Overview
Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga has released a recruitment notification for 52 vacancies across Grama Panchayats in seven taluks of Shivamogga district. The recruitment drive covers 21 Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) posts and 31 Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator posts, with offline applications accepted from August 27 to September 25, 2026.
Candidates must submit their applications directly to the office of the Grama Panchayat concerned. Applicants should review the post-wise vacancy, eligibility and document requirements before applying.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga |
| Post Name | Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator |
| Total Vacancies | 52 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | shivamogga.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 27, 2026 |
| Last Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applications reaching the relevant Grama Panchayat office after the closing date may not be considered. Candidates are therefore advised to submit the form sufficiently ahead of the deadline and retain proof of submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed PUC/12th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Applicants for the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator post should possess computer literacy and the typing or data-entry skills prescribed in the detailed notification.
- Candidates applying for Bill Collector posts must meet any language, record-handling or other post-specific requirements stated by the recruiting authority.
- Educational certificates, marks cards and relevant computer qualification documents must be available for verification.
- Applicants should check the official notification for the precise qualification and experience requirements applicable to the selected Grama Panchayat.
Age Limit
- Candidates must have attained the minimum age prescribed under the applicable Karnataka recruitment rules.
- The category-wise upper age limit will be determined as specified in the detailed notification.
- Age relaxation may be available to candidates belonging to SC, ST, Category-I, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, PwBD and other eligible categories under government rules.
- The relevant date for calculating age should be confirmed from the official notification.
Fees
- Application fee details have not been specified in the recruitment summary.
- Candidates should verify whether a fee applies to their category through the official notification or the concerned Grama Panchayat office.
- No payment should be made through unofficial agents or unverified channels.
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny: The recruiting authority will examine applications to confirm educational eligibility, age, category and submission of the required documents.
- Merit assessment or recruitment test: Shortlisted applicants may be assessed through academic merit, a written examination, typing/data-entry skill test or another method prescribed for the post. The exact procedure will be communicated by the authority.
- Document verification and final selection: Provisionally selected candidates will be required to produce original certificates. Final appointment will depend on successful verification and fulfilment of all recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Shivamogga district website and locate the Zilla Panchayat or recruitment section. Candidates may also approach the Grama Panchayat where the vacancy is available.
- Download or collect the prescribed application form for the Bill Collector or Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator post.
- Read the taluk-wise and Grama Panchayat-wise vacancy details carefully. Select the appropriate post and office before completing the form.
- Enter personal, educational, communication and category details accurately. Information must match the supporting certificates.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents, which may include marks cards, proof of age, Aadhaar or another identity document, caste certificate, residence certificate, computer qualification certificate and recent photographs.
- Place the completed application and enclosures in an envelope. Clearly mention the post applied for and the name of the Grama Panchayat, if the notification requires such labelling.
- Submit the application offline to the concerned Grama Panchayat office on or before September 25, 2026. Confirm office hours before visiting.
- Obtain an acknowledgement or retain a copy of the submitted application for future correspondence. Candidates should regularly monitor official notices for the shortlist, test schedule or document-verification date.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026?
There are 52 vacanciesā21 for Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The offline application must be submitted to the concerned Grama Panchayat office by September 25, 2026.
3. Can applications be submitted online?
No. The notified application mode is offline, and candidates must submit the prescribed form at the relevant Grama Panchayat office.
