The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the FDA, SDA and equivalent Group-C recruitment notification 2026 for a total of 5,431 vacancies across various Karnataka Government departments, boards and corporations. The notification was released on 29 October 2026.
Recruitment Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Total Vacancies | 5,431 Posts |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Starts | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Cadres | RPC & Kalyana Karnataka |
Vacancy Details
- Degree-level posts – RPC: 2,163
- PUC-level posts – RPC: 2,070
- FDA-level posts – Kalyana Karnataka: 563
- SDA-level posts – Kalyana Karnataka: 635
- Total: 5,431 Posts
Educational Qualification
FDA / Degree-level posts: Generally, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
SDA / PUC-level posts: Generally, candidates must have 2nd PUC / Class 12 or equivalent qualification. Some posts may have additional post-specific qualifications.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- General Merit: Up to 40 years
- 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B: Up to 43 years
- SC, ST & Category-1: Up to 45 years
Age relaxation and other conditions will be as specified in the respective notification.
Application Fee
The reported fee structure is:
- GM/2A/2B/3A/3B: ₹750
- SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender: ₹500
- PwD: ₹250
Selection Process
Selection will generally involve:
- Competitive Written Examination
- Kannada Language Test, wherever applicable
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Exam
The examination is scheduled for January 2027, with the reported dates including 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027, depending on the recruitment category/cadre.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the KEA official website. The application window is from 30 October 2026 to 25 November 2026.
Official website:
Note: Candidates should carefully check the individual notification for the exact post-wise qualification, department, reservation, cadre eligibility, syllabus and other conditions before applying.