SMKV Bastar Recruitment 2026 for Peon, Assistant Grade-3, Data Entry Operator, Store Keeper, Technical Research Laboratory Technician, Accounts and Library

This recruitment caters to a wide spectrum of job seekers residing in Chhattisgarh. Candidates with a Class 10 certificate can apply for the 23 Peon vacancies, which form the largest share of the recruitment. Those with a Bachelor degree or Class 12 with a Diploma in Modern Office Management, along with a computer diploma and typing proficiency, are eligible for clerical roles such as Assistant Grade-3, Data Entry Operator, and Store Keeper.

Candidates possessing higher technical credentials, such as Master degrees in relevant disciplines or specialized qualifications in Commerce or Library Science, can target positions like Laboratory Technician, Accounts Assistant, Library Assistant, Technical Assistant, and Research Assistant. Check your exact cutoff date and age limits using the age calculator before submitting your details.

• Peon: Pay Level 1, gross pay approximately ₹18,000 to ₹20,000 per month.
• Assistant Grade-3, Store Keeper, Laboratory Assistant, Library Assistant: Pay Level 4, gross pay approximately ₹24,000 to ₹28,000 per month.
• Data Entry Operator, Laboratory Technician, Accounts Assistant: Pay Level 6, gross pay approximately ₹32,000 to ₹38,000 per month.
• Research Assistant (Level 8) and Technical Assistant (Level 9): Gross pay approximately ₹45,000 to ₹55,000 per month.

Because these are regular salaried state university positions, the net in-hand salary is subject to standard statutory deductions. The NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA, assuming the post falls under the National Pension System. Additional deductions include professional tax and state employee group insurance. In comparison to private administrative jobs in the Bastar region, university service offers stability, structured annual increments, and regular promotional channels through departmental promotion committees or seniority-cum-merit assessments. Calculate your take-home pay using the salary calculator.

• Submitting an application without a valid Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, which is mandatory for all posts.
• Uploading blurred or incorrectly sized photographs and signatures that do not match portal specifications.
• Claiming category fee concessions without uploading an authorized caste certificate in the prescribed state format.
• Entering aggregate marks incorrectly or failing to enter marks for all qualifying semesters.
• Applying for posts requiring typing speeds (such as Assistant Grade-3 or Data Entry Operator) without possessing the requisite computer diploma or recognized certification.
• Failing to produce original certificates verifying post-qualification experience for Technical Assistant or Research Assistant roles during document verification.

Following the declaration of the merit list, shortlisted candidates will be summoned to the university campus in Jagdalpur for document verification. Once original credentials and domicile status are verified, candidates must complete a standard medical fitness examination through an authorized district hospital or medical board.

Appointed candidates will undergo an orientation period to familiarize themselves with university administration, departmental systems, and academic regulations. Initial postings will be at the main university campus or affiliated institutions under SMKV Bastar. The transition from written test to formal appointment generally concludes within four to six months.

Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, previously known as Bastar Vishwavidyalaya, is a prominent state university located in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2008, the university was founded to cater to the higher education needs of the tribal-dominated Bastar division. It oversees undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across a broad network of affiliated colleges spread across several southern districts of the state.

The university serves as an administrative and educational hub for higher learning in the region. As a recognized state institution, SMKV provides secure employment under statutory state service conditions, with structured welfare provisions and standard pay scales governed by the Government of Chhattisgarh.

Non-teaching personnel form the operational backbone of university administration. Peons are responsible for office cleanliness, inter-departmental file transit, delivery of official dispatches, and supporting day-to-day desk operations. Clerical staff, including Assistant Grade-3 and Data Entry Operators, manage student records, admissions processing, exam scheduling, university correspondence, and financial data entry.

Technical personnel, such as Laboratory Technicians and Assistants, manage university laboratories, prepare scientific apparatus for practical coursework, maintain inventory, and enforce safety standards. Officers in Accounts and Library cadres maintain financial ledgers, assist with audit preparations, classify library resources, and support research scholars. These positions are non-uniformed desk and laboratory roles operating under standard university working hours.