KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – 5,431 Vacancies in Karnataka, Apply Online Last Date 25 November

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on behalf of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), inviting online applications for 5,431 First Division Assistant (FDA) and Second Division Assistant (SDA) vacancies across Kalyana Karnataka and Residual Parent Cadre posts in various Karnataka government departments. The online application process starts on 30 October 2026, and the last date to apply online is 25 November 2026.

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

The 5,431 vacancies are distributed across Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka region) and Residual Parent Cadre posts as follows:

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates applying for FDA posts must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. SDA posts require a pass in 2nd PUC/Class 12 or an equivalent examination. Technical posts require a relevant diploma or the qualification prescribed in the official notification.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years for General Merit candidates
• Maximum age: 43 years for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
• Maximum age: 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Application fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI on the KEA portal.

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

1. Competitive Written Examination (Objective type, OMR-based)
2. Kannada Language Test (qualifying, for candidates not exempted under the rules)
3. Document Verification
4. Final Merit List based on marks secured and reservation rules

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern

The written examination consists of two offline OMR-based papers of 100 marks each, with a duration of 2 hours per paper. Paper 1 covers General Knowledge, and Paper 2 covers General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Candidates not exempted from the Kannada Language Test must also clear a separate 150-mark, 1 hour 30 minute qualifying test.

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – Salary

KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

1. Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/
2. Register with basic details and create a login ID and password
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature and required certificates
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying, as it contains the complete department-wise, cadre-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup, reservation details and other eligibility conditions. Download the official notice here: KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 Official Notification (KEA Official Website).

Documents Required for KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026

Keep these documents ready before filling the KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 form. Upload them in the size and format asked in the official notification.

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned).
• Class 10 certificate / marksheet for date of birth proof.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets as required for the post.
• Category / caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile / residence certificate, if asked in the notice.
• Valid ID proof, active mobile number and email ID.

Important Tips Before You Apply

• Read the full KEA SDA FDA Recruitment 2026 notification carefully and check your eligibility before paying any fee.
• Fill your name, date of birth and category exactly as in your certificates.
• Do not wait for the last date – official portals often become slow near the deadline.
• Take a printout or PDF of the submitted form and fee receipt for future use.
• Always rely on the official website for any corrigendum, date change or admit card update.

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