MCEHASSAN Recruitment Dossier

Block Program Office

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Block Program Office administered by MCEHASSAN Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MCEHASSAN Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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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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Active Procurement Tenders by MCEHASSAN

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Paragonimiasis Project 2019 20 003 TENDER Doc for Supply of Stereo Zoo	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Paragonimiasis Project 2019 20 004 TENDER Doc for Supply of Trinocular	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Parking of Vehicles in Nainital Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Qualification Bid Opening Meeting at 11 00 Am 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 Program Office?

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 2026-08-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MCEHASSAN Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MCEHASSAN recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, work experience, and selecting preferred examination centers across the designated regions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, category certificates, a recent passport-sized photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online using integrated payment gateways via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, which must be printed for exam entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Block Program Office 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Basic Computer Proficiency and Office Automation
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Rural Development Schemes and Policies, Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Governance, Social Audit and Community Mobilization, Project Management and Financial Administration
Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Identity Proof and Domicile Verification, No Objection Certificate for Serving Employees
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, Final Ranking	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Tests, Character and Antecedents Verification, Final Cumulative Score Compilation

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Block Program Officer (BPO) under the MCEHASSAN Authority is positioned at Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), the compensation structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is distributed by city category: Class X receives 30% (Rs. 13,470), Class Y receives 20% (Rs. 8,980), and Class Z receives 10% (Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA, totaling Rs. 5,508. For a Class Y city, the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 83,185. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) (Rs. 6,870) and Professional Tax (Rs. 200), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 76,115, offering a robust financial foundation ahead of the 8th CPC transition.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the MCEHASSAN Authority strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. It provides 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC). Age relaxations are granted as per central norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from application fees, ensuring equitable access and promoting diversity across all administrative cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Block Program Office

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the general category, 35% for OBC/EWS, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD to be considered for the next stage of the selection process.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this role?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 1,00,000 to serve the authority for a minimum period of two years, including the probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for a Block Program Officer?

The newly recruited Block Program Officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.

Are there any specific reference books recommended for the domain-specific syllabus?

Candidates should focus on official publications of the Ministry of Rural Development, Kurukshetra journal, and standard textbooks on Indian Polity and Panchayati Raj administration.

Where will the initial posting of the selected candidates be located?

Initial postings will be across various block headquarters under the jurisdiction of the MCEHASSAN Authority, with a focus on rural and semi-urban development blocks.