The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released a notification for 4,233 Group C direct recruitment (RPC) posts — 2,163 degree-level and 2,070 PUC-level posts, in one combined recruitment. This is the RPC part of KEA’s overall drive of 5,431 posts (1,198 KK cadre posts are separate). Advt. No. kea/notice/sg/1415/2026-27 covers four notifications dated 29 October 2026. Applications are online only, from 30 October to 25 November 2026, at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/gpcfdasdarpc2026.
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| Post Name | Posts | Qualification / Pay Scale |
| Group C — Degree level (FDA-equivalent posts) | 2,163 | Bachelor’s degree + post-specific qualification as per notification; pay scale Rs. 44,425-83,700 |
| Group C — PUC level (SDA-equivalent posts) | 2,070 | 2nd PUC + post-specific qualification as per notification; pay scale Rs. 34,100-67,600 |
| Total (RPC) | 4,233 | One combined recruitment; 1,198 KK cadre posts are not included in this total |
This is one combined recruitment — degree-level and PUC-level posts are not separate posts. KEA’s full drive has 5,431 posts in total, including 1,198 KK cadre posts; the RPC part has 4,233 posts. This is different from KEA’s 141-post Female Supervisor (RPC) recruitment — do not mix the two.
Selection is through an online competitive examination, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The exam date has not been announced yet. Check your eligibility keeping in mind the one-time 5-year relaxation included in the age limits.
How to Apply:
- Open cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/gpcfdasdarpc2026 and read all four notifications (29 October 2026) carefully.
- Check the post-specific qualification for your level (degree or PUC).
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee — the last date for fee payment is 26 November 2026.
- Submit before 25 November 2026 and keep a copy of the application safe.
| Apply Online | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/gpcfdasdarpc2026 — Apply Online |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea — KEA |
A private information portal (not a government website) — check the official website for exact information.
How many posts are there in KEA Group C Recruitment 2026?
4,233 RPC posts in total — 2,163 degree-level and 2,070 PUC-level. This is the RPC part of KEA’s overall 5,431-post drive.
What is the qualification?
Bachelor’s degree for FDA-equivalent posts and 2nd PUC for SDA-equivalent posts, plus post-specific qualification as per the notification.
What is the age limit?
As on 25 November 2026: minimum 18 years; GM maximum 40, 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B maximum 43, SC / ST / Cat-1 maximum 45 years — including a one-time 5-year relaxation.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 750 for GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B, Rs. 500 for SC / ST / Cat-1 / Ex-Servicemen / Third Gender, and Rs. 250 for PwD.
How will selection be done?
Through an online competitive examination, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. The exam date has not been announced yet.
