Bastar Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant Vacancy 2026: Eligibility, Pay and Offline Form
Good news for job seekers in Chhattisgarh. The Office of Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur has invited applications for 16 contract posts of Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant under the VB-G RAM G mission (Viksit Bharat Rozgar aur Ajeevika ke liye Guarantee Mission, Gramin). The posts are in the Zila Panchayat and the Janpad Panchayats of Bastar district. Pay is a fixed monthly amount of up to ₹39,875. Only native residents of Chhattisgarh can apply. You can find more openings like this on our Chhattisgarh government jobs page.
The form is offline only, and it must reach the office by 30 October 2026. Post-graduates, computer science graduates and B.Com holders aged 21 to 40 years should read on. This article covers the vacancy count, the eligibility for each post, the merit marks, the conditions that can cancel your form and the step-by-step way to apply. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have read the Hindi notice line by line for you, so please read every section before you fill the form.
What are the Key Highlights of Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is run by the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Bastar, and the notice is approved by the Collector and District Programme Coordinator. All three posts are on a contract (samvida) basis, not permanent posts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) |
| Scheme | VB-G RAM G (Gramin) |
| Posts | Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer, Accountant |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Job Type | Contract (samvida) |
| Job Location | Bastar district, Chhattisgarh |
| Who can apply | Native residents of Chhattisgarh only |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
How Many Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant Vacancies are in Zila Panchayat Bastar 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer (Contract) | 2 |
| Assistant Programmer (Contract) | 4 |
| Accountant (Contract) | 10 |
| Total | 16 |
The notice also gives the category-wise total for all 16 posts together. The split for each single post is printed in the scanned table of the notice, so check your own post’s row there before you apply.
| Category | Posts (all three posts together) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 4 |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | 9 |
| Total | 16 |
Inside these numbers, the notice marks 3 posts for women, 3 posts for PwBD candidates and 1 post for ex-servicemen; the other 9 are open. Please note that no seat is shown for SC in the combined total. Most of the seats, 9 out of 16, are in the ST category. If you are applying under a reserved category, keep your permanent caste certificate ready, because a temporary one is not accepted.
Who Can Apply for Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer | Post-graduation in MBA / B.E. / MTRM (Master of Rural Technology and Management) / Mathematics / Physics, in First Division |
| Assistant Programmer | M.Sc. (Computer Science / IT), MCA or equivalent degree from a recognised university, OR B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT or equivalent from a recognised university |
| Accountant | B.Com with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST); for Bastar and Surguja divisions, B.Com passed in Second Division |
For Programme Officer, First Division is part of the rule, so a second-division degree will not work. For Assistant Programmer there are two routes, and either one is enough. If you hold a post-graduate degree or a computer science degree, match your exact subject with the table above before you fill the form.
Experience
Experience is not compulsory for any post. But it gives you extra merit marks. Only experience in government rural development schemes, on a post of at least the same pay scale, is counted. You must attach your appointment order to get these marks.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years |
| Relaxation | Upper age relaxation as per Chhattisgarh GAD orders issued from time to time |
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Your age is counted as on 1 January 2026, not on the last date. The notice does not print a relaxation table, so check the latest GAD order for your category before you count on extra years.
What is the Salary for Zila Panchayat Bastar Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant 2026?
| Post | Fixed Monthly Pay (lump sum) |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer | ₹39,875 |
| Assistant Programmer | ₹35,165 |
| Accountant | ₹23,350 |
This is a fixed lump-sum amount (ek musht vetan), not a pay level with increments. Contract staff get leave as per the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contract Appointment) Rules 2012. The notice clearly says there is no pension, gratuity or death benefit for contract service.
Even so, a fixed income in your home state is a solid start. Work in a district panchayat also gives you real experience in rural schemes, and this very notice gives extra merit marks for such experience, so it can help you in future contract recruitments of the same kind.
What is the Selection Process for Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on merit marks out of 100 for each post.
| Post | Merit Marks Break-up |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer | Academic % weighted to 70 + computer practical test 15 + experience up to 15 |
| Assistant Programmer | Academic % weighted to 45 + computer and practical test 40 (minimum 60% needed) + experience up to 15 |
| Accountant | Higher Secondary % weighted to 20 + minimum qualification % weighted to 50 + computer practical test 15 + experience up to 15 |
| Experience | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 years | 5 |
| Up to 5 years | 10 |
| More than 5 years | 15 |
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny | Forms are checked against the rules |
| Claims and objections | The list is put up on the Zila Panchayat notice board |
| Written / skill test | Eligible candidates are called in a 1:10 ratio |
| Tie | If marks are equal, the older candidate is placed higher |
Any dispute is decided by the District Level Selection Committee, and its decision is final. Keep checking the Zila Panchayat notice board, because the list comes out there. Eligible candidates are called in a 1:10 ratio for a written/skill test, so prepare. Every post’s marks also include a computer practical test, and for Assistant Programmer you need at least 60% in it.
Which Conditions Can Cancel Your Zila Panchayat Bastar 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late form | Forms received after the fixed date and time will not be considered |
| Incomplete form | Incomplete, unclear or faulty forms will not be considered, and no information will be sent |
| Self-attestation | All certificates and mark sheets must be self-attested, otherwise the form will not be accepted |
| Certificates | Only permanent caste and domicile certificates issued by a competent authority are accepted |
| Disability | These are field office posts, so 100% disability is not accepted |
| Past removal | Anyone removed from Chhattisgarh Ajeevika Samvardhan Samiti or any government department for indiscipline, misconduct, arbitrariness or irregularity is not eligible |
| False information | Your candidature will be cancelled |
| Children | More than two living children, one of them born on or after 26 January 2001, makes you not eligible |
| Marriage | Marrying before the legal minimum age, or marrying a person who already has a living spouse, makes you not eligible (the government may give an exemption in the second case) |
| Influencing selection | Trying to affect the process directly or indirectly can cancel your candidature |
| Serving employees | Apply through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate |
| Experience proof | Serving staff must attach the NOC, appointment order and a “na-maang na-jaanch” certificate; without it, experience marks cannot be given |
The notice also says the number of posts may change, and the recruitment and reservation are subject to a writ petition pending in the High Court, Bilaspur. Contract staff follow the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1965, and either side can end the contract with one month’s notice or one month’s pay.
How to Apply Offline for Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notice and form (link in Essential Links below). The form is pages 3 and 4 of the notice, and it is also on the Zila Panchayat notice board during office hours |
| 2 | Write the post name, paste a recent passport-size photo and fill every column |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of mark sheets, permanent caste and domicile certificates and any experience proof |
| 4 | Attach two 9×4 inch envelopes, each with a ₹40 postal stamp and your current address written on it |
| 5 | Sign the form and the declaration |
| 6 | Send or deliver the form to the address given: Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), so that it reaches by 30 October 2026 |
If you want more than one post, fill a separate form for each post. The notice gives the address but does not say whether to post the form or hand it in, so plan for it to reach the office well before the last date. The notice also prints a cut-off time on that day. Do not forget the two stamped envelopes, the permanent domicile certificate and, for serving staff, the NOC. A missing one can cost you the post or your experience marks.
What are the Important Dates for Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last date for form to reach | 30 October 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 01 January 2026 |
Is There an Application Fee for Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No application fee is mentioned in the notice |
The only cost the notice asks for is the two self-addressed envelopes with a ₹40 postal stamp each.
Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Zila Panchayat Bastar Recruitment 2026 Notice and Application Form (Hindi PDF)
- Visit Zila Panchayat Bastar Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Chhattisgarh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a native of Chhattisgarh and your degree matches one of these three posts, this is a good chance to work on rural development in your own state. Fill the form neatly, attach every self-attested paper and make sure it reaches Jagdalpur before 30 October 2026. For more state openings, visit our Chhattisgarh jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.