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KEA FDA & SDA Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5,431 First & Second Division Assistant Vacancies

Advt No: Advt. No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-01/2026-27•Karnataka Examinations Authority

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⏳ 27 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

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5,431

First Division Assistant (FDA) - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC), First Division Assistant (FDA) - Kalyana Karnataka (KK/HK) Cadre, Second Division Assistant (SDA) - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 40 Yrs

as on 25 Nov 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹34,100–₹83,700

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About this Recruitment

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released notification Advt. No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-01/2026-27 on 30 October 2026 announcing a massive direct recruitment drive for 5,431 First Division Assistant (FDA) and Second Division Assistant (SDA) vacancies across Karnataka State Government departments, corporations, and boards. The recruitment includes 2,726 FDA positions requiring a Bachelor's Degree and 2,705 SDA positions open to 12th / 2nd PUC pass candidates, divided across Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka (KK / Article 371-J) cadres. Candidates will be selected based on a state-level competitive written examination scheduled across January 2027. Remuneration follows the revised Karnataka 7th State Pay Scales (FDA: ₹44,425 – ₹83,700; SDA: ₹34,100 – ₹67,600) with standard state allowances. Online applications are accepted from 30 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

Mega recruitment drive for 5,431 Group 'C' assistant vacancies in Karnataka Government departments.
Post breakup: 2,726 First Division Assistants (FDA) and 2,705 Second Division Assistants (SDA).
Balanced regional allocation: 4,233 posts in Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 1,198 posts in Kalyana Karnataka (KK/HK) region.
Educational eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree for FDA and 12th Pass / 2nd PUC for SDA.
Revised 7th State Pay Commission salary: ₹44,425 - ₹83,700 for FDA and ₹34,100 - ₹67,600 for SDA.
Written examination scheduled from 8 January to 17 January 2027 at district centres across Karnataka.
Online registration active from 30 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

40 Years

* Age calculated as on: 25 November 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B Candidates: +3 Years

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Category-1: +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) / Ex-Servicemen: +10 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE, TWELFTH PASS

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

30 October 2026

Application Start Date

30 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

25 November 2026

Exam Date

8 January 2027

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
First Division Assistant (FDA) - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)	2163	ANY GRADUATE
First Division Assistant (FDA) - Kalyana Karnataka (KK/HK) Cadre	563	ANY GRADUATE
Second Division Assistant (SDA) - Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)	2070	TWELFTH PASS
Second Division Assistant (SDA) - Kalyana Karnataka (KK/HK) Cadre	635	TWELFTH PASS

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Revised Karnataka 7th State Pay Scale: ₹44,425 – ₹83,700 for FDA and ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 for SDA plus state allowances

Official Pay Scale

₹34,100 - ₹83,700 (FDA: ₹44,425-₹83,700 | SDA: ₹34,100-₹67,600)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹34,100

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹17,050

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹6,138

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹59,988

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹5,115

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹5,625

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹54,363

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹7.20 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Paper 1: Compulsory Kannada Language Test

Exam Mode: Offline OMR Based Objective Test

120 Minutes

Total Marks: 150

Negative Marking: No negative marking in qualifying language paper

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Kannada Language Proficiency & Grammar	150	150	120 min

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official Karnataka Examinations Authority website at https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.

Click on 'Recruitment' from the top navigation bar and select 'FDA / SDA Recruitment 2026'.

Read the detailed advertisement notification (Advt. No. ED/KEA/ADMN/CR-01/2026-27) carefully.

Click on 'New Registration' and provide your mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar verification.

Select your applying post: FDA (Degree) or SDA (12th/PUC), and choose Cadre (RPC or Kalyana Karnataka).

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, caste/reservation certificates, and communication address.

Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and qualifying mark sheets.

Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment gateway (UPI/Net Banking/Cards) or download e-challan.

Submit the application form and take two printouts of the final submitted application for counseling and document verification.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Photograph

JPG/JPEG format (20 KB - 50 KB), white background

Candidate Signature

JPG/JPEG format (10 KB - 20 KB), black ink on white paper

SSLC / 10th Marks Card

PDF format up to 300 KB for Date of Birth proof

2nd PUC / 12th Standard Certificate

PDF format up to 300 KB (Mandatory for SDA post)

Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Final Marksheet

PDF format up to 500 KB (Mandatory for FDA post)

Caste / Income / Article 371(J) Kalyana Karnataka Certificate

Government of Karnataka official Tahsildar issued certificate in PDF format

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Application Fee Details

General Merit / Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Candidates₹750

SC / ST / Category-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender₹500

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD with 40%+ disability)₹250

Payment Modes: Online Payment Gateway via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, E-Challan payment at designated computerized post offices in Karnataka

Selection Process

Stage 1: Competitive Written Examination (Compulsory Kannada Paper + General English / General Kannada + General Knowledge)

Stage 2: Merit List Preparation based on Written Exam Marks (Separate for RPC & Kalyana Karnataka Cadres)

Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) and Counseling / Post Allocation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many total vacancies are announced under KEA FDA & SDA Recruitment 2026?

A total of 5,431 vacancies are announced: 2,726 First Division Assistants (FDA) and 2,705 Second Division Assistants (SDA) across RPC and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

What is the educational qualification required for KEA FDA and SDA posts?

For First Division Assistant (FDA), candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For Second Division Assistant (SDA), candidates must have passed 2nd PUC / 12th standard or equivalent.

What is the age limit for KEA Assistant recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 40 years for General Merit candidates as on 25 November 2026. Upper age relaxation of 3 years applies to 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B candidates (up to 43 years) and 5 years for SC, ST, Cat-1 candidates (up to 45 years).

What is the salary scale for FDA and SDA in Karnataka?

Under the revised Karnataka 7th Pay Commission, First Division Assistants receive ₹44,425 – ₹83,700 (gross in-hand approx. ₹48,000–₹58,000), while Second Division Assistants receive ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 (gross in-hand approx. ₹36,000–₹42,000).

What is the selection process for KEA FDA and SDA?

Selection is strictly based on performance in a competitive written examination consisting of Paper 1 (Compulsory Kannada), Paper 2 (General English or General Kannada), and Paper 3 (General Knowledge), followed by Document Verification.

What is the application fee for KEA FDA & SDA recruitment?

General Merit and OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B) candidates pay ₹750, SC/ST/Cat-1/Ex-Servicemen/Third Gender pay ₹500, and PwD candidates pay ₹250.

What are the important dates for KEA FDA SDA recruitment?

Online applications started on 30 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026. The last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026, and written exams will be conducted between 8 January and 17 January 2027.