KSRLPS District Manager Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS) is hiring a District Manager - Skills & Entrepreneurship for Chitradurga district. This is 1 post on a contract basis under the Sanjeevini - Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Mission. If you have a full-time Post Graduate degree and at least 5 years of rural development experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 6 July 2026. You must be below 45 years of age and know Kannada and English.

KSRLPS District Manager - Skills & Entrepreneurship Recruitment 2026

Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS) runs the Sanjeevini mission, the state version of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), under the Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihoods Department of the Government of Karnataka. The society has opened applications for the post of District Manager - Skills & Entrepreneurship in the Chitradurga district. This is a leadership role where you will drive skills training and job placement work for rural youth at the district level. Experienced rural development and livelihoods professionals are best suited for this post.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have a full-time 2-year Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Rural Development, MSW, MBA, Agricultural Sciences, or an equivalent discipline.

Experience

• You need a minimum of 5 years of relevant thematic or program experience in Rural Development.
• You should have experience handling a large, multi-disciplinary team and running livelihoods and SHG (Self Help Group) programs with clear leadership skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year as a District Manager or 3 years as a Taluk Project Manager.

Other Requirements

• You must be able to read, write and speak Kannada and English.
• You need good working knowledge of computers.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: Below 45 years

Salary

• The salary for this post has not been disclosed in the official notification.
• Pay will be fixed as per KSRLPS / Sanjeevini project norms for District Manager posts. Check the official portal for the latest details.

Selection Process

Selection will be done by KSRLPS based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your qualification and experience will be checked against the eligibility rules.
2. Interview / Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called to prove their documents and attend the selection round.

The exact selection method will be informed by KSRLPS to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

1. Go to the KSRLPS careers portal at jobsksrlps.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Create a free account or log in to your existing account.
3. Open the District Manager - Skills & Entrepreneurship job for Chitradurga.
4. Fill in the online application form with your details.
5. Submit your application before the deadline of 6 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 22 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 6 July 2026

• Lead the design of annual and long-term work plans for skills and job placement in the district
• Identify stakeholders for skill development training with focus on social inclusion and gender
• Plan skill training programs that match the demand and supply of jobs in the district
• Manage partnerships and convergence with other agencies and ensure timely delivery
• Maintain a database of rural youth and update the Jobs MIS at district level
• Plan and conduct job fairs to place trained rural youth in employment
• Track selected youth during training and placement, and facilitate bank linkage for beneficiaries
• Report regularly to the State Mission Management Unit through MPRs, QPRs and other reports