The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, released this recruitment notification on 23 July 2026 on its notice board. As per Notification No. 47/DMS, applications open on 27 July 2026 and close on 14 August 2026. Contai West Bengal Civil Defence Volunteer Job 2026 is for existing Civil Defence Volunteers of the Contai Sub-Division who want a paid daily-wage engagement as a Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer.
The notification announces 45 total vacancies, with a full male-female split given below, for postings across the Contai Sub-Division. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai notification No. 47/DMS dated 23 July 2026. Last verified: 07 August 2026.
The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai, is recruiting 45 Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer posts (30 male, 15 female) through Notification No. 47/DMS. Only existing Civil Defence Volunteers of the Contai Sub-Division can apply offline at the SDO Office, Contai, and the last date to submit the application is 14 August 2026. Selection is through a Physical Measurement Test, a Physical Efficiency Test, and a 50-mark written examination, with the final merit list decided by the written exam marks alone.
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Quick summary WB Civil Defence Volunteer Vacancy
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai, Purba Medinipur |
| Post | Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer |
| Total vacancy | 45 (Male: 30, Female: 15) |
| Salary | Daily wages (amount not mentioned in the official notification) |
| Application mode | Offline (form collected and submitted in person) |
| Eligibility | Existing Civil Defence Volunteer of Contai Sub-Division, Madhyamik pass, 18–38 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Selection process | Physical Measurement Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Written Examination (50 marks) |
| Place of posting | Contai Sub-Division, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal |
| Last date | 14 August 2026 |
| Who can apply | Existing Civil Defence Volunteers of Contai Sub-Division only — not open to the general public |
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About Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai
The Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai is the administrative headquarters of the Contai Sub-Division within Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Civil Defence Volunteers are community members given basic disaster-response training who assist the district administration during floods, cyclones and other emergencies along this coastal stretch of the state. “Nulia” volunteers are a further-trained category, focused on water rescue, which is why this recruitment sets specific swimming, floating and diving standards in addition to the written test.

This background on the Nulia role is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the SDO Office, Contai.
Local context
Contai (also known as Kanthi) is a coastal sub-division of Purba Medinipur district, close to Digha and the Bay of Bengal coastline. The SDO office sits in the administrative centre of the sub-division, connected by road and rail to other towns of Purba Medinipur district and the wider South Eastern Railway network. Because this post is restricted to candidates who are already Civil Defence Volunteers of Contai Sub-Division, applicants are, by definition, already based in or near the area.
This local description is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm travel routes independently before your visit.
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Important dates
| S.No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application submission period | 27 July 2026 to 14 August 2026 |
| 2 | List of validly applied candidates called for PMT & PET | Will be published on the notice board of the SDO Office, Contai (date not yet announced) |
| 3 | Issuance of admit card | To be collected from the SDO Office, Contai; the issuance date will be notified through email in due course |
The notification also states that the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai reserves the right to suspend or postpone any part of this process at any stage, and that any change in exam date, eligibility, syllabus or vacancy position will be announced only through the SDO Office notice board — not by SMS, website update or phone call.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer | 30 | Daily wages (amount not mentioned in the official notification) | Male |
| Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer | 15 | Daily wages (amount not mentioned in the official notification) | Female |
| Total | 45 |
The notification states plainly that this daily-wage engagement does not confer any right of appointment or absorption into any temporary or permanent post under the Government of West Bengal or its undertakings, now or in the future.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet all of the following conditions. This recruitment is open only to candidates who are already engaged as Civil Defence Volunteers of the Contai Sub-Division — it is not a general open recruitment.
- Age limit: 18 to 38 years as on 01.01.2026, calculated only from the Madhyamik or equivalent examination record or birth certificate. Candidates can check their exact age against this cut-off date using the Age Calculator.
- Residential status: Must be a permanent resident of Contai Sub-Division.
- Educational qualification: Madhyamik Pass (10th Standard) or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Essential qualification: Must have completed Civil Defence Basic Training.
- Not eligible: Any candidate previously terminated from Government service — permanent, contractual, or part-time — for unsatisfactory performance or any other reason cannot apply; such applications will be summarily rejected.
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Minimum Physical Measurement Test (PMT) standards
| Gender | Height (barefoot) | Weight | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 ft. 6 inches | 57–70 kg | 32 inches(without expansion), 34 inches(with 2 inches expansion) |
| Female | 4 ft. 11 inches | 45–60 kg | Not applicable |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) standards
Only candidates who qualify the PMT are allowed to take the PET.
| Test / Event | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 300 meters in 2 minutes | 300 meters in 3 minutes |
| Freestyle Swimming | 300 meters in 10 minutes | 300 meters in 12 minutes |
| Floating in Water | Minimum 15 minutes | Minimum 15 minutes |
| Floating in Water (without external help) | 3 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Diving while holding breath and returning from the bottom | 6 meters | 4 meters |
| Move an Article in Water | 20 meters | 15 meters |
| Push-ups (continuous, without break) | 20 reps | 10 reps |
Selection process
Selection runs in three stages, in this order:
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — qualifying only. Tests height, weight and chest against the standards above.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying only, open to candidates who clear the PMT. Tests running, swimming, floating, diving, moving an article in water, and push-ups.
- Written Examination — 50 marks, OMR-based, multiple-choice, 1 hour duration, 50 questions of 1 mark each. Each wrong answer carries a penalty of ¼ mark (0.25 mark) negative marking.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness and General Knowledge | 25 |
| Elementary Mathematics (Madhyamik Standard) | 15 |
| Reasoning and Logical Analysis | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
The PMT and PET are qualifying stages only — a candidate’s rank in the final merit list is decided entirely by the marks obtained in the Written Examination. The list of candidates called for PMT and PET will be published on the SDO Office, Contai notice board, not online. If two or more candidates score the same total marks, seniority in the merit list is decided first by who has completed more Advanced Civil Defence training, then by age (older candidate ranked higher), and if the date of birth is also the same, by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Contai’s decision.
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How to apply
- Visit the SDO Office, Contai during standard working hours on any working day between 27 July 2026 and 14 August 2026, and collect the application form from the office counter. The notification does not provide a downloadable form — it must be collected in person.
- Fill the application form completely, sign it, and affix a passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents (see checklist below).
- Submit the completed application form, with all attached documents, at the designated counter of the SDO Office, Contai, on or before 14 August 2026.
- Once submitted, the application is treated as final — no request for change in the application form will be entertained after submission.
A false statement discovered at any stage of the process — even after appointment — makes the candidature liable to cancellation, or the service liable to termination with legal action, as per law. Willful suppression of any fact is treated the same way.
Documents to keep ready
- Filled and signed application form with a passport-size photograph affixed
- Age proof document (self-attested copy)
- Residential proof of Contai Sub-Division (self-attested copy)
- Madhyamik (10th Standard) or equivalent certificate (self-attested copy)
- Civil Defence Training Certificate(s), including the Basic Training certificate and any Advance Training certificates held (self-attested copies)
An application will be rejected if the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria, if the form is submitted without a signature or a photograph, if any required document is missing, or if the form is incomplete in any other way.
Keeping photocopies of every document ready before visiting the office is added context, not part of the official notification.
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Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Full advertisement, Notification No. 47/DMS dated 23 July 2026 |
| Apply-online portal | Not mentioned in the official notification — applications are accepted offline only, in person, at the SDO Office, Contai |
| West Bengal Jobs | More current state government vacancies in West Bengal |
The SDO Office, Contai notice is also listed on the Purba Medinipur District Administration portal, purbamedinipur.gov.in, which is where any notice-board updates for this recruitment may also appear online. This was not printed as a URL inside the notification PDF itself, so treat it as a secondary reference and confirm with the SDO Office before relying on it.
Should you apply?
This vacancy suits only one group: existing Civil Defence Volunteers of the Contai Sub-Division who already hold Basic Training and meet the height, weight and swimming standards. It is not open to the general public, and candidates without a Civil Defence Volunteer background or training certificate should not apply. Competition among eligible volunteers will depend on how many currently hold Basic Training in the sub-division, which the notification does not state.
The clearest trade-off is the nature of the engagement itself: this is daily-wages work, not a permanent or pensionable government post, and the notification is explicit that it creates no future right to absorption into any permanent role. For an eligible Civil Defence Volunteer, it offers paid, regular work using training already completed, and a role that matters during the region’s flood and cyclone season. For anyone looking for long-term job security, this posting alone will not provide it.
This assessment is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm current eligibility and any local details with the SDO Office, Contai.
FAQs
Who can apply for the Contai Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer Recruitment 2026?
Only existing Civil Defence Volunteers of the Contai Sub-Division who meet the age, education, residential and physical standards can apply. This recruitment is not open to the general public or to Civil Defence Volunteers from outside Contai Sub-Division.
What is the last date to apply for Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer 2026 at Contai?
The last date to submit the application is 14 August 2026. Applications must be submitted offline, in person, at the designated counter of the SDO Office, Contai; the application window opened on 27 July 2026.
What is the salary of a Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer in West Bengal?
The notification states the engagement is on a daily-wages basis but does not mention the exact wage amount. It also states clearly that this engagement does not create any right to a permanent or temporary government post in the future.
What does a Nulia Civil Defence Volunteer do?
Nulia Civil Defence Volunteers are trained mainly for water rescue and coastal disaster response, alongside general Civil Defence duties such as assisting during floods and cyclones. This is why the selection process tests swimming, floating and diving ability in addition to a written exam.

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