A major employment opportunity has opened up for job seekers in Punjab. The Municipal Corporation Jalandhar (MCJ) has issued a public notice regarding the recruitment of 1,196 candidates for various Group-4 (Class IV) positions regularly.

This recruitment drive is expected to fill vacancies across several essential departments within the corporation. The application process is set to begin in the second week of January 2026.

Vacancy Details and Roles

The corporation is looking to fill over a thousand posts. According to the notice, the positions are available for different roles, including gardeners, sanitation workers, and support staff.

Breakdown of Vacancies:

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes the following posts:

• Safai Karamchari / Mazdoor – 406 posts
• Sewerman – 440 posts
• Motor Driver – 165 posts
• Road Roller Driver – 160 posts
• Fitter Helper – 25 posts

Total Vacancies: 1196 Posts

Salary Structure: Selected candidates for these Class IV posts will receive a salary of ₹18,000 per month, in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) guidelines adopted by the state.

Key Dates for Candidates

Candidates interested in these positions should mark their calendars, as the application process involves specific dates for downloading forms and submitting them.

• Application Forms Available: January 10, 2026
• Submission Starts: January 15, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: February 27, 2026 (until 5:00 PM)
• official website: www.mcjalandhar.in
• official Detailed notification: released

Salary Details

• Safai Karamchari / Mazdoor: Up to ₹18,000 per month
• Other Posts: As per CPC rules

Important Dates

Candidates must carefully note the following dates:

• Last date to submit applications: 10 January 2026
• Document verification start date: 15 January 2026
• Final verification / process completion: 27 February 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)

Application & Selection Information

• Applications will be processed as per the Municipal Corporation rules
• Document verification is mandatory for all eligible candidates
• Final selection will be done after completion of the verification process
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of MC Jalandhar for updates

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Application Process Explained

Unlike fully online recruitment drives, this process requires a mix of online and manual steps.

1. Download Form: Candidates will need to download the application form from the official MC Jalandhar website starting 10 January 2026.
2. Submit Manually: The filled forms, along with the required fee details, must be submitted at designated centers. The list of these centers will be available on the corporation’s website.

Candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for the specific list of centers and detailed eligibility criteria regarding age and education.