Shivamogga Gram Panchayat Recruitment 2026 – 52 Vacancies

Shivamogga Gram Panchayat Recruitment 2026: Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga, Karnataka has invited applications for direct recruitment to 52 Bill Collector and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator vacancies in Gram Panchayats of Shivamogga district. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Latest Update: Applications start on 27 August 2026 and must be submitted on or before 25 September 2026. Candidates must use the prescribed application form issued by the District Administration. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Recruitment Overview

Organisation	Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga
Recruitment Authority	District Administration, Shivamogga, Government of Karnataka
Posts	Bill Collector and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator
Total Vacancies	52 Posts
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Work Location	Gram Panchayats in Shivamogga District, Karnataka
Application Mode	Offline through prescribed application form

Important Dates

Notification Date	27 August 2026
Application Starts	27 August 2026
Last Date	25 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 September 2026

Important: Candidates should submit the completed application and supporting documents within the prescribed period. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Vacancy Details

Bill Collector	21 Vacancies
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator	31 Vacancies
Total	52 Vacancies

The vacancies are distributed among different Gram Panchayats and reservation categories across Shivamogga district. Candidates should check the official notification for the Gram Panchayat-wise and category-wise vacancy list. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Educational Qualification

For direct recruitment, candidates should possess the prescribed PUC / Class 12 or equivalent qualification with Kannada as one of the languages, as specified in the notification.

Bill Collector	PUC / 12th or recognised equivalent qualification with Kannada as one of the languages, along with the prescribed computer qualification.
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator	PUC / 12th or recognised equivalent qualification with Kannada as one of the languages, along with the prescribed computer qualification.

Computer Qualification

Bill Collector	Government-recognised computer training certificate of at least 3 months.
Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator	Government-recognised computer training certificate of at least 6 months.

The official notification also lists recognised equivalent educational pathways. Candidates possessing an equivalent qualification should confirm eligibility from the notification before applying. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 Years
General Category	Maximum 40 Years
Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B	Maximum 43 Years
SC / ST / Category-I	Maximum 45 Years

Additional age relaxation for eligible special categories will apply according to Karnataka Government rules and the conditions mentioned in the official notification. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Application Fee

SC / ST Candidates	₹50
Other Candidates	₹100
Payment Method	Demand Draft as prescribed in the official notification
DD In Favour Of	Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga

Selection Process

Selection will be made according to the Karnataka Gram Panchayat recruitment rules and merit criteria specified in the official notification.

For the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator post, the notification provides weightage based on:

• Marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
• Computer literacy / computer proficiency assessment.
• Reservation and eligibility rules applicable to the vacancy.

The notification indicates 50% weightage for qualifying academic marks and 50% for the prescribed computer literacy assessment for the Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator selection process. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Documents Required

• Completed prescribed application form
• SSLC marks card
• PUC / Class 12 marks card
• Computer training certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Income certificate, where applicable
• Residence certificate
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Kannada-medium certificate, where applicable
• Rural candidate certificate, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card copy
• No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed, where applicable
• Demand Draft for the prescribed application fee
• Two passport-size photographs

The official application form specifically lists these certificates for submission with the application. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

How to Apply

1

Download and carefully read the official Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat recruitment notification.

2

Download the prescribed Bill Collector / Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator application form.

3

Select the post for which you are applying and fill in all personal, educational and reservation details.

4

Attach the required educational certificates, computer qualification, category certificates, Aadhaar copy and two passport-size photographs.

5

Obtain the prescribed Demand Draft towards the application fee in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga.

6

Submit the completed application with documents to the concerned Gram Panchayat as instructed in the official notification.

7

Ensure that the application is submitted on or before 25 September 2026.

Important Links

Download Official Recruitment Notification PDF Download Official Application Form Shivamogga District Official Recruitment Page

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available? There are 52 vacancies in total.

How many Bill Collector vacancies are available? There are 21 Bill Collector vacancies.

How many Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator vacancies are available? There are 31 vacancies.

What is the last date to apply? The last date is 25 September 2026.

What qualification is required? Candidates should possess PUC / Class 12 or recognised equivalent qualification with Kannada and the prescribed government-recognised computer training certificate.

What is the maximum age for General candidates? The maximum age is 40 years.

Where should the application be submitted? The completed application should be submitted to the concerned Gram Panchayat according to the instructions in the official notification.