Office of the District Education Officer, District Balod (Chhattisgarh) (District Education Officer Balod) has invited applications for 93 posts in 3 roles under Advt No. 9120/संगवारी गुरूजी/2026. The posts include Sangwari Guruji (Lecturer), Sangwari Guruji (Teacher), Sangwari Guruji (Assistant Teacher). Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 16 November 2026.
The posts are for Balod block, Dondi block, Dondi Lohara block, Gurur block, Government schools in mining-affected areas of Balod district. Qualification required: Lecturer: second-division postgraduate degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. Teacher: graduation with at least 45% with the relevant subject(s), B.Ed. and TET. Assistant Teacher: Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks, two-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations, 2002, and TET. The pay is Honorarium Rs. 20,000 (Lecturer), Rs. 18,000 (Teacher), Rs. 15,000 (Assistant Teacher). Selection is by scrutiny of applications by the head of institution and SMDC/SMC as per prescribed criteria and merit on the basis of percentage of marks in qualifying examinations as per the merit table. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 16 November 2026
- Vacancies: 93, in 3 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Honorarium Rs. 20,000 (Lecturer), Rs. 18,000 (Teacher), Rs. 15,000 (Assistant Teacher)
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: 21 to 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Places: Balod block, Dondi block, Dondi Lohara block, Gurur block, Government schools in mining-affected areas of Balod district
District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Office of the District Education Officer, District Balod (Chhattisgarh) (District Education Officer Balod) |
| Post Name | Sangwari Guruji (Lecturer), Sangwari Guruji (Teacher), Sangwari Guruji (Assistant Teacher) |
| No of Posts | 93 |
| Advt No | 9120/संगवारी गुरूजी/2026 |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Pay | Honorarium Rs. 20,000 (Lecturer), Rs. 18,000 (Teacher), Rs. 15,000 (Assistant Teacher) |
| Place of Posting | Balod block, Dondi block, Dondi Lohara block, Gurur block, Government schools in mining-affected areas of Balod district |
| Qualification | Lecturer: second-division postgraduate degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed. Teacher: graduation with at least 45% with the relevant subject(s), B.Ed. and TET. Assistant Teacher: Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks, two-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per NCTE Regulations, 2002, and TET. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | Office of the Principal / Head of Institution of the concerned school, District Balod (C.G.) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
District Education Officer Balod Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 9120/संगवारी गुरूजी/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download District Education Officer Balod notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangwari Guruji (Lecturer) | 46 | 21 to 40 years | 20000 |
| Sangwari Guruji (Teacher) | 26 | 21 to 40 years | 18000 |
| Sangwari Guruji (Assistant Teacher) | 21 | 21 to 40 years | 15000 |
| Total | 93 |
Who Can Apply for District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sangwari Guruji (Lecturer) | Postgraduate degree in second division (minimum second division) in the relevant subject from a recognised university/institute and B.Ed.; subject-wise rules for Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Commerce, Political Science/History, Geography/Economics and Social Studies. |
| Sangwari Guruji (Teacher) | Graduation with at least 45 percent with the relevant subject(s) at graduation level, and B.Ed. and TET; subject-wise rules for Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Social Science, Mathematics and Science. |
| Sangwari Guruji (Assistant Teacher) | Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45 percent marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) obtained as per NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002, and TET. |
Other conditions:
- Only candidates residing in the concerned development block are eligible; applications from other blocks/districts are not accepted
- If no eligible candidate is found from the block in the first invitation, candidates from other blocks of Balod district may be taken
- Residence certificate must be attached with the application
Who Cannot Apply for District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026
- Candidates of other development blocks or districts (except as allowed if no eligible candidate is found in the first invitation)
Post-wise Details
Sangwari Guruji (Lecturer) (46 posts)
Qualification required: Postgraduate degree in second division (minimum second division) in the relevant subject from a recognised university/institute and B.Ed.; subject-wise rules for Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Commerce, Political Science/History, Geography/Economics and Social Studies. Age limit: 21 to 40 years. Pay: 20000.
Sangwari Guruji (Teacher) (26 posts)
Qualification required: Graduation with at least 45 percent with the relevant subject(s) at graduation level, and B.Ed. and TET; subject-wise rules for Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Social Science, Mathematics and Science. Age limit: 21 to 40 years. Pay: 18000.
Sangwari Guruji (Assistant Teacher) (21 posts)
Qualification required: Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45 percent marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) obtained as per NCTE (Recognition, Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002, and TET. Age limit: 21 to 40 years. Pay: 15000.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Fully temporary arrangement until a regular teacher/arrangement is made in the school or till 31 March 2027
- No appointment or posting order; formal instruction given by the School Management and Development Committee
- Committee may remove the candidate if work is not satisfactory
- No claim for regularisation will be accepted
- No leave except government holidays; honorarium cut proportionately for days absent
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit application at the concerned school (till 04:00 PM) | 16 November 2026 |
| Arrangement and waiting list valid till | 31 March 2027 |
How Will District Education Officer Balod Select Candidates?
- Scrutiny of applications by the head of institution and SMDC/SMC as per prescribed criteria
- Merit on the basis of percentage of marks in qualifying examinations as per the merit table
- High/Higher Secondary School posts: 20% of Higher Secondary percentage, 30% of graduation percentage, 50% of postgraduate percentage (100 marks)
- On equal marks the older candidate (by date of birth) gets the opportunity
- Five candidates kept in waiting list in order of merit, valid till 31 March 2027
Documents to Enclose
- Recent colour passport-size photograph, self-attested
- Residence certificate
- Attested copy of caste certificate issued by the competent authority
- Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, if any
- Self-attested copies of date of birth, educational qualification, training and other certificates
- Consent letter as per prescribed criteria and service conditions
How to Apply for District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Fill the application form printed on pages 10-11 of the notice, addressed to the Principal/Head of Institution of the school applied for.
- Paste a recent colour passport-size photograph, self-attested.
- Attach the residence certificate, caste certificate and self-attested copies of other certificates.
- Attach the consent letter as per the prescribed criteria and service conditions.
- Submit the application in person at the office of the head of institution/principal of the concerned school by 04:00 PM on 16-11-2026.
Other Points to Note
- Advertised posts are changeable; the number of posts may be increased or decreased
- Entire eligibility process is done by SMDC/SMC
- All documents must be self-attested
- Honorarium is paid on attendance certified by the committee and the head of institution/principal
- Arrangement approved by the Collector
District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download District Education Officer Balod notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for District Education Officer Balod Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit District Education Officer Balod official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Office of the District Education Officer, District Balod (Chhattisgarh), Advertisement No. 9120/संगवारी गुरूजी/2026, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
