Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 52 Posts
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Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga has released the recruitment notification of Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026, which will hire 52 suitable applicants for the posts of Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator in the Grama Panch. Candidates fulfilling the necessary qualifications can apply offline for the above-mentioned posts at concerned Grama Panchayat Office during the period between August 27, 2026 to September 25, 2026. Candidate should satisfy all educational, computer knowledge, age and residency criteria for these posts. Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Vacancy 2026 will follow the merit-based recruitment process and applicants for the post of Data Entry Operator should also give a computer proficiency test. This recruitment will also be useful for those who are looking for Other Government Jobs in Karnataka.
Introduction to Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga
The Zilla Panchayat of Shivamogga makes use of the Grama Panchayat system for rural administration and development in the district. The Grama Panchayat is an institution which functions under Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj System. It is responsible for several administrative tasks in the locality. Karnataka Panchayat Raj Recruitment 2026 has published a notice for recruiting people as Bill Collector and Data Entry Operator in certain Grama Panchayats in Shivamogga, Bhadravati, Hosanagar, Sagar, Sorab, Shikaripura and Thirthahalli taluks.
Category-wise Vacancy Details for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Kuriyapettai (Bill Collector): 19 Posts
- Clerk cum Data Entry Operator: 31 Posts
- Total Vacancies: 52 Posts
| Category | Karavasooligar | Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator | No. of Posts |
| General | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| SC | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| ST | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category-2A | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Category-2B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3A | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Posts | 21 | 31 | 52 |
Important Dates to Remember
- Date of Notification: August 27, 2026
- Starting Date of Applying: August 27, 2026
- Last Date to Applying: September 25, 2026
- Last Date for Payment of Application: September 25, 2026
- Application Mode: Offline
Pay Scale Details
- Karavasooligar: As per relevant Government pay scales.
- Data Entry Operator: As per relevant Grama Panchayat pay scales.
- Terms of Service: As per Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Bill Collector Computer Qualification |
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| Data Entry Operator Computer Qualification |
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| Residence Requirement |
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| Residence Proof |
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| Rural Reservation |
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| Kannada Medium Reservation |
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| PwD Reservation |
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| Ex-Servicemen Reservation |
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| Bill Collector Merit |
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| Data Entry Operator Merit |
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Age Limitations
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- General Category: Maximum 40 years
- Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: Maximum 43 years
- SC, ST and Category-1: Maximum 45 years
- Calculation of Age: The cut-off date for calculating age accurately is not mentioned in the official notification.
- Applicable Rules: The above stated age limitations shall be as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules and the respective Government Order dated January 29, 2026.
Age Relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of Military Service plus 3 years, as per relevant rules.
- Person with Disabilities: Maximum 10 years as per relevant rules.
- Widows: Maximum 10 years as per relevant rules.
- Bonded Labourers: Maximum 10 years if the relevant certificate is available.
Application Fee Structure
- SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 50/-
- Other Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Payment Mode: Demand Draft
- Favoured DD: CEO, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga
- Verification of Fees: DD will not be verified at the time of scrutiny but has to be submitted at the time of final selection/verification.
Hiring Procedure for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Written Examination: There is no written competitive examination mentioned in the notification.
- Selection for Bill Collector: Merit is prepared primarily based on the percentage achieved in the qualifying examination 12th standard/followed examination and the relevant computer training qualification.
- Computer Test: The shortlisted candidates of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Recruitment 2026 will get details of the computer proficiency test separately.
- Residence Verification: Only those who are staying in the same Grama Panchayat where the vacant post is located will be considered.
- Verification of Certificate: Original certificates and certificates of reservations will be verified prior to selection.
- Reservation claims: If a candidate’s documents do not confirm his/her claimed reservation category then the candidate may lose the reservation benefit and contest under general merit.
- Process based on Merits: Scores in academics and test in computer proficiency will be used for determining the final merit.
- Basis of Selection: The Selection of Government Jobs in Karnataka will be governed by the terms of Grama Panchayat employees as per Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Bill Collector (duties): The collection of revenue from citizens, record keeping and handling the administrative tasks assigned to a Bill Collector by the Panchayat are his duties.
- Data Entry: It Involves various activities in areas of data inputting, recordkeeping and preparing documents.
- Supporting the work at office: Helping with the day-to-day administrative jobs given to him by a Grama Panchayat.
- Duties of Bill Collector: Bill Collector who are finally selected in the Bill Collector Recruitment 2026 will be assigned a number of different tasks to be done as a Bill Collector by a Grama Panchayat.
- Management of Records: Ensuring that the records and information are always up-to-date.
- Qualifying conditions for performing the duty of Data Entry: The selected candidates will be involved in Computerized Administration and Data Management.
Recommended Books for Computer Test Preparation
- Computer Fundamentals: Objective Computer Awareness published by Arihant Publications will help in revising computer basics.
- Typing Test: Any typing test book or typing practice available online will help.
- MS Office: Revise basics of Word, Excel and spreadsheets using any practical computer book.
- Applications of Computer: Students practice all office and computer related topics on computer awareness by Rani Ahilya.
- Data Entry Test: Practice numerical, names, dates, tables and document entry.
- Test Practice: Solve computer proficiency test questions with time bound tests.
Computer Test Preparation Tips
- Basics of Computers: Refresh your knowledge about basics of computers (computer functions, basic hardware & software of computers and computer terms).
- Data Entry Practice: Practice data entry on names, numbers, dates and tabular form.
- Touch Typing: In order to improve typing speed and accuracy, practice typing tests in touch typing.
- Stability: Reduce typing errors but maintain speed in typing.
- Basics of Office Software: Revise basics of word processing and spreadsheets.
- Certificates Revision: Bring all educational, residential, category and computer certificates along with you.
Importance of Reviewing Previous Recruitment Papers
- Understand the Selection Process: Check out the already announced selections in order to understand what selection process by merit means.
- Requirements: See the computer requirements and competencies from past recruitments.
- Prepare for Merit: Candidates applying for this should think of eligibility and merit considerations instead of preparation for the written test.
- Practice Competency: Use computer test materials to type and enter data.
- Exam Preparation Tips: Prepare for the notified selection process and not the usual question paper.
- Candidates interested in latest Government Jobs can refer to similar Govt. jobs based on merit.
Application Submission Process for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.shivamogga.nic.in
- Go to Notices section to find the Recruitment of Bill Collector and Data Entry Operator.
- Select the Grama Panchayat and apply in the area where you satisfy the eligibility criteria.
- Complete the application for admission with all the personal academic category and residential address details.
- Plus the application form, attach self certificated originals of the educational certificates and documents.
- Make out a demand drafit of either Rs. 50/- or Rs. 100/-, whichever is appropriate, payable to the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga.
- Send the application along with all necessary documents to the concerned Grama Panchayat/PDO office.
- Ensure that the application form is submitted in the concerned office before September 25, 2026.
- Retain all copies of the submitted application and documents for future purposes.
- For Shivamogga Grama Panchayat Recruitment 2026, the applicants have to send their applications in the concerned Grama Panchayat with a vacancy and where they reside.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Card: Aadhar Card to be produced as proof of identity.
- Photos: Two recent passport size photos.
- Educations Certificate: Marks memo’s or certificates for highest degrees attained by the candidate on different boards.
- Date of Birth proof: SSLC or equivalency certificate, School Leaving Certificate, Transfer certificate bearing date of birth of candidates.
- Caste Certificate: Relevant caste certificate to be provided from the competent Tahsildar (if needed).
- Residence Certificate: Relevant residence certificate to be provided from Tahsildar as proof of resident within the Grama Panchayat.
- Rural Certificate: The above rural certificates need appropriate rural certificate as per required.
- Kannada Medium Certificate: Required Kannada Medium Certificate.
- Disability Certificate: Valid UDID / Competent Authority Certificate to claim reservation as a PwD.
- Ex-Servicemen Documents: Discharge/Service certificate (if any).
- Computer Certificate: Attach the necessary Government recognised computer training certificate.
- Residence Condition: Applicant should be a resident of the particular Grama Panchayat in which the vacant post is situated.
- False Information: If false information or documents are provided, they may be rejected and may lead to legal action.
- Reservation Verification: Final selection will be done with reference to original documents.
- Recruitment Authority: The recruiting authority reserves the right to adjust, delay or cancel recruitment and to alter the number of vacancies in the recruitment process.
FAQs
Total recruitment will be done for around 52 vacancies. It is divided into two different categories where 21 vacancies have been announced for Karavasooligaar (Bill Collector) and 31 vacancies for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operators. You should be very much clear of the total number of vacancies for each Grama Panchayath as people only belonging to the particular Grama Panchayath can put their names forth for the jobs there.
The Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment of 52 posts out of which 21 are Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 are Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator posts. There are 52 posts vacant in selected Grama Panchayats of seven taluks of Shivamogga district. Interested candidates can apply for the posts offline at the respective Grama Panchayat Office till September 25, 2026.
The criterion for selection is based on merit and there is no need to perform in any kind of test. For Bill Collector, the marks obtained in qualification test and passing in computer subjects will be calculated. With regard to Data Entry Operator, 50% marks will be awarded on the basis of academic record and 50% from computer test.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.shivamogga.nic.in |
| Application Form | Download PDF |
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