Overview
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Housing Board, Junior Engineer (Civil) - Greater Bengaluru Authority and 3 more (31 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 26 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
- Qualification
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution; Assistant Town Planner also accepts Civil Engineering (General or Draftsmanship), and Greater Bengaluru Authority JE accepts specified three-year Civil or Architectural diplomas.
- Vacancies
- 31
- Advertisement No
- ED/KEA/40/Ne.Vi/2026 (KK)
- Posted
- 31 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 26 November 2026
Important Dates
| Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Notification date | 31 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 26 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Kannada Language Test (3.00 PM to 5.00 PM) | 8 January 2027 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Town Planner | 14 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Housing Board | 5 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Greater Bengaluru Authority | 4 |
| Junior Engineer (Mines and Geology) | 4 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited | 3 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) - Agricultural Marketing Department | 1 |
| Total | 31 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Post: Posts | Age Limit | Pay Assistant Town Planner: 14 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Housing Board: 5 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Greater Bengaluru Authority: 4 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Junior Engineer (Mines and Geology): 4 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited: 3 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Agricultural Marketing Department: 1 | Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 | 54175 - 99400 Total: 31 Age relaxation for all posts: Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Maximum age 43 years, SC, ST, Category-1 Maximum age 45 years, Karnataka State Government, local authority or State-controlled corporation service Years of service or 10 years…
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General Merit and Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 750 SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-servicemen, Third gender: Rs. 500 Persons with disabilities: Rs. 250 Payment mode: Online only. Last date to pay the fee: 27 November 2026.
Exam Pattern
Part / Paper: Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration Paper-1: General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours Paper-2: Specific Paper (syllabus published separately) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours • Offline OMR examination with objective multiple-choice questions and 4 answer options. • Minimum 35% marks required to qualify in the competitive examination. • 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer. • A fifth OMR option must be shaded for unanswered questions, or 0.25 mark is deducted per question. • Five extra minutes are given after the last bell for shading the fifth option. • Compulsory Kannada test: maximum 150 marks, minimum 50 marks; marks do not count for selection or seniority.
How to Apply
• Open the KEA website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and select the link provided. • Read all eligibility instructions, then fill in the online application. • Enter the correct RD number when claiming reservation. • Check every detail, because no information can be changed after submission. • Pay the fee online by 27-11-2026. • Apply on or before 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KEA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 31 Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer Posts?
Start Date: 31 October 2026; Last Date: 26 November 2026; Notification date: 31 October 2026; Online application starts: 31 October 2026; Last date for online application: 26 November 2026; Last date for fee payment: 26 November 2026; Kannada Language Test (3.00 PM to 5.00 PM): 8 January 2027
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee General Merit and Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 750 SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-servicemen, Third gender: Rs. 500 Persons with disabilities: Rs. 250 Payment mode: Online only. Last date to pay the fee: 27 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 (as on the last date prescribed for submitting applications)