Candidates must know how to speak Kannada and have completed a minimum of 02 years of continuous service as an Underground Drainage (UGD) Helper in Mysuru City Corporation under direct payment, welfare, equal pay for equal work, daily wage, or outsourced arrangements (excluding STP/wetwell workers), backed by official ESI and PF contribution statements.
PermanentSep. 13, 2026
Mysuru City Corp UGD Helper Recruitment 2026
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Sep. 13, 2026UGD Helper (Under Ground Drainage Helper / ಒಳಚರಂಡಿ ಸಹಾಯಕರು)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
116 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 27,000 - 46,675/- per month
Age Limit
18 to 55 Years as on notification date
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 10, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window10 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 55 years of age as on the date of notification (08-09-2026) as per Karnataka Municipal Corporations (UGD Helpers Special Recruitment) Rules 2026.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Physical Application Submission & Verification of Service / ESI / PF Records
Document ScrutinyQualifying Only
Merit Ranking based on Length of Continuous Service & Age Seniority
Service Seniority EvaluationMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through special direct recruitment based strictly on the length of verified continuous service rendered as UGD Helper in Mysuru City Corporation under direct payment/contract/daily-wage streams. Candidates with longer service are given preference. If service duration is identical, elder candidates are ranked higher. A 20% additional reserve list will also be published. No written examination or interview is conducted.
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Area / Component | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Verified Continuous Service as UGD Helper in MCC | Scrutiny of minimum 2 years continuous service as UGD Helper in Mysuru City Corporation, verified through authenticated ESI and PF contribution statements. |
| Age Seniority Evaluation | In the event of a tie in total length of service, candidates older in age are placed higher in the merit order. |
| Linguistic & Physical Fitness Competency | Demonstrated ability to speak Kannada and medical fitness certification issued by the District Health Officer. |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
UGD Helpers (Underground Drainage Helpers) form the frontline sanitation workforce of Mysuru City Corporation across its 9 zones and 65 administrative wards. Daily operations involve inspecting sewer mainlines, clearing sewer chokes, assisting in operating mechanized suction and jetting tanker machines, manhole maintenance, desilting wastewater channels, and preventing sewer overflows. Safety protocols require utilizing protective personal equipment (PPE), safety harnesses, gas detectors, and mechanical clearing rods. Employees work in field crews under the supervision of Junior Engineers (Drainage) and Health Inspectors. The post is regularized into permanent municipal service, offering statutory retirement benefits, healthcare coverage, and leave entitlements.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Regular permanent employment under Karnataka Municipal Corporations cadre. Postings are within the urban jurisdiction of Mysuru City Corporation. Probation period is 2 years as per Karnataka civil service rules.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Appointees enter at Group D pay scale (Rs. 27,000 - 46,675). With accumulated seniority and upon passing departmental qualifying tests or obtaining heavy motor vehicle/machinery licenses, UGD Helpers can be promoted to Senior UGD Helper, Jetting/Suction Machine Operator, Work Inspector (Drainage), and Assistant Drainage Inspector.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- In-Person Physical Submission Only: Applications must be submitted by hand at the MCC Central Office on Sayyaji Rao Road by 09-10-2026 (5:30 PM); applications sent by post or courier will be summarily rejected.
- Mandatory ESI & PF Documentation: Proof of continuous service must be substantiated by official ESI and PF contribution statements certified by competent MCC authorities; service without ESI/PF will not be counted.
- Strict Exclusion of STP/Wetwell Workers: Contract workers employed at Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) or wetwells are explicitly excluded from applying under this notification.
- 55-Year Upper Age Ceiling: Applicants must not have exceeded 55 years of age as of 08-09-2026.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- SC (Scheduled Caste)58
- ST (Scheduled Tribe)6
- Category-15
- Category-2A17
- Category-2B5
- Category-3A5
- Category-3B6
- General Merit (GM)14
Total Vacancies116 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Regular pay scale of Rs. 27,000 - 46,675/- per month as per Karnataka Municipal Corporations cadre and recruitment norms.
Regular Karnataka State Civil Services Revised Pay Scale of Rs. 27,000 - 46,675/- per month with admissible Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and medical benefits.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Obtain the prescribed application form in person from the Mysuru City Corporation Central Office, Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru – 570004 between 10-09-2026 and 09-10-2026. Forms are not sold or available online.
- Carefully fill in all columns of the application proforma, affix a recent passport-size photograph, and sign or place left thumb impression.
- Attach certified copies of: (a) Date of birth proof (educational certificate, Aadhaar, Voter ID, Ration Card, PF or ESI record); (b) Official Service Certificate certified by competent authority of MCC; (c) Certified ESI and PF contribution statements; (d) Caste and Income Certificate (Form D for SC/ST, Form E for Cat-1, Form F for 2A/2B/3A/3B from Tahsildar); (e) Rural/Kannada Medium/Ex-Servicemen/Transgender/Project Displaced certificates if claiming reservation; (f) Medical fitness certificate from District Medical Officer; (g) Three recent passport-size photographs.
- Submit the completed application dossier directly by hand and collect the official acknowledgment receipt at: Office of the Commissioner & Chairman, Selection and Direct Recruitment Authority, Mysuru City Corporation, Mysuru on or before 09-10-2026 (5:30 PM). Postal or late submissions will not be accepted.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application forms are issued free of cost at the MCC Central Office; no application fee is charged.
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Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
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Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window10 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Physical Application Submission & Verification of Service / ESI / PF Records
Document ScrutinyQualifying Only
Merit Ranking based on Length of Continuous Service & Age Seniority
Service Seniority EvaluationMerit Scored
Selection is conducted through special direct recruitment based strictly on the length of verified continuous service rendered as UGD Helper in Mysuru City Corporation under direct payment/contract/daily-wage streams. Candidates with longer service are given preference. If service duration is identical, elder candidates are ranked higher. A 20% additional reserve list will also be published. No written examination or interview is conducted.
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Mysuru City Corporation has announced 116 vacancies for UGD Helpers (Underground Drainage Helpers) under a special direct recruitment drive.
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