Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive for 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) posts in Bidar Mahanagara Palike and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.
- Posts are filled through direct recruitment as per state policy (50% direct recruitment, 50% outsourcing).
- Temporary positions with salary as per Karnataka Labour Department minimum wage norms.
- Includes PF and ESI benefits; candidates must submit a Notary Affidavit for non-engagement in private business.
- Candidates must be physically fit to perform sanitation duties; visually impaired candidates are ineligible.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Minimum age: 18 years; maximum age: 50 years.
- No specific educational qualification required, but candidates must be able to read and write in Kannada.
- Candidates must be physically fit to perform sanitation work.
- Visually impaired candidates are not eligible.

🏆 Selection Process

- Priority given to candidates with prior outsourcing experience in urban local bodies (minimum 1 year as pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper, or cleaner).
- Proof of experience required (ESI/PF/salary payment records, bank passbook, or attendance documents).
- Family members of deceased outsourced pourakarmikas may be considered for compassionate appointment.
- Remaining posts filled from other marginalized groups or family members if eligible candidates are unavailable.
- Final selection rests with the Chairman of the Direct Recruitment Authority and District Collector.

📊 Key Information

Organization	District Urban Development Cell, Bidar (Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar), Government of Karnataka
Location / State	Karnataka
Job Location	Bidar and Basavakalyan, Karnataka
Category Eligibility	All categories (reservation not applicable for direct recruitment as per state policy).
Experience Required	Minimum 1 year of experience in urban local body-related sanitation work (outsourcing basis) is preferred.
Application Start	18 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	10 August 2026

📊 DUD Cell Bidar Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Bidar Mahanagara Palike	205
Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan	59
Total	264

📁 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form in prescribed format.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of age (Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or other valid document).
- Documents proving prior experience in urban local bodies (ESI/PF/salary payment proof, bank passbook, or attendance records).
- Proof of continuous work in solid waste management units or public toilets (if applicable).
- Notary Affidavit stating non-engagement in private business and compliance with government orders.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Bidar Mahanagara Palike: 205 direct recruitment vacant posts (out of 222 sanctioned posts).
Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan: 59 direct recruitment vacant posts (out of 120 sanctioned posts).
Total sanctioned posts: 342 (50% direct recruitment, 50% outsourcing).
Vacant posts are filled based on priority criteria (experience, compassionate grounds, etc.).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available in District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?

A. A total of 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) vacancies are available in Bidar Mahanagara Palike and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.

Q. What is the last date to apply for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to submit the offline application is 10 August 2026 up to the prescribed closing time.

Q. What is the age limit for District Urban Development Cell, Bidar Recruitment 2026?

A. Candidates must be between 18 to 50 years of age to be eligible for the recruitment.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for Bidar Pourakarmika posts?

A. There is no specific educational qualification required. However, candidates must be able to read and write Kannada.

Q. What is the application mode for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?

A. Applications must be submitted offline at the respective municipal office.