Verified from official source on 22 Aug 2026
DDMA Yadgir District Disaster Management Professional Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

- Total Posts
- 1
- Minimum Qualification
- Post-Graduate
Overview
District Disaster Management Authority Yadgir (DDMA Yadgir) has released its District Disaster Management Professional Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 post. Is DDMA Yadgir District Disaster Management Professional Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, Advertisement No. REV:CAL:14:2024-25 is officially live, and eligible candidates can apply offline until 2 September 2026. DDMA Yadgir, Karnataka, is recruiting 1 District Disaster Management Professional on a contractual basis. Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Science, Social Science, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or Management from a UGC-recognised university, with 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in Disaster Management. Candidates must also have knowledge of the District Disaster Management Plan and IDRN (India Disaster Resource Network), proficiency in Kannada and English, and sound working knowledge of MS Office and internet applications. Selected candidates will draw a monthly salary of Rs. 53,240. The age limit is 25 to 40 years. No application fee is mentioned. Selection proceeds through Application Screening, Shortlisting on Merit, Interview, and Document Verification. Eligible postgraduates with disaster management experience and Kannada-English proficiency can apply offline by downloading the application form from the official Yadgir district website, with the last date for submission set at 2 September 2026. DDMA Yadgir District Disaster Management Professional Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for disaster management professionals to contribute to district-level disaster preparedness and response coordination in Karnataka. Additional context: District Disaster Management Authorities across India, established under the Disaster Management Act 2005, coordinate district-level disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts, working alongside state and national disaster management bodies. A District Disaster Management Professional plays a central role in maintaining the district's disaster management plan, updating IDRN resource inventories, coordinating with line departments during emergencies, and building community-level disaster resilience through training and awareness programmes. Yadgir district in Karnataka, like many districts in the region, faces exposure to flooding, drought and other climate-related hazards, making a dedicated disaster management professional essential to district administrative capacity. For postgraduates in relevant science, social science, or management disciplines with disaster management experience and strong Kannada-English bilingual skills, this DDMA Yadgir role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to public safety and disaster resilience at the district level.
Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Science/Social Science/Rural Development/Environmental Science/Management from a UGC-recognized university
- 2-5 years of relevant work experience in Disaster Management
- Knowledge of District Disaster Management Plan and IDRN
- Proficiency in Kannada and English
- Sound working knowledge of MS Office and internet applications
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 25 years; Maximum age: 40 years
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Science, Social Science, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or Management from a UGC-recognised university. Candidates must have 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience specifically in Disaster Management. Candidates must have knowledge of the District Disaster Management Plan and the India Disaster Resource Network (IDRN). Candidates must be proficient in both Kannada and English, given the district-level administrative and community engagement nature of this role. Candidates must have sound working knowledge of MS Office and internet applications. Candidates must be within the age limit of 25 to 40 years to be eligible for this recruitment.
Important Dates
Notification Date
18 Aug 2026
Application Start
19 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
02 Sept 2026
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.
Salary
Rs. 53,240 per month
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website, yadgir.nic.in.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and experience information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational/experience certificates.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post or Registered Post, or as instructed.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 2 September 2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process
- Application Screening — verification of educational qualification, disaster management experience, and language proficiency
- Shortlisting on Merit — shortlisting of eligible candidates based on merit
- Interview — assessment of shortlisted candidates' suitability for the role
- Document Verification — verification of original certificates and category documents where applicable
- Final Selection — decided based on combined performance and verified eligibility
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil — no application fee mentioned in the official notification |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil — no application fee mentioned in the official notification |
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