Overview
Zilla Panchayat, Raichur has released a recruitment notification for the post of Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator, Tax Collector (Karavasoolegara) (65 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Zilla Panchayat, Raichur
- Vacancies
- 65
- Posted
- 20.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 03.09.2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03.09.2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The vacancy break-up for both posts is given below: S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator | 34 2: Tax Collector (Karavasoolegara) | 31 Total: 65 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.
Age Limit
Category: Maximum Age Limit SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years General Category: 40 years Minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Age is reckoned as on the application closing date, 03.09.2026.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General / Unreserved category candidates: Rs. 500 Other Backward Categories (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 300 SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-servicemen: Rs. 200 Special category (persons with disability) candidates: Rs. 100 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. Account Name: Bank | Branch ZP General Accounts: State Bank of India | Lingasugur Road, Raichur 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.
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.
How to Apply
• Visit the official Zilla Panchayat Raichur website. • Locate the online recruitment link for the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator or Tax Collector notification, as applicable. • Register and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details. • Pay the applicable application fee at an SBI branch and obtain the receipt. • Upload the required documents and the fee payment receipt in the prescribed format. • Review all entered details carefully, since incorrect information can lead to rejection of the application. • Submit the application before the last date, 03.09.2026. • Save/print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Zilla Panchayat Raichur Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 65 Clerk-cum-DEO and Tax Collector Posts?
Notification Date: 20.08.2026; Notification Release Date: 20.08.2026; Online Application Start Date: 20.08.2026; Online Application Last Date: 03.09.2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee General / Unreserved category candidates: Rs. 500 Other Backward Categories (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 300 SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-servicemen: Rs. 200 Special category (persons with disability) candidates: Rs. 100 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. Account Name: Bank | Branch ZP General Accounts: State Bank of India | Lingasugur Road, Raichur 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.
What is the age limit?
Category: Maximum Age Limit SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years General Category: 40 years Minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Age is reckoned as on the application closing date, 03.09.2026.
What is the 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.