Overview
Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga (Office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga – 577201) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator (52 (21 Karavasooligar + 31 Data Entry Operator) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline – application form and documents to be submitted at the concerned grama panchayat office before 25 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga (Office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga – 577201)
- Qualification
- 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.
- Vacancies
- 52 (21 Karavasooligar + 31 Data Entry Operator)
- Advertisement No
- ZP SHI/ABHI(4) VIVA-13/2026-27
- Posted
- 27 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 25 September 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25 September 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
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
Salary
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.
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
• 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.
Required Documents
• 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 52 Bill Collector, Data Entry Operator Posts?
Notification Date: 27 August 2026; Application Start Date: 27 August 2026; Application Last Date: 25 September 2026; Last Date to Pay Fee: 25 September 2026
What is the 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
What is the 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, cate…