Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) ने कर्नाटक राज्य सरकार के Various Departments, Boards और Public Sector Undertakings में Group ‘C’ Technical Posts पर Direct Recruitment के लिए Official Notification जारी कर दिया है। इस भर्ती के माध्यम से Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil) और Draughtsman के कुल 187 पदों पर Eligible Candidates का चयन किया जाएगा। Technical Background रखने वाले उम्मीदवारों के लिए कर्नाटक लोक सेवा के अंतर्गत स्थायी करियर बनाने का यह एक अवसर है।
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आवेदन के इच्छुक अभ्यर्थी जिन्होंने किसी मान्यता प्राप्त तकनीकी बोर्ड या विश्वविद्यालय से Civil Engineering अथवा Relevant Specific Branch में 3 Year Diploma पूरा किया है, वे इन पदों के लिए आवेदन करने के Eligible हैं। KEA की Official Notification के अनुसार, इस भर्ती के लिए Online Application Form भरने की Process 31 अक्टूबर 2026 से शुरू हो चुकी है।Selection Process के अंतर्गत वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रकार की Offline OMR आधारित प्रतियोगी परीक्षा, एक अनिवार्य कन्नड़ भाषा परीक्षा और Online Counseling शामिल होगी।
KEA Recruitment 2026 : Overview
| Field | Information |
| Organisation | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
| Advertisement Number | ED/KEA/41/Rect/2026 (RPC) |
| Post | - Assistant Town Planner
- Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Draughtsman
|
| Vacancy | 187 Posts |
| Age | - General Merit (GM): 18-40 Years
- Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 18-43 Years
- SC / ST / Category-1:18- 45 Years
|
| Application Fee | - GM, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹750/-
- SC, ST, Cat-1, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender: ₹500/-
- PwD Candidates: ₹250/-
|
| Salary Details | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 (Approx) |
| Selection Process Phases | - Compulsory Kannada Language Test (Qualifying)
- Offline OMR Written Examination (Paper 1 & 2)
- Document Verification & Online Counselling
|
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
KEA Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Compulsory Kannada Language Exam Date | 08 January 2027 (03:00 PM to 05:00 PM) |
| Competitive Written Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2) | January 2027 (Tentative) |
KEA Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Name of the Department | Post Name | Pay Scale (in ₹) | Number of Posts |
| Urban Development Authorities and Directorate of Town & Country Planning | Assistant Town Planner | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 105 |
| Greater Bengaluru Authority | Junior Engineer (Civil) | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 46 |
| Karnataka Housing Board | Junior Engineer (Civil) | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 15 |
| Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) | Junior Engineer (Civil) | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 12 |
| Department of Groundwater | Junior Engineer (Civil) | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 05 |
| Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited | Junior Engineer (Civil) | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 02 |
| Karnataka Slum Development Board | Draughtsman | ₹54,175 – ₹99,400 | 02 |
| Total | 187 |
KEA Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility
KEA Recruitment 2026 के लिए Candidates की Eligibility निर्धारित Educational Qualification, Age Limit और अन्य निर्धारित Criteria के अनुसार होगी। Interested Candidates को Application Submit करने से पहले अपनी Eligibility Check कर लेनी चाहिए।
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification |
| Assistant Town Planner (Urban Development Authorities and Directorate of Town & Country Planning) | Must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification (Diploma in Civil Engineering (General) or Diploma in Civil Engineering (Draftsmanship)) from a recognized institution. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) (Greater Bengaluru Authority) | Must possess a three-year Diploma in Civil / Landscape Architecture / Transportation Planning / Structural / Planning Engineering or equivalent qualification from a government-recognized institution. Preference will be given to candidates trained in AutoCAD. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) (KHB / KRIDL / Groundwater Dept / KSMCL) | Must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a government-recognized institution. |
| Draughtsman (Karnataka Slum Development Board) | Must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a government-recognized institution. |
KEA Recruitment 2026: Age Relaxation
सभी पदों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु 18 वर्ष है। कर्नाटक सरकार के निर्देशानुसार 5 वर्ष की One-Time Relaxation सम्मिलित करने के बाद अधिकतम आयु सीमा निम्नानुसार तय की गई है:
| Category / Eligible Group | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Govt / Local Authority / Corporation Employees | Years of service rendered or 10 years, whichever is less |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 additional years |
| NCC Whole-Time Instructors | Number of years served as instructor |
| Village Group Inspectors (Rural Industrialization) | Number of years served |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| Census Department Employees in Karnataka | Number of years served or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widows / Released Bonded Laborers | 10 years |
KEA Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
लिखित परीक्षा Objective Multiple-Choice (Offline OMR Sheet) Mode में आयोजित की जाएगी। प्रत्येक गलत उत्तर पर 0.25 (1/4) अंक की Negative Marking की जाएगी। OMR शीट में प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 5 विकल्प होंगे; उत्तर न देने की स्थिति में 5वां गोला भरना अनिवार्य है, अन्यथा 0.25 अंक काट लिए जाएंगे। मेरिट सूची के लिए न्यूनतम 35% अर्हक अंक प्राप्त करना अनिवार्य है।
| Paper | Subject / Syllabus | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-1 | General Knowledge/General Science, Current affairs | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-2 | Specific Paper (Subject Technical Paper): (Syllabus published separately) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Kannada Language Test
| Test | Tpye | Marks | Duration |
| Kannada Language Test | SSLC 1st Language standard | 150
Marks | 2 Hours |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks : 50 out of 150 marks. Exempt for candidates who studied Kannada as 1st/2nd language, studied in Kannada medium, or passed previously. |
KEA Recruitment 2026: Application Process
इच्छुक और पात्र अभ्यर्थी ऑनलाइन आवेदन करने के लिए नीचे दिए गए चरणों का पालन करें:
- सबसे पहले Karnataka Examination Authority के Official Portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea पर जाएं।
- Homepage पर उपलब्ध “Recruitment” Tab के अंतर्गत “RPC Group C Technical Posts Recruitment 2026” लिंक का चयन करें।
- New Registration पर क्लिक करके अपना वैध मोबाइल नंबर, ईमेल आईडी और Basic Details दर्ज करें।
- System-generated user ID और Password की सहायता से लॉगिन करें।
- आवेदन पत्र में अपना Personal Details, Academic Qualifications, और Reservation से संबंधित आवश्यक RD Numbers सही-सही भरें।
- निर्धारित आकार में अपना Recent Passport-Size Photograph (White Background, 50KB–200KB) और Black sketch/marker pens से किए गए हस्ताक्षर (50KB–70KB) JPEG प्रारूप में अपलोड करें
- अपनी Category के अनुसार Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card या UPI के माध्यम से निर्धारित आवेदन शुल्क का भुगतान करें।
- फाइनल सबमिट करने से पहले दर्ज किए गए सभी Details की जांच करें और आवेदन पत्र को सबमिट करें।
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FAQs
| Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in KEA Recruitment 2026? |
| Answer: A total of 187 Group C technical vacancies have been notified for Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil), and Draughtsman posts. |
| Q2. What is the last date to apply online for KEA Group C Technical Posts 2026? |
| Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 26 November 2026, and the application fee can be paid until 27 November 2026. |
| Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required for Junior Engineer (Civil)? |
| Answer: Candidates must possess a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized technical institution. |
| Q4. Is there negative marking in the KEA Group C Competitive Examination? |
| Answer: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4) marks for each incorrect answer, as well as for unattempted questions where the 5th circle on the OMR sheet is left blank. |
| Q5. When will the KEA Compulsory Kannada Language Test be conducted? |
| Answer: The Compulsory Kannada Language Test is scheduled to be held on 08 January 2027 from 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM. |
