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Call Document Checking of Candidates the Post of Driver

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Call Document Checking of Candidates the Post of Driver administered by LATEHAR Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LATEHAR Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) 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. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Call Document Checking of Candidates the Post of Driver?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) 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 access the official Latehar District recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of educational qualifications, driving license details, and prior work experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including the matriculation certificate, valid Heavy or Light Motor Vehicle driving license, caste certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph in the specified format.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the application fee using net banking, credit or debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

After successful verification of applications, candidates must log in to the portal during the designated window to download their admit cards for the document verification and trade test.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Call Document Checking of Candidates the Post of Driver 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: Trade and Driving Skill Test	100 Marks, 45 Minutes	Vehicle control, parallel parking, ramp driving, traffic signs, basic mechanical troubleshooting, and road safety regulations.
Stage 2: Written Screening Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Knowledge, Jharkhand state affairs, basic arithmetic, road safety rules, traffic signs, and basic vehicle maintenance concepts.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic certificates, valid driving license (LMV/HMV), character certificates, and category-specific reservation documents.
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Standard medical fitness assessment, visual acuity test (6/6 vision without color blindness), and compilation of the final merit list.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Driver cadre under the Latehar District Authority is positioned in Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a Grade Pay of Rs. 1900. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 19,900 per month. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53% (amounting to Rs. 10,547), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) categorized under Class Z cities at 9% of basic pay (minimum Rs. 1,800), the salary is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 900 plus DA (totaling Rs. 1,377), alongside minor medical allowances. This culminates in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 33,624. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 3,045) and professional tax, the net in-hand monthly salary is projected to be around Rs. 30,500, aligning with state government norms.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Jharkhand State Government reservation rules, vertical reservation is strictly enforced with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC). Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation, subject to job suitability. Women candidates benefit from horizontal reservation and concessional application fees, ensuring equitable representation and access across all categories during the recruitment process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Call Document Checking of Candidate

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the driving trade test?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the practical driving and trade test to be considered for the subsequent document verification stage.

Will normalization be applied to the written screening exam scores?

If the written exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be utilized to ensure equity across different paper difficulties.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment for this post?

No official service bond is required, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before being confirmed in the permanent cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for the Driver post?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and driving record will be closely monitored.

What specific driving license is required for this recruitment?

Candidates must possess a valid and active Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) or Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving license issued by a recognized RTO at least 3 years prior.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after recruitment?

The primary posting locations will be within the government departments, collectorate, and administrative offices of the Latehar District, Jharkhand.