Kea Recruitment 2026

KEA Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 187 Assistant Town Planner, JE & Draughtsman Posts

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:

  1. सबसे पहले Karnataka Examination Authority के Official Portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea पर जाएं।
  2. Homepage पर उपलब्ध “Recruitment” Tab के अंतर्गत “RPC Group C Technical Posts Recruitment 2026” लिंक का चयन करें।
  3. New Registration पर क्लिक करके अपना वैध मोबाइल नंबर, ईमेल आईडी और Basic Details दर्ज करें।
  4. System-generated user ID और Password की सहायता से लॉगिन करें।
  5. आवेदन पत्र में अपना Personal Details, Academic Qualifications, और Reservation से संबंधित आवश्यक RD Numbers सही-सही भरें।
  6. 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
  7. अपनी Category के अनुसार Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card या UPI के माध्यम से निर्धारित आवेदन शुल्क का भुगतान करें।
  8. 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.

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