Overview
Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Section Officer (19 Posts (17 under Residual Parent Cadre + 2 under Kalyana Karnataka Region) vacancies). Eligible candidates with LLB can apply online only. as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA)
- Qualification
- LLB
- Vacancies
- 19 Posts (17 under Residual Parent Cadre + 2 under Kalyana Karnataka Region)
- Posted
- April 2026
- Last date to apply
- 15-05-2026
Important Dates
| Start Date for Apply Online | April 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 15-05-2026 |
| Notification Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | April 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 15 May 2026 |
| Scheduled Castes | 03 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I | 45 years |
Important Links
Eligibility
• Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India. Section Officer Post Name: Educational Qualification Section Officer: Must have passed LL.B from a recognized University.
Age Limit
• 40 Years (Upper Age Limit as on 16-04-2026) Category: Age Limit Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age (General Merit): 40 years Category - II(A)/ II(B)/ III(A)/ III(B): 43 years Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I: 45 years
Application Fee
• For General Merit / Category - II(A)/ II(B)/ III(A)/ III(B): ₹1,000/- • For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I / Persons with Benchmark Disability: ₹500/-
Selection Process
• Competitive Examination (Offline OMR – Paper-I & Paper-II). • Interview (Viva-Voce). • Final selection on the basis of merit in the written examination and interview.
How to Apply
• Candidates must apply online only through https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew. • Upload recent passport size photograph and signature in JPG format (as per specifications). • Pay application fee online through payment gateway. • Keep printout of the submitted application for future reference. • Last date for submission of online application is 15 May 2026.
Important Instructions
• Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application. • Upload correct Photograph and Signature as per specifications. • No documents to be uploaded at the time of application; originals to be produced at document verification / interview stage. • Keep registered mobile number and email active till completion of the recruitment process. • Application fee once paid will not be refunded. • KSLSA reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Section Officer Posts?
Start Date for Apply Online: April 2026; Last Date for Apply Online: 15-05-2026; Notification Date: 16 April 2026; Online Application Start Date: April 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 15 May 2026; Last Date for Payment of Fee: 15 May 2026; Scheduled Castes: 03; Scheduled Tribes: 01; Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I: 45 years
What is the application fee?
• For General Merit / Category - II(A)/ II(B)/ III(A)/ III(B): ₹1,000/- • For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I / Persons with Benchmark Disability: ₹500/-
What is the age limit?
• 40 Years (Upper Age Limit as on 16-04-2026) Category: Age Limit Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age (General Merit): 40 years Category - II(A)/ II(B)/ III(A)/ III(B): 43 years Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I: 45 years
What is the selection process?
• Competitive Examination (Offline OMR – Paper-I & Paper-II). • Interview (Viva-Voce). • Final selection on the basis of merit in the written examination and interview.