DRDA Khagaria District Project Officer Recruitment 2026Applications Open 17 November

• Graduation in any subject from a recognised institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in education and public awareness programmes concerning cleanliness, water bodies, pollution control, sanitation and youth awareness or activism.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, Canva, the internet, email and web resources.
• Knowledge of management coordination, documentation and communication, with good command of English, Hindi and the regional language.
• An honours degree in Environmental Science or other courses specified by NMCG, and local candidates with relevant experience and a good or excellent academic record, are desirable.

• Download the notification and use the prescribed application form attached to it.
• Complete and sign the form, and attach a photograph and self-attested copies of the required certificates and marksheets.
• Send the application by registered post to the District Rural Development Agency Office, Khagaria.
• Ensure it reaches the office between 17 November and 1 December 2026, by 5:00 PM on the last date.

Recruitment overview

District Rural Development Agency, Khagaria has announced one District Project Officer position for Khagaria district, Bihar. The engagement is contractual. Applications open on 17 November 2026 and must reach the DRDA office by 5:00 PM on 1 December 2026.

Eligibility and experience

Applicants need a degree in any subject from a recognised institution. They must also have at least two years of work experience in education and public awareness programmes covering areas such as cleanliness, water bodies, pollution control, sanitation and youth awareness or activism. The maximum age is 35 years on 1 June 2026.

The role requires working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, the internet, email and web resources. Candidates should also have management coordination, documentation and communication skills, and a good command of English, Hindi and the regional language. The notice identifies an Environmental Science honours degree or other NMCG-specified courses as desirable, as well as local candidates with relevant experience and a good or excellent academic record.

Pay and contract

The monthly honorarium is Rs. 36,000. The listed additional amounts are Rs. 2,500 for establishment, Rs. 2,000 for TA/DA and Rs. 500 for mobile and communication. The contract can run for a maximum of three years, with yearly renewal by SMCG subject to a satisfactory DGCS annual performance evaluation. The appointment is purely contractual and does not confer a claim to regular or permanent employment. It may be cancelled without prior notice if no longer required or if the programme closes.

Application and selection

Use the prescribed form attached to the notification, sign it and include a photograph and self-attested copies of the certificates and marksheets mentioned in the form. Send it by registered post to the District Rural Development Agency Office, Khagaria. Late applications will not be considered, and the notification does not specify a fee.

A merit list will use the criteria at serial numbers 1 to 8 of the qualification table. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for an efficiency test or interview and informed at least five days beforehand. At the interview, candidates must bring original documents, two photocopies and two passport-size photographs.