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Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega

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

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

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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 Project Co Ordinator	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-06-04
Assistant Project Officer 1	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Assistant Project Officer	1 Openings	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)	2026-08-13
Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 1	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-02-26

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega?

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 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

Navigate to the official JNIMS recruitment portal, locate the BPO notification, and initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing valid email, mobile number, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification details.

Log in to the candidate dashboard to fill the detailed application form, ensuring all academic credentials, experience certificates, and personal details match official government-issued documents to prevent future disqualification during verification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and mandatory educational certificates in the specified JPEG/PDF format, ensuring file sizes adhere strictly to the portal's technical constraints and resolution requirements.

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

Finalize the submission by downloading the completed application form and payment receipt, and monitor the portal periodically for the release of the hall ticket using your unique registration credentials.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega 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, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension at the graduate level.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	MGNREGA Act 2005, Rural Development Schemes, Financial Management, Public Administration, and Social Audit procedures.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic, caste, and experience certificates followed by a standard medical fitness examination.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on the aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Program Officer (BPO) under JNIMS/MGNREGA typically aligns with Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay starting at INR 44,900. At a current DA rate of 53%, the DA component amounts to INR 23,797. HRA varies by city classification: 27% (X), 18% (Y), or 9% (Z) of basic pay. Assuming Class Y city, HRA is INR 8,082. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at INR 3,600 plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates INR 82,000. After mandatory NPS deductions (10% of Basic + DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between INR 70,000 and 73,000 per month. This structure is subject to 8th CPC revisions, which may introduce a new pay matrix structure, though the current 7th CPC framework remains the standard for all central and state-linked autonomous body recruitments.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates receive 3 years. PwBD candidates are granted 10 years of age relaxation, extendable based on disability category. A 10% vertical reservation is mandated for EWS candidates, subject to the production of a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Women candidates and those from reserved categories are often exempted from application fees or provided significant concessions as per the specific recruitment notification. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Program Officer Under Mgnrega

What is the expected cutoff for the BPO examination?

Cutoffs are dynamic and depend on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category-wise vacancies; historically, it ranges between 65% to 75% 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 different difficulty levels.

Is there a mandatory service bond for this role?

While not always mandatory, some autonomous bodies require a service bond of 1 to 2 years; candidates must check the specific notification for bond details.

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 into the permanent service.

Can I request a change in the exam syllabus?

No, the syllabus is strictly defined by the recruitment board and cannot be altered or challenged by individual candidates.

Are the posting locations transferable?

Yes, as a Block Program Officer, the role is inherently transferable within the state or district jurisdiction as per the administrative requirements of the MGNREGA program.