District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur has invited offline applications for 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary posts in the newly constituted gram panchayats of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. The recruitment is issued under Advertisement 2434/Z.P./P.A./2026-27, dated 13 October 2026, and applications must reach the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Bastar by 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM through Registered Post or Speed Post. This is a district-resident recruitment: applicants must be native residents of Bastar district and hold an active Employment Exchange registration. The essential educational route is Higher Secondary (10+2) plus a recognised one-year Diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming. The general age range is 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxation under Chhattisgarh rules. The notified pay scale is ₹3,500–₹10,000 plus Grade Pay ₹1,100 and admissible allowances. Selection is merit-based, combining Class 12 performance, higher educational qualification, a computer skill test and eligible experience as a Rozgar Sahayak. Because the closing date is based on receipt at the district office rather than the postal booking date, candidates should dispatch the complete application well in advance.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur |
| Department | Panchayat & Rural Development |
| Post | Gram Panchayat Secretary |
| Advertisement No. | 2434/Z.P./P.A./2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Job Location | Bastar district, Chhattisgarh |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Accepted Dispatch | Registered Post / Speed Post |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Age Cut-off | 1 January 2026 |
| Pay | ₹3,500–₹10,000 + Grade Pay ₹1,100 |
| Selection | Merit + computer skill test + eligible experience weightage |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment contains 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary vacancies across the new gram panchayats of Bastar district.
Because current secondary reproductions parse the reservation table differently, this package does not publish an unverified category-wise breakup. Candidates should use the official notification PDF for the final reservation roster.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School Qualification | Higher Secondary / Class 12 pass from a recognised board |
| Computer Qualification | One-year Diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming from a recognised institution |
| Domicile | Native resident of Bastar district |
| Employment Exchange | Active Employment Exchange registration in Chhattisgarh |
Applicants who do not satisfy the Bastar-district residence condition should not treat this as an all-India vacancy.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The reported general age range is 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
Relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category, women, PwBD and other candidates according to applicable Chhattisgarh Government rules. Current reproductions also indicate that certain serving Government, corporation, board and contractual employees may receive a higher permissible ceiling under the applicable rule.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 January 2026 as the cut-off date before comparing your age with the relevant category rule.
Pay Scale and Probation
The notified pay is:
₹3,500–₹10,000 + Grade Pay ₹1,100, along with admissible allowances under the applicable State rules.
Current reproductions of the notification state that selected candidates will remain on probation for three years, which may be extended up to five years under the applicable conditions.
The published scale should not be converted into an invented monthly in-hand salary.
Application Fee
No application fee is stated in the current recruitment information reviewed for this package.
Candidates should not make any payment unless an official Bastar district notice specifically requires it.
Selection Process
Selection is merit-based. Current reproductions tied to the official notification consistently report the following weightage:
| Selection Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary / Class 12 marks | 50% |
| Higher qualification | Up to 10 marks |
| Computer skill test | 25% |
| Experience as Rozgar Sahayak | Up to 15 marks |
For higher qualification, current reproductions report 5 marks for graduation and a further 5 marks for postgraduate qualification.
For Rozgar Sahayak experience, current reproductions report 3 marks per eligible year up to five years, subject to the experience conditions and prescribed certification.
Candidates should keep checking the district notice board/website for the computer-skill-test schedule and shortlist.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 13 October 2026 |
| Application start | 13 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Computer skill test | To be announced |
| Merit / claims-objections schedule | To be announced |
This is a receipt deadline. Postal delay after dispatch does not extend the closing date.
How to Apply for Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026
- Open the official Bastar district recruitment page and download the Gram Panchayat Secretary advertisement/application form.
- Confirm that you are a native resident of Bastar district and hold both Class 12 and the required one-year DEO/programming diploma. Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check as a preparation aid, while treating the official notice as final.
- Check your age as on 1 January 2026 with the Age Calculator.
- Prepare your education, computer diploma, domicile, Employment Exchange and category records using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Fill the prescribed offline application neatly and ensure that names, dates and marks match the supporting certificates.
- If claiming Rozgar Sahayak experience marks, attach the experience certificate in the format/authority required by the notice.
- Attach the required self-attested qualification, residence, category and identity records.
- Current reproductions of the official instructions also state that two self-addressed envelopes with ₹40 postage on each should be enclosed.
- Send the complete application only by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
- The application must reach the office by 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM. Use the Application Deadline Planner to set an earlier personal dispatch date.
- Before sealing the envelope, follow the consistency checks in Regal Naukri’s How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly; the same name/date/document principles remain useful for an offline form.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prescribed application form | Main offline application |
| Class 10 certificate | Date-of-birth proof |
| Class 12 certificate and marksheet | Essential qualification and merit |
| One-year DEO / Programming diploma | Mandatory computer qualification |
| Bastar-district domicile / native-resident proof | Mandatory local eligibility |
| Employment Exchange registration | Mandatory registration condition |
| Graduation / postgraduate proof | Higher-qualification marks, if claimed |
| Rozgar Sahayak experience certificate | Experience weightage, if claimed |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate | Reservation / relaxation claim |
| Identity proof | Verification |
| Recent photograph | Application |
| Two self-addressed stamped envelopes | As reported in application instructions |
Important Candidate Instructions
- Only eligible native residents of Bastar district should apply.
- The one-year DEO/programming diploma is mandatory in addition to Class 12.
- Keep Employment Exchange registration active and valid.
- Applications received after 16 November 2026, 5:30 PM can be rejected even if posted earlier.
- Experience marks are awarded only when the Rozgar Sahayak service is supported in the required manner.
- Selection includes a computer skill test, so candidates should not rely only on academic marks.
- Keep a complete photocopy or scan of the signed application and every enclosure before dispatch.
- The recruitment is distinct from the earlier Bastar contractual Programme Officer/Assistant Programmer/Accountant recruitment.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Bastar District Recruitment Page | Official recruitment notices and later updates |
| Official Gram Panchayat Secretary Notification PDF | Government-hosted advertisement/application document |
| Bastar District Official Website | Official district portal |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available in Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026?
There are 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The completed application must reach District Panchayat Bastar by 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need Class 12 plus a recognised one-year Diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming.
Can candidates from outside Bastar district apply?
No. Current recruitment terms require the candidate to be a native resident of Bastar district.
What is the age limit?
The reported general age range is 18–40 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxation under Chhattisgarh rules.
What is the pay scale?
The notified scale is ₹3,500–₹10,000 plus Grade Pay ₹1,100 and admissible allowances.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection uses Class 12 marks, higher qualification, a computer skill test and eligible Rozgar Sahayak experience weightage.
Is the application online?
No. The prescribed form must be sent by Registered Post or Speed Post.