Zila Panchayat Bastar, the district panchayat of Bastar in Chhattisgarh headquartered at Jagdalpur, has announced recruitment for Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant posts on a contractual basis. There are 16 vacancies in total. The appointments fall under the VB-G RAM G rural employment guarantee mission, placing selected candidates in district level rural development work for the district panchayat.
Zila Panchayat Bastar Accountant, Assistant Programmer and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 10 Oct 2026Updated 10 Oct 20262718 / ZP / Estt / 2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
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About Zila Panchayat Bastar Accountant, Assistant Programmer and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Panchayat Bastar
- Advertisement No.
- 2718 / ZP / Estt / 2026
- Post Name
- Programme Officer (Contractual), Assistant Programmer (Contractual) and Accountant (Contractual)
- Job Location
- Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Chhattisgarh (Candidates must be local residents of Chhattisgarh)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year, extendable by one year based on annual performance appraisal and mutual consent
- Notice Period
- One month notice or one month salary in lieu
Vacancy Breakdown
Programme Officer (Contractual)
2
UR 2SC -ST -EWS -
Assistant Programmer (Contractual)
6
UR 4SC 1ST 1EWS -
Accountant (Contractual)
8
UR 10SC 1ST 2EWS 1
Total16
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme Officer (Contractual) | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Assistant Programmer (Contractual) | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Accountant (Contractual) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Grand Total | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Programme Officer (Contractual)2 posts
- Qualification
- First division in MBA / MTRM (Master of Rural Technology and Management) / Post Graduation in Mathematics or Policy subjects
- Merit Weightage
- 70 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 15 marks for computer practical test, 15 marks for experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years)
Assistant Programmer (Contractual)6 posts
- Qualification
- M.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology) / MCA / equivalent degree, OR B.Sc. / BCA / equivalent in Computer Science / Information Technology
- Merit Weightage
- 45 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 40 marks for merit in computer practical test (minimum 60 marks out of 100 required), 15 marks for experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years)
Accountant (Contractual)8 posts
- Qualification
- 55% marks in B.Com (50% marks for reserved category candidates); second division in B.Com for candidates of Bastar and Sarguja division
- Merit Weightage
- 20 marks for percentage obtained in Higher Secondary, 50 marks for percentage obtained in minimum educational qualification, 15 marks for computer practical test, 15 marks for experience in government rural development schemes (5 marks per year up to 3 years)
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxation for Chhattisgarh residents and various categories as per General Administration Department orders issued from time to time.
Selection Process
- 1Computer Practical Test
100 marks; a minimum of 60 marks out of 100 is required for the Assistant Programmer post. Weightage is 15 marks for Programme Officer and Accountant and 40 marks for Assistant Programmer.
- 2Merit List
Prepared from the percentage obtained in the qualifying examination, the computer practical test and experience in government rural development schemes.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Programme Officer (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 39875/- per month (consolidated)
Assistant Programmer (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 35165/- per month (consolidated)
Accountant (Contractual)
Pay: Rs. 23350/- per month (consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer (Contractual) | Rs. 39875/- per month (consolidated) |
| Assistant Programmer (Contractual) | Rs. 35165/- per month (consolidated) |
| Accountant (Contractual) | Rs. 23350/- per month (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form and the notification from the official website
- 2Fill in the application form completely with correct details
- 3Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the designated space of the form
- 4Attach self-attested copies of educational, residential, caste and experience certificates along with a valid employment exchange registration card
- 5Enclose two 9x4 inch self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 40 postal stamps affixed on each
- 6Submit the application in person or send it by registered or speed post to the Office of Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh)
- 7Make sure the application reaches the office before the closing time on the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested photocopies of mark sheets and certificates of educational qualifications
•Residential certificate
•Caste certificate (if applicable)
•Valid employment exchange registration card
•Experience certificates from government rural development schemes (if claiming experience)
•NOC from current employer if working in government rural development schemes
•Two self-addressed 9x4 inch envelopes with Rs. 40 postal stamps affixed
Important Details
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis for one year under the Viksit Bharat Rozgar aur Aajivika ke liye Guarantee Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) and is valid up to 26 February 2027.
- Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one post.
- Experience is counted only if gained in government rural development schemes at the same pay scale, and the appointment order must be enclosed to claim experience marks.
- Candidates currently working in government schemes must submit a No Objection Certificate and leave application details.
- Since the posts are for a field office, 100 percent disability is not acceptable.
- Where two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher.
- Candidates with more than two living children, one of whom was born on or after 26 January 2001, are not eligible.
- Two 9x4 inch self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 40 postal stamps each must be enclosed with the application.
Contract Terms
- Contract appointment is for one year under VB-G RAM G (MGNREGS)
- Appointment is valid up to 26 February 2027
- Contract may be extended by one year based on annual performance appraisal, work efficiency and mutual consent
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes. A separate application form has to be submitted for each post applied for.
Is prior work experience compulsory?
No. Experience is not a mandatory eligibility condition, but work in government rural development schemes at the same pay scale carries weightage marks in the merit list.
Will the contract be extended after one year?
The contract is for one year. Extension may be considered based on annual performance appraisal, work efficiency and mutual consent as per government instructions.
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