Job Description
Overview
The Karnataka Examination Authority has published an official recruitment notification for a massive intake of 5,431 personnel across diverse regional administrative departments, municipal boards, and statutory corporations within the state. This recruitment drive aims to fill essential administrative positions including First Division Assistants, Second Division Assistants, Accounts Assistants, and Wardens to strengthen public service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage official file tracking, correspondence drafting, and routine office documentation under senior supervision.
- Perform meticulous data entry tasks, maintain departmental registers, and archive physical records securely.
- Handle accounts maintenance, billing verifications, and financial ledger updates for various state wings.
- Assist supervisory personnel in executing rural development programs and panchayat administrative workflows.
- Coordinate inter-departmental communications and ensure prompt responses to public grievances.
- Monitor hostel facilities, maintain disciplinary standards, and oversee student welfare activities where applicable.
Why Apply
Securing a position through this recruitment offers stable government employment within Karnataka along with structured career progression pathways. Selected candidates benefit from state pay scales, allowances, and job security that significantly enhance professional stability.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 29 October 2026
- Online Application Commencement: 30 October 2026
- Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
- Fee Payment Cut-off: 26 November 2026
- Examination Schedule: 8, 9, 10, 16, and 17 January 2027
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancy Count: 5,431 posts
- Salary Range: Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 99,400
- Work Location: State of Karnataka
- Recruiting Authority: Karnataka Examination Authority
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Vacancy Details
- Degree-Level Non-Technical Posts (RPC): 2,163
- PUC-Level Non-Technical Posts (RPC): 2,070
- FDA Posts (Kalyana Karnataka): 563
- SDA Posts (Kalyana Karnataka): 635
- Total Vacancies: 5,431
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and select the SDA FDA notification link.
- Complete the initial registration using valid personal and contact credentials.
- Log in to fill out the detailed application form with accurate academic and personal particulars.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary educational certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination and processing fees through the online payment gateway.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission of the application form.
- Download and retain a printed hard copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee
- General Merit, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B: Rs. 750 (Application Rs. 500 + Processing Rs. 250)
- SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen & Third Gender: Rs. 500 (Application Rs. 250 + Processing Rs. 250)
- Differently-Abled (PwD): Rs. 250 (Processing fee only, Application fee Nil)
Age Limit
Selection Process
The selection methodology comprises a comprehensive competitive written examination followed by rigorous document verification stages.
The competitive written examination tests candidates across descriptive and objective test batteries, evaluating linguistic proficiency, general awareness, and intellectual aptitude.
Candidates qualifying the written phase are summoned for original document verification, where academic certificates, identity proofs, and category reservation documents are thoroughly authenticated.
Exam Pattern
The examination framework incorporates three distinct test papers. Paper 1 consists of a descriptive Kannada paper carrying 150 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. Paper 2 evaluates General English or General Kannada through 100 objective questions for 100 marks within 90 minutes. Paper 3 assesses General Knowledge via 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. A negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks applies to incorrect objective responses.
