District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara has released a contractual recruitment notice under the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihoods Mission, also known as Bihan. The notice covers three vacancies: one Block Project Manager, one Area Coordinator and one Accountant. Although the recruitment is being handled by District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara, the vacancies mentioned in the notice are for block mission office work connected to District Sarangarh-Bilaigarh.
This recruitment is useful for candidates looking for state-level contractual development and accounts roles rather than a regular permanent post. The notice focuses on educational record, relevant experience, and further shortlisting for written, skill or interview stages where applicable. That means applicants should check both the basic qualification and the experience requirement before sending the form.
The process is fully offline. Applications are not accepted by hand, email or other electronic modes. Candidates have to send the prescribed application in the correct format along with self-attested supporting documents to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara, before the last date.
Recruitment overview
This recruitment has been issued by District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara under the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihoods Mission Bihan. The notice is for contractual appointments and not for regular permanent government service.
The vacancies are linked to district-level mission work for Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, but the applications have to be sent to District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara. Candidates should read this carefully because both the handling district and the vacancy district are mentioned in the notice.
Post-wise vacancies and monthly salary
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly salary |
|---|---|---|
| Block Project Manager | 1 | Rs 39,875 |
| Area Coordinator | 1 | Rs 26,490 |
| Accountant | 1 | Rs 23,350 |
| Total | 3 | As per post |
The salary is fixed on a contractual basis as mentioned in the official advertisement.
Post-wise educational qualification
Block Project Manager: A recognized postgraduate qualification is required. The detailed merit table in the notice also refers to a diploma component, so candidates should match their qualification carefully with the official PDF before applying.
Area Coordinator: Graduate degree from a recognized university, along with a one-year computer diploma or certificate from a recognized institution or university.
Accountant: Graduate degree in Commerce from a recognized university, along with a one-year computer diploma from a recognized institution or university. The notice also mentions Tally certification as desirable.
The overall minimum qualification across the advertised posts is graduate level, but the exact requirement depends on the post.
Experience requirement by post
This recruitment gives weight to relevant post-qualification experience, and the notice is specific about the type of institutions and work areas that will be accepted.
Block Project Manager: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-postgraduate experience in managerial or coordination work at block or cluster level under central government, state government, local body, or eligible government-aided institution in rural development, poverty reduction or livelihood-related work.
Area Coordinator: Minimum 1 year of relevant post-graduation experience in managerial or coordination work at block or cluster level under central government, state government, local body, or eligible government-aided institution in rural development, poverty reduction or livelihood-related work.
Accountant: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-graduation experience in accounting work under central government, state government, local body, or eligible government-aided institution.
Only relevant experience matching the post is to be treated as valid. The notice also asks for detailed supporting information in the experience certificate.
Age limit, domicile and eligibility conditions
The notice states that the candidate must be at least 21 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is to be applied as per Chhattisgarh government instructions in force for contractual recruitment.
Chhattisgarh domicile is mandatory. Candidates must attach a self-attested copy of the domicile certificate issued by the competent authority. Permanent caste certificate and residence certificate issued by the competent authority are the accepted documents where relevant.
For age proof, the High School, Higher Secondary or matriculation certificate is treated as valid.
Contract period and nature of appointment
The appointment is contractual and temporary. The notice states that the contract will be for a maximum period of 1 year.
If there is a continuing requirement, the work period may be considered for continuation for another year based on work need, performance appraisal, efficiency, conduct and applicable government instructions. The contract ends automatically on expiry of the term unless extended as per rules.
The notice also says the appointment can be terminated in line with the contractual recruitment rules and conditions. This should not be treated as a permanent post carrying pension or similar regular service benefits.
Selection process and merit basis
The selection process is multi-stage and begins with scrutiny of applications. First, the district will prepare a list of eligible and ineligible candidates and publish it for claim and objection.
After disposal of claims and objections, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio against each post. The notice says shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and computer practical test where applicable. The merit system also takes academic record and relevant experience into account.
The final selection list will be prepared after adding applicable marks from the required stages. The highest-scoring candidate for each post will be selected, and a waiting list of 3 candidates will also be maintained for 1 year from the date of final selection list publication.
Important dates and where to send the application
The notification date is 20 April 2026. The last date for receipt of applications is 04 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
The completed application has to be sent to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara, PIN code 493332.
The notice clearly says applications will be accepted only through registered post or speed post. Applications received after the deadline, submitted by hand, or sent through email or other electronic modes will not be accepted.
Documents to attach with the offline form
Filled application form in the prescribed format on A4 paper
Recent self-attested passport-size colour photograph
Self-attested copies of all educational marksheets and certificates
Computer diploma or certificate, where required for the post
Relevant experience certificate with institution name, full address, office order number, date, issuing authority name, designation, contact number and email details
Copy of appointment order related to the experience claim
Domicile certificate and caste certificate, where applicable
Age proof based on High School, Higher Secondary or matriculation certificate
No objection certificate through proper channel, if currently working in government, semi-government, autonomous or non-government institution
Two self-addressed envelopes with postal stamp as asked in the notice
If the experience certificate is from a government-aided non-government institution, the notice also asks for proof such as certified pay slips or bank statement covering the full work period.
How to apply offline correctly
Download the official advertisement and read the post-wise qualification and experience condition carefully.
Fill the application form on A4 paper in clear handwriting.
Write the applied post name, category and District Sarangarh-Bilaigarh clearly in the application and on the envelope.
Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and experience documents.
If applying for more than one post, prepare a separate application for each post.
Send the application only by speed post or registered post to the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat Balodabazar-Bhatapara before the deadline.
Keep a full copy of the application set and proof of dispatch for your record.
Important instructions and common rejection points
Only Chhattisgarh domiciled candidates are eligible.
Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications sent by hand, email or any electronic mode will not be accepted.
Incomplete, unclear or incorrect application forms can be rejected.
Unverified or unsupported experience claims may lead to rejection or loss of experience marks.
Applicants already employed must submit the application through proper channel with no objection certificate.
The appointment is temporary and can be ended according to contractual rules and notice conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for receipt of applications is 04 May 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
There are 3 vacancies in total: 1 Block Project Manager, 1 Area Coordinator and 1 Accountant.
The application process is offline only. Applications must be sent by speed post or registered post.
The age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation as per Chhattisgarh government rules.
Yes. The notice states that the candidate must be a domicile of Chhattisgarh and must attach the relevant certificate.
The fixed monthly salary for the Accountant post is Rs 23,350.
No. The notice says applications submitted directly in office, by email, or through other electronic means will not be accepted.