DMMU Birbhum CRP Recruitment 2026: 14 Community Resource Person Posts Open for NRLM SHG Women

DMMU Birbhum CRP Recruitment 2026: A Complete Guide

The Office of the District Mission Management Unit (DMMU) and District Rural Development Cell, Birbhum, West Bengal, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 14 Community Resource Person (CRP) posts. This is a project-based engagement under the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana – Integrated Farming Cluster (MKSP-IFC) initiative. The recruitment is exclusively open to women members of NRLM Self-Help Groups who have completed at least three years of service as CRP, Meen Mitra, Van Sakhi, PMK, or similar community cadre under the NRLM project. Applications are to be submitted offline, and the last date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2026.

Vacancy Distribution and Posting Locations

The 14 CRP posts are distributed across several blocks in Birbhum district. The detailed break-up is as follows: Bolpur-Sriniketan Block – Raipur-Supur (2 posts) and Sarpalehana-Albandha (3 posts); Labpur Block – Chauhatta Mahodari-I (2 posts); Suri-I Block – Nagari (1 post); Sainthia Block – Amarpur (1 post) and Sangra (1 post); Nanoor Block – Kirnahar-II (1 post); Nalhati-I Block – Paikpara (1 post) and Kalitha (1 post); Mayureswar-II Block – Dheka (1 post). Candidates must note that they may be deployed to any IFC unit under the MKSP-IFC project in any block within Birbhum district as per requirement.

Eligibility Criteria in Detail

To be eligible for the CRP post, applicants must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or an equivalent 12th-standard examination. Additionally, they must possess at least three years of working experience as CRPs, Meen Mitras, Van Sakhis, PMKs, or other community cadres under the NRLM project. This experience must be certified by the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO). The age limit is 25 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. Only women members of NRLM Self-Help Groups are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Birbhum district and must be valid electors with their names in the current electoral roll. They should also be willing to work in any MKSP-IFC project under Birbhum district and attend training or workshops within and outside the state whenever required. If selected, candidates must resign from any post as worker of Government Organization, NGO, ICDS, ASHA, VRP, PRI member, or PRI Office Bearer.

Application Fee and Salary Details

There is no application fee for any candidate. The pay for the CRP post is entitlement as per the existing order of WBSRLM; no specific amount is printed in the notification. The engagement is for a project period of three years, subject to the availability of MKSP funds as per NRLM guidelines. The CRP will report to the BDO of the concerned block.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection will be based on a written test and an interview. The written test carries 90 marks and consists of 45 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying 2 marks. The duration of the written test is 1 hour 30 minutes. The syllabus for the written test is based on the 10th-standard level and covers Mathematics, English, General Knowledge, NRLM-related topics, and basic computer knowledge. Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for an interview worth 10 marks. There is no negative marking mentioned in the notification. The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance in the written test and interview.

How to Apply Offline

Interested and eligible candidates must obtain the prescribed application form from the official website birbhum.gov.in, any Block Office in Birbhum (NRLM Section), or the office of the ADMD, DMMU & PD, DRDC, Suri. The application must be filled in the prescribed format only. Candidates need to attach self-attested copies of the following documents: birth certificate or Madhyamik/equivalent admit card for age proof, Aadhaar or EPIC for residence proof, Higher Secondary or equivalent marksheet/certificate for educational qualification, and a three-year experience certificate from the concerned BDO. The completed application form along with all enclosures must be submitted at the Office of the Additional District Mission Director, DMMU and PD, DRDC, DRDC Office, 1st Floor, Suri, Birbhum, in the drop box. The submission window is from 29 October 2026 to 17 November 2026, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on any working day. Applications received after the last date will not be considered.

Important Dates to Remember

The notification was dated 28 October 2026. The application submission started on 29 October 2026. The last date for submission is 17 November 2026. The written test and interview dates will be communicated later. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.

Documents Required

Candidates must enclose proof of age (birth certificate or Madhyamik admit card), proof of residence (Aadhaar or EPIC), educational qualification certificate (Higher Secondary or equivalent), and a three-year experience certificate from the BDO. All documents must be self-attested. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Terms and Conditions

The engagement is purely project-based for three years, subject to fund availability. CRPs may be deployed to any IFC unit in any block of Birbhum district. They will report to the BDO of the concerned block. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written test or interview. Misinformation or malpractice will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage. Candidates who do not appear for the interview will have their candidature cancelled. Applications are accepted only in the prescribed form.

Why This Recruitment Matters

This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for women SHG members in Birbhum district to serve as Community Resource Persons under the NRLM project. It is a chance to contribute to rural development while earning a livelihood. Eligible candidates should carefully read the official notification and apply before the deadline.