KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 210 Posts
KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 210 Posts
KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 210 vacancies in Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2 posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the KEA portal from 16 September to 30 September 2026. The recruitment will be conducted through a competitive examination.
KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026
KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Authority |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
Department |
Directorate of Municipal Administration |
Recruitment |
Kalyana Karnataka Local Cadre Group C |
Total Vacancies |
210 Posts |
Application Mode |
Online |
Application Start Date |
16 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply |
30 September 2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment |
1 October 2026 |
Competitive Exam |
November 2026 |
Job Location |
Kalyana Karnataka Region, Karnataka |
Official Portal |
KEA / CET Online |
KEA Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Online Application Starts |
16 September 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Application |
30 September 2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment |
1 October 2026 |
Admit Card |
Notified Soon |
Competitive Exam |
November 2026 |
Result |
Notified Soon |
KEA Group C Recruitment Application Fee
Candidate Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
General Merit & applicable other categories |
Rs750 |
SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender |
Rs500 |
Persons with Disabilities |
Rs250 |
KEA Group C Recruitment Age Limit
The minimum age required is 18 years as on the prescribed date.
Category |
Maximum Age |
|---|---|
General Merit |
40 Years |
Category 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B |
43 Years |
SC, ST & Category-1 |
45 Years |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Post |
Vacancies |
Pay Scale |
Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
Water Supply Operator |
80 |
Rs37,500–Rs76,100 |
SSLC + 2-year ITI Electrical/Fitter + NTC + 1-year Apprenticeship + NAC |
Electrician Grade-1 |
3 |
Rs37,500–Rs76,100 |
SSLC + 2-year ITI Electrical + NTC + 1-year Apprenticeship + NAC |
Assistant Water Supply Operator |
122 |
Rs34,100–Rs67,600 |
SSLC + 2-year ITI Electrical/Fitter + NTC |
Electrician Grade-2 |
5 |
Rs34,100–Rs67,600 |
SSLC + 2-year ITI Electrical + NTC |
Total |
210 |
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Selection Process
The KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C recruitment process includes a competitive examination.
Competitive Examination
The notification provides for the examination in either:
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Computer Based Test (CBT), or
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Offline OMR format.
The written examination consists of two papers:
Paper 1 – General Knowledge
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100 questions
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100 marks
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2 hours
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Current affairs and general knowledge
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Indian Constitution
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Indian history and geography with Karnataka focus
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State and regional administration
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Rural development and Panchayat Raj
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Karnataka economy and environment
Paper 2 – Specific Paper
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100 questions
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100 marks
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2 hours
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Subject-specific syllabus for the concerned post.
Candidates must secure at least 35% marks in the competitive examination.
Kannada Language Test
Candidates who have already studied Kannada as prescribed in the notification may receive exemption from the Kannada language test.
Where applicable, the Kannada language test carries 150 marks, and candidates must secure at least 50 marks to qualify. Marks obtained in this test are not counted for seniority or post preference.
Negative Marking
The competitive examination has 0.25 negative marking for every wrong answer.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive the pay scales prescribed in the notification:
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Water Supply Operator & Electrician Grade-1: Rs37,500–Rs76,100
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Assistant Water Supply Operator & Electrician Grade-2: Rs34,100–Rs67,600
How to Apply for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
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Visit the official KEA/CET Online recruitment portal.
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Open the notification for Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026.
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Read the eligibility and application instructions carefully.
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Complete the online registration.
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Enter personal, educational and reservation details correctly.
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Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
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Select the eligible post carefully.
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Pay the applicable application fee online.
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Submit the application before 30 September 2026.
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Pay the fee by 1 October 2026.
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Save and print the final application form for future reference.
Candidates should not wait until the last date because technical issues may occur during final submission or fee payment.
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FAQs KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026?
There are 210 vacancies for Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2 posts.
2. What is the last date to apply for KEA Group C Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026, while the last date for fee payment is 1 October 2026.
3. What is the age limit for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026?
The general maximum age is 40 years. It is 43 years for 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates, subject to the notification's conditions.
4. What is the KEA Group C Recruitment 2026 exam date?
The competitive examination is scheduled to be conducted in November 2026. The exact date will be announced by KEA.
5. What qualification is required for KEA Water Supply Operator Recruitment 2026?
For Water Supply Operator, candidates must have passed SSLC, completed the prescribed two-year ITI Electrical or Fitter course, obtained NTC and completed the required apprenticeship leading to NAC.