MERC Recruitment Dossier

Bastar District February

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Bastar District February administered by MERC Authority (Maharashtra).

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

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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

Related Active Openings under MERC

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Basthi Dawakhana Medical Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Be Done Till Date	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-12
Cancellation of Recruitment to the Posts of Scientist Clri	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Cancellation of Recruitment Vide Advt 01 2018 Estt Nift	1 Openings	Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)	2024-12-06

Active Procurement Tenders by MERC

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Clarification Dispensing of Medicines on Credit Basis Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarification Procurement of Preparative Hplc Instrument	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tie Up for Scr Package of 2x660 Mw Khurja Stpp	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 35000 Kg Poly Aluminium Chloride Pac for Rwtp Unit of Bcpl L	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 Bastar District February?

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 MERC Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MERC Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering your primary personal details, active email address, and mobile number.

Log in with your OTR credentials to fill out the comprehensive application form, specifying your educational qualifications, district preferences, and post-specific choices.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of your matriculation certificate, graduation degree, caste certificate if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in JPEG format.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and save the transaction confirmation.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation PDF, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-admit card before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Bastar District February 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 of Chhattisgarh and Bastar Region, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, General English and Hindi Language Proficiency, Basic Computer Operations and IT Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	MERC Regulatory Framework and Electricity Acts, Public Administration and District Governance, Financial Management and Budgeting Rules, Local Tribal Culture and Bastar Development Policies
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic and Caste Certificates, Identity Verification via Biometrics, Standard Medical Fitness Test by District Medical Board, Character and Antecedents Verification
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Merit List	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication and Leadership Skills, Problem-Solving Scenarios in District Administration, Knowledge of Current Affairs and Local Issues, Evaluation of Personality and Suitability for Bastar Region

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruited officers for the Bastar District February drive under the MERC Authority are placed in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (Rs. 18,762), the compensation is highly competitive. Since Bastar is classified as a Class Z city, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 9% of the Basic Pay, amounting to Rs. 3,186. The Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,800 plus DA (Rs. 954), totaling Rs. 2,754. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 60,102. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) comprise 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 5,416), alongside minor professional tax and insurance deductions of Rs. 300. Consequently, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 54,386, which will be subject to further upward revisions under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment process strictly complies with the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, alongside state-specific mandates. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with welfare policies, women candidates across all categories are eligible for application fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Bastar District February

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff mark for the MERC Bastar District exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS categories and 35% for SC/ST/OBC categories in each individual paper to be eligible for the next stage.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by the MERC Authority will be applied to compile the final merit list if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

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

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the MERC Authority for a minimum period of three years, including the probation period.

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

The newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and departmental exam clearances will be evaluated.

Can candidates from states other than Chhattisgarh apply for this recruitment?

Yes, Indian citizens from all states can apply, but they will be treated under the General/Unreserved category unless they possess a valid domicile of Chhattisgarh for reservation benefits.

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

The primary posting will be in the Bastar District regional offices of the MERC Authority, with limited transferability to other scheduled areas of the state based on administrative requirements.