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
| Job Post Name | Age Criteria |
| Unreserved | 35 years as of 01/07/2024 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 35 years as of 01/07/2024 |
| Backward Classes (BC) / Extremely Backward Classes (BC-I) | 37 years as of 01/07/2024 |
| Women (Unreserved / BC / BC-I) | 38 years as of 01/07/2024 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Scheduled Castes (SC) (Male/Female) | 40 years as of 01/07/2024 |
| Age Relaxation Category | Relaxation |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years over the respective category's maximum age limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age limit is relaxed as per government rules |
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. |
Selection Process
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| Written Examination |
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| Physical Measurement | Minimum Physical Standard:
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| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
One Mile Run - Conducted under committee supervision (Deputy Commissioner chairmanship). For Male Candidates:
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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). | ||||||||||||||||
| Medical Examination | Medical check-up before joining. Selected candidates must meet required physical and mental standards. |
How to Apply
- Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully on the Jamtara District Website.
- Download the prescribed Application Form (Form) from the official website.
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
- 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) .
- 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
- 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. - 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.
- 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
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
| Candidate Application Status | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Click Here |
| Candidates' Score | Click Here |
| Physical Exam Admit Card | Click Here |
| Selected Candidates List | Click Here |
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. -
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. -
What is the required educational qualification?
10th pass with Knowledge of local customs and language. -
What is mode of application submission ?
Only by Registered Post / Speed Post.