DEW Rajnandgaon Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The District Women Empowerment Center (Hub for Empowerment of Women), Rajnandgaon, under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, is hiring 2 contract posts under the Mission Shakti scheme. If you have a relevant graduate degree, you can apply by registered post or speed post. The last date to apply is 23 May 2026 (by 5:30 PM). The monthly salary ranges from Rs. 20,900 to Rs. 25,780.

District Women Empowerment Center Rajnandgaon Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Women and Child Development Department, Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) has issued an advertisement (No. 257/MBAVI/2026-27 dated 07.05.2026) for filling 2 contract posts at the District-Level Women Empowerment Centre being run under the Government of India's Mission Shakti umbrella scheme. There is no written exam — selection is based on academic merit and a skill test / walk-in interview. Chhattisgarh domicile candidates get 2 bonus marks in merit calculation.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Gender Specialist: 1 post (ST category) - Pay Level 8 - Rs. 25,780 per month
• IT Assistant: 1 post (Unreserved) - Pay Level 7 - Rs. 20,900 per month

Who Can Apply?

For Gender Specialist (Rs. 25,780/month):

• Qualification: Graduate degree in Social Work / Sociology / related social field
• Mandatory Skills: Good knowledge of computers and ability to work in MS Office and computer typing
• Mandatory Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience related to gender issues in government / semi-government institutions or non-government organisations, including work on women-related issues
• Desirable: PG degree holders preferred; ability to work in English with computer skills

For IT Assistant (Rs. 20,900/month):

• Qualification: Graduate degree in Computer / IT field
• Mandatory Skills: Good knowledge of computers and ability to work in MS Office and computer typing
• Mandatory Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in data management, documentation, web-based reporting format work in government / semi-government institutions

Age Limit

• Gender Specialist: Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years as on 01 January 2026 (with all relaxations, age cannot exceed 50 years)
• IT Assistant: Minimum 21 years, maximum 35 years as on 01 January 2026 (with all relaxations, age cannot exceed 45 years)
• Age relaxation as per Chhattisgarh State Government rules from time to time for local residents
• Date of birth will be verified from 8th or 10th class mark sheet with date of birth

Salary

• Gender Specialist: Rs. 25,780 per month (Pay Level 8) - lump sum contract salary
• IT Assistant: Rs. 20,900 per month (Pay Level 7) - lump sum contract salary
• Selected candidates will be governed by Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules 1965.
• No additional pay or allowance is admissible beyond the contract salary.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be based on a merit list calculated as follows:

1. Academic Marks (up to 60 marks): Based on percentage in minimum required qualification (weightage out of 100 marks gives a max of 60).
2. Experience Marks (up to 18 marks): Each additional year of experience beyond the minimum gets 2 marks.
3. Chhattisgarh Domicile Bonus: 2 marks for local residents (certificate from competent authority required).
4. Walk-in Interview / Skill Test: 20 marks. If both interview and skill test are conducted, each carries 10 marks.
5. Tie-breaker: In case of equal marks, the older candidate is given preference.

Total: 80 (merit) + 20 (interview / skill test) = 100 marks.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from www.rajnandgaon.gov.in or view the notice board at the District Programme Officer's office.
2. Fill the application form in the prescribed format and attach all required documents.
3. For each post, send a separate application clearly mentioning the post name on the envelope.
4. Send the application by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier only to: District Programme Officer, Women & Child Development Department, District-Rajnandgaon (CG), PIN 491441.
5. Applications must reach the office by 23 May 2026 (5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 May 2026 (by 5:30 PM)
• Age Reference Date: 01 January 2026
• Walk-in Interview / Skill Test Date: To be announced

• Coordinate activities of the District Hub for Empowerment of Women under Mission Shakti
• Handle gender-related programs and women safety, protection and empowerment initiatives
• Manage data entry, documentation, and web-based reporting for project tracking
• Liaise with state-level Hub and district administration on policy implementation
• Maintain records of beneficiaries, schemes, and outreach activities
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for review meetings
• Support implementation of women safety, protection, and empowerment schemes at the district level