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Block Programme Officer Final Merit List

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Programme Officer Final Merit List administered by JEHANABAD Authority (Chhattisgarh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JEHANABAD Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Chhattisgarh

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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 Programme Officer Final Merit List?

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 JEHANABAD Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must first visit the official Jehanabad district recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification details.

Post-registration, candidates must log in to the dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, category certificates, and personal data match official government-issued identity documents exactly.

Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signatures, and essential educational certificates in the specified format and size as per the technical guidelines provided online.

The application fee must be submitted via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring the transaction status is updated to successful before final submission.

Upon successful submission, candidates must download the confirmation page and monitor the portal for the release of admit cards, which are issued strictly based on the verified application data.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Programme Officer Final Merit List 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, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension at the graduate level.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Rural Development Schemes, MGNREGA guidelines, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Block-level administrative management.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic certificates, caste/category status, and physical fitness assessment by a government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 1 and 2	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in written examinations, subject to category-wise cutoff thresholds.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Programme Officer (BPO) position typically aligns with Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 35,400. At the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification; for Class Z cities (common for block-level postings), it is 9% of basic pay, totaling Rs 3,186. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary is approximately Rs 60,948. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of basic plus DA (Rs 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs 53,000 and Rs 55,000 per month, subject to local state-specific deductions and insurance schemes.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines regarding social justice. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is entitled to a 10% vertical reservation quota, provided they possess a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Furthermore, female candidates are often granted fee concessions or exemptions in accordance with state-specific administrative orders to promote gender inclusivity in public employment. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by the competent revenue authority at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Programme Officer Final Merit

What is the typical cutoff trend for the BPO exam?

Cutoffs are determined by the number of vacancies and candidate performance, typically ranging between 65% to 75% for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

Generally, there is no financial service bond, but candidates must complete a mandatory probation period as per state service rules.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The probation period is typically two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent cadre.

Can I change my exam center after the admit card is issued?

No, exam centers are allotted based on the preferences provided during registration, and requests for changes are strictly prohibited.

Are postings restricted to Jehanabad district only?

While the recruitment is initiated by the Jehanabad authority, postings are generally within the district, subject to administrative requirements.