JHARKHAND Recruitment Dossier

The Post of Assistant Project Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Assistant Project Officer administered by JHARKHAND Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JHARKHAND Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Annexure C Post Code 5 Reserved St Tentative List the Post of	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Annexure I to Iii	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Annexure I to Vi	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-31
The Position of Interns in International Guest	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-05-14

Active Procurement Tenders by JHARKHAND

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
International Cooperation Opportunities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
International Recognition Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Internship Opportunities Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Invitation of Competitive Bids for Maintenance of Green Areas 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 The Post of Assistant Project Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) 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 JHARKHAND Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must navigate to the official Jharkhand recruitment portal, access the candidate portal registration module, and input basic credentials including active mobile number, valid email ID, and personal information to generate a unique login ID and password.

Post initial registration, aspirants must complete the One Time Registration process by uploading scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph and signature conforming strictly to the specified pixel and file size dimensions outlined in the notification brochure.

Applicants are required to fill out the detailed application form by providing accurate educational qualifications, category details, and employment history, followed by uploading self-attested academic certificates, caste documents, and identity proofs in designated formats.

The fee payment gateway must be securely accessed using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI options to remit the prescribed examination fee, ensuring the transaction status reflects successful completion before final submission.

Upon successful submission and fee verification, candidates must download and print the confirmation page. Subsequently, the system generates the hall ticket 10 to 14 days prior to the examination date, which must be downloaded using registration credentials.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Assistant Project Officer 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: Preliminary Screening Examination	100 Marks, 2 Hours	General Studies and Current Affairs, Jharkhand Specific History, Geography, and Culture, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Basic Quantitative Aptitude
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 3 Hours	Project Management Principles and Lifecycle, Public Administration and Rural Development Policies, Financial Management and Budgeting in Government, Data Interpretation and Monitoring Frameworks
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Category Certificates, Caste, Domicile, and Income Certificate Validation, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by a Medical Board, Character and Antecedent Verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of Scores Across Shifts if Applicable, Category-wise Merit Ranking Formulation, District and Departmental Cadre Allocation, Issuance of Formal Provisional Offer of Appointment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Post of Assistant Project Officer under the Jharkhand authority is structured in accordance with state pay matrix guidelines equivalent to Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The entry basic pay for this executive cadre is established at INR 44900. Calculating from this baseline, the current Dearness Allowance stands at 53 percent, adding INR 23797. House Rent Allowance is disbursed based on city classification, averaging around 18 percent for Tier-II localities amounting to INR 8082, alongside Transport Allowance fixed at INR 3600 plus applicable DA. This culminates in an initial estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately INR 83500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, State Health Insurance, and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between INR 72000 and INR 74500 per month, subject to periodic Dearness Allowance revisions and annual increments.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The statutory reservation policy for the Assistant Project Officer recruitment strictly adheres to the reservation guidelines and Department of Personnel and Training directives adopted by the Government of Jharkhand. Scheduled Caste candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while Scheduled Tribe candidates are granted a 5-year relaxation. Other Backward Classes candidates receive a 3-year age concession. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are entitled to a 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit. An Economically Weaker Section vertical quota of 10 percent is implemented as per extant statutory mandates. Furthermore, female candidates across eligible categories receive fee concessions and priority considerations in horizontal reservation quotas as prescribed by state administrative rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Assistant Project Offic

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the preliminary examination?

The minimum qualifying threshold is typically set at 40 percent for unreserved categories, 36.5 percent for Backward Class-II, 34 percent for Backward Class-I, and 32 percent for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, subject to final merit adjustments.

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

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts due to high applicant volume, a standardized normalization formula approved by the examination board will be utilized to ensure absolute parity in evaluation.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond committing to serve the Jharkhand authority for a specified duration of three years, failing which a predetermined liquidated damages amount becomes payable.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed Assistant Project Officers?

Appointees undergo a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which their performance, administrative aptitude, and conduct are continuously monitored prior to confirmation.

Can candidates from other states apply for this position?

Yes, Indian citizens from any state can apply under the unreserved category, but state-specific reservation benefits and relaxations are strictly restricted to bonafide residents holding a valid Jharkhand domicile certificate.

What are the typical posting locations after successful completion of training?

Postings are generally assigned across various district headquarters, block development offices, or directorate secretariats located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Jharkhand administrative framework.