Municipal Corporation Bathinda Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 538 Sanitation Worker Positions

The Municipal Corporation Bathinda, Punjab, has announced an extensive recruitment drive for 538 Sanitation Worker positions under contractual employment. This recruitment aims to provide essential cleaning and sanitation services across the city while offering equal opportunities to eligible candidates from various categories, including general, reserved, ex-servicemen, and women candidates. Interested applicants are invited to submit online applications and participate in the selection process as per the detailed guidelines mentioned below.

Organization Overview

Municipal Corporation Bathinda is a key civic body in the state of Punjab responsible for maintaining the city’s sanitation, public health, waste management, and urban infrastructure. It functions under the Ministry of Local Government, Punjab, and has a long-standing commitment to providing clean, hygienic, and safe public spaces for residents.

With this recruitment, the Municipal Corporation Bathinda aims to strengthen its sanitation workforce to ensure timely waste collection, street cleaning, and other essential sanitation services, contributing to the health and well-being of city residents.

Important Dates

Recruitment Overview

The Municipal Corporation Bathinda invites applications from eligible candidates for 538 Sanitation Worker posts. These positions will be filled on the basis of contractual employment with a fixed minimum wage as determined by the Municipal Corporation.

The recruitment is open to candidates who fulfill all eligibility conditions including education, age, category, domicile, and experience criteria. The last date for submitting online applications is 4th November 2025 (till 5:00 PM).

Total Vacancies: 538

The vacancies are distributed across categories as follows:

Note: For Scheduled Castes, 50% of the reserved vacancies will be offered to Balmikis and Mazhbi Sikhs, if available, as a first preference.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must be literate (should have basic reading and writing skills).
• Educational certificates must be valid and verifiable at the time of recruitment.

2. Age Limit

As of 1st January 2025, candidates must meet the following age requirements:

Important Note: Age relaxation will be provided as per Punjab Government guidelines and rules applicable to ex-servicemen, reserved categories, and other special categories.

Fee Details

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee according to their category:

Important Notes:

1. If an applicant applies in a different category than their actual eligibility, they must pay the fee applicable to the category they are applying for.
2. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
3. Fees must be submitted online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card at the time of application submission. Failure to pay the fee will result in rejection of the application.

Salary

• Contract Type: Sanitation Worker (Outsourced/Contractual)
• Payment: As per minimum wages / DC rates fixed by the Punjab Government for sanitation workers.
• Category-wise Variations: Not specified; likely uniform for all posts except possible allowances for ex-servicemen or physically handicapped candidates as per government rules.

Typical Reference:
In Punjab, for contractual sanitation workers under municipal corporations:

• Monthly Salary: Usually ranges from ₹9,000 to ₹12,000 per month, depending on experience, category, and municipality pay scales.

Reservation Policy

The Municipal Corporation Bathinda follows Punjab Government reservation rules and guidelines:

1. Reservation benefits are only available to Punjab Domicile candidates.
2. Applicants must provide a valid domicile certificate issued by the Punjab Government, not older than 5 years at the time of application.
3. Certificates for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, Ex-Servicemen, and Economically Weaker Sections must adhere to Punjab Government rules.
4. Ex-servicemen vacancies will be offered to self candidates first, and in case of unavailability, to dependents as per Punjab recruitment rules.
5. Only candidates applying in the correct category will be considered. Applications submitted under incorrect categories will be rejected outright.

Selection Procedure

The selection for Sanitation Worker posts will be based on merit, considering both literacy skills and work experience. The evaluation will include:

Important Notes:

• Only experience certificates issued by Municipal Corporation Bathinda will be considered valid.
• In case of a tie in marks, age will be considered for final merit ranking. The older candidate will be placed higher.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online through the official website.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply:

1. Visit the official website of Municipal Corporation Bathinda.
2. Navigate to the Recruitment Section and select the Sanitation Worker application form.
3. Fill out the online form with correct personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents including:
   • Educational certificate (proof of literacy)
   • Domicile certificate
   • Category certificate (if applicable)
   • Experience certificate (if applicable)
   • Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
5. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
6. Submit the application before the deadline: 4th November 2025, 5:00 PM.

Important Notes:

• Applications sent by offline methods or submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
• Candidates are responsible for the accuracy of the online form. Errors or incomplete submissions will lead to disqualification.
• No corrections will be allowed after final submission.

Important Guidelines and Instructions

1. Candidates must ensure that all information provided is accurate, especially regarding category, age, and eligibility.
2. Reservation benefits will be strictly applied as per Punjab Government rules.
3. Applicants from Punjab only will be eligible for reservation benefits.
4. Candidates must carry all original documents and certificates at the time of verification.
5. Incomplete applications, wrong fee payment, or incorrect category application will lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Municipal Corporation Bathinda reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
7. All recruitment rules, reservation policies, and government notifications issued from time to time will be strictly followed.
8. Candidates are advised not to rely on any unofficial source and to apply only via the official website.