Panchayati Raj IT Cadre 2026: 1000 New Posts Approved Order
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Rajasthan Panchayati Raj IT Cadre 2026: 1000 New Posts Approved by DOITC (Order Copy Inside)
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj IT Cadre New Posts 2026: In a major move to boost e-governance and digital infrastructure at the grassroot levels, the Department of Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&C), Rajasthan, has issued formal clearance for the creation of 1000 new IT Cadre posts in the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department.
This strategic expansion will introduce specialized IT posts—including Analyst-Cum-Programmer (ACP), Assistant Programmer, and Informatics Assistant (So सूचना सहायक)—across Head Offices, Zila Parishads, and Panchayat Samitis throughout the state.
Read below for the complete official details, departmental order analysis, post-wise distribution, and salary/cadre guidelines as per Rajasthan Service Rules.
DOITC Approval Order Highlights
According to the official communication released by the DoIT&C, Jaipur (Ref No: F2 (6693)/DoITC/Estt/15/Part-2), the revised proposal from the Panchayati Raj Department was tested and approved to streamline state e-governance schemes.
Key Takeaways from the Official Order:
- Total New IT Posts: 1,000 Posts.
- Scope of Work: Monitoring and implementation of state/central e-governance projects at District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels.
- Cadre Strength: These 1,000 posts will be over and above the existing total cadre strength of the DoIT&C.
- Budget Provision: The financial liabilities and budget allocation will be borne directly by the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department.
- Next Step: Administrative sanction and post-creation notification following Finance Department (वित्त विभाग) clearance.
Post-Wise Breakdown (1,000 New IT Cadre Posts)
The newly sanctioned 1,000 positions span across three operational tiers: Head Office (Jaipur), Zila Parishad (District Level), and Panchayat Samiti (Block Level).
| Office Level | Name of Post | Posts per Office | Total Offices | Total New Posts |
| Head Office | Additional Director | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Programmer | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Informatics Assistant (IA) | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Zila Parishad | Analyst-Cum-Programmer (ACP / DD) | 1 | 41 | 41 |
| Informatics Assistant (IA) | 1 | 33 | 33 | |
| Panchayat Samiti | Assistant Programmer | 1 | 457 | 457 |
| Informatics Assistant (IA) | 1 | 457 | 457 | |
| Grand Total | 1,000 Posts |
Departmental Impact & Service Rules Framework
1. Grassroot Digital Strengthening
For the first time, each of the 457 Panchayat Samitis in Rajasthan will be sanctioned a dedicated Assistant Programmer and Informatics Assistant (IA). This ensures that tech-driven schemes like MGNREGA portal administration, e-Panchayat, RajSSO, and e-Mitra governance run smoothly at the block level.
2. Financial & Cadre Administration
- The posts fall under the ambit of the Rajasthan Computer State and Subordinate Service Rules.
- The administrative department is currently coordinating with the Finance Department (वित्त विभाग) for final financial clearance, after which recruitment requisitions will be forwarded to RSMSSB (RSSB) and RPSC.
Recruitment Expectations for Candidates
With 1,000 newly sanctioned positions, upcoming Rajasthan Recruitment notifications in late 2026/2027 are expected to feature expanded vacancy seats for:
- Informatics Assistant (सूचना सहायक): Total 500 new posts (10 HO + 33 ZP + 457 PS).
- Assistant Programmer: Total 458 new posts (1 HO + 457 PS).
- ACP / DD: Total 41 new posts across Zila Parishads.
Official Notice & References
- Issuing Authority: Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Yojana Bhawan, Jaipur.
- Signatory: Joint Secretary / Technical Director, DoIT&C.