Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is inviting applications to apply for various posts like First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Junior Assistant and other posts under Kalyana Karnataka region (HK) and Residual Parent Cadre (RPC). A total of 705 vacancies have been released for the posts. The registration for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) has been completed, while the registration for the Kalyana Karnataka region is currently ongoing. Eligible candidates must submit their applications for this region under KEA Recruitment 2025 before 10th November 2025.
KEA Notification 2025 Out
The detailed KEA Notification 2025 has been released for the Kalyana Karnataka region and the Residual Parent Cadre by the KEA. Candidates can also download the official notification from the article to check detailed information about the selection process, exam pattern, application process, and department-wise vacancy details.
KEA Recruitment 2025 Summary
To apply for the KEA Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age criteria. Candidates should have completed 12th (PUC), Diploma, or Graduation from a recognized board or university, depending on the post they are applying for. The selection process consists of a Written Test followed by Document Verification (DV)
| KEA Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Post Name | First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Conductor, Junior Assistant, AE, JE, Librarian |
| Advertisement Number | ED/KEA/ADMN/CR.05/2025 (Kalyana-Karnataka) ED/KEA/ADMN/CR.04/2025 (RPC) |
| Registration Last Date | Kalyana Karnataka region (HK): 10th November 2025 Residual Parent Cadre (RPC): 31st October 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | 12th, Graduation, Diploma |
| Age Limit | 18th to 38 years |
| Selection Process | Written Test and DV |
| Official website | https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
KEA Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
KEA has released separate recruitment schedules for the HK and RPC regions. The online application link for the HK region is currently live and will close on 10th November 2025, while the application process for the RPC category has already ended.
| Events | Kalyana Karnataka region (HK) | Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) |
| Notification | 8th October 2025 | 8th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 9th October 2025 | 8th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 10th November 2025 | 31st October 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay | 11th November 2025 | 1st November 2025 |
| Exam Date | Will be Announced | Will be Announced |
KEA Vacancy 2025
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a total of 705 vacancies for various posts like, First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Conductor, Junior Assistant, AE, JE, Librarian and others. The vacancy distribution for other posts is provided in the table below.
| Department / Organization | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) | First Division Assistant (FDA) | 05 |
| Second Division Assistant (SDA) | 20 | |
| Total | 25 | |
| Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Ltd. (KSDL) | Junior Officer (Marketing/Q&A/Production/Materials) | 05 |
| Sales Representative | 04 | |
| Operator (Semi-skilled) | 09 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) | Junior Programmer | 05 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 01 | |
| Assistant | 12 | |
| Junior Assistant | 25 | |
| Assistant Librarian | 01 | |
| Total | 44 | |
| Transport Corporations (KKRTC & NWKRTC) | Conductor (KKRTC) | 300 |
| Assistant Accountant (KKRTC) | 16 | |
| Assistant Traffic Inspector (NWKRTC) | 19 | |
| Total | 335 | |
| Other Departments | AE, JE, FDA, SDA, Supervisor, etc. (Agriculture Marketing) | 180 |
| First Division Assistant (FDA) (Technical Education) | 66 | |
| Second Division Assistant (SDA) (Technical Education) | 27 | |
| Librarian (School Education – PU) | 10 | |
| Total | 283 |
KEA Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates must refer to the following educational and age requirements to apply for Karnataka Examinations Authority Recruitment 2025. There are multiple posts announced by the authority, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria for each post and apply accordingly through the official website.
Educational Qualifications
| Region | Post Title | Qualification / Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka (HK) | First Division Assistant (FDA) / Revenue Inspector / Court Clerk | Any Degree from a recognized university in India |
| Assistant (Group-C) & Second Division Assistant (SDA) | 2nd PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent | |
| Equivalents: CBSE/ICSE/State Board Class 12, NIOS HSC, 3-Year Diploma, 2-Year ITI/Vocational Diploma | ||
| Junior Assistant (Group-C) | PUC (Arts/Commerce/Science) OR Class 12 (CBSE/ICSE) OR 3-Year Diploma from Technical Education Dept. | |
| Driver / Conductor | Valid Motor Vehicle Conductor Licence with Badge | |
| Height: Male & Third Gender (Male): 160 cm Female & Third Gender (Female): 150 cm |
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| Assistant Accountant | B.Com from a recognized university + Basic computer knowledge | |
| Junior Officer (Marketing) | Any Degree + PG Diploma in Marketing Management or MBA in Marketing | |
| Sales Representative | Any Degree | |
| Operator (Semi-skilled – Fitter) | SSLC + ITI/NATS pass in the relevant trade | |
| Junior Programmer (Group-B) | B.E. in Electronics/Computer Science or MCA | |
| Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | First Division Assistant (FDA) / Revenue Inspector / Court Clerk (Group-C) | Any Degree from a recognized university in India |
| Assistant (Group-C) & Second Division Assistant (SDA) | 2nd PUC / 12th Standard or equivalent | |
| Equivalents: CBSE/ICSE Class 12, NIOS HSC, 3-Year Diploma, 2-Year ITI/Vocational Diploma | ||
| Junior Assistant / Sales Assistant / Traffic Inspector | PUC (Arts/Commerce/Science) OR Class 12 (CBSE/ICSE) OR 3-Year Diploma (Not from open university) | |
| Driver / Conductor | Valid conductor licence with badge | |
| Height: Male & Male third gender – 160 cm; Female & Female third gender – 150 cm | ||
| Assistant Accountant | 3-Year B.Com from recognized university + Basic computer knowledge | |
| Junior Officer (QAD, Production, Materials/Warehouse) | B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Production OR M.Sc Chemistry OR PG Diploma/MBA | |
| Assistant Librarian | Master’s in Library & Information Science + Computer knowledge + 6-month course (if not studied as subject) | |
| Librarian (Group-C) | M.Lib.Sc with minimum 55% marks | |
| Junior Programmer (Group-C) | B.E in Electronics/Computer Science or MCA | |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B.E in Civil Engineering | |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering | |
| Marketing Supervisor | B.Sc in Agricultural Marketing & Co-operation OR B.Sc (Hons) in Agri Business Management from an ICAR-recognized university |
Age Limit (10/11/2025)
The candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 years as of the last date for submission of applications. The relaxation is as per the government norms.
KEA Application Process 2025
The KEA Recruitment 2025 online application is ongoing for the Kalyana Karnataka (HK) region, while it has ended for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC). Eligible candidates can apply for HK posts before 10th November 2025 at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea..
KEA Application Fee 2025
Candidates can pay the following application fee by using the available payment options to complete the online form.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Candidates | Rs. 750 |
| SC / ST, Ex-Army Candidates | Rs. 500 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | Rs. 250 |
KEA Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for various posts under KEA Recruitment 2025 is as follows:
Compulsory Kannada Language Test:
Candidates who have studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC or equivalent or have passed the Compulsory Kannada Language Exam conducted by KEA or KPSC are exempted from appearing in the Kannada language test.
Candidates who have applied only for posts in Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) are not required to appear for the Compulsory Kannada Language Test.
For all other candidates:
- The Kannada test will be in multiple-choice format (MCQs).
- The maximum marks for the test is 150
- The minimum qualifying marks is 50
- The test will be at the SSLC level standard (first language Kannada).
- Marks from this test will not be considered for merit or ranking.
Kannada Language Requirement for KKRTC Posts:
- Candidates must have studied Kannada as first or second language in SSLC or equivalent.
- If not, they must pass the Kannada language test conducted by the KEA.
For Junior Programmer (Group-B)
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Current Affairs, General Science, History & Geography of Karnataka and India, Indian Constitution, Rural Development, Science & Tech, Indian Economy, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Logical Reasoning, and Practical Knowledge relevant to the qualifying exam. | 300 | 2 hours |
| Subject-Specific | 300 | 2 hours |
| Total | 600 | 4 hours |
For: First Division Assistant (Court Clerk / Revenue Inspector), Assistant / Assistant Librarian, Assistant Accountant, Junior Officer and Sales Representative
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Current Events, General Science, Geography, Social Science, Indian Society, History of India and Karnataka, Indian Constitution, Public Administration, Intellectual Ability, Social & Cultural History of Karnataka, Post-independence Land Reforms, Karnataka Economy, Panchayat Raj, Science & Tech for Governance, Environment & Development. | 100 | 2 hours |
| (a) General Kannada
(b) General English (c) Computer Knowledge |
100 | 2 hours |
| Total | 200 | 4 hours |
For Marketing Sales Representative – Paper 2 (Specific Subject)
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Marketing Engagement, Consumer Behavior | 100 | 2 hours |
For: Second Division Assistant, Junior Assistant, Operator (Semi-skilled) and Conductor
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Current Affairs, Constitution, History & Geography of India (especially Karnataka), Local Administration, Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, Karnataka’s Environment and Economy. | 100 | 2 hours |
| (a) General Kannada
(b) General English (c) Computer Knowledge |
100 | 2 hours |
For all the posts there is a negative marking of 1/4 marks.
KEA Salary 2025
The salary for various posts under KEA Recruitment 2025 is as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. They will get extra perks and allowances like TA, DA, HRA etc.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 69,250 to Rs. 1,34,200 |
| First Division Assistant (FDA) | Rs. 44,425 to Rs. 83,700 |
| Junior Programmer | Rs. 43,100 to Rs. 83,900 |
| Second Division Assistant (SDA) | Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 67,600 |
| Assistant Accountant (KKRTC) | Rs. 23,990 to Rs. 42,800 |
| Conductor (KKRTC) | Rs. 18,660 to Rs. 25,300 |
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