The District Urban Development Cell, Koppal, Karnataka, has announced the recruitment of Pourakarmika (Municipal Sanitation Worker) posts on a direct-payment (Nera Paavati) basis, with 48 vacancies spread across the Nagarasabhe Koppal and Nagarasabhe Gangavati City Municipal Councils. The engagement is temporary in nature and limited to sanitation-related duties in the two urban local bodies, with a portion of posts reserved under the Manual Scavengers Act for eligible legal heirs. Selection follows a priority-based system that favours candidates with prior service in the district's local bodies.
Koppal Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026 - Municipal Sanitation Worker Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026Ka.Sa.No.507734::KePi-Di-11/23/2026
Total Vacancies
48
Last Date
22 Oct
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Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open22 Sept
DUDC Koppal Pourakarmika Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Urban Development Cell Koppal
- Advertisement No.
- Ka.Sa.No.507734::KePi-Di-11/23/2026
- Post Name
- Nagarasabhe Koppal - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika and Nagarasabhe Gangavati - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika
- Job Location
- Koppal, Karnataka
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Nagarasabhe Koppal - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika
17
Nagarasabhe Gangavati - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika
31
Total48
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Nagarasabhe Koppal - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika | 17 |
| Nagarasabhe Gangavati - Nera Paavati Pourakarmika | 31 |
| Grand Total | 48 |
Eligibility Details
Pourakarmika
No formal educational qualification required. Candidate must be able to speak the Kannada language. Applicants must be Indian citizens.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Pourakarmika | No formal educational qualification required. Candidate must be able to speak the Kannada language. Applicants must be Indian citizens. |
Age Limit
18 to 50 years as on 21-09-2026
Age Relaxation
No age relaxation is available under this recruitment.
Application Fee
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-1 and Women
Rs. 100
General, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B
Rs. 200
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee payable by Demand Draft drawn in favour of Nagarasabhe Koppal for Koppal posts and Nagarasabhe Gangavati for Gangavati posts.
Selection Process
Selection is by scrutiny of applications followed by the priority order set out in the notification; there is no written examination or interview.
Salary Structure
Wages fixed as per the minimum wage notification issued by the Labour Department, revised from time to time, along with ESI and PF benefits.
How to Apply
- 1Collect the prescribed application form from the Nagarasabhe Koppal office for Koppal posts or the Nagarasabhe Gangavati office for Gangavati posts
- 2Fill in the application form completely with the requested personal, age and category details
- 3Attach self-attested copies of age proof, category certificate if applicable and prior service proof if claiming priority
- 4Prepare a Demand Draft for the applicable fee drawn in favour of the respective Nagarasabhe
- 5Submit the complete application with the fee DD and all enclosures at the concerned office in person or through the designated local body
- 6Submit a separate application for each post applied for
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Age proof
•Category certificate if applicable
•Prior service proof (ESI/PF salary payment records
•Bank passbook
•Attendance/muster records)
•Other documents specified in the application form
•Medical fitness certificate from a registered doctor for selected candidates
Important Details
- Engagement is on a direct-payment (Nera Paavati) honorarium basis and is temporary; it gives no right to regularisation of service or to the benefits available to regular Pourakarmikas.
- Appointment cannot be made through private contractors, and a Notary Affidavit (approximate value Rs. 1,000) undertaking this may be required from the selected candidate.
- Selected candidates must be in good health and produce a medical fitness certificate from a registered doctor.
- Applicants must not have any pending criminal case and must not have been dismissed from earlier service on grounds of indiscipline.
- Applications are compiled and forwarded by the local body's Commissioner or Chief Officer to the District Urban Development Cell and Deputy Commissioner, Koppal; applications sent directly, bypassing the local body, will not be considered.
Urban Local Body-wise Vacancies
Nagarasabhe Koppal
Nera Paavati Pourakarmika Posts: 15
Posts Reserved under Manual Scavengers Act (10%): 2
Total Vacant Direct-Payment Posts: 17
Nagarasabhe Gangavati
Nera Paavati Pourakarmika Posts: 27
Posts Reserved under Manual Scavengers Act (10%): 4
Total Vacant Direct-Payment Posts: 31
Total
Nera Paavati Pourakarmika Posts: 42
Posts Reserved under Manual Scavengers Act (10%): 6
Total Vacant Direct-Payment Posts: 48
| Urban Local Body | Nera Paavati Pourakarmika Posts | Posts Reserved under Manual Scavengers Act (10%) | Total Vacant Direct-Payment Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagarasabhe Koppal | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Nagarasabhe Gangavati | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| Total | 42 | 6 | 48 |
Selection Priority Order
- Priority 1: Candidates with at least one year's prior service as Pourakarmika, Loader, UGD Helper or Cleaner/Helper in the district's local bodies, ranked by seniority in such service; proof required is ESI/PF salary payment records, bank passbook, or attendance/muster records
- Priority 2: Family members of Pourakarmikas who died while performing COVID-19 pandemic-related sanitation duty in the local bodies, or who died in service due to other causes
- Priority 3: Candidates with at least one year's prior local-body work experience as Loaders, UGD Helpers, Cleaners, waste segregation unit workers or public toilet cleaning staff
- Priority 4: 10% of posts reserved for legal heirs (spouse, parents or children) of persons who died under Manual Scavengers Act-related circumstances
- Remaining vacant posts after Priorities 1 to 4 may be filled from other applicant categories following due procedure
Terms of Engagement
Engaged Pourakarmikas must perform only sanitation-related work and cannot be assigned to any other duties or departments. No compassionate appointment, pension, gratuity or similar service benefit is admissible to the family in the event of the appointee's death while on duty. If an appointee fails in the performance of duty, or if the Chairman or Chief Officer of the local body recommends action, the appointing authority may remove the candidate from duty without further process.
Reservation for Manual Scavengers Act Legal Heirs
Of the 48 posts, 6 posts (2 in Koppal and 4 in Gangavati) are reserved for eligible legal heirs (spouse, parents or children) of persons who died under circumstances covered by the Manual Scavengers Act. If suitable applicants are not available under this reservation, these posts will be filled from other categories as per procedure.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 08539-221895
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes. Candidates must submit a separate application for each post they wish to apply for, along with the fee and documents for that application.
Is there any written exam or interview for the Pourakarmika post?
No. There is no written examination or interview; selection is based on scrutiny of applications and the priority order given in the notification.
Is this a permanent government job?
No. The engagement is on a temporary, direct-payment honorarium basis and does not confer any right to regularisation of service or the benefits available to regular employees.
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