KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026: 210 Group C Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Apply Online

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), on behalf of the Directorate of Municipal Administration, Government of Karnataka, has announced recruitment for 210 Group C vacancies in urban local bodies of the Kalyana-Karnataka region. The vacancies are for Water Supply Operator, Electrician Grade-1, Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2 posts.

The recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates who have completed SSLC along with the required ITI trade qualification. For Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-1 posts, one year of apprenticeship training with the required National Apprenticeship Certificate is also prescribed.

The online application process started on 16 September 2026. According to the latest update supplied for this recruitment, the application deadline has been extended to 07 October 2026. Candidates should carefully check the latest KEA instructions, particularly the fee-payment schedule, before submitting the form.

KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Who Can Apply for These KEA Posts?

This recruitment is mainly aimed at candidates with a combination of SSLC and ITI technical training.

The qualification is not identical for all four posts. Candidates applying for Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-1 need additional apprenticeship training, while the two Grade-2/Assistant posts require the specified two-year ITI qualification.

Therefore, candidates should select a post only after matching their exact ITI trade and certificates with the qualification prescribed for that post.

KEA Vacancy Details

A total of 210 Group C posts have been announced.

The largest share of vacancies is for Assistant Water Supply Operator, with 122 posts, followed by Water Supply Operator with 80 posts. The vacancy figures are provisional and may be revised by the Directorate of Municipal Administration.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required qualification and certificates by the last date of application submission. Candidates waiting for their results or certificates should not apply on the assumption that the qualification will be obtained later.

The notification also recognises specified Class 10 qualifications from boards and institutions such as CBSE, ICSE, other State boards, NIOS and the Karnataka State Open School Education Board as equivalent to SSLC, subject to the applicable government order.

For posts requiring apprenticeship training, candidates should have the required National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) by the prescribed cut-off date.

Age Limit

Candidates must generally be at least 18 years old on the prescribed cut-off date.

A one-time five-year relaxation has been provided to the General Merit maximum age limit under the applicable Karnataka Government order.

Additional relaxation may be available to eligible categories such as ex-servicemen, certain government employees, widows, special-incentive categories and other candidates covered under the Karnataka Civil Services rules.

Candidates claiming age relaxation should have the required supporting certificate in the prescribed format.

KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment Salary

The selected candidates will be appointed to the applicable Group C posts and will be subject to a two-year probation period from the date of direct appointment.

Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-1

The pay scale is:

₹37,500 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – ₹76,100

Assistant Water Supply Operator and Electrician Grade-2

The pay scale is:

₹34,100 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – ₹67,600

The National Pension System (NPS) is applicable to these posts.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable online and is non-refundable.

Candidates should check the latest KEA instructions before payment because the application schedule has been extended and the available summaries show different dates for application submission and fee payment.

KEA Selection Process

Selection will be based on a competitive written examination.

The examination consists of two main papers:

Paper 1 covers areas such as current affairs, general science, Indian Constitution, Karnataka history, Indian and Karnataka geography, Panchayat Raj, rural development, Karnataka economy and environmental issues.

Paper 2 will assess the subject relevant to the post.

Negative Marking

A wrong answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks. Selecting more than one answer for a question is treated as an incorrect response, while an unanswered question does not attract a deduction.

Kannada Language Requirement

Candidates who have already studied Kannada as a first or second language up to SSLC or a higher level, or who have passed an applicable Kannada language test, may be exempt from the separate Kannada Language Test.

Other eligible candidates may have to clear the prescribed qualifying Kannada language paper. This paper is qualifying in nature and does not form part of the merit ranking.

The examination may be conducted through CBT or OMR mode, with the final mode and examination centre details to be notified by KEA.

Important Eligibility Conditions

Apart from educational qualifications and age, candidates should also note the following:

• The candidate must satisfy the citizenship requirements prescribed in the notification.
• Candidates must meet the required physical and mental fitness standards for the post.
• Candidates debarred from specified examinations because of cheating or impersonation may be ineligible during the applicable period.
• Candidates who are temporarily debarred from specified recruitment examinations cannot participate during the debarment period.
• Candidates must possess all required educational and apprenticeship certificates by the prescribed date.
• Original certificates will be required during document verification.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep their documents ready before beginning the online application.

Important documents may include:

• Aadhaar or another valid identity document
• SSLC or equivalent marks card
• ITI marks card/certificate
• NTC certificate, where applicable
• NAC certificate, where applicable
• Date of birth proof
• Caste/category certificate, if applicable
• Rural candidature certificate, if applicable
• Kannada medium certificate, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen documents, if applicable
• Third-gender certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature

The photograph and signature should meet the file format and size specifications prescribed by KEA.

How to Apply for KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply through the KEA online portal.

1. Visit the official KEA website.
2. Open the recruitment section and locate the Kalyana-Karnataka Group C recruitment.
3. Read the notification and application instructions carefully.
4. Register or log in as required.
5. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
6. Select the eligible post carefully.
7. Upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable application fee through the permitted online method.
9. Check every detail before final submission.
10. Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
11. Keep a printout of the application and payment receipt for future reference.

Important: The supplied recruitment information states that corrections to the submitted application will not be permitted. Candidates should therefore check their name, date of birth, qualification, category, contact details and post preference before final submission.

Important Dates

The application deadline of 07 October 2026 is reflected in the latest update supplied for this recruitment. Because some available summaries still display the original 30 September deadline and 1 October fee-payment date, applicants should confirm the latest extension instructions directly on KEA before completing payment.

CareerAlert24 Insight

The biggest eligibility point in this recruitment is the combination of SSLC, ITI trade and, for two posts, apprenticeship training.

Candidates should not assume that every ITI qualification is acceptable for every post. Water Supply Operator and Assistant Water Supply Operator allow Electrical or Fitter trade as prescribed, while Electrician posts specifically require the Electrical trade.

Also, candidates should check whether they already possess the required NTC and NAC certificates before applying. Waiting for a result or certificate after the application deadline may not satisfy the eligibility condition.

With the application deadline reportedly extended to 07 October 2026, eligible candidates should complete the application early rather than waiting for the final day.

Important Links

• Apply Online: KEA Official Application Portal
• Official Notification PDF: KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment Notification PDF
• Official KEA Website: Karnataka Examinations Authority

Conclusion

KEA Kalyana Karnataka Recruitment 2026 offers 210 Group C technical posts for candidates with the required SSLC and ITI qualifications. The recruitment is especially relevant to Electrical and Fitter trade candidates looking for government opportunities in the Kalyana-Karnataka region.

Before applying, candidates should verify their trade, apprenticeship certificate, age eligibility and category documents. They should also confirm the latest application and fee-payment schedule on the KEA website before completing the form.

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