SMKV Bastar Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: 69 Posts Including Peon, Assistant Grade-3 and DEO
Updated: 20 October 2026 |
Category: University Jobs (Chhattisgarh)हिंदी
Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (SMKV), Bastar, Jagdalpur has announced 69 non-teaching posts through three advertisements: 3660/2026, 3662/2026 and 3666/2026. They include 23 Peon, 21 Assistant Grade-3, 2 Data Entry Operator, 3 Store Keeper and 20 technical posts. Online applications run from 16 October 2026 to 4 November 2026, 11:59 PM. These posts are only for permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.
Recruitment at a Glance
| Organisation | Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (SMKV), Bastar, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh |
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| Advertisement Nos. | 3660/2026, 3662/2026, 3666/2026 |
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| Advertisement date | 14 October 2026 |
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| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment — Group C and Group D non-teaching posts |
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| Total posts | 69 |
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| Break-up | Technical 20 (3660/2026), clerical/administrative 26 (3662/2026), Peon 23 (3666/2026) |
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| Application starts | 16 October 2026 |
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| Last date | 4 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
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| Correction window | 5 to 7 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
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| Application fee | UR / OBC-NCL: ₹500; SC / ST / PwBD: ₹300 |
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| Domicile | Permanent resident of Chhattisgarh — mandatory |
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| Age reckoning date | 1 January 2026 |
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| Qualification cut-off date | 4 November 2026 |
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| Helpdesk | 07314851316 | smkvhelpdesk@gmail.com |
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| Official website | smkvbastar.ac.in |
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Please note: All 69 posts are covered together here, but the university has issued three separate advertisements. Choose the correct advertisement and post on the portal. Eligibility and exam pattern differ by post.
Important Dates
| Notification released | 14 October 2026 |
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| Online application starts | 16 October 2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 4 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
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| Correction starts | 5 November 2026 |
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| Correction ends | 7 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
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Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Advertisement | Vacancies | Pay level |
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| Peon (Bhritya) | 3666/2026 | 23 | Level 1 |
| Assistant Grade-3 | 3662/2026 | 21 | Level 4 |
| Data Entry Operator | 3662/2026 | 2 | Level 6 |
| Store Keeper | 3662/2026 | 3 | Level 4 |
| Technical Assistant | 3660/2026 | 2 | Level 9 |
| Research Assistant | 3660/2026 | 2 | Level 8 |
| Laboratory Technician | 3660/2026 | 9 | Level 6 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 3660/2026 | 2 | Level 4 |
| Accounts Assistant | 3660/2026 | 4 | Level 6 |
| Library Assistant | 3660/2026 | 1 | Level 4 |
| Total | | 69 | |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Advertisement | UR | ST | SC | OBC | Total |
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| 3660/2026 — Technical | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| 3662/2026 — Clerical / DEO / Store Keeper | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 26 |
| 3666/2026 — Peon | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Total | 31 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 69 |
These are combined vertical reservation figures. Horizontal reservation for women, ex-servicemen and eligible PwD candidates follows each advertisement and is not added to the total.
Technical Posts — Advertisement 3660/2026 (20 posts)
| Post / subject | Vacancies |
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| Technical Assistant — Statistics | 1 |
| Technical Assistant — Psychology | 1 |
| Research Assistant — Statistics | 1 |
| Research Assistant — Psychology | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Physics | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Chemistry | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Mathematics | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Geology | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Zoology | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Botany | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Microbiology | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Geography | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician — Psychology | 1 |
| Laboratory Assistant — Education | 2 |
| Accounts Assistant | 4 |
| Library Assistant — Library and Information Science | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Assistant Grade-3, DEO and Store Keeper — Advertisement 3662/2026 (26 posts)
| Post | UR | ST | SC | OBC | Total |
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| Data Entry Operator | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Assistant Grade-3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Store Keeper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 26 |
Peon — Advertisement 3666/2026 (23 posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
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| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
This is a Group D / fourth-class recruitment for Class 10 pass candidates who are permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
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| Peon | Class 10 pass from a recognised board/institution. No computer diploma or typing required. |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduation, or Class 12 with the prescribed Modern Office Management (MOM) Diploma; 1-year computer diploma; Hindi and English typing at 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| Assistant Grade-3 | Graduation, or Class 12 + MOM Diploma; 1-year computer diploma; Hindi or English typing at 5,000 key depressions per hour |
| Store Keeper | Graduation, or Class 12 + MOM Diploma; 1-year computer diploma; Hindi or English typing at 5,000 key depressions per hour |
| Technical Assistant / Research Assistant | Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least Second Division, and 2 years' experience in an equivalent post at a recognised institution |
| Laboratory Technician | Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject with at least Second Division |
| Laboratory Assistant — Education | Bachelor's in Education with at least Second Division |
| Accounts Assistant | Postgraduate degree in Commerce with at least Second Division and a 1-year computer diploma |
| Library Assistant | Bachelor's in Library and Information Science with at least Second Division |
All educational and other qualifications must be complete by 4 November 2026. The typing certificate must be from the Chhattisgarh Shighralekhan Mudralekhan Computer Kaushal Pariksha Parishad.
Typing speed
| Post | Speed | Language |
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| Data Entry Operator | 8,000 key depressions / hour | Hindi and English |
| Assistant Grade-3 | 5,000 key depressions / hour | Hindi or English |
| Store Keeper | 5,000 key depressions / hour | Hindi or English |
Can candidates from outside Chhattisgarh apply?
No. All three advertisements are limited to permanent residents of Chhattisgarh. You must show a valid Chhattisgarh domicile certificate from the competent authority at document verification.
Age Limit
| Post group | Minimum age | Maximum age (with relaxations) |
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| Peon (Group D) | 18 years | 45 years |
| Assistant Grade-3, DEO and Store Keeper | 21 years | 45 years |
| Technical non-teaching posts | 21 years | 45 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. The 45-year ceiling includes applicable government relaxations. Category-wise concessions follow the Chhattisgarh Government orders cited in the notifications.
Salary
| Post | Pay matrix level | Pay band (₹) | Grade pay (₹) |
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| Peon | Level 1 | 4,750 – 7,440 | 1,300 |
| Assistant Grade-3 / Store Keeper | Level 4 | 5,200 – 20,200 | 1,900 |
| Data Entry Operator | Level 6 | 5,200 – 20,200 | 2,400 |
| Technical Assistant | Level 9 | 9,300 – 34,800 | 4,300 |
| Research Assistant | Level 8 | 9,300 – 34,800 | 4,200 |
| Laboratory Technician / Accounts Assistant | Level 6 | 5,200 – 20,200 | 2,400 |
| Laboratory Assistant / Library Assistant | Level 4 | 5,200 – 20,200 | 1,900 |
The pay bands and grade pay are as given in the advertisements. Do not treat them as the monthly in-hand salary under the current pay matrix.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| Unreserved (UR) and OBC Non-Creamy Layer | ₹500 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | ₹300 |
Payment modes: internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee is non-refundable. If you change category in the correction window, you may need to pay the fee difference.
Selection Process
- Written exam: 100 marks for Peon and 120 marks for Group C posts (OMR-based)
- Skill / practical exam: 30 marks for candidates shortlisted on written-test merit
- Experience marks: up to 10 marks for eligible daily-wage experience at SMKV Bastar
- Final merit: out of 100 marks
- Document verification: educational, domicile, category and other certificates
Exam Pattern
All three written exams are OMR-based, last 2 hours and have no negative marking.
Technical posts (3660/2026) — 120 questions, 120 marks
| Subject | Marks |
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| General Knowledge — India and Chhattisgarh | 10 |
| General Hindi | 10 |
| General English | 10 |
| General Mathematics and Logical Ability | 10 |
| Relevant subject knowledge | 80 |
| Total | 120 |
Assistant Grade-3, DEO, Store Keeper (3662/2026) — 120 questions, 120 marks
| Subject | Marks |
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| General Knowledge — India and Chhattisgarh | 30 |
| General Hindi | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| General Mathematics and Logical Ability | 30 |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
Peon (3666/2026) — 100 questions, 100 marks
| Subject | Marks |
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| General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh | 30 |
| General Hindi | 20 |
| General English | 20 |
| General Mathematics and Logical Ability | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Skill Test and Final Merit
- At least 30% marks are needed in the written exam.
- Up to 10 candidates per vacancy are shortlisted for the practical exam on written-test merit.
- The practical exam is of 30 marks and needs at least 50% to qualify.
- The practical exam is held at the SMKV Bastar campus.
| Merit component | Maximum marks |
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| Converted written exam marks | 60 |
| Skill / practical exam | 30 |
| Eligible SMKV Bastar daily-wage experience | 10 |
| Total final merit marks | 100 |
Written score conversion: for technical/clerical posts (marks out of 120 ÷ 120) × 60; for Peon (marks out of 100 ÷ 100) × 60.
The 10 experience marks are only for eligible daily-wage work at SMKV Bastar. They are not given automatically for general experience elsewhere.
Syllabus
General Knowledge
- Indian history, geography and Constitution
- General science and environment
- History, geography and culture of Chhattisgarh
- Tribes, economy and administration of Chhattisgarh
- Current affairs of India and Chhattisgarh
- Local government and Panchayati Raj
General Hindi
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
- Sandhi, samas, prefixes and suffixes
- Sentence correction
- Idioms and proverbs
- Hindi grammar and comprehension
General English
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Tenses and prepositions
- Sentence correction
- Active and passive voice
Mathematics and Logical Ability
- Basic numerical ability
- Logical and analytical reasoning
- Decision making and problem solving
- Data interpretation
- General mental ability
Computer knowledge (DEO, Assistant Grade-3, Store Keeper)
- Computer fundamentals
- Input and output devices
- Operating systems
- MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Internet and email
- Computer viruses and antivirus
- Search engines and multimedia
- Basics of artificial intelligence
Technical posts: The 80-mark subject section covers Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Geography, Commerce, Education and Library Science. See the syllabus attached to Advertisement 3660/2026 for detailed topics.
Examination Centres
You must choose two preferred districts in the application. The university allots the centre. Centres: Bastar (Jagdalpur), Dantewada, Bijapur, Sukma, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Kanker, Raipur, Bilaspur and Surguja (Ambikapur).
How to Apply Online
- Open the official website smkvbastar.ac.in.
- Go to Career → Recruitment Portal → Applicant Login → New Registration.
- Register with the required details. The User ID and Password come on your registered mobile.
- Log in through Applicant Login with them.
- Choose My Applications → Advertisement Number → Non Teaching Post → Apply for Selected Post.
- Pick Advertisement 3660/2026, 3662/2026 or 3666/2026 according to your post.
- Fill in personal and educational details and save. For DEO, Assistant Grade-3 or Store Keeper, also enter the typing certificate details.
- Upload educational, domicile, caste, computer, experience and other certificates.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and signature, each between 30 KB and 100 KB.
- Select two preferred exam-centre districts.
- Check the Preview and Confirm, then pay the fee through Proceed to Payment.
- Complete the application and keep a printout.
The three advertisements are selected separately on the portal. Check eligibility, fee and conditions for your post before proceeding.
Application correction (5 to 7 November 2026)
Permitted details can be corrected from 5 to 7 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Changing from a lower-fee reserved category to Unreserved needs payment of the fee difference. A reverse change gets no refund of the extra amount.
Documents Required
| Document | When needed |
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| Chhattisgarh domicile certificate | Mandatory for all applicants |
| Class 10 certificate / mark sheet | Education and age proof (including Peon) |
| Class 12 certificate and MOM Diploma | For the Class 12 + MOM route |
| Graduation / postgraduation certificates | As required for the chosen post |
| 1-year computer diploma | DEO, Assistant Grade-3, Store Keeper, Accounts Assistant |
| Typing certificate | DEO, Assistant Grade-3, Store Keeper |
| Experience certificate | Technical/Research Assistant; and for SMKV daily-wage experience claims |
| Caste certificate | For reservation claims |
| Disability certificate | For PwBD claims |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | For serving Government / semi-Government employees |
| Passport-size photo and signature | For the online application |
Upload certificates at the time of application and show the originals for verification when called.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in SMKV Bastar Recruitment 2026?
There are 69 posts: Peon 23, Assistant Grade-3 21, DEO 2, Store Keeper 3 and 20 technical posts.
What is the last date to apply?
4 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The correction facility is open from 5 to 7 November 2026.
Can candidates from other states apply?
No. Only permanent residents of Chhattisgarh can apply.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
No, none of the three written exams has negative marking.
What is the qualification for the Peon post?
Class 10 pass from a recognised board and being a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh. Age 18 to 45 years (including relaxations).
Notice: This article is based on the recruitment information available and is for general guidance only. Before applying, please check all conditions, dates and fees in the official notification and website.
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