Bastar Gram Panchayat 2026 : Apply for 70 Secretaries

District Panchayat Bastar has invited offline applications for 70 Gram Panchayat Secretary vacancies under Advertisement No. 2434/Z.P./P.A./2026-27. Candidates who passed 12th class with a computer diploma can submit applications by 16 November 2026.

Bastar Gram Panchayat Secretary Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Zila Panchayat Bastar in Jagdalpur, working under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department of Chhattisgarh, has published recruitment notices for 70 Gram Panchayat Sachiv posts. Appointees manage village panchayat records, execute state welfare schemes, and maintain civic registers across the district.

The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 3,500 to 10,000 plus Grade Pay of Rs. 1,100 with admissible government dearness allowances and rural allowances as determined by the Chhattisgarh State Administration.

Important Dates Schedule

Mark these official offline submission dates:

• Official Notification Date: 13 October 2026

• Application Start Date: 13 October 2026

• Offline Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)

• Computer Skill Test Date: To be published on bastar.gov.in

Vacancy Reservation Breakdown

The 70 posts are reserved in accordance with Bastar district roster:

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 56 Posts (17 seats reserved for female candidates)

• Unreserved (UR): 10 Posts (4 seats reserved for female candidates)

• Other Backward Class (OBC): 3 Posts (1 seat reserved for female candidates)

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 Post

• Total Vacancies: 70 Posts (including 22 seats reserved for women)

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Applicants must satisfy these conditions as of 01 January 2026:

• Educational Qualifications: Higher Secondary School Certificate examination (10+2) passed from a recognized board, along with a one-year diploma in Data Entry Operator (DEO) or Computer Programming from a state or central recognized institution.

• Local Domicile Requirement: The applicant must be a native resident of Bastar district across its seven development blocks and hold an active registration in the district employment exchange.

• Age Bracket: Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as of 01 January 2026. Permissible age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, and female candidates under Chhattisgarh service rules.

Application Fee Breakdown

• All Candidates: Rs. 0 (Nil). No application fee or postal order is required.

Selection Process Stages

Selection is determined through a merit ranking formula:

1. Merit Calculation: Points allocated based on Higher Secondary marks, higher education qualifications, and prior service as Gram Rozgar Sahayak.

2. Computer Skill Test: Practical computer evaluation carrying 25 marks to verify Hindi and English typing and data entry proficiency.

3. Document Verification: Scrutiny of original domicile certificates, caste certificates, and academic marksheets.

How to Apply via Registered or Speed Post

1. Download the prescribed application form from bastar.gov.in.

2. Fill all details clearly including permanent residence, education, and computer certification.

3. Attach self-attested photocopies of 10th and 12th marksheets, computer diploma, domicile certificate, and employment card.

4. Enclose one self-addressed envelope with required postal stamps.

5. Send the envelope superscribed with Application for Gram Panchayat Secretary by Registered Post or Speed Post to Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh 494001 before 16 November 2026 at 5:30 PM.