KEA FDA SDA Recruitment 2026 is now open, and it is Karnataka's biggest clerical recruitment of the year. The Karnataka Examination Authority has started online applications for 5,431 First Division Assistant, Second Division Assistant and equivalent Group C posts across state departments, boards and corporations, and the window stays open till 25-11-2026. With openings for both 12th-pass and graduate candidates, this is one drive worth a careful look before you pick your cadre and post.
| Organization | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | KEA FDA / SDA Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Names | First Division Assistant (FDA), Second Division Assistant (SDA), Accounts Assistant, Warden, Hostel Supervisor and equivalent posts |
| Total Vacancies | 5,431 |
| Notification Date | 29-10-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Karnataka |
| Official Website | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Notification Released | 29-10-2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 30-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25-11-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26-11-2026 |
| Written Examination | 08, 09, 10, 16 and 17-01-2027 (as per post schedule) |
| Degree-Level Non-Technical Posts (RPC) | 2,163 |
|---|---|
| PUC-Level Non-Technical Posts (RPC) | 2,070 |
| FDA Posts (Kalyana Karnataka) | 563 |
| SDA Posts (Kalyana Karnataka) | 635 |
| Total | 5,431 |
The bar depends on the stream you apply for. Degree-level posts, including First Division Assistant roles, call for a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, while PUC-level posts such as Second Division Assistant ask for 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification. Some posts carry their own extras — a commerce or accountancy background for Accounts Assistant roles, for instance, or computer training for computer-related posts — so read the post-wise notification for your chosen cadre before applying.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age (General Merit) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age (Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) | 43 years |
| Maximum Age (SC, ST, Category-1) | 45 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Karnataka Government rules |
| General Merit, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs. 750 (Rs. 500 fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, Category-1, Ex-Servicemen, Third Gender | Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 fee + Rs. 250 processing fee) |
| Differently-Abled (PwD) | Rs. 250 (processing fee only) |
The Karnataka Examination Authority conducts recruitment examinations for the Government of Karnataka, including the long-running FDA and SDA examinations for clerical and administrative posts in state departments, boards and corporations.
| KEA Official Portal | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
|---|---|
| FDA / SDA Notification | Available on the official KEA portal |
There are 5,431 vacancies in total — 2,163 degree-level RPC posts, 2,070 PUC-level RPC posts, 563 Kalyana Karnataka FDA posts and 635 Kalyana Karnataka SDA posts.
The last date to apply online is 25-11-2026, and the last date for fee payment is 26-11-2026.
Second Division Assistant and other PUC-level posts require 2nd PUC (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification.
First Division Assistant and other degree-level posts require a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
The written examination is scheduled for 08, 09, 10, 16 and 17-01-2027, as applicable to each post's schedule.
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years for General Merit candidates, 43 years for Category 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates.
On the official KEA portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.