Local Self Government Department (LSG), Rajasthan: Safai Karmachari Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 24,752 Contractual Posts (Advt. No. 01/2026)

The Local Self Government (LSG) Department, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur, has officially released the massive state employment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) for direct recruitment under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022.

This marquee recruitment drive invites applications from eligible, dynamic, and experienced candidates having permanent domicile in Rajasthan to fill a staggering 24,752 vacancies for Contractual Safai Karmachari (Sanitation Worker) posts distributed across 183 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) statewide. The online application registration window opened on 15th August 2026, and applicants can submit their applications online until 28th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Recruiting Authority	Local Self Government Department (LSG), Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Notification / Advt. No.	Advt. No. 01/2026 (Ref. No. P.1(G)/SME-3/DLB/SS Bharti/26/01)
Post Designation	Contractual Safai Karmachari (Sanitation Worker)
Governing Rules	Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022 (as amended)
Total Vacancies	24,752 Posts
Number of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)	183 ULBs across Rajasthan
Job Location	Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Boards across Rajasthan
Application Mode	Online Only (via Rajasthan SSO or LSG Portal)
Online Registration Commencement	15th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	28th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Official Website Portals	lsg.urban.rajasthan.gov.in / sso.rajasthan.gov.in

Important Schedule & Key Dates

Event Description	Official Dates
Notification Issue Date	Late July / August 2026
Online Application Start Date	15th August 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration & Fee Submission	28th September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
Application Form Correction Window	To be announced soon on the portal
Date of Lottery & Document Verification	To be notified later via official portal

Area-Wise Vacancy Distribution Matrix

The 24,752 contractual sanitation worker openings are bifurcated between Non-Scheduled (Non-TSP) and Scheduled (TSP) areas covering 183 civic bodies:

Regional Category	Number of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)	Total Vacant Posts
Non-Scheduled Area (Non-TSP)	174	24,277
Scheduled Area (TSP)	9	475
Grand Total	183 ULBs	24,752 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Prerequisites

1. Domicile & Educational Requirements

• State Domicile: Applicants must be permanent residents (domicile) of the State of Rajasthan.
• Educational Qualifications: There is no mandatory formal educational qualification (such as 5th, 8th, 10th, or 12th standard) prescribed for this direct recruitment drive, ensuring wide accessibility.

2. Work Experience Requirements

• Candidates must possess at least 1 year of sanitation/safai work experience acquired in an urban local body, government department, quasi-government institution, or through an authorized placement contractor/agency registered with the state.
• The work experience certificate must be issued in the prescribed format by the competent authority (such as the Chief Municipal Officer/Commissioner) and must be dated on or after 1st August 2026 and before the application deadline.

3. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st January 2027)

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 40 Years
• Category-Based Upper Age Relaxations (Rajasthan Domicile):
  • SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Male Candidates: +5 Years
  • General Category Female Candidates: +5 Years
  • SC / ST / OBC / MBC / EWS Female Candidates: +10 Years
  • Widows and Divorced / Judicially Separated Women: No upper age limit restriction (subject to the state retirement age).
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwBD / Divyangjan): Additional 5-year relaxation over and above category limits.

Monthly Honorarium & Remuneration

• Remuneration Structure: Selected candidates appointed under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022, will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹7,410/- along with admissible service benefits as notified by the state finance department.

Selection Process & Methodology

Unlike standard competitive exams involving written tests or interviews, the selection is structured as follows:

1. Application Scrutiny & Verification: Initial screening of online submissions for completeness, validity of experience certificates, and domicile criteria.
2. Computerized Lottery Selection System: Eligible shortlisted candidates will be evaluated and selected through an unbiased computerized lottery system conducted for each urban local body. No written examination or interview will be held.
3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Candidates chosen via the lottery system will undergo original document verification and a physical fitness medical review.

One-Time Registration (OTR) & Application Fee Structure

Applications are processed through the Rajasthan SSO portal utilizing the One-Time Registration (OTR) fee framework:

Candidate Category	OTR / Application Fee Amount
General (Unreserved) / Creamy Layer / Applicants from Other States	₹600/-
Backward Classes (OBC/BC), MBC, EWS, SC / ST (Rajasthan Domicile)	₹400/-
Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)	₹400/-
Application Form Correction Fee	₹100/- (per modification)

• Payment Mode: Online digital transactions via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, UPI, or e-Mitra Kiosks.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Access Portals: Visit the official LSG recruitment portal at lsg.urban.rajasthan.gov.in or the Rajasthan SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Log In / Register: Log in using your digital identity (SSOID) and password. If using the portal for the first time, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by inputting your Jan Aadhaar/Aadhaar data and category details.
3. Navigate to Recruitment: Under the Citizen Apps (G2C) dashboard, click on the “Recruitment Portal” icon.
4. Select Notification: Locate active notifications and click on “Contractual Safai Karmachari Bharti 2026 – Apply Now”. (Note: A candidate is permitted to apply for only one urban local body out of the 183 notified; multiple submissions will lead to total rejection.)
5. Fill Application Form: Complete the detailed application form, selecting your preferred ULB and verifying personal data.
6. Upload Documents: Upload clear scanned digital copies of:
   • Passport-size color photograph
   • Candidate signature
   • Valid Rajasthan Domicile Certificate
   • Prescribed Work Experience Certificate (issued by competent authority)
   • Category certificate (if claiming relaxations)
7. Pay Fee & Final Submission: Pay the applicable OTR/application fee online, review all entries carefully via the preview screen, submit the final application form, and print/save a PDF copy of the confirmation receipt.

🔗 Rajasthan SSO Portal Login & Registration Link

🔗 Local Self Government (LSG) Department Official Website Link

📄 Download Rajasthan Safai Karmachari Recruitment Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many total vacancies are announced under Rajasthan Safai Karmachari Bharti 2026?

A: A total of 24,752 contractual vacancies have been announced across 183 Urban Local Bodies in Rajasthan.

Q2: What is the last date to submit the online application form?

A: The online application registration window closes on 28th September 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q3: Is there any written examination for this recruitment drive?

A: No, there is no written examination or interview. Selection is carried out through an unbiased computerized lottery system combined with document verification.

Q4: What are the educational qualifications required?

A: There is no mandatory minimum educational qualification required to apply for these posts; however, candidates must possess at least 1 year of sanitation work experience and a valid Rajasthan domicile.

Q5: Can a candidate apply for multiple urban local bodies simultaneously?

A: No, an applicant can apply for only one urban local body. Submitting forms for multiple ULBs will result in the cancellation of all applications.