Applications are open. Apply before 20 Aug 2026 — 5 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Karnataka Examinations Authority has notified recruitment for 572 posts under ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026 (RPC) and ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026 (KK), both dated 10 July 2026. Applications are accepted online from 11 Jul 2026 to 20 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is PUC or Class 12, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Karnataka, and the age limit is 18 to 40 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 2 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Competitive written examination, Merit list and Document verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹34,100 – ₹67,600, with a two-year probation. The place of posting is Twenty-one districts of Karnataka, plus Kalaburagi, Bidar and Raichur in the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre. The examination is currently scheduled for 04 Oct 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The application fee is ₹750 for General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 572 vacancies notified
- Qualification: PUC or Class 12, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Karnataka
- Age limit: 18 to 40 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹34,100 – ₹67,600, with a two-year probation
- Application fee: ₹750 for General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
- Last date to apply: 20 Aug 2026
- Examination expected on 04 Oct 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Karnataka Examinations Authority
- Advertisement No.
- ED/KEA/26/NEV/2026 (RPC) and ED/KEA/27/NEV/2026 (KK), both dated 10 July 2026
- Total Vacancies
- 572
- Job Location
- Twenty-one districts of Karnataka, plus Kalaburagi, Bidar and Raichur in the Kalyana-Karnataka cadre
- Qualification
- PUC or Class 12, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Karnataka
- Age Limit
- 18 – 40 years
- Salary
- ₹34,100 – ₹67,600, with a two-year probation
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Extended last date to apply | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Extended last date to pay the fee | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Written examination — regular cadre | 04 Oct 2026 |
| Written examination — Kalyana-Karnataka cadre | 25 Oct 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General and Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | ₹750 | Online |
| SC, ST, Category 1, Ex-Servicemen and third gender | ₹500 | Online |
| Persons with Disabilities (Special Chetana) | ₹250 | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Village Accountant — regular cadre, across 21 districts | 505 |
| Village Accountant — Kalyana-Karnataka cadre (Kalaburagi 40, Bidar 17, Raichur 10) | 67 |
| Total | 572 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Village Accountant | A pass in PUC, equivalent to Class 12, or a qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Karnataka — including CBSE or ICSE Class 12, ITI diplomas and technical institute certifications. |
- Selection is made purely on the competitive written examination; there is no interview.
- You may apply for one district only, and the choice cannot be changed after submission.
- The two cadres sit on different dates — 4 October 2026 for the regular cadre and 25 October 2026 for Kalyana-Karnataka.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General and unreserved | Upper age 40 years |
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Upper age 43 years |
| SC, ST and Category 1 | Upper age 45 years |
| Widows and Persons with Disabilities | Up to 10 years in addition |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service plus 3 years |
Age is reckoned as on the closing date. The upper limit, inclusive of relaxation, is 40 years for General, 43 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 for SC, ST and Category 1.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Village Accountant | ₹34,100 – ₹67,600 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Competitive written examination — papers I and II on the same day
- 2Merit list — drawn on the written marks alone
- 3Document verification
- 4Probation — two years
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I — General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm |
| Paper II — Kannada, English and Computer Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours, 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm |
Both papers are offline OMR papers with **0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer**. The minimum qualifying score is 35%.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the KEA portal and register to generate your login credentials.
- 2Complete the online form with your personal and educational details, choosing a single district.
- 3Upload a passport photograph (JPEG, 50–200 KB) and signature (JPEG, 50–70 KB).
- 4Verify every field — no change is possible after submission.
- 5Pay the fee online and download the application receipt.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Regular cadre notification (PDF)Download
- Kalyana-Karnataka cadre notification (PDF)Download
- Karnataka Examinations AuthorityVisit
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