Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 52 Bill Collector, Data Entry Operator Posts

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.)

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.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Only candidates who are residents of the same Grama Panchayat area where the specific post is vacant are considered.
4. 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.
5. Caste, category, rural and Kannada-medium reservation claims are verified against the original certificates before final selection.