JHARGRAM Recruitment Dossier

Booth Level Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Booth Level Officers administered by JHARGRAM Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JHARGRAM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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. 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

Related Active Openings under JHARGRAM

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Registrar in National Green Tribunal	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Assistant Registrar in Ngt	1 Openings	₹80,000 - ₹34,000 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
Assistant Registrar of Co Operative Societies Birbhum	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2026-09-30
Books by Iet Faculty	20 Openings	₹172 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JHARGRAM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Bazar Ghat Minmahal Pond Tinsukia Gp Under Bagariguri Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Photography and Videography Services in Connection Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supply of Gr and Essential Commodities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Supply of Housekeeping Staff Along with Necessary Cleaning Mate 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 Booth Level Officers?

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

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JHARGRAM Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official Jhargram District recruitment portal to initiate the registration process by providing a valid email address, active mobile number, and basic personal identification details.

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering detailed academic qualifications, permanent address, and generating a unique registration ID and password for all future login attempts.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the candidate's recent passport-sized photograph, signature, age proof, educational certificates, and category-specific reservation documents in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for record-keeping, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the official written examination admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Booth Level Officers 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: Written Screening Test	100 Marks / 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Arithmetic, English Language and Grammar, General Awareness and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	50 Marks / 60 Minutes	Representation of the People Act 1950 and 1951, Election Commission of India Guidelines, Electoral Roll Preparation and Revision Procedures, Digital Tools and Mobile Applications for BLOs
Stage 3: Computer Proficiency and Local Language Test	Qualifying / 45 Minutes	MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data Entry and Internet Browsing, Translation and Comprehension in Bengali or Santhali
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	No Marks / Verification Only	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Character and Antecedents Verification, Standard Medical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Booth Level Officer (Administrative Cadre) under the Jhargram District Authority is positioned at Level 5 of the Pay Matrix (aligned with 7th CPC). The entry-level basic pay is established at INR 29,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (INR 15,476), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 9% for Class Z cities like Jhargram (INR 2,628), the compensation is highly structured. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,800 plus DA on TA (INR 954) brings the total TA to INR 2,754. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of INR 50,058. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (INR 4,468) along with Professional Tax (INR 200) total INR 4,668. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer is approximately INR 45,390, providing excellent financial stability.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the Jhargram Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Government of West Bengal. Vertical reservation allocates 10% of vacancies to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside mandated quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Age relaxations are systematically applied: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates are eligible for complete application fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits across all categories.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Booth Level Officers

How are the category-wise cutoff marks determined for the Jhargram BLO exam?

Cutoff marks are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the examination papers, and the overall performance distribution of candidates across different reservation categories.

Will there be a normalization of marks if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula, aligned with Staff Selection Commission guidelines, will be applied to ensure equity across different question paper difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond or agreement for selected Booth Level Officers?

No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve the Jhargram Authority for a minimum period before applying for inter-district transfers.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period for this post?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their administrative performance, conduct, and field-level execution of election duties are closely evaluated.

Does the syllabus include local language proficiency and regional geography of Jhargram?

Yes, the syllabus includes a dedicated section on regional geography, local administrative structures of Jhargram, and proficiency in the Bengali and Santhali languages to facilitate effective public communication.

Where will the selected Booth Level Officers be primarily posted?

Selected officers will be posted across various sub-divisions, block development offices, and municipal areas within the geographical jurisdiction of the Jhargram District.