Jamtara District Administration is recruiting for the post of Chowkidar on a regular basis.
A total of 354 vacancies are available for this position.
The recruitment notification was released on 17/02/2025.
The job location is Jamtara, Jharkhand.
The application process starts immediately, and the last date to apply is 04/03/2025.
Applicants must be local residents of Jharkhand to be eligible for this position.
You can access the official notification and apply through the official website Jamtara District.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Jamtara District Administration |
| Post Name |
Chowkidar |
| Advt No. |
01/2025 |
| Nature of Job |
Regular |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Vacancies |
354 |
| Salary |
Pay Matrix Level-1 |
| Applicant Eligible From |
Jharkhand |
| Job Location |
Jamtara |
| Category |
Govt Jobs |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Chowkidar |
UR – 137, ST – 92, BC – 44 |
| 2 |
Chowkidar (Backlog) |
SC – 81 |
Age Eligibility
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Job Post Name
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Age Criteria
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Unreserved
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35 years as of 01/07/2024
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
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35 years as of 01/07/2024
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Backward Classes (BC) / Extremely Backward Classes (BC-I)
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37 years as of 01/07/2024
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Women (Unreserved / BC / BC-I)
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38 years as of 01/07/2024
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Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Scheduled Castes (SC) (Male/Female)
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40 years as of 01/07/2024
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Age Relaxation Category
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Relaxation
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Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
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10 years over the respective category’s maximum age limit
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Ex-Servicemen
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Age limit is relaxed as per government rules
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Exam Fee
| Unreserved |
Rs. 100 |
| Backward Class |
Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST of Jharkhand |
Rs. 50 |
| PWD and Female of All category |
Nil |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
| Chowkidar |
10th pass.
Knowledge of local customs, language & environment.
Should able to ride By-cycle.
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Selection Process
Selection Process for the Post of Chowkidar
| Step |
Details |
| Written Examination |
- 50 marks, Objective type questions.
- Syllabus: General Knowledge of the district and local language.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
- Shortlisting in 1:3 ratio.
- Exam Score: 50 marks
- Exam Duration: Not Specified
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| Physical Measurement |
Minimum Physical Standard:
| Category |
Height (Minimum) |
| General / OBC |
160 cm |
| SC/ST |
155 cm |
| Females |
148 cm |
|
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
One Mile Run – Conducted under committee supervision (Deputy Commissioner chairmanship).
For Male Candidates:
| Time |
Marks |
| Within 05 Minutes |
20 |
| 05-06 Minutes |
10 |
| More Than 06 Minutes |
Disqualified |
For Female Candidates:
| Time |
Marks |
| 08 Minutes or before |
20 |
| 08-10 Minutes |
10 |
| More Than 10 Minutes |
Disqualified |
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| Experience |
Weightage up to 20 marks (2 marks per completed year). Applicable for EJG chowkidar case as directed by the Honorable High Court.
|
| Merit List Preparation |
Final selection based on total marks in Written Examination, PET, and Experience (if applicable).
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| Medical Examination |
Medical check-up before joining. Selected candidates must meet required physical and mental standards.
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How to Apply
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Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully on the Jamtara District Website.
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Download the prescribed Application Form (Form) from the official website.
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Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
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Attach self-attested photocopies of required documents:
- Educational Mark Sheet / Certificate.
- Residential Certificate issued by authorized officer.
- Caste Certificate, for reserved categories.
- EWS Certificate issued by an officer not below the rank of Circle Officer (if applicable within 6 months) .
- Date of Birth proof .
- Work experience (if applicable).
- 04 Passport size photograph (recent and self-attested) .
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Prepare a Demand Draft for the application fee.
- INR 100 for General/OBC candidates.
- INR 50 for SC/ST candidates.
- Fee is exempted for PWDs Candidates.
- Fee is exempted for women candidates
- Draft in favor of “Deputy Commissioner, Jamtara,” payable at Jamtara.
- Fees is Non-refundable
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Enclose the filled application form, self attested photocopies of required documents, and demand draft,
and send via Registered Post / Speed Post to the address mentioned below, before 04/03/2025, 05:00 PM.
Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Jamtara,
District General Branch, Collectorate Building,
Jamtara, PIN 815351.
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Write the Application Form Number, Post Applied Name, Beat number, Village Name, related Panchayat Name, Block Name, and Police station Name should be written compulsorily at top of the envelope.
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Applications sent through any other means (eg., by hand) will be rejected.
- Application received by post after04/03/2025 , 05:00 PM, Application will be automatically cancelled.
Important Dates
| S.No. |
Details of Recruitment Process Activities |
Estimated Date of Completion |
| 1 |
Last date for receiving applications |
04.03.2025 |
| 2 |
Data entry and scrutiny of applications |
12.03.2025 |
| 3 |
Publication of list of accepted/rejected candidates on website after scrutiny |
15.03.2025 |
| 4 |
Last date for receiving claims/objections |
17.03.2025 |
| 5 |
Date of issue of admit cards |
20.03.2025 |
| 6 |
Date of conducting written examination |
23.03.2025 |
| 7 |
Date of publication of written examination results |
26.03.2025 |
| 8 |
Date of Physical Test |
27.03.2025 and 28.03.2025 |
| 9 |
Date of publication of final result |
01.04.2025 |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the Jamtara Chowkidar recruitment?
The last date to apply is 04/03/2025 by 5:00 PM.
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Where do I send the application form?
Send it to Office of Deputy Commissioner Jamtara, District General Branch, Collectorate Building, Jamtara, PIN – 815351 by Registered Post / Speed Post.
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What is the required educational qualification?
10th pass with Knowledge of local customs and language.
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What is mode of application submission ?
Only by Registered Post / Speed Post.
