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Block Project Manager

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

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JHABUA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-03-28 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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For Selection of Primary Service Provider for Layer 3 Mpls Vpn Servic 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 Block Project 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 2025-03-28. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JHABUA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official JHABUA Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, a functional email address, and a mobile number for verification.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all educational qualifications and experience certificates are entered accurately to match the official recruitment notification requirements.

Upload scanned copies of original documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and category certificates, ensuring file sizes adhere strictly to the portal's specified dimensions and format constraints.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring a transaction reference number is generated and saved successfully.

Download the final submitted application form for personal records and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket, which requires the registration ID and password.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Project 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	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and General Awareness regarding rural development schemes.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Project Management Frameworks, Public Administration, Financial Accounting, Rural Infrastructure Planning, and Data Analytics for Governance.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of academic credentials, caste certificates, experience letters, and a mandatory medical fitness assessment by a government-authorized medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the weighted average of Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores, subject to category-wise reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Project Manager position under the JHABUA Authority typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is set at 44,900 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 23,797 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification, with Class Z cities receiving 9 percent (4,041 INR). Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 76,338 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA (6,870 INR) and Professional Tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 68,000 to 69,000 INR. This structure adheres to central government norms, ensuring competitive compensation for administrative leadership roles within the block-level development framework, subject to periodic revisions under future 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Reservation is provided as follows: SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are granted a 10-year age relaxation. A 10 percent vertical quota is reserved for EWS candidates, subject to the production of a valid income and asset certificate. Women candidates are provided fee concessions or exemptions as per prevailing government policy to encourage gender diversity in public service. All horizontal and vertical reservations are applied in accordance with the constitutional mandate and the specific roster points assigned to the JHABUA Authority cadre, ensuring equitable representation across all marginalized and protected categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Project Manager

What is the expected cutoff for the Block Project Manager exam?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on the number of applicants and difficulty level, typically ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the computer-based test?

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

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a period of two years, failing which they must reimburse the training costs incurred by the authority.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for this cadre is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation into the permanent service.

Where will the posting locations be situated?

Postings are primarily at the block headquarters within the jurisdiction of the JHABUA Authority, though candidates must be willing to serve in any assigned rural area.

Can I change my exam center after submission?

No, exam centers are allotted based on the preferences provided during the application process and cannot be changed once the final submission is completed.