KEA Recruitment 2026: 187 Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer (Civil) & Draftsman – Apply Online @ cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released 187 Group-C technical vacancies under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) across multiple Karnataka Government departments, authorities, boards and corporations. All posts carry the same pay scale of Rs. 54,175 – Rs. 99,400 per month.

Age relaxation: Up to 43 years for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B; up to 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I, as per applicable Karnataka Government rules. The notified limits include a five-year general age concession.

Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Note: Advertised vacancies are provisional and may change according to the requirements of the respective recruiting departments.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed diploma qualification by the application closing date of 26 November 2026.

• Assistant Town Planner: Diploma in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering (Draughtsmanship), as prescribed in the notification.
• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Greater Bengaluru Authority: Three-Year Diploma in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Structural Engineering, Planning Engineering, or a Government-Recognized equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to candidates trained in AutoCAD.
• Junior Engineer (Civil) – Karnataka Housing Board, KRIDL, Inland Water Transport Directorate, Karnataka State Minerals Corporation: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-Recognized Institution.
• Draftsman – Karnataka Slum Development Board: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-Recognized Institution.

Holding a qualification other than the prescribed one does not automatically establish eligibility. Candidates whose qualifications are not officially recognized or accepted as equivalent may be disqualified during verification.

Application Fee

Fee payment must be completed online by 27 November 2026. The application fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Selection is based on a two-stage competitive examination followed by document verification.

1. Competitive Examination (Offline OMR): Two papers of 100 marks each (Total 200 marks, 4 hours). Paper 1 covers General Knowledge (current affairs, science, geography, Indian Constitution, Indian and Karnataka history, administration, rural development, Panchayat Raj). Paper 2 covers subject-specific technical knowledge relevant to the post. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer applies.
2. Compulsory Kannada Language Examination: Scheduled for 8 January 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Maximum marks 150, minimum qualifying marks 50. Qualifying in nature; marks are not added to competitive examination merit. Candidates who have already passed a recognized Kannada examination or meet prescribed Kannada-medium criteria may be exempt.
3. Document Verification: KEA or the concerned department will verify educational qualifications, age, reservation and other eligibility certificates.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the competitive examination or document verification stages.

Pay Scale Progression

The notified basic pay scale is Rs. 54,175 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – 85,600 – 2,300 – 99,400. These figures represent basic pay only; applicable allowances and deductions are governed by Karnataka Government rules.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• SSLC or equivalent certificate for date-of-birth verification.
• Relevant diploma certificate and all semester / consolidated mark sheets.
• Reservation / caste certificate in Karnataka Government prescribed format (if applicable).
• Rural reservation certificate (if claiming benefit).
• Kannada-medium study certificate (if applicable).
• Ex-Serviceman / PwD / Transgender certificates (where applicable).
• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 5–200 KB) and candidate signature (JPEG, 5–70 KB).
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).

Incorrect qualifications, category details or unsupported reservation claims may result in application rejection.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
2. Locate the Group-C Technical Recruitment 2026 notification dated 31 October 2026.
3. Select the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) advertisement for 187 posts.
4. Complete registration and enter personal, educational and reservation details.
5. Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents.
6. Review and submit the application by 26 November 2026.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee by 27 November 2026.
8. Save the application confirmation and fee receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for KEA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 26 November 2026. The deadline for fee payment is 27 November 2026.

Where can I apply for KEA RPC Group-C recruitment?

Applications must be submitted online through the official KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.

What is the application fee for KEA Recruitment 2026?

Rs. 750 for General Merit / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B; Rs. 500 for SC / ST / Category-I / Ex-Servicemen / PwD; Rs. 250 for eligible Transgender candidates.

Is KEA Junior Engineer a permanent government job?

Yes. These are Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts, which are regular permanent government cadre positions under Karnataka Government departments, boards and corporations.

What is the salary for KEA Assistant Town Planner, Junior Engineer and Draftsman posts?

The pay scale is Rs. 54,175 – Rs. 99,400 per month (basic pay). The notified progression is Rs. 54,175-1,375-58,300-1,500-64,300-1,650-74,200-1,900-85,600-2,300-99,400. Allowances are governed by Karnataka Government rules.

What is the examination date for KEA Recruitment 2026?

The competitive examination is scheduled for January 2027 (exact dates to be announced). The compulsory Kannada Language Test is scheduled for 8 January 2027, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Important Links

• Download KEA RPC Group-C Technical Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online for KEA Recruitment 2026 at Official Portal