KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026: 2163 Group C Posts
- Last Date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 2,163
- Apply Mode
- Competitive written examination by KEA
- Job Type
- Regular, Group C
Job Overview
Organization
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru
Post Name
First Division Assistant, Assistant, Warden, Sub-Registrar, Tourism Promotion Officer, Gram Panchayat Secretary and others
Vacancy
2,163 (2,140 plus 14 retired-staff and 9 backlog)
Qualification
A degree from a recognised university, with the subject rules listed for some posts.
Age Limit
18 to 40 years for General; up to 45 for SC and ST
Salary
₹44,425 to ₹83,700 for most posts (₹49,050 to ₹1,12,900 for others)
Application Fee
The fee amount is not in the pages of the notice that we read. Pay it by 26 November 2026.
Application Mode
Competitive written examination by KEA
Selection Process
The selection is through a competitive exam held by KEA.
Job Type
Regular, Group C
Job Location
Karnataka
Department
Many Karnataka State departments, boards and commissions
Last Date
25 November 2026
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has invited online applications for 2,163 Group C posts in many State departments. This is the KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 notice, Advt. KEA/14/NEVI/2026. The posts include First Division Assistant, Second Division Assistant and Warden. Apply by 25 November 2026.
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| 2 | Advertisement | Advt. No. KEA/14/NEVI/2026 |
| 3 | Post name | First Division Assistant, Assistant, Warden, Sub-Registrar, Tourism Promotion Officer, Gram Panchayat Secretary and others |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 2,163 (2,140 plus 14 retired-staff and 9 backlog) |
| 5 | Job type | Regular, Group C |
| 6 | Job location | Karnataka |
| 7 | Pay | ₹44,425 to ₹83,700 for most posts (₹49,050 to ₹1,12,900 for others) |
| 8 | Apply mode | Competitive written examination by KEA |
| 9 | Last date | 25 November 2026 |
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notice date | 29 October 2026 |
| 2 | Online application opens | 30 October 2026 |
| 3 | Last date to apply online | 25 November 2026 |
| 4 | Last date to pay the fee | 26 November 2026 |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Department and post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounts and Audit: First Division Assistant | 490 |
| 2 | Social Welfare: Warden (Male) | 294 |
| 3 | Judiciary: First Division Assistant | 249 |
| 4 | Backward Classes Welfare: Superintendent (Male) | 180 |
| 5 | Rural Development: Gram Panchayat Secretary | 135 |
| 6 | Rural Development: First Division Assistant (Zilla and Taluk Panchayat) | 100 |
| 7 | Backward Classes Welfare: Superintendent (Female) | 95 |
| 8 | Residential Educational Institutions Society: First Division Assistant, Computer Operator | 79 |
| 9 | Other departments and posts, as per the notice | 541 |
| — | Total | 2,163 |
The post wise totals of the first nine departments are as printed on page 1 and 2 of the notice. The grand total of 2,163 is as printed.
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Education
- ✓A degree from a recognised university for most posts.
- ✓Some posts ask for Commerce, Accountancy, Auditing or Hotel Management.
- ✓Check the post wise table in the notice for each qualification.
Age
- ✓The upper age was raised by 5 years in a Government order of 29 January 2026.
- ✓More relaxation applies for Government staff and ex-servicemen, as per the rules.
Special notes
- ✓The Warden (Male) and Warden (Female) posts are for men and women only.
- ✓Some posts are only for staff of the same department, as marked in the notice.
Salary Details
| No. | Post | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most Group C posts | ₹44,425 to ₹83,700 |
| 2 | Assistant posts | ₹49,050 to ₹92,500 |
| 3 | Sub-Registrar, Commercial Tax Inspector | ₹54,175 to ₹99,400 |
| 4 | Tourism Promotion Officer | ₹61,300 to ₹1,12,900 |
Selection Process
- 1The selection is through a competitive exam held by KEA.
- 2Candidates choose the department and post at the time of applying.
- 3Qualification and documents are checked at the time of appointment.
Documents Required
- ✓Degree certificates and marks cards.
- ✓Caste and category certificates, as per the rules.
- ✓Proof of age and Karnataka rural or Kannada medium claims, if any.
- ✓A photo and signature.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- 2Open the link for this notification and register.
- 3Fill the application and choose the post.
- 4Upload the documents.
- 5Pay the fee by 26 November 2026 and submit by 25 November 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓The notice is in Kannada. Check the official copy for all the details.
- ✓The first page lists 33 departments, with the post counts in a table.
- ✓Posts are marked as backlog, retired staff or normal.
- ✓Qualification other than the notice is not accepted.
- ✓The exam date and the fee amount are not in this part of the notice.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download KEA Karnataka notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit KEA Karnataka official website |
| 4 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 5 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
| 6 | Telegram Channel | Join the NaukriPatra Telegram channel for job alerts |
FAQs: KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date for KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 25 November 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 2,163 (2,140 plus 14 retired-staff and 9 backlog).
Q3. What is the pay?
₹44,425 to ₹83,700 for most posts (₹49,050 to ₹1,12,900 for others).
Q4. What is the qualification?
A degree from a recognised university, with the subject rules listed for some posts.
Q5. What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years for General, 43 years for 2A to 3B, and 45 years for SC and ST.
Q6. How do I apply?
Apply online at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ by 25 November 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
Karnataka.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
Yes. These are regular Group C posts.
Q9. What is the selection process?
A competitive written exam by KEA.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
The fee amount is not in the pages of the notice that we read. Pay it by 26 November 2026.
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