JAMTARA Recruitment Dossier

Block Data Manager

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Data Manager administered by JAMTARA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JAMTARA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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 Data Manager?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JAMTARA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official JAMTARA Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing authentic personal details, valid mobile number, and email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log in using the generated registration ID and password, navigate to active recruitments, select the Block Data Manager post, and accurately fill out the comprehensive online application form with educational and professional qualifications.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, and essential certificates including category and educational documents strictly adhering to the specified dimension, format, and file size guidelines provided on the portal.

Proceed to the integrated secure payment gateway to remit the requisite application fee via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and ensure the generation of the final transaction receipt as proof of successful payment.

Submit the final application form, download and print a physical copy for future reference, and subsequently monitor the portal for official notifications regarding the issuance and downloading of the electronic admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Data Manager 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 Reference to Jharkhand State, Basic English and Hindi Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks \| 120 Minutes	Advanced Database Management Systems and SQL, E-Governance Frameworks and Public Sector IT Initiatives, Data Analytics, MIS Reporting, and Statistical Tools, Cyber Security Protocols, Data Privacy, and IT Act
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Academic and Professional Certificates, Caste, Domicile, and Income Certificate Validation, Physical Fitness and Medical Board Assessment, Biometric Authentication and Identity Verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List Formulation	Based on Stage 1 and Stage 2 Scores	Normalization of Marks across Multiple Shifts, Application of Vertical and Horizontal Reservation Rules, Resolution of Tie-Breakers via Date of Birth and Alphabetical Order, Final Allocation of Block Level Postings

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Data Manager position under the JAMTARA Authority is typically mapped to Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to the erstwhile Grade Pay of 4200 rupees in PB-2. The entry basic pay is established at 35,400 rupees. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, which equals 18,762 rupees, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) ranging between 9 percent to 27 percent based on the posting category (estimated at Z-class urban agglomeration at 9 percent or 3,186 rupees), along with Transport Allowance (TA) of 3,600 rupees plus applicable DA on TA, the initial gross monthly salary aggregates to approximately 61,500 rupees. Statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA (approximately 5,416 rupees) and professional tax yield an estimated initial in-hand net salary of roughly 55,000 to 56,000 rupees per month, subject to periodic revisions under the anticipated 8th CPC frameworks.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the Block Data Manager recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Government of Jharkhand notifications. Vertical reservations provide age relaxation and seat allocation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a 5-year upper age relaxation, Other Backward Classes (OBC) with a 3-year relaxation, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receiving up to 10 years of relaxation. Additionally, a 10 percent vertical quota is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservations apply for women candidates and ex-servicemen as per extant norms. Eligible female candidates from notified categories may also benefit from application fee concessions in accordance with administrative directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Data Manager

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the computer-based written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are generally fixed at 40 percent for unreserved categories, 36.5 percent for OBC, 34 percent for SC and EWS, and 30 percent for ST candidates, subject to final revision by the JAMTARA Authority based on applicant volume and vacancy metrics.

Will there be any score normalization process applied across multi-shift examinations?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts or days, standard normalization formulas approved by competent recruitment boards will be applied to adjust for variations in difficulty levels before final merit preparation.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon final appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond pledging to serve the JAMTARA Authority for a specified minimum duration, failing which a predetermined liquidated damages amount must be paid.

What is the duration of the probation period for successfully appointed Block Data Managers?

Appointees undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, integrity, and operational efficiency are continuously evaluated before confirmation in the cadre.

Can candidates from outside the state of Jharkhand apply for this recruitment?

Yes, Indian citizens fulfilling the educational and age criteria can apply, though state-specific domicile benefits, fee concessions, and reservation quotas are exclusively restricted to bonafide residents of Jharkhand as per state policy.

What are the designated posting locations after successful selection?

Selected candidates will be posted primarily at various Block Development Offices (BDO) or district administrative headquarters across the Jamtara district to manage data operations and e-governance initiatives.