Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 52 Bill Collector, Data Entry Operator Posts
Organization: Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Notification No: ZP SHI/ABHI(4) VIVA-13/2026-27
Post Names: Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator
Total Vacancies: 52 Posts (21 Bill Collector + 31 DEO)
Qualification: 12th Pass / PUC with Kannada as one language
Age Limit: 18 - 40 years (General); category-wise relaxation applicable
Application Fee: Rs. 50 (SC/ST) / Rs. 100 (Others) - Demand Draft
Application Start Date: 27 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026
Selection: Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
Apply Mode: Offline at concerned Grama Panchayat office
Official Website: shivamogga.nic.in
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 - 52 Bill Collector, DEO Posts Across 7 Taluks
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga (ZP Shimoga recruitment 2026) has invited applications to fill 52 vacant posts - 21 Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator - across various Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat jobs in 7 taluks of Shivamogga district. The Shimoga Zilla Panchayat 52 posts vacancy covers Grama Panchayats in Shivamogga, Bhadravati, Hosanagar, Sagar, Sorab, Shikaripura, and Thirthahalli taluks.
The DEO jobs in Shivamogga and Bill Collector jobs Shivamogga are open to candidates who have passed 12th standard / PUC with Kannada as one language. Applications can be submitted offline at the concerned Grama Panchayat office from 27 August 2026 to 25 September 2026. The ZP Shivamogga notification 2026 (Notification No. ZP SHI/ABHI(4) VIVA-13/2026-27) was issued from the office at Post Box No. 127, Kuvempu Road, Shivamogga - 577201.
This Karnataka Zilla Panchayat recruitment 2026 is conducted under the Karnataka Grama Swaraj and Panchayat Raj rules. The Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga bill collector recruitment 2026 and data entry operator jobs in ZP Shivamogga are filled through direct recruitment on merit basis. The Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga recruitment 2026 official website link is shivamogga.nic.in.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Vacancy 2026 - Post-wise Details
A total of 52 vacancies are available across 7 taluks in Shivamogga district - 21 for Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) | 21 |
| Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator | 31 |
| Total | 52 |
Category-wise Breakup (Combined, Both Posts)
| Category | Bill Collector | DEO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| SC | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| ST | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Category-2A | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Category-2B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3A | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3B | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 31 | 52 |
- Posts are spread across 7 taluks: Shivamogga, Bhadravati, Hosanagar, Sagar, Sorab, Shikaripura, and Thirthahalli.
- Within the categories, specific posts are earmarked for Women, Rural candidates, Persons with Disability, Ex-servicemen, and Kannada-medium candidates.
- Only residents of the same Grama Panchayat where the post is vacant are eligible to apply.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification - Bill Collector
- Passed second PUC (12th) with Kannada as one language; OR
- Passed 12th standard CBSE / ICSE / any other state board with Kannada as one language; OR
- Passed higher secondary via NIOS with Kannada as one language.
- Computer Training: Certificate of at least 3 months duration, recognised by Central or State Government.
Educational Qualification - Data Entry Operator
- Same base qualification as Bill Collector - 12th Pass / PUC with Kannada as one language.
- Computer Training: Certificate of at least 6 months duration, recognised by Central or State Government.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Category | 40 years |
| Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category-1 | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Period of military service plus 3 years |
| Persons with Disability / Widows | 10 years relaxation |
ZP Shimoga Bill Collector Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Candidates | Rs. 50/- |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
The ZP Shimoga bill collector application fee must be paid via Demand Draft in favour of "Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga". The DD is not verified at the time of application scrutiny but must be produced at the time of final selection.
Salary for Bill Collector in Zilla Panchayat Karnataka 2026
The salary for bill collector in Zilla Panchayat Karnataka and Data Entry Operator posts will be as fixed by the Government of Karnataka under the applicable Grama Panchayat staff pay rules. The specific pay scale is not mentioned 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.
Shimoga ZP Data Entry Operator Selection Process 2026
The Shimoga ZP data entry operator selection process and Bill Collector selection is based on merit list - no written examination is conducted.
Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) - Merit Calculation
- Merit rank is based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying 12th standard examination.
- Additional weight is given for computer training qualification (3 months) where held.
Data Entry Operator - Merit Calculation
- 50% weight from qualifying academic exam marks (12th / PUC).
- 50% weight from a computer proficiency test conducted by the recruiting authority.
- Final merit is based on the combined weighted score.
How to Apply Offline for ZP Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Visit the official website shivamogga.nic.in and download the prescribed offline application form for ZP Shimoga recruitment.
- Step 2: Fill the application form completely with correct information.
- Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (see documents section below).
- Step 4: Prepare a Demand Draft (DD) for the application fee in favour of "Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga".
- Step 5: 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).
- Step 6: Ensure the application reaches between 27 August 2026 and 25 September 2026.
- Step 7: Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents Required for Shimoga ZP Recruitment 2026
- Aadhaar card
- 2 recent passport-size photographs
- Educational qualification mark sheets / certificates (12th / PUC)
- Birth-date proof (SSLC or equivalent certificate)
- Caste and reservation certificate (Form D / E / F as applicable) issued by Tahsildar
- Residence certificate from concerned Tahsildar confirming residence within the Grama Panchayat area
- Rural-reservation certificate (Form-2) where claiming rural quota
- Kannada-medium study certificate where claiming Kannada-medium quota
- Disability certificate with UDID / District Medical Board proof (minimum 40% disability)
- Discharge certificate / pension proof for ex-servicemen quota
- Computer training course certificate (Government-recognised)
Important Conditions for ZP Shivamogga Offline Form Filling Instructions 2026
- Applications are accepted only from residents of the specific Grama Panchayat where the applied post is vacant.
- Only offline applications are accepted - no online application mode is available.
- The Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga merit list date 2026 will be communicated separately by the recruiting authority.
- Rural-quota candidates must have completed their entire schooling (class 1 to 10) in institutions located within notified rural areas.
- Kannada-medium quota candidates must have studied from 1st to 10th standard entirely in Kannada medium in Karnataka schools.
- If original documents do not match the reservation category claimed, the candidate will be considered only under General merit category.
- Furnishing false information will lead to rejection at any stage and may attract legal action.
- The recruiting authority reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the recruitment process.
Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Important Links 2026
Official Recruitment Links
- Official Notification PDF - Download PDF
- Official Website - shivamogga.nic.in
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Recruitment 2026
It is the recruitment drive by Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga to fill 52 posts - 21 Bill Collector (Karavasooligar) and 31 Data Entry Operator - across 7 taluks in Shivamogga district.
A total of 52 vacancies are available - 21 for Karavasooligar (Bill Collector) and 31 for Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator.
Candidates must have passed 12th standard / PUC with Kannada as one language, along with a computer training certificate of at least 6 months duration recognised by the Government.
The last date for submission of offline application is 25 September 2026 at the concerned Grama Panchayat office.
Yes, candidates who have passed 12th standard / PUC with Kannada as one language and have a 3-month computer training certificate can apply for the Bill Collector post.
The ZP Shivamogga DEO offline application postal address application form can be downloaded from the official website shivamogga.nic.in.
Selection is based on merit list - no written exam. For Bill Collector, merit is based on 12th marks. For DEO, 50% weight from academic marks and 50% from computer proficiency test.
Rs. 50 for SC/ST candidates and Rs. 100 for all other candidates, payable via Demand Draft in favour of Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Shivamogga.
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