Karnataka FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 [5431 Posts] Notification OUT, Apply Online For Various Group C Posts in KK & RPC Cadre

Post Published Date : 30/10/2026

Updated At : 31/10/2026 08:00 AM

Short Description : KEA Various Group C Recruitment 2026 Online Form : Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru has released the recruitment notification for 5431 Posts of First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Gram Panchayat Secretary, Accounts Assistant, Hostel Warden, and Various Group-C Posts under RPC & KK Cadre (Advt. No. 14, 15, 16 & 17/2026) and the Online Form will start from 30 October 2026 To 25 November 2026. Karnataka Jobs 2026. Interested Candidates can check all the details regarding KEA Group C Recruitment 2026 like Total Posts, Qualification, Age Limit, Selection Process, Syllabus, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result, Salary and all other details on SarkariJob.in.

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Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

Karnataka FDA SDA Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. 14, 15, 16 & 17/2026 Short Details
WWW.SARKARIJOB.IN

Important Dates

Application Fees

  • Notification Release Date : 29/10/2026
  • Form Starting Date : 30/10/2026
  • Apply Last Date : 25/11/2026 11:59 PM
  • Fee Payment Last Date : 26/11/2026
  • Kannada Language Exam : 08/01/2027
  • FDA (KK) Exam Date : 09/01/2027
  • FDA (RPC) Exam Date : 10/01/2027
  • SDA (KK) Exam Date : 16/01/2027
  • SDA (RPC) Exam Date : 17/01/2027
  • General / Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B : Rs. 750/-
  • SC / ST / Cat-1 / ESM / Trans : Rs. 500/-
  • PwD (Physically Handicapped) : Rs. 250/-
  • Payment Mode : Online Mode Only
  • Fee once paid will not be refunded.

KEA Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit Details

  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age (General Merit) : 40 Years
  • Maximum Age (Cat-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B) : 43 Years
  • Maximum Age (SC / ST / Cat-1) : 45 Years
  • Age Limit Calculated as on : 25/11/2026
  • Age Relaxation Applicable as per Rules.

KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 : Qualification Details

Post NameQualification
First Division Assistant (FDA) / Assistant
  • Degree in any discipline from a university established by law in India.
Second Division Assistant (SDA) / Junior Assistant
  • PUC (12th Class) passed or equivalent (including 3-Year Technical Diploma / JOC as per notification).
Gram Panchayat Secretary & Rural Dev Assistant (Gr-1)
  • Degree in any discipline from a university established by law in India.
Gram Panchayat Secretary & Rural Dev Assistant (Gr-2)
  • PUC (12th Class) passed or equivalent qualification.
Accounts Assistant (Lekka Sahayaka)
  • B.Com / B.B.M / B.B.A Degree or equivalent notified by UGC.
Co-operative Societies Auditor
  • B.Com Degree with Accountancy & Auditing as one of the subjects.
Second Division Accounts Assistant
  • 2nd PUC (12th Class) passed with Commerce / Accountancy as optional subject.
Hostel Warden / Superintendent (Nilaya Palaka)
  • Bachelor Degree in any stream + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree.
Statistical Inspector
  • Bachelor Degree with Economics / Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science as one of the subjects (B.Com excluded).
Other Various Group C Posts
  • For More Details Read Notification Link Given Below.

KEA Karnataka Group C Bharti 2026 : Selection Process

  • Compulsory Kannada Language Exam (150 Marks)
  • Competitive Written Examination
  • Merit List & Candidate Verification Slip
  • Online Counselling & Option Entry
  • Document Verification & Final Selection

KEA Various Group C Vacancy 2026 : Cadre Wise Post Details

Cadre NameAdvt. No.Post LevelTotal
Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)14/2026Degree Level2163
Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)16/20262nd PUC Level2070
Kalyana Karnataka (KK Cadre)15/2026Degree Level563
Kalyana Karnataka (KK Cadre)17/20262nd PUC Level635
Grand Total Vacancy5431

KEA Group C Competitive Exam 2026 : Written Test Pattern

Exam Mode : Offline OMR Based
Negative Marking : 1/4th (0.25) Mark
Paper / SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-1 : General Knowledge1001002 Hrs
Paper-2 : General Kannada, General English & Computer Knowledge1001002 Hrs
Total2002004 Hrs

KEA FDA SDA Group C Salary 2026 : Pay Scale Details

Post CategoryPay Scale
Second Division Assistant (SDA) / Gram Panchayat Sec Gr-2Rs. 34,100 – 67,600/-
First Division Assistant (FDA) / Gram Panchayat Sec Gr-1 / WardenRs. 44,425 – 83,700/-
Assistant (Secretariat / KPSC etc.) / Accountant (Lekkigaru)Rs. 49,050 – 92,500/-
Commercial Tax Inspector / KMAS Chief Officer Gr-2 / Sub-RegistrarRs. 54,175 – 99,400/-

How to Apply KEA Various Posts Online Form 2026 

Step-1Carefully check your eligibility from official notifications for Advt. No. 14, 15, 16 & 17/2026 issued by KEA.
Step-2Visit the official website of Karnataka Examinations Authority at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
Step-3Open the online application link given on the website for the recruitment notifications.
Step-4Fill personal details, qualification and reservation details carefully. Enter the correct RD number of your caste / category certificate (certificate must be obtained on or before 25/11/2026).
Step-5Upload recent passport size photograph (JPEG, white background, 50KB-200KB) and signature (JPEG, 50KB-70KB, on white paper with black/blue marker pen).
Step-6Pay the fee online on or before 26/11/2026, submit the application, download a copy and keep the fee challan safe until the recruitment process ends. No changes are allowed after submission.

IMPORTANT LINKS

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Que-1What are the application dates for KEA Various Group C Recruitment 2026?
Ans :Online applications start on 30 October 2026 and the last date to submit application forms online is 25 November 2026 (fee payment up to 26 November 2026).
Que-2How many total vacancies are announced in KEA Group C Recruitment 2026?
Ans :A total of 5,431 vacancies have been announced across 4 notifications: RPC Degree (2163 Posts), RPC 2nd PUC (2070 Posts), KK Degree (563 Posts), and KK 2nd PUC (635 Posts).
Que-3What is the age limit for KEA Group C Recruitment 2026?
Ans :Candidate must be between 18 to 40 years for General Merit, 18 to 43 years for Cat-2A/ 2B/ 3A/ 3B, and 18 to 45 years for SC/ST/Cat-1 as on 25/11/2026.
Que-4What is the selection process for KEA FDA and SDA posts?
Ans :Selection consists of a Compulsory Kannada Language Test (150 Marks, Qualifying), Offline OMR Written Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2 of 200 Marks Total), followed by Online Counselling and Document Verification.
Que-5When will the KEA Group C Written Competitive Examination be conducted?
Ans :The Kannada Language Exam will be held on 08 January 2027, Degree Level Competitive Exam on 09 & 10 January 2027, and 2nd PUC Level Competitive Exam on 16 & 17 January 2027.
Karnataka FDA SDA Recruitment 2026

Karnataka FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 [5431 Posts] Notification OUT, Apply Online For Various Group C Posts in KK & RPC Cadre

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