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Block Program Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Program Officer administered by JNGEC Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

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

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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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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 Officer?

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 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

Navigate to the official recruitment portal of the JNGEC Authority, locate the candidate registration tab, and create a secure profile using a valid mobile number and email address to generate unique login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration process by inputting comprehensive personal details, academic qualifications, and uploading scanned passport-sized photographs and signatures adhering strictly to the prescribed pixel and file size parameters.

Proceed to the online application dashboard, select the Block Program Officer recruitment notification, fill in all mandatory employment and educational fields accurately, and upload verified supporting documents in designated formats.

Execute the secure online fee payment transaction through the integrated payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Successfully submit the completed application form, save the unique application reference number, and monitor the portal periodically for announcements regarding the issuance and downloading of the official admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Program 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: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Hindi and English Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Current Affairs, Basic Computer Applications and Information Technology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Examination	150 Marks, 150 Minutes	Public Administration and Governance Structures, Rural Development Schemes and Poverty Alleviation Programs, Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Social Audit, Financial Management, and Budgeting
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Original Educational and Professional Certificates, Validation of Caste, Category, and Income Certificates, Scrutiny of Experience Certificates and Identity Proofs, Comprehensive Medical Fitness Assessment by a Designated Medical Board
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of Scores Across Multiple Shifts if Applicable, Preparation of Category-wise Merit Lists, Resolution of Tie Cases Using Established Board Criteria, Final Recommendation and Cadre Allocation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Program Officer position under the JNGEC Authority is structured within the 7th Central Pay Commission framework at Pay Matrix Level 7, translating to a pre-revised pay band of Rs 9300 to 34800 with a Grade Pay of Rs 4600. The entry basic pay is established at Rs 44900. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent, which equals Rs 23797, and House Rent Allowance categorized under Class Z cities at 9 percent amounting to Rs 4041, alongside Transport Allowance of Rs 3600 plus applicable DA thereon, the calculated gross monthly salary aggregates approximately Rs 78000. After mandatory statutory deductions including the National Pension System contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, amounting to Rs 6870, and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary ranges between Rs 69000 and Rs 71000, varying slightly depending on regional HRA classifications and local deductions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies for the Block Program Officer recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory guidelines issued via Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandums. Vertical reservations are implemented with 15 percent for Scheduled Castes, 7.5 percent for Scheduled Tribes, 27 percent for Other Backward Classes belonging to the non-creamy layer, and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, with an additional 5 years for PwBD belonging to reserved categories. Horizontal reservation is maintained for women candidates and ex-servicemen as per prevailing state rules. Female applicants across all categories are exempted from paying the prescribed application fee to promote gender inclusivity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Program Officer

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The minimum qualifying cutoff percentage is 40 percent for unreserved categories, 35 percent for OBC and EWS, and 30 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, though final shortlisting depends on merit and vacancy availability.

Will normalization of marks be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government guidelines will be applied to adjust for any variance in difficulty levels across different examination shifts.

Is there any mandatory service bond required upon appointment?

Selected candidates are required to execute a service bond committing to serve the JNGEC Authority for a minimum duration of three years, failing which a specified liquidated damages amount is payable.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed Block Program Officers?

Newly appointed officers are placed on a probation period of two years from the date of joining, during which performance, training milestones, and conduct are evaluated before confirmation.

Can candidates from other states apply under the reserved category quotas?

Candidates belonging to reserved categories from states other than the host jurisdiction are treated as unreserved candidates and must compete within the general merit pool.

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

Postings are primarily made across various block development offices, district headquarters, and administrative units operating under the jurisdiction of the JNGEC Authority.