LATEHAR Recruitment Dossier

Block Officers

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Officers administered by LATEHAR Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LATEHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 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. 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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Opening of Price Bid for Various Tenders on at 15 00 Hrs at K	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Opening of Price Bids TENDER Id 275836 01 Dated	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Opportunities for Current Students Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Ptp Pom 201386 TENDER Id 2026 Hbc 538405 1	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 Officers?

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 LATEHAR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal of Latehar district to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, mobile number, and email address to generate login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring educational qualifications, reservation category, and communication address are entered accurately as per matriculation certificates.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signatures, and mandatory certificates (caste, domicile, and educational transcripts) in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and dimensions specified in the official notification.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the e-receipt upon successful transaction.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Officers 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	120 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Studies, Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General Science, and Basic Computer Literacy.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization & Regional Language	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Public Administration, Rural Development Schemes, Panchayati Raj System, and selected Regional/Tribal Language proficiency.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, local domicile status, and standard physical fitness evaluation.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Stage 2 Scores	Compilation of final select list based on normalized marks of Stage 2, subject to clearing Stage 3 requirements.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Officer cadre under the Latehar Authority is positioned at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (Rs. 18,762), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) set at 9% for Class Z cities like Latehar (Rs. 3,186), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954) is provided, totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS), which constitutes 10% of the sum of Basic Pay and DA (Rs. 5,416), along with minor professional tax and group insurance deductions, total around Rs. 5,666. Consequently, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary for a newly recruited Block Officer is approximately Rs. 54,436.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and state government guidelines, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is strictly allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories are eligible for horizontal reservation and significant application fee concessions, ensuring equitable representation and access in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Officers

What are the criteria for determining the final cut-off marks for the Block Officer post?

Cut-off marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the overall performance of candidates, calculated separately for each reservation category.

Will normalization be applied to the written examination scores?

Yes, since the computer-based test is conducted across multiple shifts, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard deviation and mean percentile scores will be used to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected candidates?

No official service bond is required, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve the authority for a minimum of two years during their probation period.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period for Block Officers?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities will be closely monitored and evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include regional languages or local knowledge of Jharkhand?

Yes, the Paper 2 of the main examination specifically tests proficiency in regional/tribal languages, and the general studies section includes dedicated marks for Jharkhand's history, geography, and culture.

Where will the selected Block Officers be posted initially?

Selected candidates will be posted in various block headquarters, administrative offices, or developmental project sites across the Latehar district, subject to administrative requirements.