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Block Program Office

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Program Office administered by JNGEC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNGEC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 03-02-2026 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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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Professors in Scert and Diets	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-14
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Block Program Officer and Assistant Engineer Drda	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by JNGEC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Names of Independent External Monitors of the Reserve Bank Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
National Competitive Bidding for Procurement of Desktop	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
National Competitive Bidding Ncb Design Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Printing Work Needs for the National Conference on E Gov on Feb 11 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 Program Office?

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 03-02-2026. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JNGEC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official JNGEC recruitment portal to complete One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar credentials, a functional email address, and a mobile number for OTP verification.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic qualifications, category certificates, and personal details match official documents to avoid disqualification during scrutiny.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs and signatures in specified dimensions, alongside self-attested PDF copies of educational mark sheets and caste certificates as per the prescribed file size limits.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking, ensuring the transaction status is updated to success before exiting.

Download the final submitted application form and the system-generated acknowledgment receipt, which serves as the primary reference for downloading the hall ticket once the examination schedule is officially notified.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Program Office 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 Current Affairs of National Importance.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 150 Minutes	Public Administration, Rural Development Schemes, Project Management, and Governance Frameworks.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste/category certificates, and physical fitness assessment by a government medical board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate scores from Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise cutoff thresholds.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Program Office role under JNGEC typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to Rs 23,797. House Rent Allowance varies by city classification, with X, Y, and Z cities receiving 27, 18, and 9 percent respectively; assuming Y-class, HRA is Rs 8,082. Transport Allowance for this level is Rs 3,600 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates Rs 80,379. After mandatory deductions including 10 percent NPS contribution on basic plus DA (Rs 6,870) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately Rs 72,500. The 8th CPC implementation is expected to revise these coefficients, likely increasing the basic pay multiplier and restructuring allowances to maintain parity with private sector compensation benchmarks for administrative cadres.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows DoPT OM guidelines ensuring constitutional mandates. SC and ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation, extendable based on disability severity. A 10 percent vertical reservation is strictly enforced for EWS candidates, provided they hold a valid Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority. Women candidates, along with SC/ST/PwBD categories, are typically granted full fee exemptions or significant concessions to promote inclusive participation. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, non-expired certificates during the document verification stage, failing which candidates are treated under the Unreserved category.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Program Office

What is the typical cutoff trend for the Block Program Office exam?

Cutoffs are dynamic, generally ranging between 65 to 75 percent for the Unreserved category depending on vacancy count and paper difficulty.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, JNGEC employs the standard equi-percentile normalization method to ensure fairness across different examination shifts.

Is there a mandatory service bond for selected candidates?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond of 2 to 3 years, failing which a specified training cost recovery is applicable.

What is the duration of the probation period?

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

Can the syllabus be changed after the notification?

The core syllabus remains consistent with the notification, though minor updates to government schemes may be included to reflect current policies.

Are postings transferable across the state or region?

Yes, the role is transferable, and candidates must be willing to serve in any block office under the JNGEC jurisdiction.