The Office of the District Education Officer, Balod has issued a fresh Sangwari Guruji recruitment for 93 temporary teaching posts in government schools located in directly and indirectly mining-affected areas of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. The notice is dated 6 November 2026, and completed applications must reach the concerned school by 16 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. The vacancies are spread across four development blocks: Balod 27, Dondi 46, Dondi Lohara 19 and Gurur 1. Posts include Lecturer, Teacher and Assistant Teacher across Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Commerce, Political Science/History, Social Science and other notified subjects.
This recruitment is designed as a temporary local teaching arrangement rather than a permanent government appointment. Eligibility is post-specific, but broadly ranges from Higher Secondary plus teacher training for Assistant Teacher, to graduation with B.Ed./TET for Teacher, and relevant postgraduate qualification with B.Ed. for Lecturer. A crucial condition is that the applicant must be a resident of the concerned development block for which the vacancy is advertised. Selection is based on academic merit rather than a written competitive examination. Monthly honorarium is ₹20,000 for Lecturer, ₹18,000 for Teacher and ₹15,000 for Assistant Teacher. The arrangement is temporary and may continue only until a regular teacher is posted or up to 31 March 2027, subject to the official conditions.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting office | Office of the District Education Officer, Balod |
| Recruitment | Sangwari Guruji |
| Notice date | 6 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 93 |
| Posts | Lecturer, Teacher, Assistant Teacher |
| Application mode | Offline / in person at concerned school |
| Last date | 16 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Job location | Balod district, Chhattisgarh |
| Employment nature | Temporary local teaching arrangement |
| Age limit | 21–40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Selection | Academic merit / document scrutiny |
| Official notice page | Open Balod District Recruitment Notice |
Block-wise Vacancy Details
| Development Block | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Balod | 27 |
| Dondi | 46 |
| Dondi Lohara | 19 |
| Gurur | 1 |
| Total | 93 |
The vacancies are further distributed school-wise and subject-wise in the official notice. Candidates should apply only to the school and post for which they meet the exact local-residence and qualification conditions.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Eligibility differs by post and subject.
- Lecturer: relevant postgraduate qualification, generally with B.Ed., subject to the exact subject rule in the notice.
- Teacher: relevant graduation with the prescribed minimum marks, B.Ed. and TET, with subject combinations as notified.
- Assistant Teacher: Higher Secondary with the prescribed marks, two-year elementary teacher-training qualification and TET.
The complete subject-wise qualification must be checked in the official notification before applying.
Local Residence Requirement
This recruitment has a strict local eligibility condition. Candidates must ordinarily be residents of the concerned development block for the advertised school.
Applications from candidates outside the relevant development block are not normally accepted at the first stage. The notice provides a limited fallback only if suitable local candidates are not available.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 21 years and not more than 40 years old as on 1 January 2026.
Use the Age Calculator with 1 January 2026 as the cut-off date before submitting the form.
Monthly Honorarium
| Post | Monthly honorarium |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | ₹20,000 |
| Teacher | ₹18,000 |
| Assistant Teacher | ₹15,000 |
Payment is subject to attendance certification by the school management / development committee and the institution head.
Selection Process
There is no written competitive examination in the current notice.
Selection is based on academic merit and document scrutiny by the concerned school management / development committee.
Merit Weightage
| School level / post group | Academic weightage |
|---|---|
| Higher / Higher Secondary School Lecturer | Higher Secondary 20% + Graduation 30% + Postgraduation 50% |
| Pre-Middle / Teacher level | High School 20% + Higher Secondary 30% + Graduation 50% |
| Primary / Assistant Teacher level | High School 40% + Higher Secondary 60% |
If candidates obtain the same merit score, preference is given according to the tie-breaking condition stated in the notice. A waiting list of five candidates may also be maintained.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notice date | 6 November 2026 |
| Application deadline | 16 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Temporary arrangement valid up to | Regular teacher posting or 31 March 2027, subject to notice conditions |
How to Apply for Balod Sangwari Guruji Recruitment 2026
- Open the official Balod district recruitment page and download the current Sangwari Guruji notice and application form.
- Check the school, development block, post and subject against your own residence and qualification.
- Confirm your age using the Age Calculator.
- Use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid after entering the exact qualification and local-residence conditions from the notice.
- Prepare your certificates and self-attested copies using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Fill the prescribed application form carefully and attach a recent passport-size photograph plus the required residence, category and qualification documents.
- Submit the completed application in person to the Principal / Head of the concerned school for which you are applying.
- Ensure the application reaches the concerned school by 16 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- For a broader offline-application checklist, review the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.
Documents Required
Keep the applicable documents ready, including:
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets/certificates;
- graduation and postgraduate records, where applicable;
- B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. or other required teacher-training qualification;
- TET certificate for applicable Teacher / Assistant Teacher posts;
- residence certificate of the concerned development block;
- caste/category certificate, where applicable;
- date-of-birth proof;
- recent passport-size photograph;
- self-attested copies of all required certificates;
- completed prescribed application form.
Important Candidate Notes
- This is a temporary teaching arrangement, not a permanent appointment.
- Only candidates satisfying the concerned development-block residence condition should apply at the first stage.
- The number of posts may increase or decrease.
- Honorarium is linked to certified attendance.
- No separate written exam or syllabus is notified.
- The arrangement can end when a regular teacher becomes available and is not a basis for regularisation.
- Candidates should submit only fully supported claims; incorrect or unsupported information can lead to rejection.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Balod recruitment page | Open Recruitment Notice |
| Official PDF and application form | Download Sangwari Guruji Notice |
| Age check | Age Calculator |
| Eligibility preparation | Eligibility Pre-check |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available in Balod Sangwari Guruji Recruitment 2026?
There are 93 temporary teaching vacancies across Balod, Dondi, Dondi Lohara and Gurur development blocks.
Which posts are available?
The recruitment includes Lecturer, Teacher and Assistant Teacher posts in multiple school subjects.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the concerned school by 16 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Can candidates from any district apply?
The notice gives priority eligibility to candidates who are residents of the concerned development block for the advertised school.
Is there a written examination?
No written competitive examination is notified. Selection is based on academic merit and document scrutiny.
What is the monthly honorarium?
The monthly honorarium is ₹20,000 for Lecturer, ₹18,000 for Teacher and ₹15,000 for Assistant Teacher.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be 21 to 40 years old as on 1 January 2026.
Is this a permanent government teacher appointment?
No. It is a temporary Sangwari Guruji arrangement and does not create a right to permanent appointment or regularisation.