Karnataka KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 20 Posts

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• Updated July 22, 2026 01:36 PM
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• The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), Bengaluru has released the KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification to fill 20 vacancies for the post of Section Officer - 18 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region. This recruitment offers a strong opportunity for LL.B graduates seeking a government job in Karnataka's legal services administration. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority website till 19 August 2026.

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KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance to avoid last-minute rush. Applications and fee payment can be made round the clock until 11:59 P.M. on 19.08.2026.
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Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognized University.

General Eligibility Conditions

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a female candidate married to a person who already has another wife, is not eligible for appointment without prior approval from the Government.
• Candidates not claiming benchmark disability relaxation must be mentally and physically fit, free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties.
• Persons permanently debarred from any examination or recruitment conducted by the Central/State Public Service Commission, Karnataka Examinations Authority, or any University are not eligible.
• Persons convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude, or temporarily debarred/disqualified from examinations, are not eligible until the competent authority holds them eligible.
• There must be no pending criminal case against the candidate.

KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum age for all categories is 18 years. Age will be calculated as on 20.07.2026. Additional age relaxation is available to all categories as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, and a one-time 5-year age relaxation has been provided vide Government Order No. DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
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Karnataka KSLSA Section Officer Application Fee 2026

• Fee must be paid through UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card via the payment gateway on the online application.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, even if paid for more than one application - except in the case of a candidate found to be age-barred, whose application will be rejected with the fee refunded.
• Applications already filed pursuant to an earlier notification will be treated as applications under this notification, subject to prescribed qualifications; such applicants need not file a fresh application.

How to Apply Online for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

• Visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/indexnew.
• Read all instructions carefully before starting the online application.
• Fill in all required particulars accurately, including Aadhaar Card number, SSLC/10th Standard registration number, and LL.B marks card details.
• Provide caste and income certificate details (if applicable), and details of other reservations (rural reservation for classes 1–10, PwBD certificate, or the Kalyana Karnataka Region 371-J eligibility certificate, as applicable).
• Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (5cm x 3.5cm, 50KB–200KB) and a signature in black ball-point pen on white paper (2.5cm x 7.5cm, 25KB–50KB), both in JPG format.
• Provide a valid postal address, mobile number, and email ID mandatorily for all communication.
• Pay the prescribed application fee through UPI/Net Banking/Debit Card.
• Preview the duly filled application before final submission.
• Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
• Note down and retain the application number for generating the admission card and for future reference regarding eligibility for interview.
• If a candidate submits more than one online application, only the last submitted application will be considered valid; all earlier applications will stand rejected.

KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection will be made through a Competitive Examination followed by an Interview.

KSLSA Section Officer 2026 Salary Structure

• Selected candidates will be placed on the pay scale of ₹69,250 – 1650 – 74,200 – 1900 – 85,600 – 2300 – 99,400 – 2700 – 1,15,600 – 3100 – 1,34,200, applicable to the post of Section Officer under Karnataka Civil Services norms. Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 2 years, or such extended period as may apply.
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KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026: Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card
• SSLC/10th Standard mark sheet and registration number
• LL.B degree/marks card from a recognized University
• Caste Certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable - Form-D for SC/ST, Form-E for Category-I, Form-F for Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B)
• Income and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
• Rural Reservation certificate: Form-2 (countersigned by the Block Education Officer) for all claimants, plus Form-1 (Non-Creamy Layer declaration by Tahsildar) for General Merit candidates claiming rural reservation
• Ex-Servicemen: Discharge/Release Certificate from Armed Forces
• Persons with Benchmark Disability: certificate as prescribed under Official Memorandum No. DPAR 115 SRR 2005 dated 19.11.2005
• Transgender candidates: certificate issued under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
• Kalyana Karnataka Region (Article 371-J) claimants: eligibility certificate issued under the Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation in Appointment for Hyderabad Karnataka Region) (Issue of Eligibility Certificate) Rules, 2013, obtained on or before the last date of application
• Valid photo identity proof: Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Ration Card/Passport/Driving Licence
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), for in-service candidates, submitted to KSLSA after the selection list is issued but before the appointment order
• Two Character Certificates: one from the Head of the Institution where LL.B was completed, and two from respectable persons in society (not relatives) well acquainted with the candidate
• Caste and other reservation certificates obtained after the last date of the online application will not be considered. Original documents must be produced at the time of Interview/Verification; failure to do so will result in cancellation of the claimed reservation, and the candidature will be considered only under the General Merit category, if otherwise eligible.

KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Merely attending the Competitive Examination/Interview does not confer any right to appointment; KSLSA must be satisfied that the candidate is suitable in all respects.
• Selected candidates will be posted in the office of KSLSA or any of the District Legal Services Authorities in the state.
• Any attempt by a candidate to influence the selection process will render them ineligible for selection.
• In the event of any inconsistency between the Kannada and English versions of the notification, the English version will prevail.
• If, at any stage of recruitment or after appointment, information furnished by the candidate is found false, or eligibility criteria are not met, or material facts are suppressed/twisted, the candidature/selection/appointment will stand cancelled.
• Candidates furnishing false or incorrect information are liable for disqualification as well as criminal prosecution.
• If any discrepancy is found between the online application and original documents submitted during verification, the candidature will be rejected.
• Candidates appearing for the Competitive Examination and Interview must bear their own travel/other costs.
• Candidates must download their admission card from the Karnataka Examinations Authority website and carry it along with original photo ID proof (Driving Licence/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Voter ID); without these, candidates will not be permitted to appear for the examination.
• For any clarification, candidates may contact the Karnataka Examinations Authority Helpline: 080-23460460 (9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on working days).
• Candidates with an LL.B qualification can also explore more Law & Legal Sector Jobs and Karnataka Government Jobs notifications. Those preparing for state-level competitive examinations may check other State PSC Recruitment openings across India. Candidates based in Bengaluru can also browse more Bengaluru Jobs for other current government job opportunities.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

• There are 20 vacancies in total - 18 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for KSLSA Section Officer?

• Candidates must have passed LL.B from a recognized University.

Q4. What is the age limit for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

• The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B), and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I, as on 20.07.2026, with additional relaxations as per rules.

Q5. What is the application fee for KSLSA Section Officer Recruitment 2026?

• The application fee is ₹1,000 for General Merit and Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST/Category-I/PwBD candidates.

Q6. What is the selection process for KSLSA Section Officer?

• Selection is through a Competitive Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II, offline OMR-based) followed by an Interview, with candidates shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio per reserved category.

Q7. What is the salary of a KSLSA Section Officer?

• Selected candidates will be placed on the pay scale of ₹69,250 – ₹1,34,200, as applicable under Karnataka Civil Services norms.