Karnataka PDO Vacancy: Overview, How to Apply, Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka PDO Vacancy – Presently, Karnataka has 5652 grama panchayats, having a mean population of 5300. Each gram panchayat is headed by a president, being the executive head, to be informed about its purpose, and activities in the panchayat area. So additionally the panchayat development officer, the secretary, and different elected members of the panchayat. Promoting financial and social welfare, education and health are the main responsibilities of the panchayat, which will consist of a village or a set of villages.

Applications for the year 2021 are open to eligible candidates for the position of Panchayat Development Officer. The Mode of filling up the applications is online through the website portal of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Karnataka. A single applicant can apply for two posts at a time under the Karnataka PDO Vacancy. The examination pattern is quite similar to most state exams and its details are easily available on the website. Moreover, study material can be found online for preparation. The languages of the exam are English and Kannada. One is expected to be decently fluent in writing and speaking both languages.

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Karnataka PDO Vacancy

Particulars	Details
Name of the Department	Karnataka Examination Authority
Number of the Posts	1624 Post
Name of Post	Panchayath Development Officer

How to Apply for recruitment under Karnataka PDO Vacancy

Step 1: Log on to the website.

Step 2: Click on the job link.

Step 3: Apply online through the link

Step 4: Complete the application form with all personal details.

Step 5: Upload and Attach all documents.

Step 6: Click on Submit

Step 7: Keep a printout for reference.

Eligibility Criteria

Head/Criteria	Explanation
Education Qualification	It is mandatory for applicants to hold a bachelor’s/graduation degree from any approved board/institution with minimum passing marks.
Age Limit	The minimum age of applicant as on date applied should be more than 18 years and less than 35 years.
Selection Process	The applicant will go through a written examination followed by a personal interview.
Application Fee	The application fee is Rs 500 for one post and 750 for two posts
Pay Scale	The bracket is as per the government norms.
Age Relaxation	For the reserved categories, relaxation is applicable as per government norms.

Salary & Remuneration

Post Name	Salary
Chief Executive Officer	Not Specified
Deputy Secretary (Selection Range)	Rs.82000-117700/-
Deputy Secretary (Action Range)/Project Director (D.R.D.A Directory)	Rs.74400-109600/-
Executive Officer/Assistant Secretary	Rs.52650-97100/-
Assistant Director (Rural Employment)	Rs.43100-83900/-
All Group-C Posts of Zilla Panchayat	Not Specified
All Group-D Posts of Zilla Panchayat	Not Specified
Panchayat Development Officer	Rs.37900-70850/-
Gram Panchayat Secretary Grade-I	Rs.27650-52650/-
Gram Panchayat Secretary Grade-II	Rs.21400-42000/-
Second Division Accounts Assistant	Rs.21400-42000/-
Chief Engineer	Rs.90500-123300/-
Superintendent Engineer	Rs.74400-109600/-
Taskforce Engineer	Rs.67550-104600/-
Assistant Engineer	Rs.43100-83900/-
Junior Engineer	Rs.33450-62600/-
Gram Panchayat Secretary Cum Rural Development Assistant Grade-2	Rs.21400-42000/-

Exam Details

In Preparation for the Exam, Syllabus plays an essential role. The Karnataka PDO Syllabus is very essential to prepare for the examination. There are two papers to be attempted. Paper-1 comprises 100 questions on general knowledge, general Kannada, and general English. These are marked out of 200. Paper-2 consists of 100 questions on rural development and panchayat raj carrying 200 marks.