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Block Coordinator

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Coordinator administered by JALPAIGURI Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JALPAIGURI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-08-04 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Block Coordinator?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) 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 2025-08-04. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JALPAIGURI Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the Jalpaiguri Authority, navigate to the career section, and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by submitting valid personal, educational, and contact credentials to generate unique login credentials.

Log into the newly created portal profile using registration credentials, select the Block Coordinator recruitment notification, and accurately fill out the detailed application form with requisite academic, experience, and category details without discrepancies.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and educational marksheets strictly adhering to the specified pixel, dimension, and file size parameters outlined in the official notification guidelines.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway integrated within the portal to remit the prescribed non-refundable application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and securely download the final transaction receipt.

Upon successful submission and fee verification, candidates must monitor the portal for notification regarding the issuance of the hall ticket, subsequently downloading and printing the admit card for examination entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Coordinator 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 Test	100 Marks \| 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation, General Awareness with special emphasis on West Bengal Polity and History, English Comprehension and Grammar
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Rural Development Schemes and Panchayati Raj Institutions, Public Administration and Governance in India, Project Planning, Monitoring, and Execution, Basic Computer Applications and E-Governance Initiatives
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying in Nature	Verification of original academic and professional credentials, Validation of caste, category, and domicile certificates, Comprehensive medical fitness and visual acuity assessment, Character and antecedent verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of scores across multiple shifts if applicable, Merit ranking based strictly on domain paper marks, Resolution of tie-cases using date of birth and alphabetical criteria, Allocation of posting zones based on merit-cum-preference

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Coordinator position under the Jalpaiguri Authority is typically pegged at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, with a corresponding entry basic pay of INR 35,400. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component stands at INR 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is factored at the standard Z-class rate of 9 percent (INR 3,186) or higher depending on the specific posting jurisdiction. Transport Allowance (TA) with DA thereon adds approximately INR 3,600. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of around INR 60,948. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA (INR 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated in-home net salary ranges between INR 54,000 and INR 55,500 per month, supplemented by medical and travel concessions as per state-central harmonization rules.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the Block Coordinator cadre strictly adheres to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum (OM) guidelines and state-specific reservation rosters. Vertical reservations are provisioned at 15 percent for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27 percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC) non-creamy layer, alongside a 10 percent quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxation is statutorily granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Horizontal reservations and application fee exemptions are duly extended to women candidates and eligible ex-servicemen in accordance with prevailing governmental directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Coordinator

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying marks for the computer-based screening test are generally set at 40 percent for General and EWS categories, 35 percent for OBC, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, subject to final merit adjustments.

Will there be score normalization if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization formulae recognized by central recruitment bodies will be applied to adjust for any variance in difficulty levels across multiple testing shifts.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon final appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond pledging service to the Jalpaiguri Authority for a minimum duration of three years, failing which a specified training cost reimbursement applies.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed Block Coordinators?

Appointees undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, administrative aptitude, and field execution capabilities are continuously evaluated.

Can candidates from outside West Bengal apply for this position?

Yes, Indian citizens from any state can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category, provided they meet the requisite educational and age criteria, though local language proficiency may be tested.

What are the primary posting locations after successful completion of selection?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily across various block development offices and administrative units within the jurisdiction of the Jalpaiguri Authority in West Bengal.