Rajasthan launches mass recruitment for sanitation workers across urban local bodies
The Rajasthan government has announced a large-scale direct recruitment drive to fill 24,752 contractual Safai Karmchari (Sanvida Safai Karmchari) vacancies in urban local bodies under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring to Civil Posts Rules, 2022. The application window opens on 15 August 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 28 September 2026, according to the official notification released by the Local Self Government Department.
How to apply and registration requirement
Prospective applicants are required to apply only through the prescribed online system. The recruitment process mandates completion of the One Time Registration (OTR) via the State Services Online (SSO) portal before submitting the application. The department has directed candidates to read the full notification available on the Local Self Government Department website (lsg.rajasthan.gov.in) and to complete OTR fee payment well before the deadline to avoid last-minute transactional issues.
- Application start date: 15 August 2026
- Last date to apply: 28 September 2026
- Submission cut-off time: 11:59 PM on 28 September 2026
- Total vacancies: 24,752
Fee structure and exemptions
The notification specifies the One Time Registration fee to be paid through the SSO portal. The fee schedule is as follows: general/unreserved candidates must pay ₹600, while reserved category applicants and persons with disabilities are required to pay ₹400. The notice clarifies that candidates who have already completed and paid the OTR fee earlier on the SSO platform will not be required to make the payment again.
| Category | OTR fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹600 |
| Reserved categories | ₹400 |
| Persons with Disabilities | ₹400 |
Application portal and official source
All applications must be submitted through the online channel indicated in the recruitment notification. The Local Self Government Department's website (lsg.rajasthan.gov.in) and the State Services Online (SSO) portal will host the detailed notification, application link and further instructions. Candidates are advised to ensure their OTR is complete and fee payments are reconciled on the SSO before attempting to submit the application form.
Practical tips for applicants
Given the large number of vacancies and anticipated traffic on the portal, applicants should begin OTR formalities early, keep scanned copies of required documents ready, and verify payment receipts after completing the transaction. Any applicants who have previously paid the SSO OTR fee need not repeat the payment, which may reduce processing time.
Administrative context
The recruitment exercise is being conducted under provisions framed in 2022 for contractual hiring to civil posts, aiming to regularise and fill sanitation personnel positions at urban local body level across the state. The move is expected to impact municipal operations and street-level services in towns and cities, where sanitation workers form a critical component of urban upkeep.
The notification reiterates that only online submissions received before the deadline will be considered and any applications with incomplete OTR or pending fee verification may be liable for rejection. Candidates must consult the official notification for eligibility criteria, post-wise distribution, age limits and other statutory requirements before applying.
For further details and to access the application portal, visit the Local Self Government Department website: lsg.rajasthan.gov.in.
