KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 04 November 2026
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru, has announced 5,431 vacancies for Second Division Assistant, First Division Assistant and other Group-C posts. Candidates with 2nd PUC (12th) or equivalent for SDA-level posts, or a degree for FDA-level posts are eligible. Applications are open online from 30 October 2026 to 25 November 2026. Selection will be through a competitive written exam. Posts are split between Kalyana Karnataka (KK) and Rest of Karnataka (RPC) cadres. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: ED/KEA/14, 15, 16, 17/Ne.Vi/2026 (KK-RPC))
| Level | Department | Post | Pay Scale (Rs) | KK | RPC | Total |
| SDA-level | Judicial Dept | Second Division Assistant | 34100-67600 | 104 | 522 | 626 |
| SDA-level | Commercial Taxes Dept | Second Division Assistant | 34100-67600 | 90 | 500 | 590 |
| SDA-level | Agricultural Marketing Dept | Marketing Assistant | 34100-67600 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| SDA-level | Rural Development and Panchayat Raj | Second Division Assistant | 34100-67600 | 109 | 0 | 109 |
| SDA-level | RDPR (Gram Panchayat) | Gram Panchayat Secretary and Rural Development Assistant, Grade-2 | 34100-67600 | 38 | 284 | 322 |
This recruitment has 2 selection stages, in the order shown below.
- 1Apply online only, through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website.
- 2Read the department-wise notices on the KEA website for the posts you want.
- 3Submit the application on or before 25 November 2026. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026.
- 4Post preferences are entered online after the exam result.
Q. What is the last date to apply for KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 25 November 2026.
Q. What is the last date for fee payment in KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026. The fee amounts are not stated in this notification.
Q. How many vacancies are there in KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 5431 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the official notification.
Q. What is the qualification for KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. SDA-level posts need 2nd PUC (12th) or equivalent. FDA-level posts need a degree.
Q. What is the selection process for KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. Selection is through a competitive written exam (online CBT or offline OMR). There is 1/4 negative marking for each wrong answer.
Q. What is the salary under KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. Pay starts at ₹34,100–67,600 for SDA-level posts and ₹44,425–83,700 for FDA-level posts, and is higher for some posts.
Q. When do applications start for KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. Online applications started on 30 October 2026.
Q. Where can I apply for KEA Group-C FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
A. Apply online through the official website kea.kar.nic.in.
- Posts are split between the Kalyana Karnataka (KK) and Rest of Karnataka (RPC) cadres, as shown in the vacancy table.
- The notification states that the National Pension System (NPS) applies to these posts.
- Age limit, fee and detailed eligibility are given in the department-wise notices on the KEA website, not in this notification.
- Post preferences are entered online after the result, and counselling is held separately.
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