Announcements

Announcement for Shortlisted Candidates

The ECB is pleased to notify the shortlisted candidates for the advertised vacancies. The candidates should report to the Democracy House, ECB HQ, Thimphu on 25th September 2025 at 9:30 AM for the written examination. 

Written examinations for the posts of DzERO and Legal Officer will not be conducted due to insufficient applications. Vacancies for these posts will be re-advertised at a later date.

Dy. Chief Election Officer

Sl NoNameCID. No
1Lobzang Dorji10601002452
2Sonam Penjor11704003409
3Kuenga11913001111
4Babjey11104004282
5Tshering Phuntsho11510003120

Dzongkhag Electoral Officer

Sl NoNameCID. No
1Pema Thinley10704000881
2Tashi Dorji11508003595
3Dorji Phuntsho11107002503
4Kuenga Lhendup10907000239
5Tashi Dorji10706001658
6Kencho10503001895
7Tenzin Lhendup10605001698

Result Announcement for the post of Dy. Chief Electoral Officer & Dzongkhag Electoral Officer

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the results of the vacancies for following positions through an open competitive selection procedure that was held from September 22, 2025– September 25, 2025.

1.Dy. Chief Election Officer

2. Dzongkhag Electoral Officer

Documents that need to be submitted to the ECB:

1.Selected candidates are requested to submit the drug test report along with other documents as specified below.

2. Selected in-service candidates must submit Audit Clearance and No Objection Certificate from the parent organization (as per the Vacancy Announcement);

3. Selected candidates are requested to submit CV and a copy of the academic certificates other documents.

4. If candidate fails to submit these documents, the candidature shall be awarded to the standby candidates who will also need to provide these documents accordingly;

5. Documents must be submitted to Mr. Tshering Penjor at tpenjor@ecb.bt latest by October 6, 2025;

Queries & Clarifications

Any queries and clarifications regarding the result must be sought on or before October 6, 2025, 5:00 PM through tpenjor@ecb.bt.

Reporting:

Selected candidates must report to ECB on October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Vacancy Announcement for the post of Asst ICT Officers & Asst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officers (DzERO)

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to announce the following vacancies for regular appointment: 

PostPositionSlotsMinimum QualificationPlacement
Asst ICT OfficerP52Bachelor’s Degree (4 Years Degree) in IT/Computer Science or related field Head Office
Asst. Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer (DzERO)P58Bachelor’s Degree having one of the modules in the Degree: Information Technology or Demography or Statistics or Population Studies  Bumthang, 
Gasa, 
Lhuentse,
Pema Gatshel, 
Samdrup Jongkhar, 
Trashi Yangtse, Trongsa,
Zhemgang

Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria may submit their applications along with the required documents on or before 5:00 PM, April 21, 2026 through the e-Recruitment System.

Asst.  ICT Officer and Asst. Dz. Electoral Registration Officer (DzERO)

  • Must have a minimum of 65% in Class X, XII, and Degree.

General Criteria for All Posts

  1. Academic transcripts of Class X, XII, and Degree.
  2. Valid Security Clearance Certificate.
  3. Copy of Citizenship Identity Card.
  4. Latest Medical Fitness Certificate (valid for at least six months).
  5. Audit Clearance (for in-service candidates).
  6. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent organization (for in-service candidates).
  7. Drug Test Certificate (to be submitted upon selection).
  8. For applicants, marks will be calculated as follows:
    • Class X: English + best 4 subjects
    • Class XII: English + best 3 subjects
  9. Final selection will be based on a merit system:
    • Academic (25%): Class X – 5%, Class XII – 10%, Degree – 10%
    • Written Exam: 50%
    • Viva Voce: 25%
  10. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the academic criteria specified in Sl. No. 9.
  11. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Written Examination and Viva Voce in a 1:3 ratio (Post: Applicants).
  12. Candidates must be proficient in both Dzongkha and English.
  13. Candidates shall not be more than 45 years on the date of appointment.
  14. Qualification must possess a formal degree from RGoB-recognized universities/colleges.
  15. Selected candidates must commit to a minimum of 4 years of active service, including probation.

For further information, please contact the Human Resource Division, at 334851/334852 (Ext. No.106) during office hours or email at tpenjor@ecb.bt.

Non-submission of any of the above documents or incomplete submission shall lead to the rejection of the application. Copies are acceptable for the application. However, a candidate shall produce original documents at the time of the interview for verification. 

Note: – The written examination will be held at 10:00 am on April 28, 2026 in the ECB, Head Office.

The Viva-Voce will be held on April 29, 2026 starting 9:30 am in the ECB, HQ.

The Final Result will be declared on May 4, 2026.

Chief Election Commissioner

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