Panchayats Recruitment Information
The West Bengal Panchayats & Rural Development Department periodically recruits contractual employees for various posts to strengthen rural governance and service delivery across the state. These positions are typically filled on a temporary/contractual basis for a fixed tenure, with the possibility of extension based on performance and government policies.
Key Details of the Recruitment Process:
Key Details of the Recruitment Process:
Posts Available:
Data Entry Operators (DEO)
Gram Rojgar Sevak (GRS)
Block Informatics Officer (BIO)
Assistant Engineer (AE)
Junior Engineer (JE)
Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
Executive Assistant (EA)
Accountants & Clerks
Other technical and non-technical positions
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: Varies by post (e.g., Graduation, Diploma, Engineering, IT, etc.)
Age Limit: Usually between 18 to 40 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Experience: Some technical posts may require prior experience.
Selection Process:
Written Examination (if applicable)
Skill Test (for DEO, Technical posts)
Interview/Personality Test
Document Verification
Contract Period & Salary:
The contract is typically 1 year, extendable based on performance and administrative requirements.
Official notification is published on the West Bengal Panchayat website (prd.wb.gov.in) or respective district websites.
Candidates need to apply online/offline as per the notification.
Shortlisted candidates are called for further selection procedures.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Managing panchayat administration & rural development schemes.
Assisting in MGNREGA, PMAY, and other rural projects.
Maintaining records, handling accounts, and data entry work.
Supporting engineering and IT-related functions at the block/district level.
This recruitment aims to enhance rural service delivery by deploying skilled professionals at the grassroots level. Candidates interested in applying should regularly check the West Bengal Panchayat official website and employment notices for updates.
Located in the heart of Kolkata at Dhakuria (adjacent to Dakshinapan shopping complex), Srishtishree is a multi-storied shopping outlet with permanent shops that display the myriad traditional products of each district made by women SHG members. The uniqueness of the marketing hub is that the women belonging to the SHGs who come from the rural and remote areas of the state run the stalls themselves, therefore gaining great exposure to larger markets and professional retail experience. The ultimate objective of this venture is to create a permanent marketing hub for the rural poor to sell their products and receive fair prices for their goods, enabling them to come out of poverty.
The products displayed at the shops provide a glimpse into the diversity of indigenous crafts of each district of West Bengal, and include: