KEA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5431 FDA, SDA, Technical, Non-Technical Posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced recruitment for 5,431 FDA, SDA, Technical, Non-Technical and Group C vacancies across Karnataka government departments. Candidates should verify the detailed notification before applying.
Organization: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
Job location: Karnataka
Application mode: Online
Official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Vacancy details
FDA: 2,163 RPC + 563 HK = 2,726 posts
SDA: 2,070 RPC + 635 HK = 2,705 posts
Total: 4,233 RPC + 1,198 HK = 5,431 posts
Level information: RPC degree level – 2,163 posts; RPC PUC / 12th level – 2,070 posts; Kalyana Karnataka degree level – 563 posts; Kalyana Karnataka PUC / 12th level – 635 posts.
Eligibility
Educational qualification may include 10th, PUC, Diploma or Degree, depending on the post. Read the official notification for the exact qualification.
Reported age range: 18 to 35 years. Relaxation is reported as 3 years for 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B; 5 years for SC/ST; and 10 years for PwD candidates, subject to the official notification.
Selection and fee
Selection may include a computer-based test, written examination and interview, as specified by KEA. The application fee will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
Apply only through the official KEA website. Do not send money or personal documents to unofficial agents.
How to apply
When the detailed notification and application form are released, open the official KEA portal, read the instructions, complete the form, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and save the application receipt.
This page summarizes the supplied notice. Dates, qualifications, vacancies and fees can change; confirm every detail in the official PDF before applying.
Important: the supplied files include an upcoming notice for 4,699 technical and non-technical posts and a KEA short notification. The current article reports the updated total of 5,431 posts; compare the official documents carefully.
Old vacancy reference: PUC level – 2,062; Diploma technical – 216; Degree non-technical – 2,421; total – 4,699.
Salary: as per KEA and Karnataka Government rules. Final post-wise pay details will be available in the detailed notification.
Disclaimer: Udyoga Suddi provides an informational summary. It is not the recruiting authority. Candidates must rely on the official KEA notification and portal for final information.
Important dates
Start date to apply online: 30 October 2026
Last date to apply online: 25 November 2026
Expected examination dates: 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027
These dates are based on the supplied recruitment information and may be revised by KEA.
Check the official KEA portal for the live application window.
RPC degree-level notification: verify the official PDF before applying.
RPC PUC / 12th-level notification: verify the official PDF before applying.
Kalyana Karnataka degree-level notification: verify the official PDF before applying.
Kalyana Karnataka PUC / 12th-level notification: verify the official PDF before applying.
Updated by PAVITHRA, BANGALORE. Last reviewed: November 2026. Please verify all recruitment details against the official KEA notification before taking action.