DC Office Gadag has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Pourakarmika (Municipal Sanitation Worker) with a total of 154 vacancies. The last date to apply for these positions is 30.09.2026.
DC Office Gadag Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026: 154 Posts, Apply: Overview
| Organization | DC Office Gadag |
| Post Name | Pourakarmika (Municipal Sanitation Worker) |
| Advt No | Ji.Na.Ko/Sibbandi/Pou-14/2026-27, dated 29.08.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 154 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Gadag-Betageri City Municipal Council area, Gadag district, Karnataka |
| Official Website | nrai.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Notification Date | 29.08.2026 |
| Start Date for Application Submission | 29.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 30.09.2026 |
| Time Limit for Local Body to Forward Scrutinised Applications to District Cell | Within 3 days of the application closing date |
| Selection List/Appointment Date | Not specified |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their category.
| Category | Fee |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1, and Women candidates | ₹100 |
| General category, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B categories | ₹200 |
Age Limit
The age limit for applicants is as follows.
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 50 years |
Age must be substantiated with valid documents. No age relaxation is available under this recruitment.
Vacancy Details
A total of 154 direct-payment Pourakarmika posts are vacant in the Gadag-Betageri City Municipal Council.
| Urban Local Body | Total Sanctioned Pourakarmika Posts | Direct-Payment (Honorarium) Posts | Total Vacant Direct-Payment Posts |
| Nagarasabhe, Gadag-Betageri | 308 | 154 | 154 |
Out of the 154 vacant posts, 15 posts (10%) are reserved for eligible legal heirs of persons who died under circumstances covered by the Manual Scavengers Act.
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the Pourakarmika position. No formal educational qualification is required, but candidates must be able to speak the Kannada language and must have completed 18 years of age as on the date the Government notification was issued.
| Post | Total Posts | Minimum Eligibility |
| Pourakarmika | 154 | 1. No formal educational qualification required. 2. Candidate must be able to speak the Kannada language. 3. Candidate must have completed 18 years of age. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary for the Pourakarmika positions will be on a direct-payment/honorarium basis.
| Post | Salary |
| Pourakarmika | Not specified |
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a scrutiny-and-priority-based process without a written examination or interview.
- Priority 1: Candidates with at least one year’s prior service as Pourakarmika, Loader, UGD Helper, or Cleaner/Helper in local bodies.
- Priority 2: Family members of Pourakarmikas who died while performing COVID-19 related sanitation duty.
- Priority 3: Candidates with at least one year’s prior local-body work experience in allied roles.
- Priority 4: 10% of posts reserved for legal heirs of persons who died under Manual Scavengers Act-related circumstances.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the position.
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the District Urban Development Cell or City Municipal Council office.
- Fill in the application form completely with all requested details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all supporting documents specified in the application form.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for the applicable fee, drawn in favour of the Project Director.
- Submit the complete application at the concerned office before the closing date.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 30.09.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No formal educational qualifications are required, but candidates must have prior service experience for certain priorities. Freshers without any experience may not qualify under the priority criteria.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must provide age proof, category certificate if applicable, and prior service proof if claiming priority, along with other documents specified in the application form.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Candidates should submit a separate application for each post they wish to apply for.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: DC ऑफिस गडग
- पद: पौराकर्मिका (नगर निगम सफाई कर्मचारी)
- कुल पद: 154
- योग्यता: कोई औपचारिक शैक्षणिक योग्यता आवश्यक नहीं
- आयु सीमा: 18 से 50 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 30.09.2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफ़लाइन आवेदन पत्र भरकर संबंधित कार्यालय में जमा करें।
