Zilla Panchayat Raichur Clerk cum DEO & Tax Collector Recruitment 2026

Zilla Panchayat, Raichur has released recruitment for Gram Panchayat-level posts across Raichur district. The recruitment is for Clerk cum Data Entry Operator and Tax Collector (Karavasooligara), and applications are accepted online from eligible candidates who are residents of the specific Gram Panchayat village where the vacancy exists.

There are two separate notifications for the two post categories, and the online application window is open from 20 August 2026 to 3 September 2026. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria, and they must apply only for the post/village for which they are eligible.

The recruitment covers a total of 65 vacancies in Gram Panchayats across Raichur district’s 8 taluks. The application process is online only, and the timeline runs from 20 August 2026 (start) to 3 September 2026 (last date). Selection will be based on merit determined from marks in the qualifying examination (PUC or equivalent) as per the prescribed age limit and reservation norms, followed by scrutiny and verification of documents and certificates submitted by candidates.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For both Clerk cum Data Entry Operator and Tax Collector posts, candidates must have passed PUC (Pre-University Course) or an equivalent examination with Kannada as one of the subjects.

Candidates must also possess a certificate of a Computer Training Course of at least 3 months’ duration from an institution recognized by the Central Government or the State Government.

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years. The upper age limit varies by category as follows: General category candidates can apply up to 40 years, while Category-1/Category-2A/Ex-Servicemen (Cat-01) can apply up to 45 years. For Category-2B, 2A, 3A, and 3B, the upper age limit is 43 years.

Age eligibility is considered as on the closing date of application.

Age Relaxation: Ex-Servicemen are eligible for relaxation of 3 years added for each year of service rendered. Special Talented (Sports) candidates and widowed candidates are eligible for 10 years of relaxation.

Application Fee

The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, including rejection, non-eligibility for interview, or non-appointment.

How to Apply

1. Before starting the online form, pay the prescribed application fee through SBI challan at any SBI branch (or the relevant bank) using the bank account details provided in the notification.
2. After payment, retain the payment receipt and note the receipt number.
3. Visit the official website and open the online application form for the relevant recruitment.
4. Fill in the online application using the fee receipt details (including the receipt number).
5. Upload all required category/reservation certificates as applicable.
6. Submit the application within the application window: 20 August 2026 to 3 September 2026.

Important eligibility restriction: Only candidates residing in the specific Gram Panchayat village where the vacancy exists are eligible to apply for that post. Applications from candidates of other districts, taluks, or villages will not be considered.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification text provided does not mention the pay scale or salary amount for these posts. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDFs for the detailed pay structure.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on merit, determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (PUC or equivalent) for eligible candidates, considering the prescribed age limit and reservation norms. Candidates claiming reservation must upload valid certificates such as caste/category certificates, rural reservation certificates, Kannada medium certificates, Ex-Servicemen certificates, or PH certificates as applicable, issued by the competent authority (such as Tahsildar or other prescribed authority).

Vacancy scrutiny will be carried out based on documents submitted on the specified date. A final merit list will be published, and merit list marks will be verified against the original documents/marks cards submitted by candidates. Document verification of caste/category certificates will also be conducted with the concerned authority; if a certificate is found invalid during verification, candidature under that category will be rejected.

Eligible candidates should complete the online application before 2026-09-03 and ensure that they apply only for the Gram Panchayat village where the vacancy exists, along with uploading the required certificates correctly.