Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 - 264 Worker Posts

Bidar Pourakarmika 2026

The District Urban Development Cell, Bidar (Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Bidar), Government of Karnataka has released the official notification for the recruitment of 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) posts under direct recruitment. The vacancies are distributed across Bidar Mahanagara Palike and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe, with applications accepted offline from 18 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.

Short Information

The District Urban Development Cell, Bidar invites offline applications for 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) positions in Bidar Mahanagara Palike (205 posts) and Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe (59 posts). Candidates aged 18 to 50 years who can read and write Kannada are eligible. The application window opens on 18 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026.

Important Dates

Application / Registration Fee

No Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

Vacancy Breakdown by Urban Local Body (as per 700:1 ratio, 2024 population estimate):

Key Eligibility Notes:

• Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 50 years (as on the date of notification).
• No formal educational qualification is prescribed; however, candidates must be able to read and write in Kannada.
• Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC is not applicable to this direct recruitment process as per the notification.
• Visually impaired candidates are not eligible.
• Candidates must be physically fit to perform sanitation work.

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

Selection for the direct recruitment vacant posts will be based on a preference order as specified in the notification. There is no written examination or interview. The priority categories are:

1. First Priority: Candidates currently working or who have previously worked on an outsourcing basis in urban local bodies — with a minimum of one year of service as a pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper, or cleaner. Proof required: ESI/PF/salary payment records, bank passbook, or attendance documents.
2. Second Priority: Family members of deceased urban local body outsourced pourakarmikas (due to COVID-19 or other reasons) — considered for compassionate appointment based on continuous years of service.
3. Third Priority: Workers with experience in urban local body-related public toilets and solid waste management units — minimum one year continuous service as loaders, UDI helpers, cleaners, or waste segregation unit workers, supported by ESI/EPF, bank passbook, or attendance records.
4. Fourth Priority: If Municipal Sponsor Authority rule vacant posts exceed 10% of the total and eligible candidates are not available under the above criteria, remaining posts will be filled from other identified marginalized groups or family members (male, female, son/daughter) of the concerned candidate.
5. Fifth Priority: Vacant posts remaining after the above criteria will be filled by considering candidates in other categories, in order of priority.

Note: The final decision regarding appointment rests with the Chairman of the Direct Recruitment Authority and the District Collector.

How to Apply / Register / Check Status

1. Obtain the Application Form: Visit the respective municipal office based on the vacancy applied for:
   • Bidar Mahanagara Palike: Commissioner, Bidar Mahanagara Palike Office, Bidar
   • Nagarasabhe Basavakalyan: Pourayukta, Nagarasabhe Office, Basavakalyan
2. Fill the Form: Complete all columns in the prescribed application format.
3. Attach Required Documents: Include all documents listed in the checklist below.
4. Submit In Person: Submit the completed application at the respective office between 18-07-2026 and 10-08-2026, during 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding government holidays).
5. Last Day Submission: Applications will be accepted up to 6:00 PM on 10-08-2026; the concerned Pourayukta/Commissioner will maintain a record of applications received on the closing day.
6. Important: Applications received after the last date or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Documents Checklist:

• Duly filled application form in prescribed format (all columns completed)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Voter ID Card (EPIC), Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, or other proof for date of birth verification
• Documents proving previous experience in urban local bodies (minimum one year as pourakarmika, loader, UDI helper, or cleaner on outsourcing/contract basis) — bank passbook with ESI/PF/salary payment proof, or attendance documents
• In case of deceased urban local body outsourced pourakarmika — details of deceased worker and family member's supporting documents for compassionate appointment
• Proof of continuous minimum one-year work in urban local body-related solid waste management units or public toilets (loader/UDI helper/cleaner/toilet attendant/waste segregation unit worker) — ESI/EPF salary payment, bank passbook proof, or attendance documents
• Notary Affidavit (as required by the notification for employment conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are available in Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
A total of 264 Pourakarmika (Sanitation Worker) vacancies are available — 205 in Bidar Mahanagara Palike and 59 in Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the offline application is 10 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

Q3. What is the age limit for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 50 years of age as on the notification date.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Bidar Pourakarmika posts?
There is no specific educational qualification required. However, candidates must be able to read and write in Kannada.

Q5. What is the application mode for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted offline in person at the respective municipal office (Bidar Mahanagara Palike Office or Basavakalyan Nagarasabhe Office).

Q6. Is there any application fee for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Q7. What is the selection process for Bidar Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a preference order — priority is given to experienced outsourcing workers, compassionate appointments, and workers in solid waste management/public toilets, as per the criteria detailed in the notification. There is no written test or interview.

Q8. Where can candidates download the official notification?
The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the link provided in the Important Links table below or from the official website bidar.nic.in.

Important Links