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KEA Group C Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Group C Posts
KEA Group C Recruitment 2026: Candidates who wish to apply for these positions may do so. Application process began on 16 September 2026, and will end on 30 September 2026. There are a total of 210 vacancies here. Applications will be accepted online. Candidates who wish to apply can do so within this period. You will regularly find recruitment updates here. And each post includes total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.
Parameter
Details
Recruiting Agency
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Department
Directorate of Municipal Administration, Govt. of Karnataka
Cadre Region
Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre (Article 371-J)
Post Classification
Group ‘C’
Total Vacancies
210 Posts
Mode of Application
Online Only
Official Portal
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
Important Dates & Age Limit
Notification Issue Date: 11/09/2026
Online Application Start: 16/09/2026
Last Date for Online Application: 30/09/2026
Last Date Fee Payment: 01/10/2026
Competitive Examination & Kannada Test: November 2026 (Tentative)
Class 10th passed, 2-year ITI course certificate in Electrical or Fitter Trade, and 1-year Apprenticeship Training.
Electrician Grade-1
Class 10th passed, 2-year ITI course in Electrical Trade, and 1-year Apprenticeship Training.
Assistant Water Supply Operator
Class 10th passed, and 2-year ITI course certificate in Electrical or Fitter Trade.
Electrician Grade-2
Class 10th passed, and 2-year ITI course in Electrical Trade.
KEA Group C Recruitment 2026: Examination Scheme & Pattern
Compulsory Kannada Language Test (Qualifying)
Total Marks: 150 Marks (Objective MCQ).
Qualifying Score: Minimum 50 Marks (33.33%).
Exemption: Candidates who studied Kannada as a 1st or 2nd language in SSLC or higher, studied in Kannada medium, or previously cleared the state compulsory Kannada exam are exempted.
Competitive Examination Papers
Duration: 4 Hours; Negative Marking:0.25 marks
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper-1
General Knowledge (Current Affairs, General Science/Day-to-day perception, Indian Constitution, Karnataka History & Geography, State/Regional Administration, Rural Dev/Panchayati Raj, Karnataka Economy & Environment)
100
100
2 Hours
Paper-2
Specific Subject Paper (Core technical syllabus corresponding to Electrical / Fitter trade)
100
100
2 Hours
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Total
200
200
4 Hours
How to Apply For KEA Group C Recruitment 2026
Visit the KEA official recruitment portal.
Alternatively, you can apply via the director application link provided here.
Register using your mobile number and active email address to generate login credentials.
Fill in the online application form with personal information, educational details (SSLC, ITI, NTC, NAC), reservation claims, and Article 371(J) RD number.
Upload the scanned photograph and signature meeting file size parameters.
Pay the prescribed application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Verify all details carefully before final submission, as no modifications are permitted once the form is submitted.
Download and print the submitted application form and payment receipt for document verification.
Recent Photograph: JPG/JPEG format on white background.
Signature: In black sketch/marker pen on white paper.
Certificate RD Numbers.
Photo ID for Exam Hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the deadline to apply for KEA DMA Group-C recruitment?
The online application form must be submitted by September 30, 2026, with fee payment accepted up to October 1, 2026.
Q2. Are non-Kalyana Karnataka candidates eligible to apply?
No. This specific recruitment notification is exclusively for the Kalyana-Karnataka Local Cadre under Article 371-J of the Constitution, requiring a valid local eligibility certificate.
Q3. Is Apprenticeship (NAC) compulsory for Assistant Water Supply Operator?
No. For the post of Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2, only SSLC with a 2-year ITI (NTC) in the relevant trade is required. Apprenticeship (NAC) is mandatory only for Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-1.
Q4. What is the penalty for unattempted questions in the OMR examination?
Candidates are provided a 5th option circle on the OMR sheet to mark unattempted questions. If a candidate leaves all options blank without shading the 5th circle, a penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for that question.
