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| Update type | Job |
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| Recruiting authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
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| Last successful check | 4 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 26 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated November 02, 2026 11:58 AM
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KEA Recruitment 2026 - Overview
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
- Age relaxation for all posts: Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Maximum age 43 years, SC, ST, Category-1 Maximum age 45 years, Karnataka State Government, local authority or State-controlled corporation service Years of service or 10 years, whichever is less, Ex-servicemen Period of service plus 3 years, NCC full-time instructors Years served as cadet instructor, Village group inspectors under the rural industrialisation scheme Years of service in that role, Persons with disabilities 10 years, Census organisation of the Government of India in Karnataka Years of service or 5 years, whichever is less, Widows 10 years, Freed bonded labourers 10 years.
Application Fee
- Payment mode: Online only. Last date to pay the fee: 27 November 2026.
KEA Exam Pattern 2026
- Offline OMR examination with objective multiple-choice questions and 4 answer options.
- Minimum 35% marks required to qualify in the competitive examination.
- 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- A fifth OMR option must be shaded for unanswered questions, or 0.25 mark is deducted per question.
- Five extra minutes are given after the last bell for shading the fifth option.
- Compulsory Kannada test: maximum 150 marks, minimum 50 marks; marks do not count for selection or seniority.
Documents to Enclose
- Original marks cards and qualification certificates at document verification.
- Caste or reservation certificate in the prescribed form, with RD number.
- Rural candidates: Form-1 (where applicable) with RD number and Form-2 certified by the headmaster and countersigned by the Block Education Officer.
- Kannada medium certificate for Classes 1 to 10, signed and sealed by the school headmaster.
- Original photo ID at the exam centre, with the admit card.
How to Apply for KEA Recruitment 2026 Online
- Open the KEA website https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ and select the link provided.
- Read all eligibility instructions, then fill in the online application.
- Enter the correct RD number when claiming reservation.
- Check every detail, because no information can be changed after submission.
- Pay the fee online by 27-11-2026.
- Apply on or before 26 November 2026.
KEA Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Q2. How many vacancies are there in KEA Recruitment 2026?
- There are 31 vacancies: 14 Assistant Town Planner, 5 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Housing Board, 4 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Greater Bengaluru Authority, 4 Junior Engineer (Mines and Geology), 3 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited, 1 Junior Engineer (Civil) - Agricultural Marketing Department.
Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
- General Merit and Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 750. SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-servicemen, Third gender: Rs. 500. Persons with disabilities: Rs. 250.
Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
- The minimum age is 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 (as on the last date prescribed for submitting applications). Relaxation: Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Maximum age 43 years, SC, ST, Category-1 Maximum age 45 years, Karnataka State Government, local authority or State-controlled corporation service Years of service or 10 years, whichever is less, Ex-servicemen Period of service plus 3 years, NCC full-time instructors Years served as cadet instructor, Village group inspectors under the rural industrialisation scheme Years of service in that role, Persons with disabilities 10 years, Census organisation of the Government of India in Karnataka Years of service or 5 years, whichever is less, Widows 10 years, Freed bonded labourers 10 years.
Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?
- It depends on the post: 54175 - 99400 for Assistant Town Planner, 54175 - 99400 for Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Housing Board, 54175 - 99400 for Junior Engineer (Civil) - Greater Bengaluru Authority, 54175 - 99400 for Junior Engineer (Mines and Geology), 54175 - 99400 for Junior Engineer (Civil) - Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited.
Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution; Assistant Town Planner also accepts Civil Engineering (General or Draftsmanship), and Greater Bengaluru Authority JE accepts specified three-year Civil or Architectural diplomas. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
- Yes. Must be an Indian citizen. Must be mentally and physically fit and free from any defect likely to affect efficient duty. The State Government may reject a candidate found physically unfit by a medical board. Required qualification and certificates must be held by the last date for applications.
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