Dhamtari Accountant Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4 Posts

Introduction

District Panchayat Dhamtari, under the Viksit Bharat-Rozgar aur Aajeevika ke liye Guarantee Mission (Rural), has announced a recruitment drive for Accountant positions. This is a contractual appointment offering a consolidated salary of Rs. 23,350/- per month. A total of 4 vacancies are available for the post of Accountant at the district level. The recruitment process involves evaluating candidates based on their educational qualifications, computer practical examination, and relevant work experience. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications offline. The last date to receive applications is October 22, 2026, by 5:30 PM. It is essential for all applicants to carefully read the official notification for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, application procedure, and other important instructions before applying. The official notification PDF contains the definitive information for this recruitment.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for the Accountant post, candidates must possess a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree. The minimum marks required are 55% for general category candidates. For Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, a minimum of 50% marks in B.Com. is acceptable. The selection process will assign weightage to marks obtained in the B.Com. degree. Additionally, candidates are required to have relevant work experience in government rural development schemes. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience is required, with additional marks awarded for 5 years and more than 5 years of experience.

Mandatory Requirements:

• B.Com. degree with specified minimum marks.
• Work experience in government rural development schemes.
• Must be a local resident of Chhattisgarh state.
• Must possess a permanent caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Candidates who married before the minimum age for marriage are not eligible.
• Candidates who have married a person with a living spouse are not eligible, unless the government decides otherwise for sufficient reasons.

Weightage for Selection:

• Educational Qualification (B.Com.): 100 Marks (Weightage based on marks obtained in Higher Secondary is mentioned but seems to be a typo and likely refers to B.Com. marks).
• Computer Practical Examination: 20 Marks.
• Work Experience in Government Rural Development Schemes: Up to 05 years: 10 Marks; More than 05 years: 15 Marks.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age of the applicant will be calculated as of January 01, 2026. The minimum age requirement is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 35 years for general candidates. For government servants, employees of corporations/boards/contractual workers, and city guards, the maximum age limit is extended to 45 years, as per GAD-3 memo No.RULE/644/2025-GAD-3 dated 16.09.2026.

, local educated unemployed youth of Chhattisgarh state will receive a relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit. However, the total age limit, including all relaxations, will not exceed 45 years.

Application Fee

Not specified in the supplied notification.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 23,350/- per month. The pay scale and pay level are not specified in the notification.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the Accountant post will be based on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in the following components:

• Educational Qualification: A weightage of 100 marks will be given based on the marks obtained in the B.Com. degree.
• Computer Practical Examination: 20 Marks will be awarded for the computer practical test. Candidates will be called for this exam in a 1:10 ratio per category. Failure to appear will lead to disqualification.
• Work Experience: Marks will be awarded for experience in government rural development schemes. 01 to 02 years of experience will receive 05 marks, up to 05 years of experience will receive 10 marks, and more than 05 years of experience will receive 15 marks.

The final decision regarding the appointment will rest with the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Dhamtari.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply offline by sending their application form along with self-attested copies of all required certificates and mark sheets. The application must be sent via registered post or speed post only to the following address:

Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat, Dhamtari

Applications must reach the office by 5:30 PM on October 22, 2026. Applications sent by hand, email, or any other electronic medium will not be accepted. Late applications will be rejected.

The envelope containing the application should clearly mention the name of the post applied for and the category.

Required Documents

Applicants must attach the following self-attested documents with their application form:

• Photocopies of all desired certificates and mark sheets.
• Latest passport-size attested photograph to be affixed on the application form.
• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Permanent caste certificate issued by a competent authority.
• An affidavit regarding the caste certificate.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Mode of Application: Only registered post or speed post is accepted. Applications sent by hand, email, or other electronic means will be rejected.
• Deadline: Ensure your application reaches the office by 5:30 PM on October 22, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
• Completeness: Incomplete, unclear, or erroneous applications will be rejected without any further notice.
• Attachments: All required certificates and mark sheets must be self-attested photocopies. Failure to attach required documents will lead to the application being invalid.
• Local Resident: Candidates must be local residents of Chhattisgarh state and provide a domicile certificate.
• Caste Certificate: A permanent caste certificate and an affidavit are mandatory.
• Marital Status: Be aware of the eligibility conditions related to marriage.
• Envelope Labeling: Clearly mention the post name and category on the application envelope.
• No Post-Application Submissions: Claims or objections submitted after the initial list publication, with new educational or experience certificates, will not be accepted. Marks will be awarded based only on documents submitted with the original application.
• Computer Exam Attendance: Candidates must appear for the computer practical examination; absence will lead to automatic disqualification.

Official Notification and Application Links

For detailed information and to download the application form, please refer to the official sources:

• Official Notification PDF: Click here to download the official notification
• Official Website: Visit www.dhamtari.gov.in for more details.

Relevant FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Accountant post?
A1: The last date to receive applications is October 22, 2026, by 5:30 PM.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required?
A2: A B.Com. degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) is required.

Q3: How will candidates be selected?
A3: Selection is based on marks in B.Com., a computer practical exam, and work experience.

Q4: Is there any age relaxation?
A4: Yes, 5 years relaxation is provided for local educated unemployed youth of Chhattisgarh, with the total age not exceeding 45 years.

Q5: How should I apply?
A5: Applications must be submitted offline via registered post or speed post to the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat, Dhamtari.