Overview
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of First Division Assistant, Second Division Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Warden, Hostel Supervisor and Other Posts (5,431 vacancies). Eligible candidates with 2nd PUC / 12th Pass, Bachelor's Degree or Prescribed Post-Specific Qualification can apply online before 25 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Qualification
- 2nd PUC / 12th Pass, Bachelor's Degree or Prescribed Post-Specific Qualification
- Vacancies
- 5,431
- Posted
- 29 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 25 November 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Competitive Examination Dates | 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027, as applicable to the recruitment schedule |
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Vacancy Details
S. No.: Recruitment Category | No. of Posts 1: Degree-Level Posts - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 2,163 2: PUC-Level Posts - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 2,070 3: Degree-Level Posts - Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 563 4: PUC-Level Posts - Kalyana Karnataka (KK) | 635 Total Vacancies: 5,431
Eligibility
The minimum educational qualification depends on the advertised post. PUC-level positions generally require 2nd PUC or a recognized equivalent qualification, while degree-level posts require the prescribed Bachelor's degree or professional qualification.
Age Limit
The general minimum age for the advertised recruitment is 18 years. The upper age limit is 40 years for General Merit candidates, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories. Category: Maximum Age General Merit: 40 Years Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 Years SC, ST and Category-1: 45 Years The notifications refer to the applicable Karnataka Civil Services recruitment rules and government amendments, including a one-time age relaxation provision under the prescribed conditions. Other special-category relaxation provisions may also apply. Candidates should calculate their age using the cut-off date and relaxation rules applicable to the relevant notification.
Salary
The vacancies carry different Karnataka Government pay scales depending on the post, department and recruitment cadre. The notifications include pay ranges such as Rs. 34,100-67,600, Rs. 44,425-83,700 and higher scales for certain specialized posts. Post / Level: Notified Pay Scale Various PUC-Level Assistant Posts: Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600 Various Degree-Level Assistant Posts: Rs. 44,425 - Rs. 83,700 Certain Specialized / Supervisory Posts: Rs. 49,050 - Rs. 92,500 Certain Higher-Pay Posts: Rs. 54,175 - Rs. 99,400 or Other Notified Post-Specific Scales The salary for each vacancy must be checked against the relevant post entry in the official notification. The pay scales are not equivalent to a fixed in-hand salary, as applicable allowances and deductions will affect the amount received.
Application Fee
The application fee varies by reservation and concession category. The notifications provide fee amounts of Rs. 750, Rs. 500 and Rs. 250 for different eligible groups. Fee Category: Application Fee General Merit and Applicable Non-Concessional Categories: Rs. 750 Eligible Reserved Categories under the Notification: Rs. 500 Eligible Special-Concession Categories: Rs. 250 Applicants should select the correct category in the online application and follow the fee displayed by the official KEA portal. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026.
Exam Pattern
The notifications prescribe an offline OMR-based competitive examination. The general written examination includes two papers carrying 100 marks each, with a duration of two hours per paper. Paper: Maximum Marks | Duration Paper 1: 100 | 2 Hours Paper 2: 100 | 2 Hours Total: 200 | 4 Hours The papers cover the subjects prescribed in the relevant notification, including General Knowledge and language-related components. Candidates should check the specific examination syllabus corresponding to their application category.
Selection Process
Competitive Examination and Document Verification
How to Apply
• Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. • Open the recruitment section for the notifications dated 29 October 2026. • Identify the correct recruitment group: RPC Degree-Level, RPC PUC-Level, KK Degree-Level or KK PUC-Level. • Download and read the applicable detailed notification. • Open the online application facility for the selected recruitment category. • Complete the required registration and enter personal details accurately. • Provide educational qualification, reservation and local-cadre details, where applicable. • Select the eligible post or application preferences as instructed by the portal. • Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed formats. • Review the entered details, including category, post eligibility and certificate information. • Submit the online application by 25 November 2026. • Pay the prescribed examination fee by 26 November 2026. • Retain the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference. Important: Applicants should review all information before final submission. They must follow the rules concerning multiple applications, registration details and applicable corrections in the relevant notification.
Required Documents
Applicants should keep the following documents ready for the application and subsequent verification process, depending on the position and claimed reservation benefits. • SSLC / Class 10 certificate and marksheet for date-of-birth proof. • 2nd PUC / Class 12 or equivalent certificate, where applicable. • Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets for degree-level posts. • Relevant professional, technical or computer qualification certificates, where required. • Valid caste and income certificates, if claiming reservation. • Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre eligibility documents, where applicable. • Ex-Serviceman, disability or other special-category certificates, if applicable. • Recent photograph and signature. • Valid identification and supporting documents specified in the application instructions. All qualifications and reservation claims must satisfy the conditions stated in the respective official recruitment notification.
Important Instructions
• The recruitment comprises four separate notification groups totaling 5,431 vacancies. • Applicants must choose the correct degree-level or PUC-level recruitment category. • RPC and Kalyana Karnataka posts have separate vacancy and reservation conditions. • Post-specific educational qualifications must be checked before applying. • Online applications are accepted until 25 November 2026. • The examination fee must be paid by 26 November 2026. • Category-based age relaxation and fee concessions require valid supporting documents. • The competitive examinations are scheduled for January 2027. • Examination admission and final appointment remain subject to eligibility verification. • Candidates should regularly check the KEA website for corrigenda, hall tickets and recruitment updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 5,431 Posts?
Notification Date: 29 October 2026; Application Start Date: 30 October 2026; Application Last Date: 25 November 2026; Fee Payment Last Date: 26 November 2026; Notification Release Date: 29 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 30 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 25 November 2026; Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 26 November 2026; Competitive Examination Dates: 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027, as applicable to the recruitment schedule
What is the application fee?
The application fee varies by reservation and concession category. The notifications provide fee amounts of Rs. 750, Rs. 500 and Rs. 250 for different eligible groups. Fee Category: Application Fee General Merit and Applicable Non-Concessional Categories: Rs. 750 Eligible Reserved Categories under the Notification: Rs. 500 Eligible Special-Concession Categories: Rs. 250 Applicants should select the correct category in the online application and follow the fee displayed by the official KEA portal. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
The general minimum age for the advertised recruitment is 18 years. The upper age limit is 40 years for General Merit candidates, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories. Category: Maximum Age General Merit: 40 Years Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: 43 Years SC, ST and Category-1: 45 Years The notifications refer to the applicable Karnataka Civil Services recruitment rules and government amendments, including a one-time age relaxation provision under the prescribed conditions. Other special-category relaxation provisions may also apply. Candidates should calculate their age using the cut-off date and relaxation rules applicable to the relevant notification.
What is the selection process?
Competitive Examination and Document Verification