Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an advertisement for 187 Diploma-level Group C Technical posts under RPC. These include Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil) and Draftsman posts. Online applications opened on 31 October 2026 and can be submitted till 26 November 2026. The fee can be paid till 27 November 2026. Note that this post is for the RPC 187 posts only – a separate notification covers 31 Kalyana Karnataka posts.
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts |
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| Total Posts (RPC) | 187 |
| Assistant Town Planner (Urban Development Authorities and Town and Country Planning Commissionerate) | 105 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Greater Bengaluru Authority 46, Karnataka Housing Board 15, KRIDL 12, Inland Water Transport Directorate 5, Karnataka State Minerals Corporation 2 | 80 |
| Draftsman (Karnataka Slum Development Board) | 2 |
| Notification Number | ED/KEA/41/NeVi/2026 (RPC) |
For eligibility, candidates need a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a prescribed equivalent qualification. For the Greater Bengaluru Authority Junior Engineer post, diplomas in Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Structural or Planning Engineering are also accepted, and AutoCAD training is preferred for GBA. The qualification must be held by the last date, 26 November 2026. The pay scale for all three posts is Rs. 54,175 to Rs. 99,400. Selection starts with a competitive examination of 2 OMR papers, each of 100 marks – Paper 1 General Knowledge and Paper 2 technical. There is a deduction of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Where applicable, there is also a compulsory Kannada language examination on 8 January 2027 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – 150 marks, qualifying marks 50, and these marks are not added to the merit. The final stage is document verification.
How to Apply:
- Fill the online form on the official portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/.
- Pay the fee online – the fee can be paid till 27 November 2026.
- Submit the form by 26 November 2026.
- Check that your Diploma is complete by the last date.
- Read the official notification before applying.
Important Links
| Apply Online | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
This is a private information portal (not a government website) – check the official website for exact information.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in the KEA RPC Diploma Group C Technical Recruitment 2026?
There are 187 posts in total, including Assistant Town Planner 105, Junior Engineer (Civil) 80 and Draftsman 2 posts.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications can be submitted till 26 November 2026 and the fee can be paid till 27 November 2026.
What is the eligibility?
Candidates need a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering or a prescribed equivalent qualification. Some other diplomas are also accepted for the GBA Junior Engineer post.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 750 for General Merit and 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B, Rs. 500 for SC / ST / Category-I / Ex-Servicemen / Disability, and Rs. 250 for eligible transgender candidates.
How will candidates be selected?
First there is a competitive examination (2 papers, 100 marks each, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer), then a Kannada language exam where applicable, and finally document verification.
