District Panchayat Mahasamund, the rural local governing body of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, has invited applications for Programme Officer, Assistant Programmer and Accountant posts under the Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Guarantee Mission scheme. There are five posts in total, offered on a contract basis. The roles support the implementation of rural employment and livelihood programmes at the district panchayat level.
Zila Panchayat Mahasamund Programmer, Accountant and More Recruitment 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open12 Oct
About Zila Panchayat Mahasamund Programmer, Accountant and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Panchayat Mahasamund
- Advertisement No.
- 1573 / VB-GRAM G / Z.P. / 2026-27
- Post Name
- Programme Officer (Karyakram Adhikari), Assistant Programmer (Sahayak Programmer) and Accountant (Lekhapal)
- Job Location
- Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Chhattisgarh (Candidate must be a native of Chhattisgarh and attach a certificate from a competent authority)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Up to 28 February 2027
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer (Karyakram Adhikari) | 1 |
| Assistant Programmer (Sahayak Programmer) | 2 |
| Accountant (Lekhapal) | 2 |
| Grand Total | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Programme Officer (Karyakram Adhikari)1 post
- Qualification
- First-class Master's degree in M.B.A. / B.E. / B.Tech (Master of Rural Technology and Management) or graduation in physical sciences with a post-graduation degree
- Experience
- Work experience in government rural development schemes on at least an equivalent pay scale; 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks up to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
Assistant Programmer (Sahayak Programmer)2 posts
- Qualification
- MCA in Computer Science / IT / BCA or equivalent from a recognised university, or B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science / IT from a recognised university
- Experience
- Work experience in government rural development schemes on at least an equivalent pay scale; 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks up to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
Accountant (Lekhapal)2 posts
- Qualification
- 55 percent marks in B.Com (50 percent marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Experience
- Work experience in government rural development schemes on at least an equivalent pay scale; 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks for 2 to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 01-07-2026
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit as allowed by the state government.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Programme Officer (Karyakram Adhikari)1 post
- Stages
- Academic Weightage — Weightage of marks in the minimum educational qualification
- Computer Practical Test — 100 marks weightage carrying 15 marks
- Experience — 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks up to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
Assistant Programmer (Sahayak Programmer)2 posts
- Stages
- Academic Weightage — 100 marks weightage carrying 45 marks for the percentage obtained in the minimum educational qualification
- Computer Practical Test — 100 marks weightage carrying 40 marks; minimum 60 percent required
- Experience — 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks up to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
Accountant (Lekhapal)2 posts
- Stages
- Higher Secondary Weightage — 100 marks weightage carrying 20 marks for the percentage obtained in Higher Secondary
- Academic Weightage — 100 marks weightage carrying 50 marks for the minimum educational qualification
- Computer Practical Test — 15 marks
- Experience — 5 marks for 1 to 2 years, 10 marks for 2 to 5 years and 15 marks above 5 years
- 1Academic Weightage
Marks obtained in the minimum educational qualification are given weightage
- 2Computer Practical Test
Practical test of computer knowledge; candidates called for it who do not appear are treated as ineligible
- 3Experience
Marks for service in government rural development schemes on at least an equivalent pay scale
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Programme Officer (Karyakram Adhikari) | Rs. 29,875 (consolidated) |
| Assistant Programmer (Sahayak Programmer) | Rs. 35,165 (consolidated) |
| Accountant (Lekhapal) | Rs. 23,350 (consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the notification or the Zila Panchayat Mahasamund website
- 2Fill in the application form and write the name of the post applied for clearly on the form and on the envelope
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the photograph, required certificates and mark sheets
- 4Attach the Chhattisgarh domicile certificate issued by a competent authority
- 5Attach two self-addressed envelopes carrying a Rs. 5 postage stamp
- 6Send the completed application by registered post or speed post to the Office of Zila Panchayat Mahasamund (C.G.)
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Appointment is on contract from the date of joining up to 28 February 2027 and may be extended at the discretion of the appointing officer based on work performance, capacity and department requirement.
- The recruitment is subject to the final order of the Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 19668/2022.
- Candidates must be natives of Chhattisgarh and attach a domicile certificate.
- Applications sent in person will not be accepted; only registered post or speed post is allowed.
- The number of advertised posts may be increased or decreased, and vacancies arising within one year may be filled from this advertisement.
Reservation
As per the prevailing reservation rules, 30 percent of posts are reserved for women, 10 percent for ex-servicemen and 6 percent for persons with disabilities. If suitable candidates are not available in these categories, the posts will be filled from the open category of the same cadre.
Accepted Computer Qualification Certificates
- One-year diploma or certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant trade from a recognised ITI
- Diploma of at least two years in Computer Science, Information Technology or Office Management from a recognised Board of Technical Education or State Technical University
- Diploma, graduation or post-graduation in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Application from a recognised university, deemed university or open university
- Diploma awarded by DOEACC Society, New Delhi
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates who married before the minimum legal age for marriage are not eligible
- Candidates with more than two children, where one was born on or after 26 January 2001, are not eligible
- Candidates who married a person with a living spouse are not eligible
- Candidates earlier removed from any post under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA for irregularity, or whose contract service was not extended, are not eligible
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07723-223834
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the computer practical test compulsory?
Yes. Candidates called for the computer and practical skill test who do not appear are treated as ineligible.
Can candidates already in government service apply?
Yes, but they must produce the appointment order and a no-objection or experience certificate issued by their current employer.
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