SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Recruitment 2026: Salary, Eligibility and Exam Pattern
Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (SMKV), Bastar in Jagdalpur has announced 24 vacancies for Laboratory Attendant (Prayogshala Parichark), a Class IV post. If you have passed 12th with Chemistry, this is a university job in your own state, with a pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs. 1800 (Pay Matrix Level-03). Read the conditions below before you pay the fee.
Applications are online only and run from 16 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (11:59 PM). This post is open only to permanent native residents of Chhattisgarh, so check the rules below before you pay. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every rule from the notification in simple tables for you. You can also browse more Chhattisgarh govt jobs after this.
Key Highlights of SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar |
| Post | Laboratory Attendant (Class IV) |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1800 |
| Job Location | Dharampura-2, Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 4 November 2026 |
The university is a Multidisciplinary Education and Research University (MERU) under PM-USHA. The advertisement is dated 14 October 2026 and the recruitment follows the university’s non-teaching service rules.
How Many Vacancies Are There in SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Recruitment 2026?
All 24 seats are for one post. The notification shows no EWS column, so there is no separate EWS seat in the table.
| Category | Vacancies | Within This Category |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 3 for women, 1 for ex-servicemen |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 8 | 2 for women |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 | None marked |
| OBC | 3 | None marked |
| Total | 24 | 1 post for PwD |
Women, ex-servicemen and PwD seats are horizontal reservations inside the 24, not extra posts. The PwD seat is meant for these disabilities: acid attack victim, one leg, dwarfism, both legs, leprosy cured, hard of hearing, one arm, multiple disabilities, spinal deformity and spinal injury. The university may increase or decrease the vacancies, and no claim will be accepted on that.
What is the Eligibility for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 12th pass from a recognised Board or Institution |
| Compulsory Subject | Chemistry studied in Class 12th |
| Domicile | Permanent native of Chhattisgarh only |
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Maximum Age | 45 years including all relaxations |
Your 12th qualification must be complete by the last date, 4 November 2026. A certificate of a later date will not be accepted under any circumstances. A Chhattisgarh domicile certificate is mandatory at document verification, and SC, ST and OBC candidates need a permanent caste certificate (OBC non-creamy layer). Keep in mind that candidates from other states cannot apply for this post.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates (relaxations included) | 45 years as on 1 January 2026 |
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The notification gives no separate category-wise relaxation years. Forty-five years is the upper cap after counting every relaxation. Age proof is your original birth certificate or Class 10th marksheet.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Persons dismissed from service by the State or Central Government are not eligible.
- Serving government or semi-government employees must apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at once. The NOC is mandatory at document verification.
- PwD reservation is only for persons with benchmark disability holding a permanent disability certificate. The State Medical Board verifies it at appointment.
- Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification does not give you a right to the job.
What is the Salary for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 5200-20200 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 1800 |
| Pay Matrix | Level-03 |
| Service Group | Class IV |
These figures are exactly as printed in the notification. Check the notification PDF for any other benefits. Selected candidates serve a 3-year probation period.
What is the Selection Process for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 120 marks, OMR, objective |
| Skill / Practical Test | 30 marks, at the university campus |
| Experience Marks | 10 marks, only for daily-wage workers of SMKV Bastar |
| Document Verification | Original documents checked |
| Medical and Police Verification | Medical fitness before joining; police check after selection |
The written exam has 120 questions of 1 mark each in 2 hours. Every question has four options with one correct answer, and you mark it with a blue or black ball pen. There is no negative marking.
| Part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | 10 |
| Part 1 | General Hindi | 10 |
| Part 1 | General English | 10 |
| Part 1 | Mathematics and Reasoning | 10 |
| Part 2 | General Science and Computer Knowledge | 80 |
Part 2 carries two thirds of the paper, so spend most of your preparation time on Chemistry, Physics, Biology and basic computers. See our syllabus page for study material.
You need at least 30% in the written exam to be shortlisted. The university calls 10 candidates per post for the skill test on merit, and you must score at least 50% in the skill test. Final merit is out of 100 marks: written exam scaled to 60, skill test 30 and experience 10. If marks tie, the older candidate by date of birth gets priority.
The answer key comes on the website after the exam, and you can object only within the prescribed period. No objection is accepted after the result, and the OMR sheet gets no re-totalling or re-evaluation. Exam date and centre will be published on the website, and you will choose 2 districts from Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, Sukma, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Kanker, Raipur, Bilaspur and Surguja. Later you can check the admit card page for updates.
How to Apply Online for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
Keep ready your colour photo and signature (30 KB to 100 KB each), domicile certificate, caste certificate if applicable, and 12th marksheet.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official SMKV Bastar website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Go to Career, then Recruitment Portal, then Applicant Login, then New Registration |
| 3 | Log in with the user ID and password sent to your registered mobile |
| 4 | Open My Applications, select the Advertisement Number and the Non Teaching Post |
| 5 | Fill Personal Information and Educational Qualifications, then upload documents |
| 6 | Upload photo and signature, and choose your exam centre districts |
| 7 | Preview, correct any error, then pay the fee online |
| 8 | Submit and keep a printout of your application |
Fill the form carefully. The university sends no intimation for defective applications, and such applications are invalidated at once. If you are found ineligible at any stage, your candidature is cancelled without separate notice. Any false information or false document leads to cancellation of appointment and legal action.
What is the Application Fee for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD (Divyang) | Rs. 300 |
Pay online while filling the form, through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee is not refunded. If you change your category during correction from reserved to unreserved, you must pay the difference. If you change from unreserved to reserved, the difference is not refunded.
What are the Important Dates for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 5 November to 7 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be announced on the website |
Use the correction window to fix mistakes, but do not wait for it. Apply by 4 November so that you are never stuck in last-day server rush.
Essential Links for SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Recruitment 2026
- Download SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Official Notification PDF
- Visit SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Official Website
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- Join Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you are a Chhattisgarh native with 12th Chemistry, this is a good chance to get a government job close to home. Get your domicile and caste certificates ready this week and apply by 4 November 2026, not on the last evening. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more 12th pass govt jobs and updates.