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District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur Gram Panchayat Secretary – 70 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
District Panchayat Bastar has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary posts. Offline applications will be accepted till 16 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit bastar.gov.in. District Panchayat Bastar has announced 70 vacancies for the Gram Panchayat Secretary post. Candidates appointed to the position are on probation for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, with a notified pay of 3500-10000 plus Grade Pay 1100. Applicants must be native residents of Bastar district for the 7 development blocks. Eligible candidates can apply offline by sending their applications through registered post or speed post to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, on or before 16 November 2026. The selection process is based on Higher Secondary marks weightage, higher educational qualification weightage, computer skill test marks weightage, and experience as employment assistant.
Recruitment Overview
District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, has released an official recruitment advertisement for Gram Panchayat Secretary positions under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department regulations.
Particulars: Details
Recruiting Organisation: District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur
Recruitment or Exam Name: District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.: 2434/Z.P./P.A./2026-27
Notification Date: 13/10/2026
Post Names: Gram Panchayat Secretary (New Gram Panchayat Secretary)
Total Vacancies: 70
Departments: Panchayat and Rural Development Department
Qualification (one line): Higher Secondary School Certificate examination passed with a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming from a recognized institution.
Other Requirement (for example a PET score, a licence or experience): Must be a native resident of Bastar district (across 7 development blocks). Employment exchange active registration required.
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years complete and maximum 40 years as of 01-01-2026 (with admissible relaxations).
Pay Level or Pay: 3500-10000 + Grade Pay 1100 plus allowances as determined by the state government from time to time.
Application Fee: Not stated in the notification
Application Mode: Offline (Registered Post / Speed Post)
Application Dates: 13/10/2026 to 16/11/2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
Selection Process (one line): Merit-based calculation using Higher Secondary marks, higher education, computer skill test, and employment assistant experience.
Exam Pattern (one line): Computer skill test carrying 25 marks.
Job Location: Bastar District, Chhattisgarh
Official Website: www.bastar.gov.in
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 13/10/2026 |
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| Application Start Date | 13/10/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 16/11/2026 (up to 5:30 PM) |
District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 70 vacancies available for the Gram Panchayat Secretary post across different categories.
| Post Name | Department: Pay Scale: Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Gram Panchayat Secretary (New Gram Panchayat Secretary) | Panchayat and Rural Development Department: 3500-10000 + Grade Pay 1100: 70 |
District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Category | Total Vacancies: Female (Reserved) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10: 4 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3: 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1: 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 56: 17 |
| Total | 70: 22 |
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Application Fee
Not stated in the notification
Age Limit
Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years complete and not more than 40 years of age as of 01-01-2026.
Age Relaxation
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Age relaxations apply to local residents, women, and reserved category candidates as per state government rules, with the maximum age limit capped at 45 years for specific eligible government service personnel as stated in the guidelines.
Vacancy & Eligibility
Post | Qualification Required Gram Panchayat Secretary | Passed Higher Secondary School Certificate examination (10+2) from a recognized board, along with a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator or Programming recognized by the state government. - Must be a native resident of Bastar district across the 7 development blocks. - Must possess an active employment exchange registration certificate within Chhattisgarh. - Government, semi-government, or corporation employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. 🔔 Never Miss a Govt Job Again! ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts by Your Qualification (10TH | 12TH | Diploma | ITI | Graduate, Etc) Join Now
Experience
Must be a native resident of Bastar district (across 7 development blocks). Employment exchange active registration required.
Salary / Pay Scale
3500-10000 + Grade Pay 1100 plus allowances as determined by the state government from time to time.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Weightage of marks obtained in Higher Secondary examination (50%).
| Weightage of higher educational qualifications (10% total | 5 marks for graduation, 5 marks for post-graduation). |
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Marks obtained in the computer skill test (25%).
| Weightage for work experience as an employment assistant (15% total | 3 marks per year, maximum 5 years, with minimum 9 months in a year). |
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District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Exam Pattern 2026
| The selection process includes a computer skill test carrying 25 marks. Shortlisted candidates (1 | 10 ratio based on merit) will be called for the examination/skill test and document verification. |
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How to Apply
- Download the application form and official notification from the official website www.bastar.gov.in.
- Fill out the application form legibly with all required personal and educational details.
- Enclose self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, and self-attested copies of identity and residence proof verified by a gazetted officer or self.
- Enclose experience certificates issued and countersigned by the competent authority (such as CEO or program officer) if claiming employment assistant experience, along with past engagement/termination orders.
- Attach an active employment exchange registration certificate and category/domicile certificates.
- Enclose two self-addressed envelopes affixed with postal stamps worth Rs. 40/- each.
- Write "आवेदन ग्राम पंचायत सचिव हेतु आवेदन 2026" on the main envelope enclosing all documents.
- Send the completed application packet through registered post or speed post to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, on or before 16/11/2026 by 5:30 PM.
District Panchayat Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Important Instructions
- Applications received after the last date and time (16/11/2026, 5:30 PM) via postal delay will not be entertained, and the office holds no responsibility.
- Candidates must submit separate experience certificates in the prescribed format ("न-मांग, न-जांच"); failure to do so will result in denial of experience benefits.
- Appointed secretaries will remain on a 3-year probation period, extendable up to 5 years, and their performance will be regularly evaluated.
- Any candidate with more than two living children whose third child was born on or after 26 January 2001 is disqualified from appointment.
- Married candidates who have married before the legal minimum age or who have more than one living spouse are ineligible.
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FAQ
How many vacancies are announced for Gram Panchayat Secretary?
A total of 70 vacancies have been announced for the Gram Panchayat Secretary post.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to submit the offline application is 16 November 2026 by 5:30 PM.
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