Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 65 Clerk-cum-DEO and Tax Collector Posts

Zilla Panchayat Raichur (ZP Raichur) Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 20 August 2026 on the official website zpraichur.karnataka.gov.in. A total of 65 vacancies have been announced for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator (34) and Tax Collector (31) posts.

Candidates aged 18 to 40/43/45 years, depending on category, who have passed PUC or equivalent with Kannada as one subject and hold a minimum 3-month computer training certificate are eligible to apply. The online application process started on 20 August 2026 and will remain open until 3 September 2026.

Candidates can check the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided in the article.

• Apply Online For Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026
• Official Website

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Overview

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The minimum age of applicants must be 18 years as on the application closing date, and candidates must not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for their category.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The vacancy break-up for both posts is given below:

Both notifications also list a village/Grama-Panchayat-wise and reservation-category-wise allotment of posts (covering categories such as General, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, SC, ST, and reservations for women, rural candidates, Kannada-medium candidates, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities). Candidates can refer to the official notification PDF on the ZP Raichur website for the exact village and category allotted to each vacancy number, as this level of detail is not repeated here for readability.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Qualification

The educational qualification is common for both the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator and Tax Collector posts:

• Must have passed PUC or an examination considered equivalent, with Kannada as one of the subjects studied.
• Must hold a minimum 3-month computer training course certificate from an institution recognized by the Central or State Government.

The notification also clarifies that the following are treated as equivalent to PUC: a CBSE/ICSE Class 12 pass, a Class 12 pass conducted by another state’s board, a higher secondary certificate from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), a two-year ITI course combined with an NIOS pass in one language and one subject, or a pre-degree examination pass in one language and one subject.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Age is reckoned as on the application closing date, 03.09.2026.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

Both notifications specify that only candidates who reside in the villages under the specific Grama Panchayat where the vacancy exists are eligible to apply for that vacancy in Raichur district; applications from candidates of other districts, taluks, or villages will not be considered.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates must deposit the fee at any State Bank of India (SBI) branch using a challan against the account below, and upload the payment receipt while submitting the online application.

The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstance, including rejection of the application, and will not be adjusted against any other examination or recruitment.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for both posts will be made purely on merit, based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying educational examination (PUC or its recognized equivalent). No separate written examination or interview is mentioned in the provided notification. A provisional merit list will be published, and objections/claims regarding merit can be raised within the specified time, after which the final merit list will be published.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for upload at the time of online application:

• Mark sheet/certificate of the qualifying educational qualification (PUC or equivalent)
• Date of birth proof (SSLC marks card or equivalent)
• Computer training course certificate (minimum 3 months, recognized institution)
• Caste and category certificate, where applicable (issued by the Tahsildar in the prescribed format)
• Rural reservation certificate, where claimed (in Format-2, verified by the concerned Block Education Officer)
• Kannada-medium study certificate, where claimed (verified by the school headmaster)
• Ex-servicemen certificate / dependent certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where claiming benefit under the special category (persons with disability)
• Widow certificate, where applicable
• Fee payment receipt

How to Apply for Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Zilla Panchayat Raichur website.
2. Locate the online recruitment link for the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator or Tax Collector notification, as applicable.
3. Register and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
4. Pay the applicable application fee at an SBI branch and obtain the receipt.
5. Upload the required documents and the fee payment receipt in the prescribed format.
6. Review all entered details carefully, since incorrect information can lead to rejection of the application.
7. Submit the application before the last date, 03.09.2026.
8. Save/print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

Applications must be submitted only through the online mode via the official website. Offline or postal applications are not accepted for this recruitment.

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Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only candidates residing in the villages under the concerned Grama Panchayat of Raichur district are eligible to apply for that Grama Panchayat’s vacancies; candidates from other districts, taluks, or villages will not be considered.
• Applications can be submitted only through the online mode; offline or postal applications will not be accepted.
• Candidates must upload only their original documents in a clear, legible format; incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The recruiting authority’s decision on eligibility, category claims, and merit will be final.
• Providing false information, forged documents, or impersonation will lead to cancellation of candidature and may result in criminal and disciplinary action.
• Selected candidates will be employees of the Grama Panchayat and not Government servants.
• No correspondence will be entertained regarding the payment of fees.

Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online For Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026
• Official Website