The Panchayat & Rural Development Department (PNRD), Assam has released a major recruitment notification for 1,508 contractual government jobs in 2026. This drive aims to strengthen rural development efforts under flagship schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY‑G, and Finance Commission Grants by filling key administrative and technical positions across the state.
📅 Important Dates — Apply Between 22 Feb and 22 march 2026
- Notification Date: 19 February 2026
- Online application Start: 22 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 22 March 2026
- Application Mode: Online only via the official PNRD assam portal at rural.assam.gov.in
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last‑minute technical issues.
📋 Total Vacancies at a Glance — 1,508 Positions
The recruitment drive includes the following major posts:
Post Name
Total
Accredited Engineer
291
Computer Assistant
291
Gram Rozgar Sahayak
464
Gram panchayat Coordinator
462
Total
1,508
These roles play an important part in managing rural administration and supporting government development schemes.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria — education & Age Limits
📖 Educational Qualifications
- Accredited Engineer: diploma in Civil Engineering plus diploma in Computer Applications.
- Computer Assistant, Gram Rozgar Sahayak, Gram panchayat Coordinator:
- Graduate in any discipline with a minimum 50 % marks.
- Must also hold a diploma in Computer Applications (minimum 6 months).
- Candidates must be familiar with mobile and basic computer applications.
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories.
💰 Salary Structure — Monthly Pay Scale
The monthly stipend/salary for different posts is as follows:
Post
Monthly Salary
Accredited Engineer
₹18,000
Gram Rozgar Sahayak
₹15,000
Computer Assistant
₹15,000
Gram panchayat Coordinator
₹15,000
These positions are contractual, with pay and benefits as per department rules.
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on a multi‑stage recruitment process, which includes:
Written Examination
Viva Voce / Interview
Document Verification & Medical Examination
Final merit lists will be prepared after all stages are completed.
📥 How to Apply Online — Simple Steps
Visit the official PNRD Assam recruitment portal at rural.assam.gov.in.
Find the link for PNRD assam Recruitment 2026 and click on it.
Complete the registration with your basic details.
Fill in your education, experience, and other information as required.
Upload important documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the specified format.
Review all details carefully and submit your application.
Save or print the confirmation page and application form for future reference.
📌 Why This Recruitment Matters
- This recruitment drive offers a rare government job opportunity in the rural development sector for graduates and diploma holders.
- Candidates can gain work experience in grassroots administration and contribute to welfare schemes in rural Assam.
- With 1,508 vacancies across multiple posts, it’s one of the largest job drives in the panchayat & Rural Development Department in 2026.
🧠 Tips for Applicants
✅ Ensure all your educational certificates and computer diplomas are ready before applying.
✅ Start the application process early to avoid any last‑minute portal issues.
✅ Prepare for both written and interview stages in advance.
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