District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 18 July 2026 on the official website of the District Urban Development Cell, Bidar (Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar), Government of Karnataka. A total of 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) vacancies have been announced through the District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 for Bidar Mahanagara Palike and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.
Candidates aged 18 to 50 years who are able to read and write in Kannada are eligible to apply for these Pourakarmika vacancies. The offline application process for District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 started on 18 July 2026 and will remain open until 10 August 2026.
Candidates can download the District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and submit their offline application at the respective municipal office using the direct links and details provided below in this article.
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The District Urban Development Cell, Bidar has released the official notification (No. ಜನಕೋ/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ/ಸಿಆರ್-20/2026-27/665) for the recruitment of Pourakarmikas against direct recruitment vacant posts in Bidar Mahanagara Palike and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe, in line with the guidelines issued by the Directorate of Municipal Administration, Bengaluru (Letter No. 513641/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ-2/ಇತರೆ/8/2021 dated 18-11-2025). As per state policy, 50% of pourakarmika posts in Mahanagara Palikes and Nagarasabhes are to be filled through direct recruitment and 50% through outsourcing. The notification includes complete details about ULB-wise vacant posts, eligibility, selection criteria, and important dates. Candidates can use the direct link below to download the official notification PDF and read all recruitment details.
- Download District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Official Notification
- Official Website
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | District Urban Development Cell, Bidar (Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar) |
| Notification No. | ಜನಕೋ/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ/ಸಿಆರ್-20/2026-27/665 |
| Post Name | Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (against sanctioned direct recruitment vacant posts) |
| Total Vacant Posts | 264 |
| Urban Local Bodies Covered | Bidar Mahanagara Palike, Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Application Start Date | 18-07-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10-08-2026 |
| Official Website | bidar.nic.in |
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Commencement of application submission | 18-07-2026, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding government holidays) |
| Last date for application submission | 10-08-2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Last time for accepting applications on the closing day | Up to 6:00 PM |
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District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 264 direct recruitment vacant posts of Pourakarmika are available across 2 urban local bodies in Bidar district, based on the 700:1 ratio sanctioned posts as per the 2024 government notification population estimate.
| S. No. | Name of Urban Local Body | Sanctioned Pourakarmika Posts (700:1 ratio, per 2024 population estimate) | Direct Recruitment Sanctioned Posts (50% for Nagarasabhes) | Direct Recruitment Filled Posts | Direct Recruitment Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bidar Mahanagara Palike | 311,670 | 222 | 17 | 205 |
| 2 | Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan | 84,072 | 120 | 1 | 59 |
Total Direct Recruitment Vacant Posts: 264
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum age must not exceed 50 years.
- Educational Qualification: No specific educational qualification is prescribed; however, candidates must be able to read and write in the Kannada language.
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Selection Criteria for Direct Recruitment Vacant Posts
Preference in filling the direct recruitment vacant pourakarmika posts will be given in the following order:
- First priority is given to candidates currently working or who have previously worked on an outsourcing basis in urban local bodies - based on period of service, seniority/date of engagement, and having worked as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper, or cleaner for a minimum of one year, supported by proof such as ESI/PF/salary payment records, bank passbook, or attendance documents.
- Among families of urban local body outsourced pourakarmikas, if a family member has died - based on continuous years of service in outsourcing/contract - a family member may be considered for compassionate appointment (and for other qualifying reasons as well).
- Workers with experience in urban local body-related public toilets and solid waste management units - having worked continuously for a minimum of one year as loaders, UDI helpers, cleaners, or in waste segregation units - will be considered, based on proof documents such as ESI/EPF salary payment, bank passbook, or attendance records.
- If Municipal Sponsor Authority rule vacant posts exceed 10% of the total and eligible candidates are not available under the above criteria, the remaining posts will be filled from other identified marginalized groups or from family members (male, female, son/daughter) of the concerned candidate.
- Vacant posts remaining after the above criteria (1 to 4) will be filled by considering candidates in other categories, in order of priority.
Note on reservation: Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (as per the opinion given by the Department of Social Welfare) is not applicable to this direct recruitment process, since the reservation act does not apply to this method of appointment. The concerned authority is required to take a firm decision on this matter.
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District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must submit the following documents along with their application:
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (all columns completed)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Voter ID Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or other proof document for verification of date of birth
- Documents proving previous experience in urban local bodies - proof of a minimum of one year's work as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper, or cleaner on outsourcing/contract basis (bank passbook with ESI/PF/salary payment proof, or attendance documents)
- In case of a deceased urban local body outsourced pourakarmika (due to COVID-19 or other reasons) - details of the deceased worker along with the family member's supporting documents for compassionate direct recruitment appointment
- Proof of continuous minimum one-year work in urban local body-related solid waste management units or public toilets (as loader/UDI helper/cleaner/toilet attendant/waste segregation unit worker) - ESI/EPF salary payment, bank passbook proof, or attendance documents
How to Apply for District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
| Urban Local Body | Address for Obtaining/Submitting Application Form |
|---|---|
| Bidar Mahanagara Palike | Commissioner, Bidar Mahanagara Palike Office, Bidar |
| Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan | Pourayukta, Nagarasabhe Office, Basavakalyan |
- Obtain the application form from the respective office address listed above.
- Fill in the application form completely, ensuring all columns are filled.
- Attach all required documents as listed in the Documents Required section above.
- Submit the completed application in person at the respective office between 18-07-2026 and 10-08-2026, during 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding government holidays).
- Applications will be accepted up to 6:00 PM on the last day (10-08-2026); the concerned Pourayukta/Commissioner will maintain a record of the number of applications received on that date.
- Applications received after the last date, and incomplete applications, will not be considered.
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Employment Conditions
- Salary will be paid as per the minimum wage prescribed by the Labour Department, revised periodically, along with applicable P.F. and E.S.I. benefits.
- Direct recruitment appointed pourakarmikas are temporary employees and are not entitled to any benefits applicable to outside/private employees; they are also not permitted to run a private business or take up private work, and cannot approach a court of law regarding such matters. (Candidates are required to submit a Notary Affidavit to this effect at the time of appointment.)
- Candidates appointed must be physically fit to perform any assigned work; visually impaired candidates are not eligible.
- Direct recruitment appointment holders are not eligible for benefits such as death compensation, pension, or gratuity during the course of duty.
- Direct recruitment appointed pourakarmikas must perform sanitation work only and cannot be assigned to any other work or office duties.
- Employees cannot perform any duty outside their designated role in any related department.
- If a direct recruitment appointee fails in duty performance, or if the Chief Officer receives complaints/suggestions regarding the same, the concerned Commissioner/Pourayukta will remove such persons from duty following due notice procedure.
- Direct recruitment appointed employees are bound by orders/circulars issued periodically by the Government and the Directorate. (A Notary Affidavit is required from candidates for this as well.)
- If false or incorrect information is found in the application at any stage of employment, the appointment of the concerned candidate will be cancelled and criminal case proceedings will apply.
- The final decision regarding direct recruitment appointment rests with the Chairman of the Direct Recruitment Authority and the District Collector, wherever the District is concerned.
District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- No specific application fee has been mentioned in the notification. Not specified in the notification: application fee details.
- Candidates should carefully read all conditions mentioned in the notification before applying, especially regarding the temporary nature of the post and the non-applicability of reservation in this direct recruitment process.
- For more information, candidates can visit the official website: bidar.nic.in
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