KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026 - 210 Group-C Posts Online Application

Age limits

• General Merit: 40 years
• Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 years
• SC/ST/Category-1: 45 years Additional relaxations may apply per Karnataka Civil Services Rules and applicable orders.

Educational qualifications per post

• Water Supply Operator: SSLC or equivalent + ITI (Electrical or Fitter) with National Trade Certificate (NTC) + 1 year Apprenticeship Training (NAC).
• Electrician Grade-1: SSLC or equivalent + 2-year Electrical Trade course from ITI with NTC + 1 year Apprenticeship Training (NAC).
• Assistant Water Supply Operator: SSLC or equivalent + 2-year Electrical/Fitter Trade course from ITI with NTC.
• Electrician Grade-2: SSLC or equivalent + 2-year Electrical Trade course from ITI with NTC.

Important notes

• Equivalent qualifications as per government orders may apply (CBSE/ICSE Class 10, NIOS, Karnataka Open School, etc.).
• Candidates must possess the required certificates as on the last date of application submission. Original documents must be produced at verification.

Important Dates

• Online application start date: 16-09-2026
• Online application last date: 30-09-2026
• Last date for fee payment: 01-10-2026
• Competitive exams (Paper-1 and Paper-2): November 2026 (detailed schedule to be announced)

Application fees

• General Merit and other categories: Rs. 750
• SC/ST/Category-1/Ex-servicemen/Third Gender: Rs. 500
• Special-incentive category candidates: Rs. 250 Note: Fee is online and non-refundable. Verify eligibility before payment.

Additional instructions

• Online submissions only; no other mode is accepted.
• No corrections after submission; review carefully before final submission.
• Pay the fee within the stipulated time; refunds are not provided.
• Use a single post per application to avoid disqualification.
• Regularly check the KEA site for updates, admit cards, exam centers, and notification changes.
• Helpline: 080-23460460 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).