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Group-D & Safai Karmachari 24,752 Posts Recruitment 2026 Apply Now

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The Department of Local Self Government (Directorate of Local Bodies – DLB) has officially released recruitment notification Advt. No. 01/2026 for direct recruitment to the post of Contract Safai Karmachari (Sanitation Worker) across 183 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022. A total of 24,752 vacancies are open for eligible candidates.

Eligible candidates who possess minimum 1-year sanitation work experience can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal before the closing deadline.

Below, we have detailed all essential information regarding this recruitment drive, including vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, age limits, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.

Recruitment Overview

  • Recruiting Body: Department of Local Self Government (DLB)
  • Advertisement Number: 01/2026
  • Post Name: Contract Safai Karmachari (Sanitation Worker)
  • Total Vacancies: 24,752 Posts
  • Nature of Post: Contractual (under Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022)
  • Monthly Honorarium: ₹7,410/- per month
  • Application Mode: Online Only
  • One-Time Registration (OTR) Fee: ₹600/- for General (Unreserved) | ₹400/- for Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS) & Divyangjan (PwD)

Important Dates

  • Online Application Starts From: August 15, 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: September 28, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
  • Experience Certificate Cut-off Window: Certificates must be issued between August 01, 2026, and September 28, 2026.
  • Age Reckoning Date: January 01, 2027

Area-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 24,752 total vacancies across 183 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are categorized as:

  • Non-Scheduled Area (174 ULBs): 24,277 Posts
  • Scheduled Area (9 ULBs): 475 Posts
  • Total Vacancies: 24,752 Posts

(Note: An applicant can apply for only one Urban Local Body; applying to more than one ULB will result in the rejection of all applications).

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

  • Educational Qualification: Saven Pass(7th Pass)
  • Mandatory Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of continuous sanitation/cleaning work experience in any Urban Local Body (Municipality/Municipal Corporation/Nagar Parishad) directly or through authorized contractors/placement agencies.
  • Certificate Validity: The experience certificate must be issued in the prescribed proforma by the competent authority (Chief Municipal Officer/Commissioner) on or after August 01, 2026, and before the application deadline.

Age Limit Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the age requirement calculated as of January 01, 2027:

  • Minimum Age: 18 / 21 Years (as per specific local ULB cadre rules)
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
  • Permissible Age Relaxations:
    • Male candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 5 Years
    • General category Women: 5 Years
    • Women candidates (SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS): 10 Years
    • Ex-Servicemen: 10 Years
    • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5 Years (over and above category relaxation)
    • Widows and Divorced Women: No upper age limit

Selection Process

  1. Application Scrutiny: Verification of uploaded experience certificates and candidate eligibility criteria.
  2. Lottery Process / Practical Trade Test: Selection will be conducted via an automated transparent online lottery system software developed by the department, followed by practical sanitation trade assessment where applicable.
  3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Verification of original identity credentials, experience documents, and health fitness certificates.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can complete their online application by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official departmental portal or the Single Sign-On (SSO) recruitment module.
  2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if applying for the first time.
  3. Log in with your SSO credentials, navigate to the Recruitment Portal, and select “Direct Recruitment of Contract Safai Karmachari (Advt No. 01/2026)”.
  4. Select your single chosen Urban Local Body (ULB).
  5. Fill in personal information, permanent address, and detailed sanitation work experience accurately.
  6. Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, and valid 1-year experience certificate.
  7. Pay the applicable OTR fee online (via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI) and submit the form before September 28, 2026 (11:59 PM). Download and print the confirmation copy for your records.

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