The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru South District, through the District Urban Development Cell (DUDC), Ramanagara, has released a notification for the recruitment of Pourakarmikas on a Neravu Paavathi (direct payment/wage) basis. The Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 drive covers 102 vacant posts across three Nagarasabhes (Town Municipal Councils): Ramanagara, Channapatna, and Kanakapura. As per Municipal Service Rules 2010, 50% of Pourakarmika posts in Nagarasabhes are filled through direct recruitment and the remaining 50% through the Neravu Paavathi (wage basis) route, which this notification covers. Eligible Indian citizens aged between 18 and 50 years, who can speak Kannada, may apply offline in the prescribed format between 03.08.2026 and 05.09.2026. Priority will be given to candidates with prior sanitation-work experience in these Nagarasabhes, families of Pourakarmikas who died on duty, and members of the notified Manual Scavenger community.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru South District / District Urban Development Cell (DUDC), Ramanagara |
| Recruiting Bodies | Ramanagara Nagarasabhe, Channapatna Nagarasabhe, Kanakapura Nagarasabhe |
| Post Name | Pourakarmika (Neravu Paavathi / Direct Wage Basis) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Notification Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (application form to be submitted in person) |
| Application Start Date | 03.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Ramanagara, Channapatna, Kanakapura (Bengaluru South District, Karnataka) |
| Official Website | www.ramanagaradudc.mrc.gov.in / https://bengalurusouth.nic.in |
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Vacancy 2026
A total of 102 Pourakarmika posts are to be filled on a Neravu Paavathi (direct wage) basis across the three Nagarasabhes in Bengaluru South District, as per the table below.
| S. No. | Nagarasabhe (Local Body) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramanagara Nagarasabhe | 45 |
| 2 | Channapatna Nagarasabhe | 36 |
| 3 | Kanakapura Nagarasabhe | 21 |
| Total | 102 | |
The notification does not specify a category-wise (SC/ST/OBC) reservation breakup for these posts, since, as clarified in the official notification, the Karnataka reservation act applicable to direct recruitment does not extend to appointments made on a Neravu Paavathi basis.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 must be Indian citizens who meet the age limit and language requirement, and applications are accepted only for the Nagarasabhe where the candidate is currently working or resident, as specified in the notification.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Qualification
No formal educational qualification has been prescribed for this recruitment. The notification requires only that the candidate be able to speak Kannada, supported by a self-declaration of Kannada language knowledge submitted with the application.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Reckoning Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18 years | 50 years | As on the date of this public notification (31.07.2026) |
Age can be verified through a birth certificate, SSLC marksheet, Aadhaar card, PAN card, or, for candidates already working in a Nagarasabhe, documents showing their ESI/PF enrolment date. No age relaxation is mentioned in the notification for any category, and reservation-related age relaxation does not apply since this recruitment falls outside the scope of the Karnataka reservation act for direct recruitment.
Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Priority / Preference Criteria
Since this is a Neravu Paavathi (wage-basis) recruitment rather than an open competitive process, the notification lists specific categories of candidates who will be given priority:
- Candidates who have worked for a minimum of one year as a Pourakarmika, Loader, UGD Helper, Driver, or Helper on a daily wage, "dinagooli," or contract (guttige) basis in the concerned Nagarasabhe in Bengaluru South District.
- One family member of a Pourakarmika (working on a daily wage basis) who died while on duty due to COVID-19 or other reasons, for consideration under compassionate/Neravu Paavathi appointment.
- Locally self-employed or experienced persons who have worked for at least one year on a daily wage basis as Loaders, UGD Helpers, Drivers, Helpers, or in waste-management units, public toilets, or waste-segregation units in the Bengaluru South District Nagarasabhes.
- Candidates who belong to, or are family members of, a person recognised as a Manual Scavenger under the Manual Scavengers Act.
Prior experience claims must be supported by a bank passbook showing ESI/PF or wage credit, along with attendance records certified by the concerned Pourayukta (Municipal Commissioner/Chief Officer).
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Salary
Wages for candidates appointed on a Neravu Paavathi basis will be fixed as per the minimum wages notified by the Labour Department, as revised from time to time, along with Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) benefits. The exact wage amount is not specified in the official notification.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Application Submission Start Date | 03.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 05.09.2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Selection Process
No written examination or personal interview is prescribed for this recruitment. Applications received will be scrutinised by the Pourakarmika Neravu Paavathi Recruitment Appointment Committee, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru South District. Selection will be based on the priority criteria listed above - prior work experience in the concerned Nagarasabhe, compassionate cases of deceased Pourakarmikas' families, and membership of the Manual Scavenger community - along with verification of submitted documents. The final decision on appointment rests with the Appointment Committee.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Documents Required
- Age proof: Birth certificate / SSLC marksheet / Aadhaar card / PAN card
- For candidates already engaged in a Nagarasabhe: documents showing ESI/PF enrolment/registration date
- Bank passbook showing ESI/PF or wage credit, as proof of prior work experience
- Attendance records certified by the concerned Pourayukta (for experience claims)
- Medical fitness certificate issued by a government doctor
- Self-declaration of Kannada language knowledge
- Caste/community certificate, for candidates claiming eligibility under the Manual Scavenger category
- Death certificate and legal heir/family certificate, for candidates applying under the compassionate (deceased Pourakarmika family) category
How to Apply for Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026
- Obtain the application form in the prescribed format, as provided with the official notification or available at the concerned Nagarasabhe office.
- Fill in the application form completely, including personal details, category, and details of any prior work experience.
- Attach all required supporting documents, including age proof, experience proof (if applicable), the medical fitness certificate, and the Kannada language self-declaration.
- Submit the completed application form along with the documents in person at the office of the concerned Nagarasabhe - Ramanagara, Channapatna, or Kanakapura - during office hours.
- Ensure the application reaches the Nagarasabhe office between 03.08.2026 and 05.09.2026, before 5:00 PM on the last date.
This recruitment does not have an online application process; applications must be submitted offline to the concerned Nagarasabhe office only.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only for the Nagarasabhe where the candidate is currently working or resident, as specified in the notification.
- Only one family member of a deceased Pourakarmika will be considered for appointment under the compassionate category.
- Appointment on a Neravu Paavathi basis is temporary/provisional in nature and does not entitle the candidate to regularisation, pension, or other permanent-employee benefits, whether by administrative decision or court order.
- Selected candidates must submit a written undertaking, on stamp paper, acknowledging the temporary nature of the appointment.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to perform sanitation duties without risk to themselves or others, as certified by a government doctor.
- Persons appointed under this scheme can be assigned only sanitation-related (cleanliness) work and cannot be deployed for any other duty, including office work.
- No claim to seniority for any other post can be made on the basis of the date of appointment under this scheme.
- Submission of false documents or information, or use of unfair means, will result in removal from duty and appropriate legal/disciplinary action.
- Candidates must not have any pending criminal case and must not have been dismissed from any earlier government or similar service.
- All decisions relating to correction, transfer, and cancellation of this recruitment process rest with the Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru South District, as Chairman of the Appointment Committee.
Bengaluru South Pourakarmika Important Links
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