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Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 1

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 1 administered by JNIMS Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JNIMS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-02-26 Posting Jurisdiction: Bihar

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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

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
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Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

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National Lignite Index Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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For Providing of Running Water Alongwith Supply Installation of Ha 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 Under Mgnrega 1?

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 2026-02-26. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JNIMS Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official JNIMS recruitment portal and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email ID to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in using the generated credentials to access the BPO application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are entered exactly as per official government-issued certificates and marksheets.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs and signatures in the specified dimensions, followed by mandatory academic documents, caste certificates, and experience proofs in PDF format as per portal requirements.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring a transaction confirmation receipt is generated and saved for future reference.

Finalize the submission and download the completed application form; the portal will subsequently issue an admit card notification via registered email/SMS once the examination schedule is officially finalized and verified.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 1 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 related to rural development.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	MGNREGA Act 2005, Rural Development Schemes, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Project Management frameworks.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste/category certificates, and medical fitness assessment by a government-authorized board.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to category-wise reservation mandates.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Program Officer (BPO) under MGNREGA typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay starting at INR 44,900. At a 53% DA rate, the allowance component adds INR 23,797. HRA varies by city classification: X (27%), Y (18%), or Z (9%), with X-class yielding INR 12,123. Transport Allowance (TA) for Level 7 is approximately INR 3,600 plus DA thereon. The gross monthly salary approximates INR 89,000 to 92,000 depending on the city. After mandatory NPS deductions (10% of Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between INR 76,000 and 79,000. While the 8th CPC is under consideration, current projections suggest a potential fitment factor increase, which would further enhance the basic pay structure and associated allowances for this administrative cadre.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines regarding reservation. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to 10 years of age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10% vertical reservation in direct recruitment, subject to income and asset criteria defined by the government. Women candidates are often exempted from application fees or provided concessions as per specific state-level administrative directives. All reservations are subject to the production of valid certificates issued by the competent authority at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega

What is the typical cutoff trend for the BPO exam?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on vacancy counts, typically ranging between 65% to 75% of total marks for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard normalization formula is applied to ensure parity across difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

Selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a specific duration, usually two years, to ensure commitment to the department.

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 in the service.

Does the syllabus include state-specific rural schemes?

Yes, the domain paper often includes questions on state-specific rural development initiatives in addition to the national MGNREGA guidelines.

Are postings transferable across the state?

Yes, as a Block Program Officer, the candidate is liable for transfer to any block within the state as per administrative requirements.