Rajnandgaon Union Manager Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Age, Marks and Postal Application
The District Small Forest Produce Cooperative Union Ltd., Rajnandgaon has invited applications for 9 Manager posts, one each in nine Primary Forest Produce Cooperative Societies under the Union. This is a cooperative body in Chhattisgarh, not a regular government department. The minimum qualification is 12th pass plus a computer certificate or diploma. A selected candidate works on one year of probation and is then regularised. Looking for more Chhattisgarh govt jobs? This one is local and very specific, so read the conditions below carefully before you spend money on postage.
Here is the important part. This is an offline recruitment. Your application must reach the Union by Registered Post or Speed Post by 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Hand delivery and e-mail are not accepted. Only people living in the area of the society they apply to can apply, and they must come from a tendu-leaf collector family. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have gone through the notification so you can check yourself in five minutes.
Rajnandgaon Union Manager Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
The Union runs the minor forest produce cooperative work in its area. Each Primary Forest Produce Cooperative Society needs a Manager to run its day-to-day work. Salary is fixed by the state-level federation, as explained below.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Small Forest Produce Cooperative Union Ltd., Rajnandgaon |
| Post | Manager (Prabandhak) |
| Total Vacancies | 9 (1 per society) |
| Category | All 9 posts Unreserved |
| Nature of Job | 1-year probation, then regularised |
| Job Location | The 9 society areas listed in the notice (Rajnandgaon Union, Chhattisgarh) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Registered / Speed Post) |
| Last Date | 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026?
Each society has exactly one post, and all nine are Unreserved. You can apply only to the society in whose area you live. The notification lists the eligible villages against each society, so check your village in the PDF first.
| Society | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sharda | Manager | 1 |
| Aundhi | Manager | 1 |
| Sendewahi | Manager | 1 |
| Dangarh | Manager | 1 |
| Kumhli | Manager | 1 |
| Mudpar | Manager | 1 |
| Chilhati | Manager | 1 |
| Bamhni Charbhata | Manager | 1 |
| Khobha | Manager | 1 |
What Is the Eligibility for Rajnandgaon Union Manager Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You need to pass Higher Secondary (10+2), which is the 12th pass level. Knowledge of computers is required, and a certificate, diploma or degree in computer application from a recognised institution is mandatory. Any one of these is accepted.
| Accepted Computer Qualification | Detail |
|---|---|
| ITI | 1-year COPA diploma or certificate |
| Technical Board or State Technical University | Diploma in Computer Science, IT or Modern Office Management (not less than 2 years) |
| University | 1-year PG Diploma, graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, IT or Computer Application (recognised or deemed university, IGNOU, Bhoj University) |
| DOEACC Society, New Delhi | Any diploma |
| Government-recognised institute | 1-year DCA |
Other Conditions You Must Meet
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Residence | You must live in the area of that society |
| Tendu-leaf family | Your family must have collected at least 500 gaddi of tendu leaves each year in at least 3 of the last 5 years before appointment |
| Collection card | A self-attested copy of the tendu-leaf collection card is compulsory |
| Cut-off for qualifications | They must be held on or before the last date. A certificate issued after the last date is not valid |
| Government or semi-government employees | A No Objection Certificate from the employer is compulsory, shown at original-document check |
| Health | Mentally and physically fit |
| Record | No embezzlement in any earlier service or employment, no case pending or registered for a financial or other offence, and never convicted by a court |
| Relatives | You must not be a defined relative of the Board of Directors of the Union or the society under the Chhattisgarh Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 |
| False information | Your application can be rejected, and your appointment can be ended without notice even during selection (declaration in the form) |
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 1 January 2027. You must be at least 18 years and not more than 35 years.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Local residents of Chhattisgarh | The relaxation on the 35-year limit is extended by 5 years (GAD circular dated 18 January 2024) |
| SC / ST / OBC (non-creamy layer) | Up to 5 years |
| Women | Up to 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen of Chhattisgarh, inter-caste marriage scheme awardees, volunteer Nagar Sainiks | As per Chhattisgarh government rules |
| Maximum in any case | 45 years, even after all relaxations |
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What Is the Salary for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026?
The notification gives no rupee amount. It says Managers of the societies will be paid the salary fixed by the Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Federation Ltd., Raipur. You also get travelling allowance at approved rates.
Please do not trust any figure you see on social media for this post. Ask the Union office if you need a number before you apply.
One cost you must plan for: before appointment, the selected candidate must deposit ₹10,000 as a security amount with the society. It can be paid as cash, fixed deposit or solvency.
What Is the Selection Process for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026?
The Union will make a merit list of candidates based on 125 marks given for your qualifications. The selection is done on that merit list.
| Marks For | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| 10+2 marks | 100 (marks equal your percentage, so 75.5% gives 75.5) |
| Graduation marks | 20 (one-fifth of your percentage, so 70% gives 14) |
| Computer qualification | 5 (certificate or diploma 3 marks, higher degree 5 marks) |
| Full score | 125 |
Your 12th percentage is the biggest part of the score, since it carries up to 100 of the 125 marks. Graduation marks can add up to 20 more. Computer marks count only if the qualification is from an institute recognised by the Chhattisgarh government. If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate ranks higher.
After selection, three things are compulsory before you join:
- Police verification of the selected candidate
- A medical fitness certificate from the District Hospital Medical Board
- The ₹10,000 security deposit with the society
How to Apply for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026 Offline by Post?
Download the prescribed application form from the notification itself or from the district websites (links in Essential Links below). Then follow these steps.
- Fill the application in the prescribed format, and paste a recent self-attested passport photo on it.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents. A form can be rejected if copies are missing or not self-attested.
- Put the form in a closed envelope. On top of it, clearly write the post applied for and the name of the society.
- Send it by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Managing Director, District Small Forest Produce Cooperative Union Ltd., Rajnandgaon, near Patal Bhairavi Temple, opposite PTS, Rajnandgaon, PIN 491441 (Chhattisgarh).
- Make sure it reaches by 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Keep these papers ready: Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheets, computer certificate, tendu-leaf collection cards for 2022 to 2026, and one identity proof (Aadhaar, driving licence or voter ID). Also needed are an employment exchange registration certificate, a residence proof, and an ex-serviceman certificate or NOC if they apply to you.
Hand delivery, e-mail and any other electronic mode are not accepted. Disrupting or trying to influence the process cancels your candidature.
What Are the Important Dates for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications invited | Not stated (the notice is undated) |
| Last date to reach the Union | 12 November 2026 (Thursday), 5:00 PM |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2027 |
| Qualifications must be held by | The last date |
Is There Any Application Fee for Rajnandgaon Union Manager 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee. The only payment it talks about is the ₹10,000 security deposit, which is paid after selection and before appointment. In any dispute about the recruitment, the decision of the Managing Director of the Union is final.
Essential Links: Rajnandgaon Union Manager Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification and Application Form PDF
- Visit Rajnandgaon District Collector Website (Details and Form)
- Visit Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki District Collector Website (Details and Form)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you are from a tendu-leaf collector family in one of these nine society areas and hold 12th pass with a computer certificate, don’t wait. Collect your cards and certificates, fill the form carefully and post it early so it reaches by 12 November 2026. For more government jobs in India, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.