Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga has released the Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 notification for 52 vacancies. The recruitment includes 21 Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator posts in various Grama Panchayats across Shivamogga district, Karnataka.
Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 27 August 2026 to 25 September 2026. Selection will be based on a Merit List.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga |
| Post Names | Bill Collector & Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator |
| Total Posts | 52 |
| Age Limit | 18–40/43/45 Years (Category-wise) |
| Qualification | 12th Pass with Kannada |
| Computer Qualification | 3 Months / 6 Months Course |
| Application Fee | ₹50 / ₹100 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Salary | As Fixed by Government |
| Experience | No Experience Required |
| Eligibility | Resident of the concerned Grama Panchayat |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Offline Application Starts | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bill Collector (Karavasooligar):
- Must have passed 12th/PUC or equivalent with Kannada as a language.
- Must possess a Government-recognised computer training certificate of at least 3 months.
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator:
- Must have passed 12th/PUC or equivalent with Kannada as a language.
- Must possess a Government-recognised computer training certificate of at least 6 months.
Age Limit
- General: Up to 40 Years
- 2A/2B/3A/3B: Up to 43 Years
- SC/ST/Category-1: Up to 45 Years
Minimum age is 18 years.
Important Eligibility Highlight
Local Residence is Mandatory: Only candidates who are residents of the same Grama Panchayat where the vacancy is available are eligible to apply.
Experience Requirement
No previous work experience is required. Eligible 12th-pass candidates meeting the computer qualification and local residence requirements can apply.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a Merit List.
- Bill Collector: Merit based mainly on qualifying examination marks.
- Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator: Merit will include academic marks and a computer proficiency test.
How to Apply for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Shivamogga district website.
- Download the official recruitment notification and application form.
- Fill in the prescribed offline application form carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational, residence, caste and other required documents.
- Prepare the applicable Demand Draft (DD) for the application fee.
- Submit the completed application to the concerned Grama Panchayat office/Panchayat Development Officer.
- Submit the application before 25 September 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Offline / Official Details | Visit Shivamogga Official Website |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Official Apply Details: Candidates should visit the official Shivamogga district website and download the prescribed application form. Applications must be submitted offline at the concerned Grama Panchayat where the candidate is a resident.
Official Notification PDF: The official notification contains complete Grama Panchayat-wise vacancies, reservation details, eligibility criteria, application fee and required documents. Candidates should read it carefully before applying.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available?
A total of 52 posts are available.
Q2. Which posts are available?
There are 21 Bill Collector posts and 31 Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator posts.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 25 September 2026.
Q4. What is the application mode?
The application process is Offline.
Q5. Is experience required?
No, previous work experience is not required.
Q6. What is the minimum qualification?
Candidates must have passed 12th/PUC with Kannada, along with the required computer training certificate.
Q7. Who can apply?
Only candidates residing in the same Grama Panchayat where the vacancy exists can apply.