Dharwad (Karnataka) Govt Jobs 2026

Dharwad, in north Karnataka sharing the Hubli-Dharwad twin city agglomeration, is one of the state’s most significant educational and administrative centres — home to Karnataka University, University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, and IIT Dharwad — creating a high-density academic and research sector government employment landscape. University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Dharwad, one of India’s premier agricultural universities, recruits assistant professors, scientists, and extension officers through ICAR and state government-funded research programmes central to Karnataka’s agri-economy. IIT Dharwad, a new-generation central technical institute, recruits faculty and research staff through MHRD-linked recruitment, adding an IIT-level central government employment dimension unique to this district. KPSC covers state administrative, health, and education cadre posts for the Dharwad division’s large population. RRB Hubli, one of India’s major Railway Recruitment Boards headquartered in Hubballi-Dharwad, conducts recruitment for the South Western Railway zone covering technician, loco pilot, and group D posts. All Dharwad Sarkari Naukri — IIT Dharwad, UAS, RRB Hubli, KPSC notifications, admit cards, and results are updated on this page.

Dharwad district, sharing the Hubballi-Dharwad twin city agglomeration, covers approximately 4,263 square kilometres across five talukas: Dharwad, Hubli, Kalghatgi, Kundgol, and Navalgund. With a combined Hubballi-Dharwad population exceeding 10 lakh for the twin cities, the district is north Karnataka’s most significant educational, industrial, and administrative centre — home to three universities and now an IIT.

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Dharwad, established in 1949 and among India’s premier agricultural universities, is affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and recruits Assistant Professors, Scientists, Subject Matter Specialists, and Research Associates through ICAR/state norms. UAS Dharwad’s research farm network across the district generates field technician and support staff vacancies accessible to agriculture diploma and graduate holders from the Dharwad region.

IIT Dharwad, established in 2016 as one of India’s new-generation IITs, recruits faculty (Assistant Professor to Professor), Research Scientists, and administrative staff through MHRD central technical institution processes. IIT Dharwad’s presence is among the most significant additions to north Karnataka’s government employment landscape in recent years.

RRB Hubli, one of India’s major Railway Recruitment Boards headquartered within the Hubballi-Dharwad city limits, conducts recruitment for South Western Railway covering Loco Pilot, Technician, Junior Engineer, Station Master, and Group D posts. RRB Hubli’s physical presence in the district makes direct application submission accessible for Dharwad candidates.

Karnataka University Dharwad (Karnataka Vishwavidyalaya) recruits teaching and non-teaching staff under UGC pay norms. KPSC covers all Group A through D state cadre posts for Dharwad. SSC Southern Region, UPSC, and NHM Karnataka are additional central and state government recruitment channels for the district.

Dharwad candidates can rely on this page for up-to-date notifications across all government recruitment categories — state PSC, SSC, banking, railways, health, and defence civilian posts — refreshed as soon as official notices go live. Browse all latest Jobs in Dharwad for 2026 below and never miss a government recruitment notification from this district.