| Name of Post: | KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 – 5431 First and Second Division Assistant and Other Posts, Apply by 25 November |
|---|---|
| Post Date / Update: | 01 November 2026 | 3:55 PM |
| Short Information: | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released four notifications dated 29 October 2026 for 5,431 Group C posts, including First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Accounts Assistant, Warden and other posts in Karnataka government departments. Posts are under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK) cadre. Online applications run from 30 October to 25 November 2026. |
Source: KEA notifications dated 29 October 2026 (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea). Details checked on 1 November 2026.
KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 – 5431 First and Second Division Assistant and Other Posts, Apply by 25 November
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Important Dates
- Notification: 29 October 2026
- Online application: 30 October 2026 to 25 November 2026
- Last date for fee payment: 26 November 2026
- Written exam: 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027 (post-wise)
Age Limit
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 18 – 40 years |
| Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 18 – 43 years |
| SC, ST, Category-1 | 18 – 45 years |
Vacancy Details: Total 5,431 Posts
| Level | RPC | Kalyana Karnataka | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree level (FDA and others) | 2,163 | 563 | 2,726 |
| PUC level (SDA and others) | 2,070 | 635 | 2,705 |
| Total | 4,233 | 1,198 | 5,431 |
Department-wise and post-wise vacancies are given in the four official notifications.
Eligibility
- Degree-level posts (FDA etc.): Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- PUC-level posts (SDA etc.): 2nd PUC / 12th pass or equivalent.
- Some posts need specific subjects, computer training or experience.
- Kalyana Karnataka posts need the local cadre (371J) certificate.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit | Rs 750 |
| Eligible reserved categories | Rs 500 |
| Special concession categories | Rs 250 |
Check the notification for the exact fee of your category.
Pay Scale
| Post Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| PUC-level assistant posts (SDA) | Rs 34,100 – 67,600 |
| Degree-level assistant posts (FDA) | Rs 44,425 – 83,700 |
Selection Process
- Written exam (OMR): two papers of 100 marks each, 2 hours each.
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
- Document verification and final merit list.
How to Apply
- Visit cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
- Open the FDA / SDA / Group C recruitment 2026 link.
- Register, fill the form, upload documents and select posts.
- Pay the fee by 26 November 2026 and print the form.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| FDA Notification – RPC (PDF) | Click Here |
| SDA Notification – RPC (PDF) | Click Here |
| FDA Notification – Kalyana Karnataka (PDF) | Click Here |
| SDA Notification – Kalyana Karnataka (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for KEA FDA SDA 2026?
25 November 2026. Fee can be paid till 26 November 2026.
How many posts are in KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026?
5,431 posts: 2,726 degree-level and 2,705 PUC-level.
When is the KEA FDA SDA exam?
On 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 January 2027, depending on the post.