Mangaluru City Corp Recruitment 2026: 45 Posts

Introduction

Mangaluru City Corporation has announced a direct recruitment drive for 45 Underground Drainage Assistant posts. This opportunity is specifically for individuals currently working as outsourcing Underground Drainage Assistants in state municipal corporations. Eligible candidates who meet the specified criteria can apply offline. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies within the Mangaluru City Corporation, considering the service rendered by existing outsourcing staff. Applicants must possess the ability to speak Kannada and have prior outsourcing experience as an Underground Drainage Assistant for at least two years. The application process involves obtaining a form from the Corporation's administrative branch and submitting it with necessary documents by the deadline. The official notification provides detailed information on eligibility, application procedure, fees, and required documents. All applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification for complete details before applying.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 45 vacancies are available for the post of Underground Drainage Assistant. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for the Underground Drainage Assistant post, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Language Proficiency: Must know how to speak Kannada.
• Experience: Candidates must have served as an Underground Drainage Assistant for a minimum of 2 years under any of the following systems: direct payment, welfare, daily wage, contract, equal pay for equal work, or outsourcing. They must have been working on the date these rules came into force and must also be working on the date of application. Candidates working in Wetwell/STP are excluded.
• Domicile: The recruitment is limited to Mangaluru City Corporation only. Preference will be given based on seniority for outsourcing service rendered in Mangaluru City Corporation.
• Physical and Mental Fitness: Candidates must be mentally and physically healthy and free from any physical disability that could hinder the efficient performance of duties. They must possess the minimum physical standards prescribed for Group 'D' (Underground Drainage Assistant) employees. A government doctor's certificate must be submitted during application and selection. The appointing authority reserves the right to reject candidates found physically unfit based on a medical board's report.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applicants is 55 years as of the last date for submitting applications. There is no minimum age specified in the notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is as follows:

• ₹100/- for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Disabled persons, and Others.
• ₹200/- for all other categories.

Payment must be made by obtaining a challan from the Corporation's administrative branch and depositing it into the Corporation's bank account (Canara Bank). The challan copy must be submitted with the application.

Salary and Pay Scale

The selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay scale of ₹27,000 to ₹46,675 per month.

Selection Process

The official notification does not specify the details of the selection process or examination pattern.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply offline. The steps are:

1. Obtain the application form from the administrative branch of the Mangaluru City Corporation.
2. Fill in all the required details accurately in the application form.
3. Attach all necessary self-attested copies of documents as specified in the notification.
4. Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the administrative branch of the Corporation by the last date, 28 October 2026, by 05:00 PM.

Required Documents

Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents with their application:

• Proof of Date of Birth: Aadhaar Card, Birth Certificate, Ration Card, Voter ID Card, SSLC marks card, or any educational document showing date of birth.
• Proof of Service as Underground Drainage Assistant: Verified copies of Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and Provident Fund (PF) records to verify seniority.
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate: If claiming reservation under the Ex-Servicemen category.
• Caste Certificate: For SC, ST, Category-1, Category-2A, Category-2B, Category-3A, Category-3B categories, if claiming reservation.
• Rural Reservation Certificate: In Form-1 and 2, if claiming rural reservation.
• Kannada Medium Study Certificate: If claiming reservation for studying in Kannada medium.
• Disability Certificate: If claiming reservation under the disability quota.
• Certificate of Displacement by Schemes: If claiming reservation for being displaced by government schemes.
• Domicile Certificate: Certificate obtained from the relevant competent authority confirming residence.

Original documents must be produced for verification at the time of selection.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Ensure all information provided in the application is accurate. Providing false information may lead to disqualification and criminal proceedings.
• The address provided in the application will be considered final for all correspondence. Changes to the address after submission will not be entertained.
• The Mangaluru City Corporation reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or modify the recruitment process or change the number of vacancies at any stage without prior notice.
• Inclusion in the final selection list does not guarantee the right to appointment.
• A help desk has been opened at the Corporation building to assist applicants.
• Applications submitted after the last date or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Official Notification and Application Links

For more details and to download the application form, please refer to the official sources:

• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
• Official Website: Mangaluru City Corporation

Relevant FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for the Underground Drainage Assistant post?
A1: Candidates who are currently working as outsourcing Underground Drainage Assistants in state municipal corporations, can speak Kannada, and have at least 2 years of relevant outsourcing experience are eligible.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A2: The last date to submit the offline application is 28 October 2026.

Q3: How can I pay the application fee?
A3: You need to obtain a challan from the Corporation's administrative branch, deposit the fee in the Canara Bank account of the Corporation, and submit the challan copy with your application.

Q4: Is there any age limit for this recruitment?
A4: The maximum age limit is 55 years as of the application deadline. No minimum age is specified.

Q5: Where can I get the application form?
A5: The application form can be obtained from the administrative branch of the Mangaluru City Corporation.