Zila Panchayat Balod, the district panchayat of Balod in Chhattisgarh, has invited applications for seven contractual positions under the Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Guarantee Mission (Gramin). The posts include Computer Programmer, Programme Officer, Sahayak Programmer and Lekhapal, all at the district level. These roles support the administration of rural development and employment guarantee schemes in the district, offering candidates a chance to work within the panchayat and rural development department setup.
Zila Panchayat Balod Recruitment 2026 - Computer Programmer, Lekhapal and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 20262633/JP/VB-GRAM G/Estt./2026-27
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
16 Oct
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Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification29 Sept
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About Zila Panchayat Balod Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Panchayat Balod
- Advertisement No.
- 2633/JP/VB-GRAM G/Estt./2026-27
- Post Name
- Computer Programmer (Male), Programme Officer (Male) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Balod, Chhattisgarh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Chhattisgarh (Applicant must be a native resident of Chhattisgarh and attach a certificate issued by the competent authority)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year, extendable based on work ability, performance, behaviour and department requirement.
- Notice Period
- One month prior notice by either side, or one month salary in lieu.
Vacancy Breakdown
Computer Programmer (Male)
1
Programme Officer (Male)
1
Sahayak Programmer (Male)
1
Lekhapal (Male)
4
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmer (Male) | 1 |
| Programme Officer (Male) | 1 |
| Sahayak Programmer (Male) | 1 |
| Lekhapal (Male) | 4 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Computer Programmer (Male)1 post
- Qualification
- First Class B.E. Computer Science / M.C.A. / M.Sc. (Computer Science) / B.E. (I.T.); knowledge of Data Net Technology / Java / MSSQL / Oracle preferred
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years working in rural development schemes at the same pay scale
Programme Officer (Male)1 post
- Qualification
- First Class M.B.A. / B.E. / MRTM (Master of Rural Technology and Management) / Post Graduate in Mathematics or Physics
- Experience
- Minimum 1 to 2 years working in rural development schemes at the same pay scale
Sahayak Programmer (Male)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) / M.C.A. or equivalent, or B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent from a recognised university; minimum 60 percent marks required for merit
- Experience
- Minimum 1 to 2 years working in rural development schemes at the same pay scale
Lekhapal (Male)4 posts
- Qualification
- Higher Secondary with 50% marks and knowledge of computer applications; B.Com passed candidates preferred
- Experience
- Minimum 1 to 2 years working in rural development schemes at the same pay scale
Age Limit
21 to 45 years as on 01-09-2026
Age Relaxation
Relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / Ex-Servicemen and Women as per Chhattisgarh government rules issued from time to time.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Nil
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Merit List
Prepared from the percentage of marks in the minimum educational qualification and work experience, with 100 marks weightage for the qualifying marks.
- 2Computer Practical / Skill Test
Computer practical examination carrying 100 marks weightage; 10 applicants are called for the skill test for each post.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Computer Programmer (Male)
Pay: Rs. 51780 per month
Programme Officer (Male)
Pay: Rs. 39875 per month
Sahayak Programmer (Male)
Pay: Rs. 35165 per month
Lekhapal (Male)
Pay: Rs. 23350 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmer (Male) | Rs. 51780 per month |
| Programme Officer (Male) | Rs. 39875 per month |
| Sahayak Programmer (Male) | Rs. 35165 per month |
| Lekhapal (Male) | Rs. 23350 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the official website www.balod.gov.in
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and experience details
- 3Paste a recent passport size photograph on the form
- 4Attach self-attested copies of educational, experience, caste, domicile and other required certificates
- 5Attach two self-addressed envelopes bearing Rs. 5 postage stamps
- 6Write the name of the post applied for, category, gender and ex-serviceman status on the envelope
- 7Send the completed application by registered or speed post to the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Balod
- 8Make sure the application reaches the office by 16 October 2026, 5:30 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•High School certificate
•Higher Secondary certificate
•Graduation certificate
•Post Graduation certificate
•Computer related certificates
•Experience certificate
•Disability certificate
•Caste certificate
•Caste verification certificate or affidavit
•Domicile certificate
•Other qualification certificates
•Passport size photograph
•Self-attested copies of all documents
Important Details
- Only native residents of Chhattisgarh may apply and must attach a domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
- A live registration at the employment office is mandatory and its self-attested copy must be enclosed.
- Candidates working in government or semi-government organisations must submit their application through the proper channel with a No Objection Certificate.
- Candidates earlier removed from any post under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA for irregularity, or whose contract service was not extended, are not eligible.
- A candidate who married before the minimum legal age for marriage is not eligible.
- A candidate with more than two children, where one was born on or after 26 January 2001, is not eligible.
- A separate application must be sent for each post, and applications received after 16 October 2026, 5:30 PM will not be accepted.
- Direct submission of applications at the office is not allowed.
Service Terms
- Contract appointment for one year, extendable after assessment of work ability, capacity, behaviour and department requirement
- Contract ends automatically on expiry of the term
- Either side may end the contract with one month notice or one month salary in lieu
- No pension, gratuity or death benefit is payable for the contract service period
- A confidential report of the contractual employee will be maintained for assessing work
Application Envelope Instructions
- Write the name of the post applied for on the envelope
- Write the category, and whether the applicant is woman, man, disabled or ex-serviceman, clearly on the envelope
- Write the sender's name and correspondence address on the envelope
- Attach two self-addressed envelopes bearing Rs. 5 postage stamps each
- Send only by registered post or speed post; direct applications will not be accepted
Reservation and Age Proof
- Reservation for disabled persons and women ex-servicemen as per Chhattisgarh government rules
- Disabled candidates must submit a certificate issued by the Medical Board
- Age is reckoned as on 01.09.2026 and must be between 21 and 45 years
- SC / ST / OBC applicants must attach a self-attested copy of the caste certificate issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Chhattisgarh apply for these posts?
No. Applicants must be native residents of Chhattisgarh and must attach a domicile certificate issued by the competent authority.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application form has to be submitted for each post applied for.
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