KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 210 Group C Kalyana Posts; Check Eligibility and Other Details Here
KEA Karnataka has officially released the recruitment notification on September 11, 2026, on its official website. Interested candidates can apply online from September 16 to 30, 2026, for a total of 210 Grade 1 & 2 Kalyana posts. Check this article to know about its eligibility, vacancies, salary, and other details.
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Key Points
- KEA announced 210 posts for Urban Local Bodies in Kalyana-Karnataka on Sep 11, 2026.
- Eligibility requires SSLC, ITI certificate (Electrical/Fitter), and 1 year apprenticeship.
- Apply online from September 16, 2026, to September 30, 2026, via KEA website.
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026: Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a recruitment notification for 210 posts in Urban Local Bodies under the Kalyana-Karnataka region. The vacancies include Water Supply Operator, Assistant Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, and Electrician Grade-2. Candidates who have passed SSLC and hold an ITI certificate with apprenticeship training can apply. The online applications will start on September 16, 2026, and the last date to apply is September 30, 2026, at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Selection will be through a written exam. Candidates should check the official notification for complete details on eligibility, age limit, and application fee before applying.
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Candidates can find all the information about KEA Recruitment 2026 in the table given below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Bengaluru |
| Notification Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Region | Kalyana-Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) |
| Total Posts | 210 |
| Post Names | Water Supply Operator, Assistant Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, Electrician Grade-2 |
| Educational Qualification | SSLC + ITI 2-year certificate (Electrical/Fitter) + 1 year Apprenticeship |
| Age Limit | 40 years (General), 43 years (2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Cat-1) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | September 16, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (Gen/2A/2B/3A/3B), ₹500 (SC/ST/Cat-1/Ex-servicemen), ₹250 (Special category) |
| Exam Month | November 2026 (schedule to be announced) |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea |
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released a recruitment notification for 210 posts in Urban Local Bodies under the Kalyana-Karnataka region on September 11, 2026. Candidates who want to apply must read the official notification PDF given below to know the exact information about eligibility, vacancies, and other details.
| KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 |
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026:
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following educational requirements to apply for these posts.
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Must have passed SSLC (10th) or equivalent
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Must hold an ITI 2-year certificate in Electrical or Fitter trade (National Trade Certificate)
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Must have completed 1 year of Apprenticeship Training (National Apprenticeship Certificate)
Age Limit
The age limit varies by category as given below. Age is calculated as on the last date of application.
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General category: 40 years
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Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years
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SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years
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Age relaxation is applicable for government employees, ex-servicemen, NCC cadets, and widows
Kannada Language Requirement
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Candidates must fulfil the Kannada language criteria set by KEA for these posts.
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Must have studied Kannada as first or second language in SSLC/PUC, or
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Must pass a qualifying Kannada language test (minimum 50 out of 150 marks), unless exempted
KEA Karnataka Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
KEA has announced a total of 210 vacancies across four technical posts in Urban Local Bodies under the Kalyana-Karnataka region. The post-wise breakup is given below.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Water Supply Operator | 80 |
| Assistant Water Supply Operator | 122 |
| Electrician Grade-1 | 3 |
| Electrician Grade-2 | 5 |
| Total | 210 |
KEA Karnataka 2026 Salary
Selected candidates will receive salary as per the Karnataka state pay scale. Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-1 posts carry a pay scale of ₹37,500 to ₹76,100 per month. Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2 posts carry a pay scale of ₹34,100 to ₹67,600 per month. These are basic pay bands, and additional allowances will apply as per state government rules. The exact in-hand salary will depend on the post, grade pay, and allowances applicable at the time of joining. Candidates must check the complete salary details below:
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
| Water Supply Operator | 37,500–76,100 |
| Assistant Water Supply Operator | 34,100–67,600 |
| Electrician Grade-1 | 37,500–76,100 |
| Electrician Grade-2 | 34,100–67,600 |
KEA Karnataka 2026 Application Process and Fees
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official KEA website. Details of the application process and fees are given below.
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Apply online only at: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
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Application window: September 16, 2026 to September 30, 2026
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Fee payment last date: October 1, 2026
Candidates must pay a total application fee of Rs 750 through online mode. Check the category-wise application fee below:
| Category | Fee |
| General | Rs 750 |
| SC/ST | Rs 500 |
| Special Category | Rs 250 |
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