KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 – For 210 Posts

Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) based in Bengaluru has issued a formal notification on September 11, 2026 regarding the KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026 for filling up 210 vacancies in four technical posts in various Urban Local Bodies working under the Directorate of Municipal Administration in the Kalyana-Karnataka area. The positions open in the recruitment process include those of Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2. Aspirants who want to participate in the KEA Group C Recruitment 2026 can register themselves online from September 16, 2026, till September 30, 2026. Such vacancies belong to Municipal Corporation Jobs in India and KEA will hold a competition-based written test for selecting candidates for such posts.

About the Recruiting Authority – Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is the official body responsible for conducting entrance exams and competitive recruitments conducted by the departments of the state of Karnataka at different level. To be notified of any job posts related to the Municipal Corps. in India KEA has the job of managing recruitment from vacancies announcement through results declaration and candidates also can keep themselves posted about the major recruitment updates from it. Persons interested can view the KEA website to get information on vacancies, the date of posting of jobs, examination schedule and complete guidelines for the preparation of Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026.

Vacancy Details for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: September 11, 2026
• Date of Online Application Commencement: September 16, 2026
• Online Application Closing Date: September 30, 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: October 1, 2026

Eligibility Requirements for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026

Age Criteria for Applicants

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age (General Merit candidates): 40 years
• Maximum Age (Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates): 43 years
• Maximum Age (SC, ST and Category-1 candidates): 45 years

Salary and Pay Scale Structure

• Water Supply Operator / Electrician Grade-1: Rs. 37,500/- to Rs. 76,100/- per month
• Assistant Water Supply Operator / Electrician Grade-2: Rs. 34,100/- to Rs. 67,600/- per month
• Probation Period: Two years from the date of direct appointment.
• Pension Scheme: The National Pension Scheme (NPS) will apply to all four positions.

Fee Structure for Application Submission

• Payment of Application Fees: Candidates shall pay the application fees through online mode only.
• Refund of Application Fees: There shall be no refund of the application fees under any circumstance once the payment is made.
• Verification of Eligibility: Candidates shall check their eligibility in terms of their category, educational qualification, age etc., before making the payment.

Selection Process for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026

• Only on the basis of performance made in KEA written examination shall KEA short list candidates for all the 4 posts. KEA examination can be held either CBT mode or OMR mode.
• The examination is made of two papers:
  • Paper-1: General Studies on Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Constitution of India, History of India/Karnataka, Geography, Policies at national/state level, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Economic Development of Karnataka and Environmental issues related to Karnataka — 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours.
  • Paper-2: KEA will take one technical subject paper based on the job one applies for consisting of 100 questions and 100 marks and 2 hrs. KEA will publish the syllabus separately.
• Minimum Marks Requirement: A minimum of 35% marks should be scored by candidates in the competitive examination.
• Penalty/ Negative Marking: This exam penalizes the candidate by 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
• Kannada Language Exam: Candidates who do not fulfill the Kannada language requirements have to secure 50 out of 150 marks in the qualifying exam.
• Hall Ticket and Exam Center Details: Hall tickets and center information can be downloaded from the KEA website. KEA does not entertain any request for exam center change.
• Required Documents on Exam Day: The hall ticket along with one of the photo IDs like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving License must be carried by the candidates.
• Job Location: The selected candidates shall get employment opportunities in Karnataka and especially in Urban Local Bodies in the Kalyana Karnataka region through these Government Jobs in Karnataka.

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• Proof of Identity: Aadhaar Card
• Education: SSLC mark sheet and ITI/NTC and NAC certificates, wherever applicable.
• Proof of Age: Birth Certificate/SSLC mark sheet.
• Proof of Reservation Quota: Certificates relating to caste, rural candidature, Kannada Medium, disability/UDID and other relevant certificates.
• Others: Ex-serviceman’s and Third Gender Certificates, wherever applicable.
• Photo and Signature: Recent photograph (JPEG, 50KB-200KB) and signature (JPEG,

Recommended Study Material for Exam Preparation

Aspirants preparing for the Water Supply Operator and Electrician competitive examination may find the following types of study material useful:

• Standard reference books covering state-level Karnataka GK & Current Affairs with history, geography and state government schemes.
• Indian Polity and Constitution books mainly required for General Studies Paper.
• Karnataka ITI trade theory books for Electrical and Fitter trades (Technical Paper).
• Karnataka state Panchayat Raj & Rural Development preparation material.
• Basic Kannada comprehension & grammar booklets (as per requirements) for the Kannada Language Test.
• Earlier papers of KEA Objective and Karnataka PSC type Question Banks (for self study and practice).

Why Solving Previous Year Question Papers Matters

• By attempting previous year’s question paper candidates get the idea of real difficulty level and also understand the pattern of questions.
• Paper Pattern: The pattern of all both papers is the same. This can help the candidate to get an insight about how the question asked by KEA in the General Studies & the technical papers.
• Time Management: The candidate has to manage there time because each paper has 100 marks and its of 2hrs duration only. Regular practice of past papers can improve there speed & accuracy.
• Besides that, candidates preparing for the Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026 cycle will be able to make effective use of the past papers by revisiting the repeated topics.
• Scores are deducted for incorrect responses. So, the candidates’ habit will be formed to not randomly mark the answer but only select the question(s) that they are absolutely sure of.

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How to Apply for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Group C Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at www.cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
• Go to Recruitment section to find the Muncipal Administration (KK) notification.
• Please go through all sections of the notice thoroughly and ascertain the eligibility requirements of all aspects.
• Kindly self-enroll yourself on the portal and complete the online registration form with all the essential details.
• Upload a picture with white background only in JPEG file type (max size 200KB), beyond a scanned signature on white paper also in JPEG file size 50KB – 70KB).
• The payment of application fee shall be done strictly as per your category.
• You have a last chance to confirm the entries made because there will be no facility of changing/rectifying the submitted application.
• Kindly proceed with submitting the application form and keep a copy for your own records. Candidates who have applied under KEA Group C Recruitment Notification 2026 have to retain the application until the selection process is over.
• Mobilize all your authentic certificates (E.g. Educational Certify, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Rural Certificate etc.).

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