Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 – 118 Vacancies, Apply by 15 July

The District Urban Development Cell, Vijayapura (DC Office) has issued an official notification inviting applications for 118 direct recruitment civil servant (Pourakarmika) posts in Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike. Applications open from 10 June 2026 and the last date to apply (with attested documents) is 15 July 2026. The application fee is Rs. 100 and must be paid at the Municipal Corporation office. All applications must be submitted offline at Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike's Central Office.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation is recruiting 118 Civil Servant posts, last date 15 June 2026.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the application window for Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Pourakarmika recruitment 2026. Applications submitted after 15 July 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

The notification covers 118 Pourakarmika (civil sanitation worker) posts under Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike. These are direct recruitment positions computed as per the Municipal Corporation's sanctioned strength.

Note: As per the notification, up to 10 posts out of the total are reserved for Manual Scavengers (male/female/transgender) identified under the Manual Scavengers Act within Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike or their family members. If eligible candidates are not available in this category, the vacancies will be filled from other categories.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy all of the following eligibility conditions to apply for Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Pourakarmika recruitment 2026. Applications not meeting these criteria will be rejected at the screening stage.

Nationality

The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

As on the date of this public notification, the candidate's minimum age must be 18 years and the maximum age must not exceed 50 years.

Work Experience

Candidates must have previously worked in Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike as a Pourakarmika, Loader, UGDS Health Worker, Cleaner, or Health Worker on an outsourcing/daily-wage/contract basis for at least one year prior to the date of this public notification.

Other Conditions

• Must be mentally and physically fit to perform duties. Candidates declared medically unfit by the medical board will be disqualified.
• Candidates who worked as Pourakarmika on outsourcing/daily-wage/contract basis and died due to COVID-19 or other reasons while on duty — one family member of such deceased worker is eligible to apply.
• Candidates with hands-on local field experience in waste management, public toilet operations, and zero-waste management in the municipal corporation are preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Kannada language.
• Must not have been involved in any criminal case.
• Must not have been dismissed from any office/department for disciplinary reasons.
• Must not be a student (vidyarthi).
• Reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC categories and other backward classes are not mentioned in this notification as per the direct (Nera Pavathi) recruitment process applicable here, and reservation provisions under that Act do not apply to this process.

Document Requirements at the Time of Application

• Salary bank statement, ESI and EPF bank statements, or attendance records for those who have previously worked in higher-grade posts.
• Service certificate from the competent authority.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

All candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 100 at the time of submitting their application. Applicants should note that the fee receipt issued by Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike must be collected and retained as proof of payment. Payment is made at the Municipal Corporation office itself.

Important: The application fee once paid at the Mahanagara Palike office is non-refundable. The receipt must be attached to the application.

Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Civil Servant Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection for Vijayapura Municipal Corporation Pourakarmika posts follows a priority-based direct recruitment method. There is no written examination; selection is based on prior service credentials and the defined priority order below.

Priority Order for Selection

1. First Priority: Candidates who, prior to the date of this notification, have been working as Pourakarmika, Loaders, UGDS Health Workers, Cleaners, or Health Workers on outsourcing/daily-wage/contract basis in Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike for at least one year.
2. Second Priority: Family members (one member) of Pourakarmika workers who died while on outsourcing/daily-wage/contract duty due to COVID-19 or other reasons.
3. Third Priority: Candidates with hands-on experience working in Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike's Solid Waste Management, Public Toilet, and Zero Waste Management units as local sanitation workers.
4. Fourth Priority: Persons identified as Manual Scavengers under the Manual Scavengers Act within Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike, or one member of their family (male/female/transgender). Up to 10 posts are reserved for this category.

Tiebreaker Rule

If two or more candidates have equal service periods, priority will be determined based on age. If both the date of birth and the date of joining are the same, selection will be made by lottery (draw).

Additional Selection Notes

• Candidates with more years of service will be given preference over those with fewer years.
• The Selection Committee has the right to reject on medical grounds after full examination, and such decisions are not subject to restriction under any other provision.
• The final decision on direct Pourakarmika recruitment rests with the Selection Committee chaired by the District Collector, Vijayapura District.

Realistic Timeline

After the last date of 15 July 2026, candidates can expect the selection process and interview/verification calls within 4–8 weeks, subject to the committee's schedule and document verification.

Terms and Conditions of Appointment

Selected candidates must be aware of the following service conditions before applying. These conditions govern the nature of employment and any future service benefits.

• Selected Pourakarmika will be paid the minimum wage revised from time to time by the Labour Department, along with PF and ESI benefits.
• Selected candidates are appointed on a temporary basis. They are not entitled to any benefits applicable to permanent employees and cannot claim regularization or permanent employment individually or through unions, or approach courts for the same. (Candidates must submit a Notary Affidavit to this effect before appointment, as directed by the Commissioner, Directorate of Municipal Administration, Bengaluru.)
• Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to perform duties without hindrance. Medical fitness must be certified by a doctor.
• Candidates selected through this direct recruitment process will not be eligible for compassionate appointment, pension, gratuity, or any other service benefits.
• Directly recruited Pourakarmika must perform only sanitation/cleanliness duties and will not be assigned to any office or office-related work.
• Outside of duty hours, selected candidates are not authorized to perform duties in any other capacity under any other person's name.
• If a selected candidate fails to perform duties satisfactorily or does not follow instructions given by the office head, or if they provide false information and conceal documents, the Municipal Corporation Commissioner has the authority to terminate them without prior notice.
• The salary for directly recruited Pourakarmika posts will be subject to the circulars, orders, and instructions issued by the Government and Directorate of Municipal Administration from time to time.

How to Apply

The application process for Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike Pourakarmika recruitment 2026 is entirely offline. No online applications are accepted. Candidates must follow the steps below carefully to avoid rejection.

1. Download or collect the prescribed application format from the official website www.vijayapuracity.mrc.gov.in, the notice board of Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike, or the District Urban Development Cell website www.vijayapuradudc.mrc.gov.in. Alternatively, contact the Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike Central Office to obtain the application form.
2. Fill out the application completely in the prescribed format.
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 at the Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike office and collect the official receipt.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents, including proof of previous service (salary slips, ESI/EPF statements, bank statements, or attendance records), service certificate from competent authority, proof of date of birth, and any other relevant documents.
5. Submit the completed application form along with the fee receipt and all supporting documents at Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike, Central Office within the prescribed dates.
6. Applications must be submitted only at the Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike office. Applications sent to or submitted at district offices, planning offices, or any other location will not be considered.
7. Ensure your application reaches the office on or before 15 July 2026.

Where to Submit

Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike, Central Office, Vijayapura.

Special Conditions

Candidates should read the following special conditions carefully before submitting their application.

• This public notification is not an appointment order.
• Submitting an application and paying the fee does not guarantee selection or appointment.
• If the Selection Committee requires additional documents, they must be submitted to the committee when requested.
• The final decision on recruitment of direct Pourakarmika posts rests with the Selection Committee chaired by the District Collector (Zilla Adhikari), Vijayapura District.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many applicants lose their candidature due to avoidable errors. Based on the notification conditions, candidates should avoid the following mistakes:

• Submitting more than one application: If a candidate submits more than one application, only one will be considered and the rest will be rejected without notice.
• Applying without proof of prior service: Without salary bank statements, ESI/EPF records, or a valid service certificate, your application will be disqualified. Ensure all records are attached and self-attested.
• Not paying the fee at the Municipal Office: The Rs. 100 fee must be paid at Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike's office in person. Do not attempt any other payment method.
• Submitting the application at the wrong office: Applications must be submitted at Vijayapura Mahanagara Palike Central Office only — not at any district planning or other government office.
• Applying without meeting minimum age: Candidates below 18 or above 50 years as on the notification date are ineligible.
• Not providing a Notary Affidavit: Selected candidates must submit a Notary Affidavit stating they will not claim permanent employment. Failure to provide this before joining will disqualify appointment.
• Submitting after 15 July 2026: Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. DUDC does not accept responsibility for delays.
• Providing false information: Submitting false documents or misrepresenting service details is liable for legal action and immediate termination if discovered post-appointment.

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