LATEHAR Recruitment Dossier

Bls Under Utkarsh Bangla Department

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Bls Under Utkarsh Bangla Department administered by LATEHAR Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LATEHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹34715028 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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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	₹34715028 (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

Related Active Openings under LATEHAR

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Block Officers	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Bls and Padeo Utkarsh Bangla	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Call Document Checking the Post of Je Electrical Against	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-01
Call Document Checking the Post of Je Sub Station	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by LATEHAR

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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 Bls Under Utkarsh Bangla Department?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹34715028 (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

Access the official recruitment portal of the Latehar Authority, click on the registration link, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, contact, and educational details.

Log in with generated credentials to scan and upload essential documents, including matriculation certificates, graduation degrees, caste certificates, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Fill out the detailed application form for the BLS position, carefully selecting preferred examination centers and verifying all entered information before clicking the final submit button.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated e-receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, download it using your registration number, and print a clear copy to carry to the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Bls Under Utkarsh Bangla Department 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: Written Competitive Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness & Current Affairs, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Test of Reasoning, General English Grammar
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & IT Test	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	National Skill Development Policy, Utkarsh Bangla Scheme Guidelines, Basic Computer Operations & MS Office, Management Information Systems (MIS)
Stage 3: Document Verification & Interview	25 Marks, 30 Minutes	Academic Credential Verification, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Regional Language Proficiency, Problem Solving Scenarios
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity Test, Verification of Character Antecedents, Final Cumulative Merit Compilation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Level Staff (BLS) under the Utkarsh Bangla Department, recruited via the Latehar Authority, is positioned at Level 5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is Rs. 29,200. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 15,476), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities set at 9% (Rs. 2,628), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA (Rs. 954) brings the total Transport Allowance to Rs. 2,754. The gross monthly salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 50,058. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 4,468) and Professional Tax (Rs. 200), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at Rs. 45,390, ensuring financial stability for selected candidates.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with gender empowerment policies, women candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation across all categories, ensuring equitable representation in public service.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Bls Under Utkarsh Bangla Department

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks for the General category, 36.5% for OBC, and 32% for SC/ST/PwBD categories to qualify for the subsequent stages.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula based on percentile scores will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum commitment period for the BLS post?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve for a minimum period of two years, failing which they must refund three months' salary.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited staff?

Newly appointed Block Level Staff will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.

Where will the primary posting locations be for the selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be posted across various block-level offices under the jurisdiction of the Latehar Authority, focusing on skill development scheme implementation.

Is there any negative marking in the written competitive examination?

Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the multiple-choice objective paper of Stage 1.