SMKV Bastar Laboratory Attendant Recruitment 2026 OUT – Apply Online 24 Posts

The Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar (SMKV Bastar), Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 3664/SMKV/Gen.Admn./2026, dated 14/10/2026) for the direct recruitment of Laboratory Attendant (प्रयोगशाला परिचारक – चतुर्थ श्रेणी) posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 24 vacancies in Class-IV non-teaching cadre across various university departments.

Eligible candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Chhattisgarh State and have passed Higher Secondary (10+2 / Class 12th) with Chemistry (रसायन शास्त्र) as a compulsory subject are eligible to apply. According to the official notification, the online application submission window opened on 16 October 2026 and closed on 04 November 2026 (11:59 PM), followed by an online correction window open from 05 November 2026 to 07 November 2026 (11:59 PM) through the university recruitment portal at smkvbastar.ac.in.

Applicants should check the category-wise vacancy distribution, age limits, pay scale, written examination pattern, syllabus, and selection process before appearing for subsequent examination stages.

SMKV Bastar Lab Attendant Recruitment 2026 Highlights

SMKV Bastar Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

SMKV Bastar Lab Attendant Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 24 Class-IV posts of Laboratory Attendant are to be filled under direct recruitment. The category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below:

Note for PwD Candidates: 01 post is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) belonging to suitable identified disability categories (AAV, OL, DW, BL, LC, HH, OA, MD, SD, SI).

Eligibility Criteria for SMKV Bastar Lab Attendant

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 12th (Higher Secondary / 10+2) examination from a recognized Board or Institution.
• Candidates must have studied Chemistry (रसायन शास्त्र) as a compulsory subject in Class 12th.

2. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Age Relaxation: Relaxations in the upper age limit are admissible to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Women, and PwD candidates as per Chhattisgarh Government General Administration Department (GAD) orders, subject to a maximum age cap of 45 years.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: The application fee was payable online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI during online form submission.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The selection process comprises a Written Examination, a Skill/Practical Examination, and an evaluation of relevant working experience:

1. Written Examination Scheme (120 Marks)

• Total Marks: 120 Marks (120 Multiple Choice Questions)
• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
• Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in the written examination.
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark awarded for each correct answer; to be marked on OMR answer sheet using blue/black ballpoint pen.

2. Skill / Practical Examination (30 Marks)

• Candidates securing a minimum of 30% marks in the written examination are shortlisted in merit order at a ratio of 1:10 (10 candidates per post) for the Skill/Practical test.
• The Skill/Practical test carries 30 marks, and candidates must secure at least 50% qualifying marks in it.
• The practical examination will be conducted at the University Campus, Jagdalpur.

3. Final Merit List Formulation (Out of 100 Marks)

The final merit list will be prepared out of a total of 100 Marks calculated as follows:

Written Examination Centers

Candidates could select test centers across two preferred districts from the following 10 districts in Chhattisgarh:

1. Bastar (Jagdalpur)
2. Dantewada
3. Bijapur
4. Sukma
5. Kondagaon
6. Narayanpur
7. Kanker
8. Raipur
9. Bilaspur
10. Surguja (Ambikapur)

How to Apply / Check Application Status for SMKV Bastar Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official portal of Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya at smkvbastar.ac.in.
2. Go to Career → Recruitment Portal → Applicant Login on the homepage.
3. Log in using your registered User ID and Password received during registration.
4. Navigate to “My Applications” to view your applied post (Laboratory Attendant – Advt. No. 3664).
5. Verify all submitted details, uploaded photo/signature (30 KB to 100 KB), and payment receipt status.
6. Download and print your completed application form and fee confirmation slip for future selection stages and document verification.

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Conclusion

SMKV Bastar Lab Attendant Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 24 Class-IV (Fourth Class) Laboratory Attendant vacancies in Pay Matrix Level-03 (₹5,200 – ₹20,200/- with Grade Pay ₹1,800/-) at Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, Jagdalpur. Candidates who are domiciles of Chhattisgarh State and have completed Class 12th with Chemistry as a compulsory subject are eligible for this recruitment.

According to the official notification, the online application process commenced on 16 October 2026 and closed on 04 November 2026, with the correction window ending on 07 November 2026. Candidates should regularly monitor the official university website for updates regarding the release of admit cards and the scheduled written examination dates.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the recruitment information supplied for drafting and has not been independently verified against the latest official notification. Candidates should consult the official Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya website and recruitment documents for authoritative information, subsequent amendments and application status before applying.