Mysuru Mahanagara Palike, also known as the Mysore City Corporation (MCC), has released a notification for the recruitment of 116 UGD Helper (Under Ground Drainage Helper) posts. The notification was issued vide No. C.E.S.T(5):C.R:03:2026-27 dated 08-09-2026. This is a special, one-time recruitment restricted to candidates already working in the Corporation on daily-wage, contract, outsourcing, or equal-pay-for-equal-work terms for at least two years - it is not an open recruitment. Applications can be submitted from 10 September 2026 to 9 October 2026 (5:30 PM) at the MCC Central Office, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru-570004.
Notification PDF | Official Website
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Mysuru Mahanagara Palike (Mysore City Corporation, MCC) |
| Post Name | UGD Helper (Under Ground Drainage Helper) |
| Notification No. | No. C.E.S.T(5):C.R:03:2026-27 dated 08-09-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 116 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 27,000 – Rs. 46,675 |
| Application Mode | Offline (application form to be submitted in person/by hand at the MCC office) |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Job Location | Mysuru, Karnataka |
| Official Website | http://www.mysurucity.mrc.gov.in |
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08-09-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 09-10-2026, 5:30 PM |
Applications received after 09-10-2026, 5:30 PM will not be considered, and delays will not be condoned under any circumstance, per the notification's special instructions.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Vacancy 2026
A total of 116 UGD Helper posts are notified, all carrying the same pay scale of Rs. 27,000–46,675.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGD Helper | 116 |
The notification also carries a horizontal-reservation break-up of these 116 posts, which is reproduced below from the official table:
| Reservation Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General/Others | 18 |
| Women | 39 |
| Rural | 30 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 11 |
| Project-Displaced Family | 05 |
| Sports Persons | 06 |
| Persons with Disability | 06 |
| Third Gender | 01 |
| Total | 116 |
Note: The notification's caste-wise matrix (SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B/General split, cross-tabulated against the horizontal categories above) is present in the source PDF as a dense scanned table. The horizontal-reservation totals above are verified and sum correctly to 116. The individual caste-wise cell values are not being published here as they could not be read with full confidence from the scan - see the Flag for Sila note below.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be conversant in Kannada.
- Candidate must currently be working in Mysuru Mahanagara Palike on a daily-wage/ welfare/ equal-pay-for-equal-work/ contract/ outsourcing basis, performing the same or equivalent UGD Helper-type duties, and must have completed a minimum of 2 years of continuous service in that capacity.
- Candidates engaged through STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) or Wet Well contract arrangements are excluded from this recruitment.
- Candidates must be able to produce ESI and PF documents (paid by the Corporation on their behalf), duly certified by the concerned officials.
This is a restricted/internal-eligibility recruitment - candidates not already engaged with MCC in the manner described above are not eligible to apply.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years, completed as on the date the government order was issued |
| Maximum Age | 55 years |
Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Salary
Selected UGD Helpers will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 27,000 – Rs. 46,675, as fixed for the post under the Corporation's cadre and pay rules.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Selection Process
- Selection is made purely on merit, based on the length of continuous service rendered in the qualifying category of employment with MCC - there is no written exam or interview.
- Where two or more candidates have equal service length, the older candidate (by date of birth) is given preference.
- If both service length and date of birth are identical, selection between such candidates is decided by lottery.
- A provisional selection list is published per Rule 4 read with Rule 5, followed by objections/representations and a final list approved by the Selection & Direct Recruitment Authority-cum-Commissioner, MCC.
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Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Documents Required
- Duly filled prescribed application form
- Recent passport-size photograph affixed on the form, with signature/left-thumb impression
- Proof of date of birth
- Proof of current engagement and service length with MCC (in the qualifying employment category) certified by the competent branch head
- ESI and PF documents certified by the concerned MCC officials
- Caste and income/creamy-layer certificates, where reservation is claimed
- Rural candidate certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate from the district medical board, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen discharge/service certificate, where applicable
- Project-displaced family certificate, where applicable
- Kannada-medium study certificate, where applicable (for the Kannada-medium candidate provision)
- Third-gender certificate from the competent authority, where applicable
How to Apply for Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Recruitment 2026
- Collect the prescribed application form from the MCC Central Office, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru-570004 (forms are issued free of cost).
- Fill in all columns of the application completely and accurately.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign or affix a left-thumb impression on the form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all supporting certificates listed under Documents Required.
- Submit the completed application directly at the MCC Central Office on or before 9 October 2026, 5:30 PM. Applications sent by post or dropped off through any other channel will not be accepted.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Important Instructions
- This recruitment is governed by the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Recruitment of Officers and Employees) Rules, 2011, and the special 2026 UGD Helper recruitment rules issued for corporations other than the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
- Only candidates already engaged with MCC in the specified categories of employment, for a minimum of 2 years, are eligible - this is not a fresh open recruitment.
- Applications not on the prescribed format, or incomplete applications, are liable to be rejected.
- Furnishing false information, fake certificates, or suppressing material facts will lead to rejection/cancellation of candidature at any stage, besides other action as per rules.
- The final decision on all matters relating to the recruitment rests with the Selection & Direct Recruitment Authority-cum-Commissioner, MCC.
Mysore City Corporation UGD Helper Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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Candidates from Karnataka can also explore more Karnataka Government Jobs and Municipal Corporation Jobs across the state. Those interested in similar civic-body openings can check the latest Mysuru Government Jobs for upcoming local vacancies. Candidates looking for other helper, attender, and Group-D level positions can browse 10th Pass Government Jobs and Group D Jobs matching their profile.
