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Bastar District February

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Bastar District February administered by IKM Authority (Uttarakhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IKM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-05-04 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttarakhand

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Loco Pilot After Apt Test	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	20-08-2026
Assistant Manager Finance Commercialization	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Assistant Manager	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by IKM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Rate Contract for Consumables of Nesc Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Rate Contract of Materials Required for Practical Examination Under Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Rate Contract Rc for Stationary Computer Media Consumables and Other Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Supplying Cleaning Materials for Security Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Bastar District February?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-05-04. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IKM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ikm.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official IKM Authority portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and a mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and selecting Bastar District as the preferred examination and posting zone.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to specified file dimensions.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, containing the designated exam center, date, and mandatory instructions for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Bastar District February is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh, Bastar District Tribals and Culture, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 180 Minutes	IKM Authority Schemes, Rural Development Policies, Local Governance and Panchayati Raj, Data Management, Administrative Aptitude
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Certificates, Identity Proofing, Physical Fitness Standards, Medical Fitness Examination by District Board
Stage 4: Merit List	Based on Cumulative Scores of Stages 1 & 2	Final Rank Generation, Category-wise Cutoff Application, Allocation of Posts under IKM Authority

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Bastar District February cadre by the IKM Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 35,400 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53%, amounting to Rs. 18,762, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Z cities (Bastar region) at 9% (Rs. 3,186), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 1,800 plus DA (Rs. 2,754 total). This brings the gross monthly salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 54,686, offering substantial financial stability for selected candidates in this regional administrative cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and state guidelines, the IKM Authority enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories benefit from complete application fee concessions and horizontal reservation quotas to promote gender diversity in the regional workforce.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Bastar District February

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates in each individual paper to be eligible for the subsequent stages.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the IKM Authority will be applied to account for any variations in the difficulty levels of the question papers.

Is there a service bond associated with this recruitment?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 1,00,000 to serve the IKM Authority for a minimum period of 3 years, including the probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for the selected officers?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated before final confirmation.

Where can I access the detailed syllabus and sample question papers?

The comprehensive syllabus and official mock tests are hosted on the IKM Authority portal under the 'Recruitment - Bastar District February' tab for free download.

Will the posting be restricted only to the Bastar District region?

Yes, the primary postings are strictly within the administrative boundaries of Bastar District to ensure localized governance and effective implementation of regional development schemes.