MANDSAUR Recruitment Dossier

Block Project Assistant Icds

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Project Assistant Icds administered by MANDSAUR Authority (Meghalaya).

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

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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
Block Programme Officer Rejected List	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Block Project Manager	1 Openings	₹53O7 (Level-4)	2026-08-10
Career Engineering	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-09
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Active Procurement Tenders by MANDSAUR

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Passenger Amenities on Central Railway Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Passenger Amenities Over Bhusawal Division Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarification Tender	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 Project Assistant Icds?

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 MANDSAUR Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MP Online or Mandsaur District recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by generating a unique candidate ID using a valid email and mobile number.

Log in to fill the detailed profile, uploading scanned copies of educational certificates, domicile certificate, caste category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph with signature in specified formats.

Select the Block Project Assistant ICDS recruitment link, fill out the specific academic and experience details, and verify the auto-populated information before final submission of the application form.

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

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, which must be downloaded and printed, containing the designated exam center, date, and mandatory instructions for the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Project Assistant Icds 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 Examination	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Schemes, Nutrition and Health Programs, Basic Computer Applications and Data Entry, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude
Stage 2: Computer Proficiency Test	Qualifying, 45 Minutes	MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data Management and Spreadsheet Analysis, Hindi and English Typing Speed, Internet and Email Communication Protocols
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, 1 Day	Verification of Academic Marksheets and Degrees, Domicile and Caste Certificate Validation, No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Serving Employees, Character and Antecedents Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Final Selection	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests, Compilation of Final Merit List based on Written Scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Project Assistant under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Mandsaur is aligned with Level 4 of the Madhya Pradesh State 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay for this cadre is Rs. 25,500 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) configured at 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 13,515. Since Mandsaur falls under the Class Z city classification, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 9% of the basic pay, yielding Rs. 2,295. The Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 2,066. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 43,376. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 3,902) and Professional Tax (Rs. 200), the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Block Project Assistant is Rs. 39,274.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Block Project Assistant post under the Mandsaur District Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and Madhya Pradesh state government reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation allocates 10% of seats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside statutory quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Age relaxation limits are set at 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates receive horizontal reservation benefits and are exempted from application fees as per state welfare policies.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Project Assistant Icds

What are the criteria for determining the category-wise cut-off marks?

The cut-off marks are determined based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the written exam, and the overall performance of candidates in each category.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written exam scores?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity and eliminate shift-wise difficulty variations.

Is there a mandatory service bond for the Block Project Assistant post?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must sign a standard service agreement to serve for a minimum specified period during their initial contract or probation.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

The selected candidates undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and administrative capabilities are closely monitored before confirmation of service.

What is the primary focus of the core syllabus for the written exam?

The syllabus focuses on Child Development Schemes, Nutrition, Women Welfare Legislations, Basic Computer Applications, Data Management, General Knowledge of Madhya Pradesh, and basic logical reasoning.

Where will the selected candidates be posted within the district?

Selected candidates will be posted at various Block Headquarters or Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) project offices distributed across the Mandsaur district.