Dantewada MIS Assistant (Forest Rights Act) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Office of the Collector, District South Bastar Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) is hiring 1 MIS Assistant (Assistant - Forest Rights Act) on a one-year contract under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. You need to be a graduate with at least 2nd division from a recognised university and have 2 years of field experience in Forest Rights Act implementation. The last date to apply is 13 June 2026 at 5:30 PM and applications must be sent by registered post or speed post. The consolidated salary is Rs. 20,000 per month.

District South Bastar Dantewada MIS Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the Collector, District South Bastar Dantewada (Tribal Welfare Branch) has issued an advertisement (No. 563/Aa.Vi./Sthapna/V.A.Bh./2026, dated 14 May 2026) for filling up 1 MIS Assistant (Sahayak - Van Adhikar Adhiniyam) post under the Forest Rights Cell at the Geedam Sub-Division level. The post is temporary, non-transferable, and initially for one year, extendable to a second year subject to budget availability. This recruitment is part of the effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 in the tribal-dominated district of Dantewada.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: MIS Assistant (Assistant - Forest Rights Act)
• Vacancy: 1 post
• Posting Location: Geedam Sub-Division (Anubhag level)
• Type of Post: Contractual, temporary, non-transferable
• Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable for a second year based on budget availability
• Reporting Authority: Concerned Sub-Division Committee under the District Collector

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Bachelor's degree (Graduation) with minimum Second Division from a recognised university.
• Computer Knowledge: You must have working knowledge of computers, including MS Office.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of field-level work experience in the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Experience as District Project Coordinator in a District-Level FRA Cell or Sub-Division-Level FRA Cell is acceptable. Weightage may be given based on work performance.
• Experience Certificate: You must attach an experience certificate from a government department or an FRA-registered NGO working in Chhattisgarh.
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident (mool nivasi) of Chhattisgarh and submit a valid domicile certificate.
• Knowledge of Tribal Customs: You should have general awareness of tribal traditions, customs, rituals, and culture.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 40 years
• The crucial date for age is 1 January 2026.
• No specific minimum age mentioned, but graduation completion is required.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 20,000 per month.
• This is a contractual engagement, so no separate DA, HRA, TA or other government employee allowances apply.
• Salary continues only as long as the contract and budget continue.

Selection Process

Selection is based on merit and interview — no written exam:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications received before the deadline will be examined for eligibility, qualifications, and experience.
2. Interview at District Headquarters: Shortlisted candidates will be called to Dantewada for interview. A committee constituted by the District Collector (also Chairperson of the DLC) will conduct the interview. Subject experts may also be invited.
3. Travel Expenses: Candidates must bear their own travel expenses for interview.
4. Original Certificates: Educational and experience certificates in original must be produced at the interview.
5. Merit Calculation: The final merit list is prepared on a 50:50 weightage — 50% from Graduation marks and 50% from Interview marks.
6. Posting Order: The competent authority (District Collector) issues the posting at the Sub-Division level. The Collector's decision is final.
7. Joining: The selected candidate must join within 1 week. If not, the next candidate from the waiting list will be offered the post.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form available with the advertisement on www.dantewada.gov.in.
2. Fill the form completely (Name, Father's Name, DOB, Category, Domicile, Address, Phone, Email, Educational Qualifications, Experience details).
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational, experience, domicile, category, age proof).
4. Sign the declaration at the bottom of the form.
5. Write the name of the post applied for clearly on the envelope.
6. Send the application by Registered Post or Speed Post only to:
   Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development, Dantewada, PIN - 494449, Chhattisgarh
7. The application must reach the office on or before 13 June 2026 by 5:30 PM. Late applications will be rejected without consideration.

Required Documents

You must attach self-attested copies of these documents with your application form:

• Filled application form in prescribed format
• 10th class certificate (proof of date of birth)
• 12th class mark sheet and certificate
• Graduation degree and all mark sheets
• Experience certificate showing at least 2 years field work in FRA, 2006 implementation, from a government department or an FRA-registered NGO working in Chhattisgarh
• Computer knowledge certificate (if any)
• Chhattisgarh permanent resident (mool nivasi) certificate
• Category certificate (if SC/ST/OBC)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signed declaration that all information given is correct

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 14 May 2026
• Application Start: 14 May 2026 (from the date of publication)
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 13 June 2026 (by 5:30 PM)
• Crucial Date for Age: 1 January 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (candidates will be informed by phone or email)
• Joining Period: Within 1 week of selection

• Provide technical support for collection and analysis of FRA, MPR, QPR and other periodic information related to the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006
• Train and coordinate with Forest Rights Committee members, Gram Sabha members, and field workers on Sections 3(1) and 3(2) of the Act
• Assist in the constitution and reconstitution meetings of Sub-Division level committees and follow up on committee directions
• Support documentation and updating of Forest Rights records in relevant department registers
• Help implement the department's information technology systems and forest rights MIS
• Coordinate field visits and resolve implementation issues with committees and stakeholders
• Ensure coordination between District, Sub-Division, Gram Sabha, and field-level staff for effective FRA delivery
• Organise awareness camps, workshops, and consultation meetings on Forest Rights Act