Shivamogga ZP Library Supervisor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga is hiring 14 Gram Panchayat Library and Information Center Supervisors for Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras in Shivamogga district. If you have passed PUC (12th), completed a Library Science certificate course, and have at least a 3-month recognised computer course, you can apply offline. The last date to submit the filled form is 8 July 2026 by 5:30 PM. Salary starts at a monthly minimum wage of Rs. 19,201.32 plus variable dearness allowance.

Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga Library Supervisor Recruitment 2026 - 14 Posts

Zilla Panchayat Shivamogga has issued a district-level notice dated 16 June 2026 for Supervisor posts in Gram Panchayat Library and Information Centers. The recruitment covers 14 Gram Panchayats across taluks including Sagar, Bhadravati, Hosanagara, Soraba, Shikaripura, Thirthahalli, and Shivamogga. There is no written exam; selection is based on educational merit, roster reservation, and document verification.

Vacancy Breakdown

The official notice lists 14 Gram Panchayat-wise vacancies. You should apply to the concerned Gram Panchayat Development Officer for the vacancy linked to that Panchayat.

• Thirthahalli - Bandyakukke: 1 post
• Sagar - Kudururu: 1 post
• Bhadravati - Veerapura: 1 post
• Hosanagara - Sulugodu: 1 post
• Soraba - Bharangi: 1 post
• Hosanagara - Trinive: 1 post
• Thirthahalli - Hosahalli: 1 post
• Shikaripura - Muddanahalli: 1 post
• Shivamogga - Choradi: 1 post
• Bhadravati - Kudligere: 1 post
• Sagar - Kalmane: 1 post
• Soraba - Harishi: 1 post
• Shikaripura - Ambaragoppa: 1 post
• Sagar - Heggodu: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• PUC / 12th pass: You must have passed the second-year pre-university examination.
• Library Science: You need a certificate course in Library Science. The notice says selection may consider PUC marks if no applicant with the Library Science certificate is available.
• Computer Course: You must have passed a recognised computer course of at least 3 months.
• Cut-off: You should have these qualifications before the notification date.

Local Residence and Language

• Residence: You should be a resident of the concerned Gram Panchayat area. If no suitable applicant is available there, nearby Gram Panchayat applicants in the same taluk may be considered.
• Certificate: You need a residence certificate from the competent authority, usually the Tahsildar.
• Kannada: Reading, writing, and understanding Kannada is mandatory. The notice also refers to the Kannada language test as per government rules.

Important eligibility note: The notice says equivalent qualifications are not accepted for this Supervisor post. Your PUC, Library Science certificate, and computer course proof should be ready before the notification date. The authority may verify the genuineness of your certificates before issuing an appointment order, so keep original documents and clear attested copies ready.

Age Limit

• You must be at least 18 years old as on the last date for receiving applications.
• General category: 18 to 35 years
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 18 to 38 years
• SC / ST / Category 1: 18 to 40 years
• Widow and PwD relaxation: Up to 10 years relaxation is mentioned where valid certificates are produced.

Salary

• The monthly minimum wage is Rs. 19,201.32.
• You will also get variable dearness allowance as fixed by the Labour Department from time to time.
• The salary rule is based on Government Order dated 5 May 2025 mentioned in the notice.

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is handled through educational merit and roster reservation, not through a written test.

1. Application Scrutiny: The concerned Gram Panchayat checks whether your form and documents are complete.
2. Merit List: Marks in the required qualification are used for merit. If two applicants have equal merit, the older applicant is preferred.
3. Reservation Roster: Gram Panchayat-wise posts are filled as per the notified roster points.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates must be produced when called by the authority.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Shivamogga district website at shivamogga.nic.in.
2. Download the official notice and application form for the Gram Panchayat Library and Information Center Supervisor post.
3. Fill the form clearly and attach attested copies of all required documents.
4. Submit the application in two copies to the concerned Gram Panchayat Development Officer.
5. You can submit the form in person or by registered post. If sending by post, write the post name clearly on the envelope.
6. Make sure the application reaches before 8 July 2026, 5:30 PM. Late forms will be rejected.

Application handling is local: You should submit the form only to the concerned Gram Panchayat Development Officer for the vacancy shown in the notification. The Gram Panchayat sends received forms to the Taluk Panchayat on 9 July 2026, and the Taluk Panchayat forwards them to the District Selection Committee on 10 July 2026. This is why late applications after 5:30 PM on 8 July 2026 are not accepted.

Check your form carefully: The notice says incomplete forms, missing information, and missing documents can lead to rejection without a separate warning. If you claim reservation, rural quota, widow relaxation, PwD relaxation, or category benefit, get the required certificates before the last date. The address and mobile number written in your application will be used for future communication.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 June 2026
• Application Start: 19 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 8 July 2026 by 5:30 PM
• Applications to Taluk Panchayat: 9 July 2026
• Applications to District Selection Committee: 10 July 2026
• Document Verification Date: To be announced

• Manage daily library and information center services at the assigned Gram Panchayat
• Keep books, registers, records, and public information materials properly arranged
• Help local residents find reading material and government information resources
• Assist students, youth, and community members using the Arivu Kendra facilities
• Maintain computer-based records and support basic digital services
• Organize library activities and keep the center open as per Panchayat instructions
• Follow Gram Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat rules for reporting and record keeping