Balod Zila Panchayat Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the rural development sector. The Zila Panchayat Balod, Chhattisgarh (under NRLM) has released an official notification for filling up vacancies for Block Project Manager, Regional Coordinator, and Accountant cum MIS Assistant on a contract basis. If you have the required educational qualifications and experience, you can send your application via speed post or registered post. All the crucial details, including eligibility, salary, and the application process, are available on the official district website www.balod.gov.in. Keep reading to find out exactly how you can apply and secure your spot!
Balod Zila Panchayat Recruitment 2026 Overview
Information Category
Official Details
Organization Name
Zila Panchayat Balod, Chhattisgarh (NRLM)
Job Role / Post Name
Block Project Manager, Regional Coordinator, Accountant cum MIS Assistant
Total Vacancies
6 Posts
Job Location
Balod, Chhattisgarh
Apply Mode
Offline (Registered Post / Speed Post)
Official Website
www.balod.gov.in
Balod Zila Panchayat Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20 March 2026
Application Start Date
20 March 2026 (As per notification release)
Last Date For Registration
08 April 2026 (up to 5:30 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment
N/A (Offline process)
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later on www.balod.gov.in
Exam Date
To be notified later (Merit list/Interview basis)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
No formal application fee mentioned.
SC / ST / PH
No formal application fee mentioned.
Payment Mode
N/A. However, candidates must attach a blank envelope with a Rs. 5 postage stamp along with their application form.
Age Limit Details
Age Criteria
Official Details
Minimum Age
21 Years (Calculated as of 1 January 2026)
Maximum Age
35 Years (Calculated as of 1 January 2026)
Age Relaxation
Applicable as per Chhattisgarh State Government and General Administration Department rules for reserved categories and local residents.
Post Graduate Degree or 2-year Diploma from a recognized university. Minimum 2 years of relevant managerial/coordinator experience in rural development/livelihood after post-graduation.
Regional Coordinator
Graduate Degree + 1-year Computer Diploma/Certificate. Minimum 1 year of relevant managerial/coordinator experience after graduation.
Accountant cum MIS Assistant
Commerce Graduate + 1-year Computer Diploma. Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience after graduation. (Tally certificate holders will be preferred) .
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Post Name
UR (General)
OBC
ST
SC
Block Project Manager
1
1
1
0
Regional Coordinator
1
0
1
0
Accountant cum MIS Assistant
0
0
1
0
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Region
Eligibility Criteria
Chhattisgarh
Only candidates who are native residents (domicile) of Chhattisgarh state are eligible to apply.
Other States (All India)
Candidates from outside Chhattisgarh are NOT eligible for this recruitment.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Educational Certificates
10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post Graduation mark sheets (Self-attested).
Identity & Domicile
Permanent Caste Certificate and Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate issued by a competent authority.
Experience Certificate
Must include issuing authority, date, dispatch number, and contact details of the issuer. Experience must be from Govt/State/Local Body or Govt Aided institutions listed on Niti Aayog.
Additional Documents
Computer diplomas, self-attested passport-size photographs, Medical Board certificate for PwD candidates, and NOC for currently employed applicants.
Selection is highly dependent on academic marks. Weightage is given to 10th, 12th, and Graduation/PG percentages.
Experience Weightage
2 marks for every completed year of relevant experience (Max 10 marks). For CG NRLM experience, 1 mark per year (Max 5 marks).
Skill/Written Test
Depending on the post, candidates shortlisted by merit will undergo a Skill Test/Written Test or Interview. Specific topic-wise syllabus is not detailed in the notification.
Exam Pattern
Stage
Description
Stage 1: Merit Listing
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the calculation of academic weightage and experience marks.
Stage 2: Skill Test / Interview
Block Project Manager and Regional Coordinator: Interview (10 Marks). Accountant: Skill Test (10 Marks).
Final Merit List
Combined score of academics + experience + interview/skill test.
Selection Process
Step
Detail
1. Application Scrutiny
Applications received by post will be checked. An eligible/ineligible list will be published for claims/objections on the district website.
2. Shortlisting
Candidates will be ranked based on their basic educational scores and experience.
3. Final Assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, written test, or skill test.
4. Merit List & Waiting List
A final merit list will be formed. Lower-scoring candidates will be kept on a waiting list valid for one year.
Visit the official district website balod.gov.in or www.balod.gov.in to download the detailed notification and application form format.
Step 2
Take a clear printout of the application form on A4 size paper.
Step 3
Fill in all your personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
Step 4
Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational mark sheets, domicile, caste, and experience certificates.
Step 5
Include one empty envelope with your self-address written on it, affixed with a Rs. 5 postal stamp.
Step 6
Place all documents in a main envelope and clearly write the “Name of the Post Applied For” on the top of it.
Step 7
Send the application via Registered Post or Speed Post to: “Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Balod, District Balod, Chhattisgarh” so it reaches by 08.04.2026, 5:30 PM.