The District Urban Development Cell (DUDC), Bidar, functioning under the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar, Government of Karnataka, has released Notification No. ಜನಕೋ/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ/ಸಿಆರ್-20/2026-27/665 dated 18 July 2026 for the direct recruitment of 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) posts in Bidar Mahanagara Palike (City Corporation) and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe (City Municipal Council). Applications are accepted offline only, from 18 July 2026 to 10 August 2026, at the respective municipal office. Candidates aged 18 to 50 years who can read and write Kannada are eligible, with no minimum educational qualification prescribed. Note carefully that selection follows a fixed preference order that favours candidates already working, or previously working, as outsourced or contract pourakarmikas in urban local bodies.
Important Note: This is not an open-merit recruitment. Preference criteria 1 to 3 all require documented proof of at least one year of prior work in an urban local body as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper or cleaner. Candidates without that background are considered only under criteria 4 and 5, after the earlier categories are exhausted. Separately, the ULB-wise vacancy figures circulating on aggregator sites do not reconcile arithmetically. The vacant-post column below (205 + 59 = 264) matches the official total, and the sanctioned figures have been reconciled against the 700:1 population ratio, but candidates must confirm the exact breakup from the official notification PDF before applying. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC is stated in the notification as not applicable to this mode of appointment, and the notification itself records that the competent authority is to take a firm decision on the point.
Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | District Urban Development Cell, Bidar (Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar) |
| State | Karnataka |
| Notification No. | ಜನಕೋ/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ/ಸಿಆರ್-20/2026-27/665, dated 18 July 2026 |
| Governing Guidelines | Directorate of Municipal Administration, Bengaluru, Letter No. 513641/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ-2/ಇತರೆ/8/2021 dated 18 November 2025 |
| Post Name | Pourakarmika (ಪೌರಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ) / Sanitation Worker |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment against sanctioned vacant posts |
| Total Vacancies | 264 |
| Urban Local Bodies Covered | Bidar Mahanagara Palike, Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe |
| Educational Qualification | No specific qualification prescribed; must read and write Kannada |
| Age Limit | 18 to 50 years |
| Application Mode | Offline (in person, at the respective municipal office) |
| Application Start Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Preference order laid down in the notification; no written examination |
| Official Website | bidar.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 18 July 2026 |
| Application Submission Starts | 18 July 2026, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding government holidays) |
| Last Date for Submission | 10 August 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Extended Cut-off on Final Day | Applications accepted up to 6:00 PM on 10 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details (ULB-Wise)
| S.No. | Urban Local Body | Population (2024 Estimate) | Sanctioned Posts at 700:1 Ratio | 50% Direct Recruitment Share | Already Filled | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bidar Mahanagara Palike | 3,11,670 | 445 | 222 | 17 | 205 |
| 2 | Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe | 84,072 | 120 | 60 | 1 | 59 |
| Total | 282 | 18 | 264 |
Note on the table: Karnataka policy sanctions pourakarmika posts in Mahanagara Palikes and Nagarasabhes at one post per 700 population, with 50% filled by direct recruitment and 50% through outsourcing. The sanctioned and 50%-share columns above are reconciled from the population figures and the vacant-post totals; the vacant-post column and the total of 264 are the operative figures. Candidates should verify their own ULB’s breakup in the official PDF.
Age Limit
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | Must not exceed 50 years |
| Category-Wise Relaxation | Not detailed in the available notification; reservation is stated as not applicable to this mode of appointment |
Educational Qualification and Language Requirement
- No minimum educational qualification is prescribed for these posts.
- Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada. This is a stated eligibility condition, not a separate Kannada language examination.
- Candidates must be physically fit to perform any assigned sanitation work. The notification states that visually impaired candidates are not eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
Since applications are submitted in person in the prescribed format, there is no online payment step. Candidates should not pay any amount to any individual or intermediary in connection with this recruitment.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected Pourakarmikas will be paid the minimum wage prescribed by the Karnataka Labour Department, as revised from time to time, along with applicable Provident Fund (PF) and ESI benefits. A fixed monthly figure is not stated in the notification.
Candidates should also note the following service conditions set out in the notification:
- Direct recruitment appointees are engaged as temporary employees.
- They are not entitled to death compensation, pension or gratuity during the course of duty.
- They must perform sanitation work only and cannot be assigned other office or departmental duties.
- They are not permitted to run a private business or take up private work, and a notarised affidavit to this effect is required at the time of appointment.
- A further notarised affidavit is required binding the appointee to orders and circulars issued periodically by the Government and the Directorate.
Selection Process
There is no written examination. Posts are filled in the following order of preference, as laid down in the notification:
- Candidates currently working, or who have previously worked, on an outsourcing basis in urban local bodies – assessed on period of service, seniority and date of engagement, with a minimum of one year as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper or cleaner, supported by ESI/PF or salary payment records, bank passbook, or attendance documents.
- Compassionate consideration for a family member of a deceased urban local body outsourced pourakarmika, based on continuous years of service rendered on outsourcing or contract basis.
- Workers with experience in ULB-related public toilets and solid waste management units – a continuous minimum of one year as loader, UDI helper, cleaner, toilet attendant or waste segregation unit worker, with the same category of documentary proof.
- Where vacant posts exceed 10% of the total and eligible candidates are not available under the above, remaining posts are filled from other identified marginalized groups, or from family members (son, daughter, male or female) of the concerned candidate.
- Posts still remaining after criteria 1 to 4 are filled by considering candidates in other categories, in order of priority.
Reservation: The notification records that reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes is not applicable to this direct recruitment method, on the basis of the opinion given by the Department of Social Welfare, and that the competent authority is required to take a firm decision on this matter.
Required Documents
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format, with all columns completed
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Date of birth proof – Voter ID (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Ration Card or other acceptable document
- Proof of prior ULB experience – documentation of a minimum of one year as pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper or cleaner on outsourcing or contract basis (bank passbook showing ESI/PF or salary payment, or attendance records)
- For compassionate appointment cases – details of the deceased outsourced pourakarmika together with the applicant family member’s supporting documents
- Proof of continuous one-year work in ULB-related solid waste management units or public toilets, where claimed
- Notarised affidavits as prescribed, at the time of appointment
How to Apply for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026
- Identify the urban local body you are applying to – Bidar Mahanagara Palike or Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the corresponding office listed below, or download the format from the official notification.
- Fill in every column of the application form completely and accurately.
- Attach all supporting documents, including experience proof and date of birth proof.
- Submit the completed application in person at the respective office between 18 July 2026 and 10 August 2026, during 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, excluding government holidays.
- On the closing day, 10 August 2026, applications are accepted up to 6:00 PM. The concerned Commissioner or Pourayukta maintains a record of applications received that day.
- Retain acknowledgement of submission for your records.
Where to Obtain and Submit the Application
| Urban Local Body | Office Address |
|---|---|
| Bidar Mahanagara Palike | The Commissioner, Bidar Mahanagara Palike Office, Bidar |
| Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe | The Pourayukta, Nagarasabhe Office, Basavakalyan |
Important Instructions
- Applications received after the last date, and incomplete applications, will not be considered.
- There is no online application facility for this recruitment. Applications must be submitted in person.
- Read the notification conditions carefully before applying, particularly the temporary nature of the post and the non-applicability of reservation in this mode of appointment.
- If false or incorrect information is found at any stage, the appointment will be cancelled and criminal proceedings will apply.
- Where an appointee fails in duty performance, or complaints are received, the concerned Commissioner or Pourayukta may remove the person from duty following due notice procedure.
- The final decision on direct recruitment appointment rests with the Chairman of the Direct Recruitment Authority and the District Collector.
- Keep checking bidar.nic.in for corrigenda, selection lists and further instructions.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Kannada) | Click Here |
| Official Website – Bidar District Administration | Click Here |
| Recruitment Notices – Bidar District | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Not applicable – offline submission only |
Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many Pourakarmika posts are available in Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
✅ 264 direct recruitment vacant posts – 205 in Bidar Mahanagara Palike and 59 in Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 10 August 2026, up to 5:30 PM, with applications accepted at the counter until 6:00 PM on that final day.
Q3. Can I apply online for these posts?
✅ No. Applications are offline only, submitted in person at the Bidar Mahanagara Palike Office or the Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe Office.
Q4. What educational qualification is required?
✅ No minimum educational qualification is prescribed. Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada.
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ 18 to 50 years. No category-wise relaxation table is given in the notification.
Q6. Is there an application fee?
✅ No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q7. Who gets preference in selection?
✅ Candidates with at least one year of documented ULB experience as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper or cleaner on outsourcing or contract basis receive first preference, followed by compassionate cases and solid waste management or public toilet workers. Others are considered only after these categories are exhausted.
Q8. Is there a written exam for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
✅ No written examination. Selection follows the preference order set out in the notification.
Q9. Does reservation apply to this recruitment?
✅ The notification states that SC, ST and OBC reservation is not applicable to this direct recruitment method, and records that the competent authority is to take a firm decision on the matter.
Q10. What salary will selected Pourakarmikas receive?
✅ The minimum wage prescribed by the Karnataka Labour Department, revised periodically, along with PF and ESI benefits. No fixed monthly figure is stated in the notification.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from Notification No. ಜನಕೋ/ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ/ಸಿಆರ್-20/2026-27/665 dated 18 July 2026, issued by the District Urban Development Cell, Bidar, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar, Government of Karnataka. The ULB-wise sanctioned post figures have been reconciled against the 700:1 population ratio and may differ in presentation from the notification’s own tabulation. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the official notification PDF and verify all details, especially the vacancy breakup, eligibility conditions and submission timings, directly at bidar.nic.in before applying.
