LOHARDAGA Recruitment Dossier

Btm and Atm Under Atma

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Btm and Atm Under Atma administered by LOHARDAGA Authority (Jammu and Kashmir).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LOHARDAGA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹2023-2024 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-06-19 Posting Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir

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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	₹2023-2024 (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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Btm and Atm Under Atma?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹2023-2024 (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 2026-06-19. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from LOHARDAGA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Lohardaga district recruitment portal to register via the Online Application link, generating a unique candidate login ID and password.

Complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal details, active mobile number, valid email address, and verifying them through the secure OTP system.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including educational certificates, Jharkhand domicile proof, caste certificate, and passport-sized photographs in the prescribed JPEG formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using integrated payment gateways like net banking, UPI, or credit cards, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and await the release of the admit card on the portal.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Btm and Atm Under Atma 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 Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Agriculture Extension Principles, Agronomy & Crop Production, Soil Science & Nutrient Management, Horticulture & Plant Pathology
Stage 2: Domain Specialization & Computer Proficiency	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	MS Office Suite, Data Entry & Analysis, Agricultural Schemes (ATMA, PM-KISAN), Local Language & General Awareness
Stage 3: Document Verification & Experience Evaluation	Qualifying (Weightage for Experience)	Verification of Original Degrees, Experience Certificates in Agriculture Extension, Caste & Domicile Validation
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Fitness	Based on Cumulative Score	Medical Fitness Examination, Character Antecedents Verification, Final Allocation of Block Headquarters

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Technology Manager (BTM) and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) positions under the ATMA scheme in Lohardaga are aligned with the equivalent of 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6 (Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400) and Level 5 (Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 29,200) respectively. For a BTM, with the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Lohardaga at 9% (Rs. 3,186), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA thereon, the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 59,148. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 53,500. ATMs receive a corresponding net in-hand salary of approximately Rs. 44,200, ensuring competitive compensation under central guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the ATMA scheme by the Lohardaga Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Government of Jharkhand reservation guidelines. Age relaxations are granted as follows: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years, OBC candidates receive 3 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive 10 years of relaxation. A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In accordance with state policies, preferential relaxation in application fees and horizontal reservation are provided to women candidates to promote gender diversity in agricultural extension services.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Btm and Atm Under Atma

What is the minimum educational qualification required for BTM and ATM posts?

BTM requires a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture, Allied Sectors, or Horticulture with relevant field experience, while ATM requires a Graduate degree in Agriculture or Allied Sectors.

Is there any service bond or minimum tenure associated with these positions?

These positions are initially on a contractual basis for one year under the ATMA scheme, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

How is the final merit list calculated for Lohardaga ATMA recruitment?

The merit list is prepared based on a weighted combination of marks obtained in the written screening test, academic qualifications, and relevant work experience.

Will there be any normalization of marks across multiple exam shifts?

If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method will be applied to ensure equity among candidates.

What is the probation period for selected BTM and ATM candidates?

Since these are contractual positions, there is no formal probation period, but performance is closely monitored during the initial six months of service.

Where will the selected candidates be posted within the district?

Selected candidates will be posted at various Block Agriculture Offices and ATMA cells across the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand.