with postage worth 40 rupees |
| 8 | Send it by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, so that it reaches by 16 November 2026 |
Ex-servicemen should attach the attested certificate from the competent authority. Keep a photocopy of the complete application and your postal receipt or tracking slip. Post it early, since delays in the mail are not the office’s responsibility. See other state government job notifications while you prepare.
What are the Important Dates for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 13 October 2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026, 5:30 (AM/PM not stated in the notice) |
The month of the last date is written by hand over the printed one in the scanned notice and reads as November. Check the same line on the official website before you post your application.
Is There an Application Fee for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee mentioned in the notice |
You only need to enclose the two self-addressed envelopes with postage described above.
Essential Links for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs
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If you are a Bastar native with a 12th pass certificate and a data entry or programming diploma, do not let this chance go. Collect your certificates this week, check every attachment twice and post your application early, so it reaches by 16 November 2026. For more Chhattisgarh government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.