Job Title: Panchayat Development Officer (PDO)
Department: Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Government of Karnataka
Location: Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, subject to the eligibility conditions in the official recruitment notification.
Experience: Freshers can generally apply where permitted by the recruitment notification.
Salary: As per the applicable Karnataka Government pay scale.
Vacancies: As per the official recruitment notification.
Job Type: Government / Rural Administration
Application Start Date: To be announced
Last Date: To be announced
Status: Recruitment notification to be announced / verify current vacancy
Official Notification: Candidates should check the official Karnataka Rural Development & Panchayat Raj recruitment notification for current vacancies and application dates.
Description
A Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) works at the Gram Panchayat level to support local administration and rural development. The role involves coordinating government schemes, maintaining Panchayat records, supporting implementation of development programmes, preparing reports and coordinating with elected representatives and government departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Knowledge of rural administration and Panchayat Raj systems
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Good communication and coordination abilities
- Knowledge of Kannada is important for local administration
- Ability to work with government officials and rural communities
- Must meet the age and other eligibility requirements specified in the recruitment notification
Key Features
- Government administrative position
- Work at the Gram Panchayat level
- Supports rural development programmes
- Government scheme implementation
- Maintenance of official records
- Coordination with local communities
- Field visits and administrative responsibilities
- Career progression under government service rules
- Salary and benefits as applicable to the notified post