KEA Group C Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,163 Posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority
Published
- Posts
- 2,163
- Last date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- 10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, Experienced
- Location
- Karnataka
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is recruiting 2,163 Group C posts across more than 15 Karnataka government departments, boards and corporations. The posts include Accounts Assistant, Warden, Senior Assistant, Field Supervisor and Gram Panchayat Secretary. Most posts need a graduate degree, and some need a B.Ed or a computer qualification. Applications close on 25 November 2026.
Who Should Apply for KEA Group C 2026
This notice suits graduates in commerce, business administration, computing or education, depending on the post, and anyone who holds a B.Ed for Warden or Hostel Warden posts; candidates still in final-year study should check the degree date rule before assuming they qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Apply only online at the KEA website; the notice says the application cannot be edited after submission, so check every field before you submit.
- Pay the fee by 26 November 2026, because the fee payment deadline is one day after the application closes.
- Keep original certificates ready for document verification, since the notice says candidates must bring originals for verification.
- Check the reservation rules for your category, including caste and residence certificates, before you claim any category benefit.
- Do not apply for a post unless you already hold the required degree on the closing date, because candidates who lack it are rejected even after selection.
KEA Group C 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
कर्नाटक परीक्षा प्राधिकरण (KEA), बेंगलुरु ने विभिन्न विभागों में ग्रुप C के 2163 पदों पर सीधी भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है। इनमें Accounts Assistant, Warden (Male), Senior Assistant, Field Supervisor, Gram Panchayat Secretary और Hostel Warden जैसे पद शामिल हैं। आवेदक भारतीय नागरिक हों, उनकी आयु 18 से 40 वर्ष के बीच हो और उनके पास संबंधित पद के अनुसार डिग्री या योग्यता हो। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ पर किए जा सकते हैं, और अंतिम तिथि 25 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the KEA Group C Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 29 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 2026-11-26 |
| Written exam Paper-1 | 2027-01-10 10:30-12:30 |
| Written exam Paper-2 | 2027-01-10 14:30-16:30 |
| Kannada language exam | 2027-01-08 15:00-17:00 |
| Published on this site | 30 Oct 2026 |
KEA Group C 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 2,163
| Department | Post | Pay scale (INR) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka State Audit and Accounts Department | Accounts Assistant | 44425-83700 | 488+02 (HK) |
| Social Welfare Department | Warden (Male) | 44425-83700 | 294 |
| Law Department | Senior Assistant Grade (Judiciary, 28 courts) | 44425-83700 | 249 |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department | Field Supervisor (Male) | 44425-83700 | 171+09 (SC) |
| Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | Gram Panchayat Secretary and RDS Grade-1 | 44425-83700 | 135 |
| Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department | Senior Assistant (ZP/TP) | 44425-83700 | 100 |
| Backward Classes Welfare Department | Field Supervisor (Female) | 44425-83700 | 95+05 (SC) |
| Karnataka State Backward Class Development Corporation | Senior Assistant Computer Operator | 44425-83700 | 75+04 (HK) |
| Karnataka State Backward Class Development Corporation | Hostel Warden | 44425-83700 | 75+03 (HK) |
| Total | 2163 [2140+14(SC)+09(HK)] |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 14 |
The 9 Hyderabad-Karnataka and 14 Scheduled Caste posts are counted within the 2,163 total, not added to it.
KEA Group C 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Degree as applicable per post (B.Com/BBM/BBA for Accounts Assistant; B.Ed for Warden; computer qualifications for Senior Assistant Computer Operator; B.Ed for Hostel Warden)
Age Limit
18 to 40 years (as on 25 Nov 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 25 Nov 2026; upper limit 40 years, minimum 18.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years
- SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years
- Ex-servicemen, PwBD and others: as per notification
Other Conditions
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Minimum 35% marks in written exam required for eligibility
Posts located in: Karnataka. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| General/Other categories | Rs. 750/- |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen | Rs. 500/- |
| Special consideration candidates | Rs. 250/- |
Fee payable online only; paid fee is not refunded.
KEA Group C 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is ₹44,425 to ₹83,700 per month, and the starting basic pay is ₹44,425 for all listed posts. The notice does not give a gross monthly figure.
As printed in the notification: 44425-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-83700
KEA Group C 2026 Selection Process
- Offline OMR written examination
- Online counselling based on merit, reservation and availability
- Document verification
Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Max marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | General knowledge and general subjects | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | General English, General Kannada, Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
How to Apply for KEA Group C 2026
- Apply online through the KEA website: https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
- Application is not editable once submitted
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Caste/income/category certificates as applicable
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Ex-servicemen, PwBD or other certificates as applicable
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Information centre | 080-23460460 (10.00 AM to 6.00 PM) |
|---|
Before You Apply for KEA Group C 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Degree as applicable per post (B.Com/BBM/BBA for Accounts Assistant; B.Ed for Warden; computer qualifications for Senior Assistant Computer Operator; B.Ed for Hostel Warden)).
- Your age is between 18 and 40 years on 25 Nov 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 25 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (3 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
KEA Group C 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires the degree to be held by the closing date, so check the eligibility section and the KEA website before applying.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes. For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks for that question are deducted.
Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?
The notification does not say. It lists fees by category only, so check the KEA website for state-based rules.
Do I need to pass the Kannada language test?
Candidates who passed SSLC with Kannada as first or second language, or completed Kannada medium study, may be exempt. Others must score at least 50 of 150 marks.
Are there marks needed to qualify in the written exam?
Yes. Candidates must score at least 35% in the written exam to be eligible for selection.
Abbreviations on This Page
- KEA
- Karnataka Examinations Authority, Bengaluru
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- OMR
- Optical Mark Recognition
- HK
- Hyderabad-Karnataka
- B.Ed
- Bachelor of Education
- B.Com
- Bachelor of Commerce
- BBM
- Bachelor of Business Management
- BBA
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- ZP
- Zilla Panchayat
- TP
- Taluk Panchayat
- RDS
- Rural Development Supervisor
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Karnataka Examinations Authority. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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