| Advt No | – |
| Recruitment Board | Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga (Office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga – 577201) |
| Post Name | Bill Collector, Data Entry Operator |
| Vacancies | 52 |
| Last Date | 25-09-2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
Official source: Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga notification No. ZP SHI/ABHI(4) VIVA-13/2026-27 dated 27.08.2026, issued from the office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga – 577201, under the Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (recruitment, service conditions and pay scale) rules. Applications are accepted only at the concerned Grama Panchayat office; no online application mode is mentioned in the notification.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga (Office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga – 577201) |
| Notification No. | ZP SHI/ABHI(4) VIVA-13/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Posts | Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator |
| Total Posts | 52 (21 Karavasooligar + 31 Data Entry Operator) |
| Recruiting Area | Grama Panchayats across 7 taluks: Shivamogga, Bhadravati, Hosanagar, Sagar, Sorab, Shikaripura and Thirthahalli |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment on merit basis under Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj service rules |
| Application Mode | Offline – application form and documents to be submitted at the concerned Grama Panchayat office |
| Residence Condition | Only residents of the same Grama Panchayat where the post is vacant are eligible to apply |
Note: This recruitment follows Government Order No. Gra-Apa 886 Gra-Pam-Ka 2016 dated 29.09.2020, and Karnataka Panchayat Raj Commissionerate letters No. KPRC-GPA/134/2024 dated 26.06.2024 and KPRC-GPA/136/2025 DD-1 dated 12.08.2026, and was approved in the Income (Aaya) Committee meeting held on 14.08.2026 under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25 September 2026 |
Note: The official notification does not mention a written examination date. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from qualifying-exam marks (and a computer proficiency test for the Data Entry Operator post).
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Vacancy 2026 (Post & Category-wise)
21 Karavasooligar (Bill Collector)
31 Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator
52 Total Posts
Category-wise Breakup (Combined, Both Posts)
| Category | Karavasooligar | Data Entry Operator | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category-2A | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Category-2B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3A | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 31 | 52 |
Within the categories above, specific posts are further earmarked for Women, Rural candidates, Persons with Disability, Ex-servicemen and Kannada-medium candidates as shown in the Grama Panchayat-wise tables below.
Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) – Grama Panchayat-wise Vacancy (21 Posts)
| Sl. No. | Grama Panchayat | Taluk | Reserved Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haridravathi | Hosanagar | SC – Cat-A (Others) |
| 2 | Agasavalli | Shivamogga | General – Others |
| 3 | Hunchadakatte | Thirthahalli | ST – Others |
| 4 | Doddheri | Bhadravati | General – Women |
| 5 | Bellur | Hosanagar | Category-1 – Others |
| 6 | Hittala | Shikaripura | General – Rural |
| 7 | Melinahanasavadi | Shivamogga | Category-2A – Others |
| 8 | Thondooru | Thirthahalli | General – Disabled |
| 9 | Bennooru | Sorab | SC – Cat-B (Others) |
| 10 | Shedgar | Thirthahalli | General – Women |
| 11 | Donabaghatta | Bhadravati | Category-2B – Others |
| 12 | Baloor | Hosanagar | General – Rural |
| 13 | Ramachandrapura | Hosanagar | Category-2A – Women |
| 14 | Kagakodamag | Bhadravati | General – Others |
| 15 | Singanamane | Bhadravati | SC – Cat-C (Others) |
| 16 | Shirivante | Sagar | General – Women |
| 17 | Thammadihalli | Shivamogga | Category-3A – Others |
| 18 | Kudligere | Bhadravati | General – Rural |
| 19 | Matturu | Shivamogga | Category-3B – Others |
| 20 | Mavinakere | Bhadravati | General – Ex-servicemen |
| 21 | Haaruguligey | Thirthahalli | Category-2A – Rural |
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator – Grama Panchayat-wise Vacancy (31 Posts)
| Sl. No. | Grama Panchayat | Taluk | Reserved Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaginalli | Shikaripura | SC – Cat-A (Others) |
| 2 | Mumbaru | Hosanagar | General – Others |
| 3 | Shakunavalli | Sorab | ST – Others |
| 4 | Aanaveri | Bhadravati | General – Women |
| 5 | Sunnadakoppa | Shikaripura | Category-1 – Others |
| 6 | Muduba Siddapura | Shikaripura | General – Rural |
| 7 | Kudligere | Bhadravati | Category-2A – Others |
| 8 | Arabilachi | Bhadravati | General – Disabled |
| 9 | Aayanooru | Shivamogga | SC – Cat-B (Others) |
| 10 | Bhaganakatte | Shikaripura | General – Women |
| 11 | Veerapura | Bhadravati | Category-2B – Others |
| 12 | Hosooru | Shikaripura | General – Rural |
| 13 | Donabaghatta | Bhadravati | Category-2A – Women |
| 14 | Shigga | Sorab | General – Others |
| 15 | Hodala Haralapura | Thirthahalli | SC – Cat-C (Others) |
| 16 | Thaalaguunda | Shikaripura | General – Women |
| 17 | Thuppuru | Shivamogga | Category-3A – Others |
| 18 | Saloor | Shikaripura | General – Rural |
| 19 | Melinahanasavadi | Shivamogga | Category-3B – Others |
| 20 | Chikkamaagadi | Shikaripura | General – Ex-servicemen |
| 21 | Dyaavanahalli | Sorab | Category-2A – Rural |
| 22 | Baloor | Hosanagar | General – Women |
| 23 | Aralihalli | Bhadravati | SC – Cat-A (Women) |
| 24 | Aavinahalli | Sagar | General – Women |
| 25 | Ambaaragoppa | Shikaripura | Category-2A – Disabled |
| 26 | Kaarehalli | Bhadravati | General – Rural |
| 27 | Baarandooru | Bhadravati | SC – Cat-B (Women) |
| 28 | Singanamane | Bhadravati | General – Kannada Medium |
| 29 | Harigi | Shikaripura | Category-2A – Women |
| 30 | Nidhige | Shivamogga | General – Women |
| 31 | Thammadihalli | Shivamogga | Category-1 – Women |
Note: “Others” in the category column means the post is open within that reservation category without a further sub-earmark (i.e., not specifically reserved for women, rural, disabled, ex-servicemen, or Kannada-medium candidates within that category).
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification – Karavasooligar (Bill Collector)
| Option | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1a | Passed second PUC (12th) with Kannada as one language |
| 1b | Passed 12th standard CBSE examination with Kannada as one language |
| 1c | Passed 12th standard ICSE board examination with Kannada as one language |
| 1d | Passed Class 12 examination conducted by any other state government education board with Kannada as one language |
| 1e | Passed a higher secondary education course via the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with Kannada as one language |
| 1f | Passed a 3-year vocational diploma (CPEd/CPTC/ELTC) via NIOS – conducted through distance mode with one language subject and one vocational subject – with Kannada as one language; candidates who cleared all subjects except one in an equivalent-level exam may be treated as provisionally passed |
| 2a | A computer training course certificate of at least 3 months’ duration, recognised by the Central or State Government (a certificate from a private institution is acceptable only if endorsed with a Government-recognised certificate) |
Merit calculation (Karavasooligar): The merit list is prepared using the percentage/marks scored in whichever of 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e or 1f the candidate holds. If the candidate additionally has a computer-training qualification under 2a, that is also factored into the merit ranking.
Educational Qualification – Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator
The base qualification (options 1a to 1f) is the same as listed above for Karavasooligar – passing 12th standard / an equivalent NIOS course with Kannada as one language. The computer-training requirement differs:
| Option | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|
| 2a | A computer training course certificate of at least 6 months’ duration, recognised by the Central or State Government (a certificate from a private institution is acceptable only if endorsed with a Government-recognised certificate) |
Merit calculation (Data Entry Operator): 50% weight is given to the marks scored in the qualifying academic exam (1a to 1f), and 50% weight is given to the score of a computer proficiency test conducted by the recruiting authority; the final merit is based on the combined weighted score. (The computer proficiency test schedule is communicated to shortlisted candidates separately, including by e-mail.)
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Age Limit
As per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, candidates must have completed 18 years of age. Following Government Order No. CASuE 262 SENE 2025 dated 29.01.2026, and unless directed otherwise by a competent court, the maximum age limit is capped as below:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General category | 40 years |
| Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Ex-servicemen | Period of military service plus 3 years, as per applicable rules |
| Persons with disability / widows / bonded labourers (with certificate from a competent authority) | 10 years |
Note: The upper age limits above are as set out in the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, read with Government Order No. CASuE 262 SENE 2025 dated 29.01.2026. The exact age reckoning (cut-off) date is not specified in the official notification.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Salary 2026
The official notification states that pay for both the Karavasooligar and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator posts will be as fixed by the Government under the applicable Grama Panchayat staff pay rules. The specific pay scale / consolidated pay figure is not specified in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification PDF or the linked Government Orders on the official website for the exact pay scale.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Selection Process
Selection to both posts is on a merit-list basis – there is no written competitive examination mentioned in the notification. Key points:
- Karavasooligar: Merit rank is based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying 12th-standard/equivalent examination (option 1a–1f), with additional weight for a computer-training qualification (2a) where held.
- Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator: Merit rank is a combined score – 50% weight from the qualifying academic exam marks and 50% weight from a computer proficiency test conducted by the authority.
- Only candidates who are residents of the same Grama Panchayat area where the specific post is vacant are considered.
- Applications are received by the concerned Grama Panchayat / Panchayat Development Officer; the demand draft (fee) need not be verified at the scrutiny stage but must be produced at the time of final selection.
- Caste, category, rural and Kannada-medium reservation claims are verified against the original certificates before final selection.
How to Apply for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website shivamogga.nic.in and download the prescribed application form.
- Fill the form completely and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (see Documents section below).
- Prepare a Demand Draft (DD) for the application fee in favour of “Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga”.
- Submit the completed application, along with documents and the DD, to the concerned Grama Panchayat office (the Panchayat Development Officer of the Grama Panchayat where the post is vacant and where the candidate resides) between 27 August 2026 and 25 September 2026.
- The DD is not verified at the time of application scrutiny but must be produced at the time of final selection/document verification.
Important: Only candidates residing within the specific Grama Panchayat where a post is vacant are eligible to apply for that post; a residence certificate issued by the concerned Tahsildar must be submitted along with the application by the last date.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- 2 recent passport-size photographs
- Educational qualification mark sheets / certificates matching the qualification claimed as of the application deadline
- Birth-date proof – SSLC or equivalent examination certificate, School Leaving Certificate, or Transfer Certificate showing date of birth
- Caste and reservation certificate, in the prescribed Form D / Form E / Form F as applicable, issued by the concerned Tahsildar
- Residence certificate from the concerned Tahsildar confirming residence within the Grama Panchayat area of the vacant post
- Rural-reservation certificate (Form-2 as applicable), where claiming rural quota
- Kannada-medium study certificate (Form-2 as applicable), where claiming Kannada-medium quota
- Disability certificate with UDID / District Medical Board proof, where claiming PwD quota (minimum 40% disability)
- Discharge certificate, pension/gratuity proof, where claiming ex-servicemen quota
- Computer training course certificate (Government-recognised, or private-institute certificate endorsed by Government)
Important Conditions
- Applications are accepted only from residents of the specific Grama Panchayat where the applied post is vacant.
- Application fee: ₹50 for SC/ST candidates (proof required, else fee is not refunded) and ₹100 for all other candidates, payable via Demand Draft in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga.
- Rural-quota candidates must have completed their entire schooling (class 1 to 10) in institutions located within notified rural areas, certified by the concerned Tahsildar along with the school head/institution head, as per Government Order No. SaKaI 59 Shasana 2000 dated 06.01.2001 and Notification-2.
- Kannada-medium quota candidates must have studied from 1st to 10th standard entirely in Kannada medium in Karnataka schools, as certified per Government Order No. CASuE 71 Shasana 2001 dated 24.10.2002.
- Certain sub-castes among Hindu communities are included under Category-2A/3A/3B for education and employment purposes as per Government Order No. SaKaI 179 BiSi 2010 dated 16.07.2011; the notification lists these sub-castes in detail (shepherd, weaver, oil-presser, fisherman, potter, toddy-tapper and related occupational sub-castes, among others) – candidates should verify their sub-caste against the official notification.
- Ex-servicemen reservation (10%) is governed by Government Orders DPAR 13 SRR 92 dated 01.04.1992 and DPAR 28 SRR 95 dated 21.10.1995, under the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977; specific eligibility conditions for ex-servicemen and their dependents are detailed in the notification.
- Persons with disability (PwD) reservation applies only to candidates with 40% or more disability, as per Government Order No. WCD 213 PHP 2023 dated 06.02.2024; a UDID / competent-authority disability certificate must be submitted by the application deadline. Age relaxation does not automatically apply to all disability categories – refer to Government Order No. CASuE/115/SENE/2005 dated 19.11.2005 for applicable categories.
- If original documents on verification do not match the reservation category (caste/rural/Kannada-medium) claimed in the application, the candidate’s reservation-category claim will be cancelled and they will be considered only under the General merit category, if otherwise eligible.
- Candidates already in Government service, or who have already availed of a Government job/exam opportunity in the past under similar terms, must submit the relevant No-Objection Certificate / prior-employment proof along with the application, where applicable.
- Furnishing false information or documents in the application will lead to rejection at any stage and may attract legal action.
- The recruiting authority reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process, or change the number of posts.